Popular author and alternative medicine guru Deepak Chopra is making his way to Minneapolis.

A leading figure in the field of mind body medicine, Chopra will discuss at Beth El Synagogue how "healing, transformation and higher consciousness" can enhance global health, awareness, love and peace. The event at the synagogue is scheduled for April 11 at 7 p.m.

Chopra is author of over 55 books, with 16 New York Times bestsellers on mind-body health, quantum mechanics, spirituality and peace. Chopra's books have been published in more than 35 languages in both fiction and non-fiction.

His latest bestseller, "Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul: How to Create a New You" was released in October 2009.

Chopra's Wellness Radio airs weekly on Sirius/XM Stars, Channels 102 and 155, and focuses on the areas of success, love, sexuality and relationships, well-being and spirituality. He is a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and Washington Post On Faith and contributes to Oprah.com, Intent.com and the Huffington Post.

For tickets or to attend the private reception with Chopra preceding the program, visit www.bethelsynagogue.org/deepak or call 952-920-3512.