Sixteen years ago, I founded Yoga Gives Back (YGB). When anyone asks me, “What inspired you to found Yoga Gives Back,” I usually reply: “Hope for the future.” I founded YGB out of a Yoga classroom in Los Angeles where, as a beginning Yoga student, I was getting so...
The Connection Between Yoga and the Transitional Changes Between Seasons
Yoga blesses you with a more intimate understanding of your body and how it works in conjunction with your mind to create this experience called life. However, life is much more than your individual experience. Through practice, you can remind yourself of your...
Yoga Gives Back Online Gala 2021: Nov. 13th
On Saturday, Nov. 13th, the Yoga Gives Back Annual Gala will take place. The schedule includes classes, inspiring talks and culminates in the "Namaste Award" presentation to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, father of microcredit, an economic movement that has helped lift millions...
International Yoga Day: Yoga Gives Back
The United Nations proclaimed June 21 as International Yoga Day to recognize the global impact of this ancient practice. This is the perfect time to express our gratitude for the gift of Yoga that enriches our lives, especially during this time. More than 1400 women...