Deepak Chopra is launching a $180 million wellness resort in Utah that will integrate geothermal healing, luxury living and AI-powered health technology. Robbie Hodges reports 

The wellness pioneer Deepak Chopra has announced plans to develop a new wellness hospitality and real estate concept called Ameyalli, in the Wasatch Back region of Utah. Slated to be completed in phases by 2026, Ameyalli will encompass a 50,000-square-foot wellness centre, geothermal hot springs, 24 private villas, cottages, family lodges and an 80-room boutique hotel. 

The site, which is being developed with the support of real estate developer Charles Heath to the tune of US$180 million, will also become the North American headquarters of the Chopra Foundation and the primary location for Chopra’s latest initiatives in wellness science and digital health.

Chopra, aged 77, is one of the most recognisable figures in the wellness world. A former physician, he has authored over 90 books on topics ranging from mindfulness to Ayurvedic medicine. Through the Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global, he continues to push boundaries in integrative health and self-care.

At the heart of the development is the Ameyalli Wellbeing Center, designed to offer healing therapies grounded in Chopra’s “Seven Pillars of Wellbeing” philosophy – emotional regulation, mindfulness, sleep, movement, relationships, laughter and nutrition. Historic hot springs, estimated to be 5,000 years old, run beneath the site and will feature in subterranean mineral pools and wellness treatments.

Architectural plans come from Overland Partners, known for sustainable and site-sensitive design. The resort will integrate smart, eco-conscious technologies across its residential and hospitality components. Ownership options include full and fractional models. The boutique hotel and wellbeing centre are projected to open the following year.

In line with Chopra’s commitment to innovation, the wellness hub will also act as a base for health-focused research and programming. It is envisioned as an “Aspen Institute of wellness,” bringing together leaders in science, technology and integrative medicine. Chopra plans to invite collaborators to live, research and teach at the centre.

Food will also play a key role. A Michelin-starred, James Beard award-winning chef (yet to be officially named) has been tapped to lead Ameyalli’s culinary programme. Menus will be guided by mindful eating principles and supplied by an on-site garden.

Looking ahead, Chopra reportedly intends to use the centre as a testing ground for advanced technologies in health monitoring, ambient computing and AI. One such initiative is “Digital Deepak AI,” an artificial intelligence tool designed to act as a personal health coach, spiritual guide and research assistant. It will eventually integrate with biometric tracking tools such as the Oura ring, allowing guests to receive real-time feedback and guidance.

With a blend of traditional healing, next-generation science, and digital integration, Ameyalli signals a new frontier for wellness travel and residential living.