Throughout the world, the quest for spiritual understanding has to lead many to seek the guidance of various spiritual leaders and teachers. Specifically, in the United States, there are several individuals that have been quite influential in providing spiritual guidance for those that seek and need it most. The following are some of the most inspiring spiritual leaders and teachers in the United States.

Deepak Chopra

“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” 

Born in New Delhi, India, Deepak Chopra has dedicated his life to providing motivational and spiritual guidance to the masses. In the United States, he is one of the most popular spiritual teachers. His books "Quantum Healing" and "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" have assisted many people with increasing their awareness of their minds, bodies, and spirits. Deepak Chopra believes strongly in the power of our consciousness and it’s ability to affect our overall well-being. A medical doctor that promotes the effectiveness of alternative medicine, Dr. Chopra encourages people to seek holistic methods to improve their overall well-being through his organization "The Chopra Center". 

Eckhart Tolle

“Wherever you are, be there totally. If you find your here and now intolerable and it makes you unhappy, you have three options: remove yourself from the situation, change it, or accept it totally. If you want to take responsibility for your life, you must choose one of those three options, and you must choose now. Then accept the consequences.” 

Eckhart Tolle is a German-born, Canadian-based author that revolutionized the New Age movement with his book "The Power of Now". Through this book, millions of people were introduced to the importance of embracing the now moment. After experiencing a deep inner transformation at the age of 29, Tolle wandered around for a number of years in what he describes as a state of deep bliss. After this, he then became a spiritual teacher. Tolle does not follow any specific religion. One of the key aspects of Tolle’s teachings is mindfulness of the now moment. Instead of focusing on an illusionary past or future state, Tolle urges people to focus on their now moment and how they can make the most of it. Through his company Eckhart Teachings and Eckhart Tolle TV, millions of people can purchase and view his books, group meditations, and other videos. 

Wayne Dyer

"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." 

American Wayne Dyer was a pivotal figure in the New Age realm. He authored many best-selling books with his book Your Erroneous Zones selling over 35 million copies. Through his books, speeches and lectures, Dyer urged people to embrace self-actualization and to move beyond those feelings that would cause doubt, guilt and/or shame. Many of Dyer’s books such as the "The Power of Intention" and "You'll See It When You Believe" It encouraged people to envision the lives that they truly wanted for themselves. The power of the mind and its ability to create outer circumstances was a theme that Dyer discussed significantly in his books. Millions of people found Dyer to be very relatable because he often used his own life as an example of the tenants that he discussed in his books.

Louise Hay

“If we are willing to do the mental work, almost anything can be healed.” 

The author of the popular book "You Can Heal Your Life", Louise Hay ushered in a movement to heal various mental, emotional, physical and spiritual ills with consciousness. Hay believed that unhealthy thought patterns and unresolved emotions contributed greatly to the illnesses that people experience. By addressing these negative thought forms and emotions, people are able to rid themselves of many ailments. Louise Hay cured herself of incurable cervical cancer; cancer that she believes was able to manifest in her body because of stored anger, resentment, hurt and pain from her rough childhood. Through the power of forgiveness as well as the use of various holistic healing methods, Hay was able to overcome incurable cancer. Through her publishing company Hay House, Louise Hay offers various publications that help people understand the significance of the body, mind and spirit connection. 

These spiritual leaders and teachers have greatly impacted the American public. Their work continues to offer millions of people throughout the United States new spiritual perspectives.