The Art & Science of Being Human: Free Event  ( Access code Panel 2)

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A Conversation with Gopi Kallayil, Stephanie Lopez & Denise Hatch at Hotel Kabuki (Online + in-Person)

<h3>TO REGISTER USE. Acces Code is Panel2 (ie when you register)</h3> <h3>The Art &amp; Science of Being Human (in-person + online)</h3><h3>A Conversation with Gopi Kallayil, Stephanie Lopez &amp; Denise Hatch</h3>Saturday, May 2 | 1:30–2:15pm Hotel Kabuki | Part of Yoga Conference SF Pre-registration is required for this FREE event –Use Access code Panel2 to register on EventbriteIn a time of rapid change, technological acceleration, and global uncertainty, many people are asking a profound question: How do we remain steady, compassionate, and wise amid complexity? This timely panel explores the intersection of ancient yogic wisdom and modern scientific research to illuminate how the practices of yoga support resilience, clarity, and human flourishing.Join Gopi Kallayil—Chief Evangelist of Brand Marketing at Google, devoted yoga practitioner, and author of The Happy Human and The Internet to the Inner-net—in conversation with somatic educator Stephanie Lopez and mind–body expert Denise Hatch. Together they will explore how contemporary neuroscience, emotional research, and contemplative traditions converge to reveal powerful insights about the human nervous system, consciousness, and well-being.Rooted in the theme of the conference—Yoga as Equanimity—this dialogue reflects on how yogic practices cultivate the capacity to remain centered even amid life’s most challenging moments. In the Bhagavad Gita, the warrior Arjuna stands on the battlefield overwhelmed by confusion, grief, and moral uncertainty. His teacher Krishna offers timeless guidance—revealing that the essence of yoga is samatvam, equanimity: the ability to act wisely while remaining grounded in inner balance. The teachings offered to Arjuna mirror the questions we face today as individuals navigating a rapidly changing world.During this conversation, panelists will explore both the science and the wisdom behind the major branches of yogic practice, including asana (posture), pranayama (breath regulation), meditation, mantra, and kirtan. Drawing on emerging research in neuroscience and psychophysiology, the panel will discuss how these practices influence brain function, emotional regulation, and the nervous system—helping practitioners cultivate greater resilience, focus, and compassion.Topics explored in this dialogue include:• How yogic practices regulate the nervous system and support emotional resilience • The latest research on meditation, breathwork, and chanting in brain and stress regulation • The role of embodiment and somatic awareness in healing and transformation • The relationship between ancient yogic philosophy and modern neuroscience • How practices such as mantra and kirtan influence mood, connection, and collective experience • Practical tools for cultivating equanimity and clarity in a time of global uncertainty • Leadership, presence, and ethical action informed by contemplative wisdomBy weaving together insights from science, philosophy, and lived practice, this conversation highlights how yoga offers not only techniques for personal well-being but also a framework for wise action in the world. Just as Krishna guided Arjuna to rediscover his center amid crisis, these teachings invite us to return again and again to the ground of awareness—where steadiness, compassion, and insight arise.This panel promises to be a thought-provoking and inspiring dialogue, offering both intellectual insight and practical guidance for anyone seeking to live with greater presence, balance, and purpose.The event is open to the public.Pre-registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Gopi Kallayil is Chief Evangelist of Brand Marketing at Google, a longtime yoga practitioner and teacher, and author of The Happy Human and The Internet to the Inner-net. His work explores the intersection of technology, mindfulness, and human well-being, bringing contemplative wisdom into modern leadership and innovation. A frequent speaker at global forums including TEDx and Wisdom 2.0, he shares insights on cultivating balance, creativity, and presence in a rapidly evolving world. Gopi also serves on the Board of Directors of the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation, supporting initiatives that promote compassion and global harmony.Stephanie Lopez brings decades of experience weaving classical yoga philosophy with trauma-informed somatics and meditation. As neuroscience continues to explore neuroplasticity and vagal tone, the practices yogis have refined for centuries—breathwork, mindful movement, deep awareness—are now backed by data. They regulate the stress response. They increase emotional range. They build inner steadiness that isn’t dependent on outer conditions.Denise Hatch is the founder of Power of the Mind and the Yoga Sports Performance Method. She blends yoga, hypnotherapy, and neuroscience. With over three decades of experience, she has trained, professional athletes creatives, leaders and high performers. Denise explores how stress imprints live in the body and nervous system. Breath, attention, and presence can transform those patterns and embodied awareness restores steadiness, clarity, and compassionWhat will you walk away with? • Practical tools to regulate anxiety and steady your nervous system • A deeper understanding of how yogic practices and nature reshape the brain • Insight into how compassion strengthens leadership and connection • Renewed confidence that your personal practice matters—in your life and in the world • A felt sense of hope rooted in evidence, not denialYou’ll leave with language for what you’re experiencing, tools