About Gael
Honored by the New York Nassau County Legislature and The Coalition Against Domestic Violence as Woman of the Year, Gael Chiarella is Founder of The Yokibics Institute for Personal Development and works as a Life Coach for individuals and organizations. Trained in movement, dance and classical ballet, Gael's interest in humanity led a degree in Psychology and Theology at 
St. Johns University in New York, solidifying a mind-body-spirit approach as the basis of her professional career.
Continuing through advanced studies in yoga, bodywork, psychology, nutrition, mindbody fitness and hypnotherapy, Gael began developing and facilitating National Conferences to educate inter-related professionals in the development of a complementary health care model. For these industry milestones she won national recognition as an innovator and a pioneer. Many of her visionary ideas are a common practice today. Gaels trademarked Yokibics Mindbody Fitness Program was named "One of The Nations Top Ten" by American Health Magazine, and she has been referred to as an expert in her field by the industry, the media and her peers. In response to a growing international market, Gael began producing books and spoken word products while teaching innovative classes in Yoga and Yokibics at Hofstra University in New York. In addition, she founded and facilitated the principle-centered School for Spiritual Warriors as a virtual think tank for the practice of higher consciousness.
In appreciating all aspects of life and living, Gael has successfully mountaineered scores of summits with over a dozen of the highest peaks in the continental United States and finds equal satisfaction and skill in diving the caverns and wrecks of the ocean floor. Her heart remains a steward for Earth's natural resources and the interconnectedness of our species through her volunteer work in outdoor education. Her affiliations include The National Yoga Teachers Alliance, St. Johns University Alumni Association, various Board posts for The Unitarian Universalist Mid-Atlantic Community, Adirondack Mountain Club, Divers Alert Network and the New York Yoga Teacher Association. She and her husband Bob share five children.
Gael says-
"I think one of the most important questions a person can consider is the question of passion. What are YOU passionate about? Why are you here?
When I ask that of myself, I know I am most passionate about growing into myself - fulfilling my potential - feeling excited about life and the awesome unfolding of this adventure, struggle and all.
I am passionate about purpose, about discovering why we are here, making very sure I am listening to the subtle direction life sends.
I am passionate about ENERGY! My bodymindspirit, and yours, and how it all works.
I am passionate about truth and the willingness to look into the shadow.
I am passionate about children and the legacy we must leave for them, about travel, movement, caring, touch, the word "yes" and the unknown, knowing always...
life is good!"
Yokibics Customers Reach Out
Facebook:
►Hi Gael!
I hear your voice daily.
I'm always on the run, a professional dancer, stuntwoman and former computer animator who ate mindlessly, struggling with weight and over eating. Your Conscious Eating Program changed my life, and really helped me slow down.
PPY ►Gael thank you so much. Your guided meditations are magical. I'm an attorney and am looking for solutions to unclutter the mind. I've researched many self-help books/ audio CDS/ DVDS/ meditation books/ and have found your guided meditations the best so far. At 42, in all my research I found that meditating is probably the ultimate thing to help solve your challenges but it is hard to learn – very hard - my mind goes in many different directions.
Day 1 - I listened to your AM and PM meditations today very powerful.
Day 3 - I made new breakthroughs today, new freedom while listening to AM - PM - amazing.
Day 7 - I'm getting somewhere great with mediation. EXTREMELY POWERFUL. I don't know what I'm doing right or wrong, but its unlocking things in a magical way.
Day 10 - Just got your Living Joy and looking forward to more breakthroughs...
Blessings to you and to the world,
Ken
►Hey Gael! Just wanted you to know that your meditations are all uploaded on our ipod for the labor room!!!!! Bridget and Christian
►Diane M
I love reading your posts Gael.
►Robyn
Once again you offer a steady grace in the midst of life's storms and a reminder that faith IS.
►Tracey Best essay on aging/entering the mid-years ever from Gael Chiarella Alba: "LOVE your life! Work hard to stay healthy. We'll need your voice to be strong when you enter the wisdom years."
