YOGA AID pays homage to India’s priceless contribution of Yoga to the world. We hold cultural events to honor and acknowledge the roots of Yoga, to preserve the integrity of the teachings, and to amplify Indian and South Asian voices, and allies in this wisdom tradition.
Events
YOGA AID was born on the heels of the devastating second wave of COVID that hit India in April 2021. Adding to this devastation was the heartbreaking loss of elders and along with them indigenous practices and traditions passed on for thousands of years.
Women-In-Yoga Empowerment Conference
A day of inspiring dialogue and classes
Sunday, March 6th, 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm GMT
We are honored to collaborate with Yoga Gives Back, Exhale To Inhale, and YOGA & BODY IMAGE COALITION to celebrate Women in Yoga. Our conference will unite global, like-minded women leaders for a discussion on gender inequalities and how YOGA can be used as a tool to create change. join forces to deliver a thought-provoking dialogue and practice sessions that we hope will inspire you to #BreakTheBias through Yoga.
YOGA AID 2021: COVID-relief for India
Learn ancient wisdom practices from experts
Saturday, June 26th & Sunday, June 27th
Over 30 presenters and leaders in the field of Yoga and science gathered together, on heels of the devastating second wave of COVID that hit India, to acknowledge and celebrate the birthplace of Yoga - India. This symposium includes Asana practice, Meditation, Chanting, Yoga Philosophy, panel discussions on Allyship and the use of ‘Namaste’, Ayurvedic cooking and much more. All funds raised went to COVID-relief work in India.
“Yoga without its cultural context is no longer Yoga….. Let us engage in Cultural Appreciation — not Cultural Appropriation.”
- Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
Our Story
Founder and Yoga teacher, Monisha Raja, felt the call-to-action to galvanize fellow Indian and South Asian yoga teachers, presenters and allies to respond to the COVID crisis in India. Through the incredible support and generosity of her co-partner in the founding event, author, researcher and Yoga teacher, Eddie Stern, YOGA AID’s first fundraiser came together in record time and was a groundbreaking success.
