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Yoga Gives Back’s 19th Anniversary Gala
Join us for an inspiring evening of community, gratitude, and action in support of women and children in India with yoga and wellness leaders, philanthropic partners, and friends from around the world. Together, we will celebrate 19 years of impact and help expand life-changing opportunities through education, economic empowerment, and community-led programs.
2026 Award Honorees and Special Guest
We will honor a legendary leader, a visionary philanthropic partner, Ambassadors and a special guest, whose dedication have 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.
Special Guest
Dr. K. J. Srinivasa
Consul General, Consulate General of India, Los Angeles
Leadership Award
Trudy Goodman
Founder, Insight LA
Impact Award
Jocelyn Solomon and Family
YGB Global Ambasador, her mother and daughters
Studio Award
Center for Yoga
Los Angeles, CA
Ambassadors of the Year Award
Beate Scholz
Los Angeles, USA
Kiyomi Takahashi
Los Angeles, USA
Gopala Amir Yaffa
Byron Bay, Australia
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 & Live Music
YGB Impact Presentation by YGB Founder, Kayoko
Awards Presentation and Speeches
Live Auction
Dessert and Mingle with Friends and Guests
Sponsorship
$25k
Ignite
$15k
Build
$10k
Grow
$5k
Support
$2.5k
Connect
Product
Auction In-Kind Sponsorship
Please contact us to discuss and confirm your sponsorship.
Past Namaste Award Recipients
Gala Sponsors 2026
Gala Sponsors
The Yoga Heals Fund
Steve & Veronica Nessim
In-Kind Sponsors
Annual Partners
Program Partner
Build
Jocelyn Solomon & Daughters
The Yoga Heals Fund
Grow
Frances Cole Jones
Kay & Tom Epple
Hiroko & Tadashi Maruoka
Support
Nisha Asnani
Reggie Molly Britt
Kamla & Bala Subramanian
Adam Weissburg & Francie Jones
Vladimir & Araxia Buckhantz Foundation
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