On Twitter:
►Peipei says, "Is this the Gael of Body and Soul Conscious Eating?.... if so, thanks soooo much."
►Wonderful AM and PM meditations! I really enjoy using them -- thank you. (Purchased at Barnes & Noble)
Jasmine
Tweets
@Yokibics Keep up your INCREDIBLE work guiding & motivating people to a MUCH healthier & happier way of living! You are a difference maker!
@Yokibics And, I love - LOVE - your AM/PM Yoga meditations. Absolutely beautiful.
@Yokibics hi GAEL. I TOOK YOUR CLASS AT HOFSTRA UNIV IN 2002 I THINK IT WAS.THANK U FOR SUCH great leadership!
@Yokibics Hi Gael! Thanks for the interview, I had a blast and can't wait to see the results
International Email
►From the UK - A friend introduced me to Gael's recordings by buying me 'Living Peace' as a Christmas present. I loved it straight away! I have a debilitating chronic pain condition which sometimes triggers anxiety and depression, so spend a lot of time doing meditation and deep relaxation. Living Peace really does help me to relax, and there's something about Gael's voice and words which are also very calming and comforting. She doesn't sound 'false' or phoney at all, and it feels very much as if she is a friend helping you through difficulties. I play Living Peace and Living Joy on CD, and also have them on my MP3 player so I can play them to calm and relax me before going to sleep.
I'd be really happy for you to pass on to Gael my positive comments. I have a growing collection of relaxation and meditation CDs, and Gael's are certainly some of the best.
Many thanks to you both for making these lovely recordings. I'll be ordering the others too before long, although with my pain condition I probably won't be able to do the more energetic yoga ones!
Take care, and warm wishes.
Michael
►From Pakistan: Guru-ji! Attended a power yoga class this morning and listened to "The Power of Caring" in shavanasana. Many blessings!Any way I can download one of your CD products from Pakistan? Love, Bina
►Hi Bob and Gael!
Just received all my goodies from you and am soooo excited to begin a" conscious" journey! Many thanks for expanding my order to include cds and the wonderful treat of essential oil cream! I just discovered that my best friend of 11 years {my dog Sophie}, has swollen lymph glands. I will begin this evening to apply the cream along with Reiki, as well as ordering your healing book.
The thought of a phone conversation with Gael and all my new material is surrounding me with hope and peace!
Namaste' Judy
►Hi Bob!
I am honored by your swift personal attention! I have been the biggest fan of Gael's, on a daily basis, for many years! Personally and professionally, I am the fitness coordinator at Glenbeigh Hospital , which is an inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. I use the meditations as relaxation following every yoga class. Every day, I am rewarded with the patients gratefulness for introducing them to Gael's gentle insight and soothing presentation. They leave here on a mission to continue their journey with her. {Em. Freedom #4 is very inspiring, one of my favorites}!
I was blessed to happen upon one of her cds while browsing in a bookstore, it is the old story about when the student is ready, it jumped into my hands and I was on a roll. They changed my life and provided much comfort.
The first movement dvd I ordered did not work properly so I did the best I could with it. Sometime later, out of the blue, you sent me another one, just because? I have always regretted not letting you know of my appreciation for that. I was sure you would be much to busy to notice.
My intention for ordering the workbook and manual was to learn about what it means to be a spiritual warrior? Planning a vacation in April and thought it was about time to check this out {while spending time on the beach}. I am open and willing to suggestions.
The new fundamentals is wonderful!!! I am having trouble getting it onto my mp3, reason for ordering cds.
Many thanks to you and your amazing wife!!
Sincerely,
Judy
►Thank you so much. Your guided meditations are magical.
Thanks
K
►Gael , Im an attorney and am looking for solutions to unclutter the mind. I've researched many self-help books/ audio CDS/ DVDS/ meditation books/cds. I've found your guided meditations the best so far,,,,NAMASTE you've been generous as I view you as a great teacher of mediation which I believe is more important than Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra- so I view you as a star in the mediation field and can't believe you are taking your time to help me
NAMASTE KEN
►Loved your CDs on emotional freedom. Listened TWICE going to and from Hartford! Linda
► MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND THANK YOU FOR TAKING ANY INTEREST IN ME, A TOTAL STRANGER...I CANT TELL YOU HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO ME. YOUR WORK ON THIS EARTH IS INVALUABLE AND I AM SURE THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE ME WHO JUST HAVE HAD THE SAME HELP FROM YOU BUT DIDN'T LET YOU KNOW...