to navigate it, and inspiration to embody resilience in a way that’s authentic, grounded, and contagious.Because in uncertain times, well-being isn’t a luxury. It’s leadership. Pre-registration is required for this FREE event –Use Access code Panel2 to register on EventbriteFree to attend. No prior experience needed—just an open heart and curiosity. PLEASE NOTE This events is held in person at Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco and onlineThis event is part of the Yoga Conference - for more details please read below.Recorded Video will be available and sent automatically to all registered participants. If you cannot make the time but would like to attend, please register to receive the video link Acces Code is Panel2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOGA CONFERENCE - SAN FRANCISCO 2026In-person + OnlineThe Yoga of Equanimity — Finding Steadiness in a Turbulent WorldApril 28 – May 3, 2026 | Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco Hosted by Anusara Yoga + YogakulaA Global Gathering for These Transformative TimesAs our world undergoes rapid shifts and collective change, yoga offers us a powerful pathway toward grounded presence, clarity, and resilience. We invite you to immerse yourself in a transformational week of practice, wisdom teachings, and community as we gather in the heart of San Francisco.Inspired by the timeless teaching from the Bhagavad Gita— “Samatvam yoga ucyate” — Equanimity is Yoga— This conference invites you to explore how integrated practices of asana, meditation, philosophy, and sacred sound can help us remain steady, open-hearted, and awake during complex times.This is more than a conference. It is a global convergence of yogis, teachers, scholars, and musicians dedicated to living yoga as a force for peace, healing, and collective wellbeing.Why This Gathering MattersIn an age of distraction and division, this conference offers a return to presence, connection, and inner resourcefulness. Through immersive yogic practices rooted in Anusara Yoga’s heart-centered approach, you will:<ul><li>Cultivate calm and resilience through asana, breathwork, meditation, and nervous-system-supportive practices.</li><li>Deepen your understanding of yoga as a path of embodiment, discernment, and sacred relationship.</li><li>Experience how integrated practices—movement, mantra, philosophy, and community—strengthen your capacity to stay grounded and open in everyday life.</li><li>Connect with a global community of practitioners and teachers from around the world who share a vision of compassion, wisdom, and unity.</li></ul>Whether you are a dedicated student, a teacher seeking inspiration, or a practitioner ready to deepen your path, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to expand your practice and rediscover what steadiness feels like from the inside out.World-Renowned Faculty &amp; Visionary MusiciansThe Yoga Conference brings together an international lineup of master teachers, scholars, and artists, including:Carlos Pomeda, Noah Mazé, Christina Sell, Desiree Rumbaugh, Madhuri Martin, Adam Ballenger, Denise Hatch, Jeanie Manchester, Jackie Prete, Julia Pearring, Judyth Hill, Suzanne Zuber, Saraswati Clere, Stephanie Lopez, Jayendra Hanley, Benjamin Finnerty, Masumi Yoshida, Dr. Dacher Keltner, Gopi Kallayil and many others.We’ll explore:<ul><li>Therapeutic &amp; sustainable alignment</li><li>Dynamic, strength-building asana</li><li>Subtle body practices: pranayama, bandhas, energetic alignment</li><li>Philosophy that awakens the heart</li><li>Functional Anatomy &amp; Yoga Therapy</li><li>Skillful Teaching Methodology</li></ul>Evenings overflow with inspiration, featuring concerts and sacred sound experiences with MC YOGI, Shantala (Benjy &amp; Heather Wertheimer), and other special guests—offering the heart-opening magic of mantra, rhythm, and collective vibration.Conference OverviewPre-Conference Teacher Training Intensive - April 28–30, 2026 Deepen your practice with a 15-hour immersion led by renowned yoga educators, Noah Mazé &amp; Christina Sell, focused on sustainable alignment, strength, and refined awareness.Pre-Conference Therapeutics Immersion - April 28–30, 2026 Deepen your practice with a 15-hour immersion led by renowned yoga educators, Doug Keller &amp; Julia Pearring focused on sustainable alignment, strength, and refined awareness.Main Conference - April 30–May 3, 2026 Each day includes multiple tracks of asana, meditation, philosophy, therapeutics, subtle body work, and kirtan—culminating in a powerful collective finale practice on Sunday. Evenings include satsang, concerts, and community gatherings for reflection and renewal.The Venue: Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco Nestled in the vibrant Fillmore District, Hotel Kabuki blends Japanese-inspired calm with modern elegance. With its serene courtyard, quiet nooks, and beautifully designed practice spaces, it offers the ideal setting for deep practice and rest. Just steps away, you’ll find tea houses, parks, artisan shops, and some of the most soulful corners of San Francisco. The city itself becomes part of your yogic adventure—alive, diverse, creative, and conscious.The Yoga Conference is a collective offering—a prayer for steadiness, compassion, and a more loving world. Together we affirm a vision where:<ul><li>All beings are treated with dignity and respect.</li><li>Our actions support healing for the Earth.</li><li>Community becomes a source of resilience and hope.</li><li>Love, authenticity, and mindful presence guide the way forward.</li></ul>Every practice, every breath, every chant becomes an act of remembering. To register go to the yogakula website www.yogakula.comhttps://www.yogakula.com/events/https/wwweventbritecom/conference

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