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 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!"