I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED AS I FILTER THROUGH THIS STAGE OF MY LIFE ..ANS AS YOUR WORDS AND GENTLE CALMING VOICE ON THE CDS CONTINUE TO POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. NAMASTE AND PEACE . NAN
►I've recently purchased "Meditations for Emotional Freedom". Your CD has changed the course of my life. After taking anti-depressants for two years, I finally quit the drugs last summer. I've been seeking a more honest and natural way of getting out of this rut that I've been stuck in for the past few years. Your CD is helping me to a higher path--and a better way of living. I'm new to meditation and you have a gift of helping neophytes like me. Thank you.
Keith
►I got a chance to start to use the Cd's the other morning. I listened to the mini meditations which were excellent and then the one on trauma which was very awesome. That one will be listened to many more times. it is so perfect for what I am going though! Also when I did my yoga exercises I played the music and it is so soothing and beautiful. I am now going to listen to some of the others. Thanks again so much and hope much happiness is in your day. FW
► In this great mystery of life, I have been connected to just what I have been looking for. The part about challenging you previous belief systems...well I just have no true words to say about what they mean to me on so many levels. I cant wait to go thru the rest. Please send me the correct website where I can purchase it. much grateful energy your way.. Namaste
►Gael,
I have been listening to your audio for three years now, and I wanted to thank you for helping me to heal, on many significant levels. I tell people about you all the time - thank you for doing what it is you do, you have made such a difference in my awareness and acceptance of myself. You a true gift for me.
Gina
►Gael your assistance is like a bulls eye when you play darts you get to the crux of the matter, you do not just say "uh huh". I may not always take your advice since I pick and chose what feels right for me, but you have assisted me in gaining power and control of my life. I can not thank you enough. Bless you Gael. Helene
►To Gael
I just had to email and say thanks for creating such a wonderful work. I knew it was great for me, but I have now given it to other people and they also are finding it great so I think it can reach a lot of different kinds of people...the one that really impressed me was my Mom. She was having such a tough week with caring for her elderly parents and struggling to keep up with all that she felt inundated by, and when she got the CD and tried it, she finally was able to see the positive things right there in that situation and get a reprieve by being able to let go. She just opened up her mind to all kinds of things that will help her so much and has literally helped her turn things around! I've been wishing she could do something like this for years and now the door has finally been opened!
One of the greatest things in there is the accessibility of the message to let go of judging. So often, the idea of not judging others" is heard by people as yet another an admonition that only gives rise to defensiveness you really are able to reach people with the way it's presented on the meditation as an invitation to something so positive in the meditations amazing! That's just one example, there is so much in there, so I thank you and also commend you!
You've really sent out a gift with this one.
Lynne
►Namaste Gael -
You are an inspiration.
I checked out your website..........looks great..............so many words of wisdom.
I'm going to check out that book that you mention on the website!!
You were my first real yoga teacher Gael.........and I want to thank you for being so instrumental in getting me on the path.........how exciting and inspirational............Inspiration that I definitely need now........to help me be with the fear and uncertainty of it all.
Much love with Peace and Blessings
Lorraine
►Hello Gael,
I purchased the Conscious Eating kit and listened to the CD of guided meditation. I wanted to express to you my appreciation of this body of work. I have never been able to listen to an entire meditation CD without falling asleep before. I became so relaxed and really felt at peace .
I am currently off work on stress leave, which causes even more stress! But I will continue to listen to this CD and try to follow the suggestions in the guide. I'm 38 this year but I feel much older, worn , torn and broken and just maybe while I pull myself back together listening to the CD , my path to follow will become clearer .
