Wellness Through Technology

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Wednesday, 23 November 2011 17:09

Agoura Hills, California — Deepak Chopra, the internationally renowned author and expert on mind-body wellness, has brought his creativity, insight and philosophies to a new medium: video game consoles. Deepak Chopra’s Leela, published by THQ Inc. is being billed as a journey of body and mind, combining ancient wisdom and traditions with technology on interactive gaming consoles. www.deepakchopraleela.com Leela is an experience that is being advertised to invoke full-body movement with meditation and breathing techniques, designed to unwind body tension and offer more focus for mind and spirit. “Leela” meant “play” in ancient languages – a concept that is vital to mind-body wellness. “The medium of interactive video games is enormously rich and filled with creative opportunity that has barely been tapped,” says Chopra, who, along with Curious Pictures, spent more than two years conceptualizing Leela. “There are many people who practice yoga and meditation who have video-game systems in their homes, but they rarely use them – but these are powerful devices, capable of creating wonderful experiences. I hope anyone who explores Leela will feel enriched by what we’ve created.” Leela is based on the concept of the Seven Chakras, which are energy centers inside every human being. Through seven movements, Leela helps us connect with the Chakras – each movement focuses on a different part of the body. There is no winning or losing in – and Leela moves at the individual’s pace. The goal is to instill an inner sense of harmony, rejuvenation and balance. Now, with Kinect for Xbox 360, players can see and measure their breath in real time on-screen. Leela also offers gentle feedback and encouragement to enhance the meditative breathing practice. Each person who experiences Leela will also have an opportunity to create a personalized “mandala,” or visual representation of the inner self. No two can possibly be alike, and each one reflects the beauty, nature, senses and imagination of the individual. Whether experienced for two minutes or two hours at a time, Leela hopes to offer a unique means of relaxing and finding balance. To learn more about Leela, visit www.deepakchopraleela.com. Deepak Chopra, MD, world-renowned expert on mind-body healing and New York Times bestselling author, collaborates with THQ on this new groundbreaking interactive experience. Heralded by Time Magazine as the “poet-prophet of alternative medicine,” Chopra has authored more than 64 books which have been translated in more than 85 languages including 19 New York Times bestsellers on mind-body health, spirituality and peace. SOURCE: Deepak Chopra < Prev   Next >