This bonus edition of The Happier Life Project shines a spotlight on a remarkable collaboration bringing yoga, education, and empowerment to children in India. Host Gabby Sanderson welcomes Gopala Amir Yaffa, the visionary behind Rainbow Yoga, whose journey from Hindu monk to father and global yoga educator has inspired communities across more than 40 countries.
Gopala’s approach to yoga is playful, social, and deeply connected, rooted in the belief that love and human connection are the most powerful agents of change. Partnering with Yoga Gives Back and Edu-GIRLS, he is helping transform yoga into a tool for resilience, confidence, and joy for underprivileged children in the birthplace of yoga.
Listeners will hear the impact of teaching yoga to young people, how this partnership is reshaping lives, and the global support making it possible. In a special announcement, Gopala shares that our very own host and yogi Gabby will join the project in February 2026, living and teaching at the school in India. An inspiring episode that celebrates the heart, magic, and transformative power of yoga in building brighter futures.
To support the cause, follow Gabby’s journey and make a donation: https://gofund.me/b1321cd12
To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast
To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/
To follow Rainbow Kids on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowkidsyoga/
Rainbow Kids website: https://www.rainbowyogatraining.com/
Yoga Gives Back Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogagivesback/
Yoga Gives Back website: https://yogagivesback.org/
EDU Girls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edugirls/
EDU Girls website: https://edugirls.org/
This project is made possible through a partnership between three incredible organizations, each bringing something unique:
Rainbow Kids Yoga Rainbow Kids Yoga makes yoga fun, creative, and interactive for children, teens, and families. They also offer comprehensive teacher training programs for individuals who want to teach yoga to children. Gabby is a graduate of their TTC. Yoga Gives Back Yoga Gives Back is a global nonprofit that mobilizes the yoga community to support women and children in India through education, microloans, and empowerment programs. They transform the gratitude that yoga inspires into direct action, uplifting lives and creating opportunities for those who need it most. Edu-GIRLS Edu-GIRLS provides free, high-quality education for underprivileged girls in India, from preschool to university. They believe every girl deserves access to education and the chance to shape her own future.
Together, these organizations form the foundation of Yoga Without Borders; blending yoga, education, and empowerment into one life-changing experience.
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