Thank You,
Samantha
► I have never written to anyone about a product in my life, but I thought it was very important for you to know that even though I cannot stay awake while I listen to your CD I am sure that what you are helping me with is working, I have a few other CDs that I have been listening to since June of 2008, that have not had the same impact as yours, in any way.
Thank you for listening to me. I did not mean to take up so much of your time.
Mari
►Hi Gael,
My daughter Zoe has a video of yours on Yokibics. It is very helpful. How would I look into purchasing one for myself?
►Dear Gael,
I just received your Yokibics Mindbody Fitness Program yesterday. I previewed it last night at the end of my day just to watch and get the
feel of it. I loved seeing the connection between breath and movement, body and mind, as you flowed through the session, but felt certain that
the movements would be too difficult for me as I am quite out of shape and stiff. Still, I decided to give it a try this morning. It was wonderful!
There were a few movements I could not do or had to modify in ways you showed, but I was able to do much more than I had anticipated and throughout, felt the energizing charge of the breath and movement. Your gentle guidance kept me tuned in to my body with appreciation and hope rather than judgment. I felt uplifted and was not tired or strained at the end of the session. I felt integrated and energized, body and mind.
I bought the movement program having been introduced to your work on the A.M. and P.M. Yoga Meditations CDs. I love these. They speak directly to
me, helping me focus and energize for the day, releasing restrictions; and in the evening, I listen to regain a center of peace and balance again. They keep me on track in a gentle and supportive way. Your voice is so kind and nonjudgmental. I feel carried along by it. Thank you for your beautiful work.
Sincerely,
Becky
►Dear Gael,
You may not remember me but many years ago you helped me during a very difficult time in my life. After the death of my dear uncle I was very weak and distraught. He and I had been very close and loving. I did not attend your classes but worked with you privately. It was a very healing and important time with you. Please contact me if you will be in my area any time soon or if you could recommend someone to me that you trust.
My best wishes to you,
Carol C.
►Hi Gael,
Just a thank you note for such a wonderful experience listening to you. I learned a very deep and yet a very simple way to be in life, from you today when you were talking about the four elements. It makes a lot of sense. Regards, Anu
► Gael:
Many, many thanks for your CDs. I was looking in the Jazz section of my local Warehouse Music, but I did not find anything I wanted. I turned around and the section with your CD was directly across from me. I had never looked in that section, but I wandered over and looked through the CD's and picked yours. From a Marketing or cover design standpoint, I am sad to say that I can be of no help. Yours seemed to be more real than any of the others, but that is as much of an explanation as I can give.
Until just a few weeks ago, yours was the only meditation CD that I have had. David Hiller came to Unity a few weeks ago and gave the Sunday lesson, so I did buy one of his CD's, but yours is definitely better. Thanks again,
Scott
► Great luck dear, always the best luck. Like I said you have the best guided meditation. Your CDs helped me a lot- especially when I was suffering extreme migraine headaches and stress in my career.
I researched a lot of the guided meditations and yours was the best by far. No question.
I'm sure you'll do great. I'm assuming you are doing very well- after all on Amazon your CDs come up like first under guided meditation.
Best regards,
Ken
On Amazon:
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Conscious Eating beats Unconscious Eating any day!
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Reviewer: viktor 57
In the mail
► Dear Gael Chiarella,
I have been using your A.M. and P.M. Meditation CD's to meditate in recent years. This morning, while I was doing so, I started crying -- for not clearly explicable reasons, just because of something out of the depths -- and I felt like expressing to you my appreciation and gratitude for the your words and thought content, for the inner Movement and developmental coherence of each meditation (sort of like a piece of classical music), for the beauty of your voice (I happen in general to respond very much to the sounds of people's voices), and for the authenticity and humanness that you embody and communicate.
You have contributed significantly to my life, and I am sure that this is true of many other people as well. Thank you for your work and for what you radiate out into the world.
With gratitude,
Jeremy J. Shapiro, Ph.D.
Professor, Human and Organization Development
Fielding Graduate University
► Hello Gael,
My name is Jennifer W. and I have your meditation CD's. I wanted to share with you how much I enjoy them and say thank you for your contribution to peace in my life.
