Yoga Gives Back 18th Annual Gala
Yoga Gives Back’s 18th Annual Gala is coming up on November 16th, 2025 at the grand Sofitel Beverly Hills.
Attended by 200+ yoga and wellness leaders, corporate partners and our long time supporters from US cities and around the world. This year’s theme is Unity in Action.
Please join us with your friends and community as we come together to give back.
Stay tuned for our popular Online Auction to launch in October!
2025 Award Honorees
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
Click Here for more information on sponsorship opportunities and benefits!
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
