Yoga Gives Back 18th Annual Gala

We made history together!
Attended by 200+ yoga and wellness leaders, corporate partners and our long time supporters from US cities and around the world, we raised $107,000 -- and counting. This is the most successful Gala in our 18-year history. Your generosity and heartfelt believe in our mission filled the room with so much love. THAN YOU.
Gala photos - Enjoy unforgettable moments of this Gala captured by Kaori Suzuki Phorography.

2025 Award Honorees

We are thrilled to honor three remarkable leaders, a visionary philanthropic partner, and a steadfast corporate sponsor, whose dedication has directly expanded YGB’s reach and deepened our impact. Their bold leadership and commitment to empowering women and children in India will be at the heart of this unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration.

Leadership Awards

Lisa Walford

Iyengar Master Teacher

Dr. Chris Chapple

Doshi Professor and Yoga Studies Director, Loyola Marymount University

Nischala Joy Devi

International Spiritual Leader

Partnership Award

Mukund Padmanabhan

Founder, Guru Krupa Foundation

Impact Award

Liforme (U.K.)

A Quick Snapshot of the Gala Evening:

Welcome Reception with Silent Auction, YGB Merchandise, Passed Hors D'oeuvres and Drinks

Opening Chanting

Indian Vegetarian Dinner

YGB Impact Presentation by YGB Founder, Kayoko

Awards Presentation and Speeches

Live Auction and Games

Dessert and Mingle with Friends and Guests

Sponsorship

$25k

Underwrite Partnership

$10k

Empowerment Sponsor

$5k

Resilience Sponsor

$1k

Catalyst for Change Sponsor

Product

Auction In-Kind Sponsorship
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Please email Anita@yogagivesback.org to discuss and confirm your sponsorship.

Gala Weekend Day Retreat

Kick off the Gala weekend with our #UnityinAction Annual Day Retreat on Saturday, November 15th, the day before our Gala! Join us from 1–4 PM at shefayoga Venice for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience and a tag-team yoga class led by YGB’s top LA Ambassadors. Retreat-only and weekend packages (including Gala admission) are available now at early bird pricing.

1:10: Welcome by Kayoko
1:15 -1:35pm: Opening Mohaniyattam Dance by Deepa Chemery
1:45- 3:00pm: Tag-Team Relay Class with Ashley Rideaux, Jocelyn Solomon, Lauren Peterson, Leah Zaccaria and Mikey Budd
3:00-3:15pm: Meditation and Pranayama by Jeanne Heileman
3:15-3:55pm: Sound Bath by Beate Scholz

Gala Partners 2025

Steven and Veronica Nessim

In-Kind Sponsors

Annual Partner

Vladimir & Alexa Buckhantz Foundation

Jocelyn Solomon & Family
Hiroko & Tadashi Maruoka
Kay & Tom Epple
Nancy Megil
Kamla & Bala Subramanian

Empowerment Partner (10K+)

Kay & Tom Epple, Jocelyn Solomon & Family
Hiroko & Tadashi Maruoka
Nancy Megil
The Yoga Heals Fund

Resilience Partner - (5K+)

Adam Weissburg & Francie Jones, Kamla & Bala Subramanian, Vladimir & Araxia Buckhantz Foundation, Nisha Asnani, Reggie Molly Britt

 
 

Community Builder - (2.5K +)

Alex Zornier, Michael Cypers, Janice Hill, Lynn Thread, Steve & Veronica Nessim, Maria Sanudo

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