I just recently read the insert that tells about all of your experience in the various areas of healing and meditation as well as yoga and this offers additional support for my own journey. I'll take all I am blessed to have!
Any words of advice/guidance for beginners like me would be greatly appreciated, and your guidance CDs have been a blessing in disguise! Thank you again and I look forward to our journey together!! Much love :) Jenn
►Hi Gael-
I wanted to write and Thank You for your presence and work at the Wild Oats Summit during your Relaxation Session! I heard tons of wonderful feedback! You did a terrific job and were so flexible and spontaneous. I really appreciated all you did and without losing any energy. You did a terrific job and it was fabulous meeting you!
Warmest Regards, Tina
Regional Manager International Wellness Company
On Website and Blog:
► Gael...
What a great site. I had a chance to view initially and then again and the transformation is all good - professional & spiritual. Grounded & Inspiring, Fun.
The words and content and spirit of course are fabulous. I am blown away by being brought instantly back to that precious place of spirit and growth each time I return. This is a blessing for everyone who reads. You of course are a blessing to everyone who knows you.
Sending you so much love,
Kris
►Many, many blessings Gael. Your site is beautifully, naturally, spiritually worded. Just as my three career life has been nudging out my time to embrace, celebrate and spend time with spirit......there you are with these lovely words that wash over me and remind me of all those places inside -- strong, gentle, quiet and holding hands to keep what is sacred alive.
Gael how did you know? Is it because I have been thinking of you endlessly for weeks wondering what Gael would say or do?
What a great site - KB
►Gael,
Thank you very much for the link, I truly needed to read that today. Again, I wanted to thank you for being such a healing voice to me, I recommend you to countless clients, hoping that they will heal as I am from listening to your words.
Namaste~
Gina
►Magdalena : I love your blog ...
►Tracey - This is my first visit to your blog, and it feels like home. I've added it to my yahoo page, and look forward to spending lots of time there.
►Robyn at 9:14pm March 31
EXACTLY what I needed to read at this moment!!!
►Galia said... February 9, 2009 9:59 AM Oh my gosh, Gael, what a great post...I especially like the part about what one of your first mystic teachers taught you about if you want something, to give it to someone else and it comes back to you. Really nice, and I find that it generally holds to be true.
►Jacci - love your blog. the messages always arrive right on time.
►Katie Your blogs are like a breath of fresh air Gael!
►Kudos! The blog is wonderful - and truly done in your Spiritual Warrior style. I'm so proud of the work you are doing - and even more so how you are doing it.
As always my dear, you are a true inspiration.
Love light and blessings on the journey. Joanna
www.customercarecoach.com
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►Gael,
Why thanks! You're very kind. Made my day!
Have I asked you to look at Alltop, my news web site?
Let me know if you want your blog in any topic.
http://inspiration.alltop.com/
http://leadership.alltop.com/
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All the best to you,
Guy Kawasaki
►lizzie said...
Gael - I hear you loud and clear!. Namaste (the weirdness in me salutes the uniqueness in you) .... lizzie
►Magda said...
LOVE IT!
►Amazume said...
Gael, dear one,
Thanks so much for the service you provide here. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this sharing of truth in the words you channeled so eloquently. My heart rejoices at this reminder to keep 'pulling the roots out of the mud rut' we may find ourselves in. I am so into this already, and how wonderful to get a daily helping of steps to practice the eight limbs of yoga, just to be able to reflect on how I am (doing - being). This blog is now part of 'my yahoo' and passed on to 'fellow GoddSses'.
Lotsa Love,
Nell ;-)
►Anonymous said...
Hey Yoga Lady
That is a beautiful post.
Picture is not bad either. Especially the yoga chick.
AWESOME!!
:)
►Snake Charmer said...
I am sooo glad I found your blog it's sooo awesome - I cannot wait to explore some more! :)
►Stasia said...
What a great reminder before the season of "catalog overwhelm," Gael. Thank you so much.
Just wanted to let you know that I have used your meditation CDs for many years and love them. Thank you for creating them.
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