Annual Global Gala

Save the date!
5 p.m. Sunday, November 15th, 2026 @ Sofitel Beverly Hills

Thank You for an Epic 18th Annual Gala 2025

Attended by 200+ yoga and wellness leaders, corporate partners and our long time supporters from US cities and around the world, we raised $125,000. 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. THANK YOU.
We look forward to gathering with this amazing community again this fall!

GALA PHOTO GALLERY
Enjoy unforgettable moments captured by Kaori Suzuki Photography.

2025 Award Honorees

We honored three legendary 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

Click Here for more information on sponsorship opportunities and benefits!

Please email Anita@yogagivesback.org to discuss and confirm your sponsorship.

Gala Weekend Day Retreat 2025

We kicked off the Gala weekend with our Annual Day Retreat on Saturday, November 15th, the day before our Gala at shefayoga Venice for a one-of-a-kind tag-team yoga class, meditation, pranayama, sound bath and Mohaniyattam Dance, all led by YGB’s top LA Ambassadors! Save the date for Saturday afternoon, November 15th for this fall!

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, Janice Hill, Lynn Thread, Steve & Veronica Nessim,

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