Yoga Gives Back Annual Global Gala

A DAY OF INSPIRATION, MINDFULNESS & YOGA

The replay of these powerful sessions are now available through the end of this year.

Our Annual Global Gala is like no other, an exciting opportunity for all Yoga Gives Back (YGB) global supporters to come together to give back with a full day of inspiring programs led by YGB’s Global Ambassadors and Supporters. This Gala is the flagship event of our global campaign #OneMillionYogis engaging yoga communities from around the world. 


Our Goal is to raise $50,000!  Donations empower 2400 women and children in India with microloans, education, and the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty!   

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Gala Schedule (PST)

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(Morning STREAM) 8:00 AM - 12 PM PST 

8 a.m.  Meet NGO Partner & SHE Scholarship Students: Prof. G. S. Jayadev, Kamala & Nisarga Deenabandhu Trust, Chamarajanagara,  Karnataka

9 a.m. Dialogue “How to Practice YOGA beyond our Mats” with Q &A: Anouk Prop, David Swenson, Harmony Slater, Nadine McNeil & Vikram Singh

10:15 a.m. Yoga Class “Deep Stretch & Relaxation”:  Kino MacGregor 

10:55 a.m.  Meditation & Pranayama “Being of Service”: Elena Brower 

11:20 a.m.  Yoga Class “Radiant Yoga”: Kia Miller

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(Afternoon STREAM)  12 PM - 4 PM PST 

12:00 p.m. “A Global Gathering for India” Selection Replay: Deva Premal & Miten, Donna De Lory & Belinda Carlisle, Krishna Das, Jahnavi Harrison & Joseph Pepe Danza

1:00 p.m. Dialogue “Power of Sound”: Belinda Carlisle, C.C. White, Dena Kingsberg,  Nina Rao,  & Felicia Tomasko (moderator)

2:10 p.m. Dialogue “Reimagining the Chariot: Feminine Perspective on the Bhagavad Gita” with Q&A: Gopi Ona-Ali, Devorah Sacks, Jeanne Heileman, Pranidhi Varshney, Sarah Mata & Jacquelin Sonderling (moderator)

3:25 p.m. Yoga Class “Yoga for Stressful Times” :  Anouk Prop  

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(Evening STREAM) 4 PM - 8 PM  PST

4:15 p.m. Dialogue “Ayurveda for Self-Care for COVID Time” with Q &A:  Anjali, Aparna Khanolkar, Kyona, Mariko Hirakawa, Vivica Schwartz,  & Felicia Tomasko (moderator)

5:30 p.m. “Ambassador of the Year” & Dialogue:  Jocelyn Solomon & Yoga Works Anti-Racist Diversity Equity & Inclusion Team: Justin Timothy Temple & Ashley Rideaux 

6:00 p.m. “Ambassador of the Year” & Music: Daphne Tse

6:40 p.m. Meet YGB ‘s First Scholarship Graduate & YGB FILM “Guruprasad’s Journey” Premiere : Dr Guruprasad, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

7:00 p.m.  “Namaste Award” Presentation, Dialogue with Q & A:  Dr Muhammad Yunus, Introduction by Suresh Krishna: 

7:30 p.m. Meet YGB Board Members : Felicia Tomasko, Gail Hedding, Jocelyn Solomon, Kayoko Mitsumatsu, Ken Atchity, & Maneesh Kalra

Your Donations Impact

The world has witnessed India’s struggle with the devastating impact of the second surge of COVID-19 this year with an increase concern for the third wave this fall. Your donations support more than 2400 women and children with YGB’s programs of empowerment in India.  Visit our website for more information, see “OUR IMPACT.”

WATCH MUSIC VIDEO BY YGB AMBASSADOR MIKEY BUDD