In his new book, Super Brain, co-written with Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi, Deepak Chopra explores how to use the power of the mind to improve health, happiness and spiritual well-being. Part of bettering your mind, body and soul comes down to expanding your consciousness. We caught up with Deepak backstage, and he shared five simple steps to increase your own awareness. Watch the video above to find out what they are, plus the telltale signs you're on your way to living a more present life.

Tune into "Super Soul Sunday" this week at 11 a.m. ET/PT for Meditation 101 with Deepak. You can watch it on OWN—or streaming worldwide on Oprah.com or Facebook.com/SuperSoulSunday. Deepak is also offering a special 21-day meditation course in which he'll be your teacher. Sign up here!

Related Resources

• Sign up for Deepak's free 21-day meditation challenge!
• Deepak Chopra's new books, Super Brain and God: A Story of Revelation, are available in stores now.
• Learn more about the film, Decoding Deepak