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Yoga began as a philosophy rather than as a physical discipline.

Deepak Chopra

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Deepak Chopra
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: October 22
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Internist
Motivational Speaker
Physician
Writer
New Delhi district
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Philosophy
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Began
Yoga
Physical

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