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