yoga for health yogatherapy conference vision san francisco
DESCRIPTION
The first vision we presented to sponsors for the Yoga for Health yoga therapy conference. The conference eventually got off the ground in 2006 as a much smaller event in Tiburon, and moved to San Rafael in 2007. It is currently held in New York. Our vision significantly changed the modern yoga conference as we were the first to add therapeutic yoga, sacred decor, non-yog workshops, cultural events and music -- now all pretty common at yoga conferences. Prepared by Giselle Bisson, Visibility Shift Communications, http://www.visibilityshift.comTRANSCRIPT
The International Yoga &
Yogatherapy Conference
Ft. Mason Conference Center - San Francisco - September 2005
What makes us different?
Spiritual, therapeutic & cultural emphasis.Brings world’s leading masters to America – for the first time in history.Tranquil yet accessible setting Open to the general public = maximum exposure.International cultural exchange – not just USA.Extensive media coverage for sponsors, presenters, vendors to elevate awareness.
Celebrating Yoga & Culture
Yoga theatreIndian danceTrance/meditation musicYoga dance jam w/ Cheb I Shabbah and other top DJsYoga competition…
Our vision
2,500+ attendees – 3-day, 1-day and floorYoga art exhibition/exotic decorBeautiful outdoor deck area with water viewsHealth conscious food vendorsExclusive Yoga cultural events, dances, theatre.Offsite yoga classes in parks, on beaches.
Ft. Mason –tranquil but urban
Golden Gate Bridge views, 25,000 acres of park and beaches. Free parking.Close to tourist attractions, hotels.30+ minutes to International airport.Natural light, fresh air.Scaleable – capacity up to 5,000.
Classes in historic firehouse…with access to park, waterfront.
50+ vendors in Herbst Pavillion
…or the conference center.
Concerts, performances in Cowell theatre.
The right setting
World class yoga mastersSwami Pragyamurty/U.K. - World’s top expert on yoga for AIDSSwami Shankaradevananda/Australia - Yoga for Asthma and diabetesBernard Auriol/France – Yogatherapy for CancerRichard Miller/USA – Yoga and PsychotherapySonia Sumar/Brasil – Yoga for the Special Child (Down Syndrome/ADD)Shakti Gawain/USA – Sankalpa: the Art of Visualization Rama Jyoti Vernon/USA -- Sutras AppliedCarlos M. Perez/Spain – Therapeutic Applications of Yogic AyurvedaGanesh Shankar/India - Yoga and Psychotherapy
City & Nature
Main conference
Smaller classes and outdoor on-site practices
Conference centerPark
Beach
Airport
Partitioned space for 500+ student Yoga classes
Yoga art exhibit in long gallery leading to theatre
Outdoor chill space/deck with great views of water around entire perimeter
Healthy food vendors
Lectures/ceremonies, performances in theatre
Yoga Marketplace
Informational booths
Main entrance
Expert Management Team Antonio Sausys – Director Sean Ahearn – Business Development Giselle Bisson – Marketing/Promotion Marshall Krauss – Legal Counsel Mark Sierra – Finance
Antonio Sausys - DirectorYogatherapist/PsychotherapistHon. Secty. International Yoga Federation for North AmericaUS yoga delegate – International Yogatherapy Assn.Access to renowned masters.Acting/television experience.Event management experience
Sean Ahern – Business Development
15+ yrs. conference management expertiseDir. Health & Harmony, Earthdance, Green Festival, SolfestSecured major sponsors – ie: ToyotaMusic production exp. (Rolling Stones, Police)
Giselle Bisson - Marketing15+ years corporate communications experience – 20+ startups, HP/Sun/XeroxProven ability to generate international/broadcast media exposurePublished journalist10 years’ Yoga practice
Mark Sierra - Finance10+ yrs. Corp. financial planning exp. Cisco/Apple/Juniper/Garage.com/25+ startupsRaised over $2BYoga teacher for 7 yrs.
Marshall Krauss – Legal Counsel
Former attorney for Bill Graham PresentsExtensive contract negotiation experience with event sponsors and world class entertainers. Dedicated Bhuddist meditation practice.
Sponsor benefitsCross-promotion in all advertisingOnline promotionBooth with priority placementExposure to educated, affluent, health-conscious adults w/ progressive valuesInternational recognitionAlignment with the values of yoga
Sponsorship levelsSupporting - $5KSilver- $10KGold – $20KPlatinum - $20K +Exclusive sponsors
Potential sponsorsHybrid automobiles (Toyota)Yoga mats, props, fashion (Nike)Healthy foods or grocers (Soy Delicious)Retreat/conference centers (Esalen)International airlines, hospitality (Virgin)Magazines, television, media (ESPN)Yoga studios, organizations (Yoga Tree)
The International Yoga &
Yogatherapy Conference
Join us! San Francisco - September 2005