EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Showcase your product at the YogaBiz Marketplace, a one-stop shop for yoga professionals and business owners at The Business of Yoga Conference. The conference is hosted by Yoga Alliance, the largest yoga nonprofit association representing over 50,000 teachers and 3,000 schools! VISIBILITY on a highly trafficked conference website MARKETING PROMOTION in conference materials sent to 85,000 yoga professionals EXPOSURE to an anticipated audience of over 500 yoga business professionals This conference has allowed us to network with other teachers, reach new clients and connect to experienced, approachable presenters. The support staff responds so well to feedback that our exposure and attendee response has increased each year Atmadarshan (Laura Santoro), Yoga Academy of North America, 2011, 2012 and 2013 exhibitor

2 WHAT IS YOGA ALLIANCE? Yoga Alliance is a 501(c)(6) professional and trade association for yoga teachers and schools. Member benefits and services, including our conference, Member Perks, and Online Workshops are provided through Yoga Alliance. MARKETPLACE OVERVIEW Showcase your products and services with the yoga community Yoga professionals from across the country and around the world will gather to focus on how they can better spread the power of yoga and meet the challenges of sustaining a yoga school, studio or business. Our fourth conference will take place in Los Angeles, CA at the LAX Marriott. YOGA SPEND IS ON THE RISE Yoga schools, studios and businesses are selling your products, and sales are on the rise. According to the 2012 Yoga in America study: Total spending on yoga products and services grew 46% Equipment sales grew 172% Clothing sales grew 114% Instruction sales grew 47% We ve been a part of every Yoga Alliance conference since they began, and they ve surpassed our expectations each time. They plan fabulous events around the exhibit space and find creative ways to encourage traffic to each booth. In addition, we love the teachers that attend these conferences because they are serious about their yoga and their businesses. Looking forward to next year! - Kelsey Kaufman, YOGAAnatomy.net, 2011, 2012 and 2013 exhibitor WHO ARE YOGA ALLIANCE MEMBERS? According to a 2012 Yoga In America study: Gender of U.S. yoga practitioners: 82.2% female 17.8% male Age of U.S. yoga practitioners: 62.8% are years of age 37.2% are over 45 years of age Length of practice: 38.4% one year or less 28.9% 1-3 years 32.7% 3 years or longer

3 YOU LL BE IN GOOD COMPANY COMMUNITY, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION Institute for Personal Development PAST EXHIBITORS/SPONSORS APPAREL, PROPS AND WHOLESALE Ahnu International Association of Yoga be present Therapists (IAYT) dōterra Lamaze International Gaiam National Ayurvedic Medical Grounded Yoga Association (NAMA) Hugger Mugger The School of Natural Healing Jala Clothing YOGAAnatomy.net prana Yoga Education Institute Sacred Charms Yoga Academy of North America YogaKids YogaWorks YourGuru (over 90%) Would recommend exhibiting or sponsoring to others Arezo Sport The Schatz Method Are very likely to return (over 80%) (Data from our 2013 conference survey) ACT NOW! Spac es fi quickly ll VENUE INFORMATION FOOD AND DRINK LAX Marriott 5855 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA Conference Room Rate : $129/night + taxes and fees Lärabar (subject to restrictions) LUNA Organic India Yogi Teas BUSINESS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AXA Equitable Hays Companies LiveEdit One Hundred Skies Print Naked Exceeded our expectations in every way. Two Minute Mobile -G iles Jackson, YogaFlip Chip, 2013 Exhibitor returning vendor

4 EXHIBITOR PROGRAM All exhibit spaces include the following: Single space - one draped 6 table with two chairs Double space - two draped 6 tables with 4 chairs One conference registration per space, which includes all events and conference meals (non-transferable) Basic wireless internet in exhibit area Electricity, fixtures, décor, signage, upgraded internet service and drayage may be purchased for additional fees. TYPE SINGLE SPACE PRICE Regular $1,175 Nonprofit (must provide tax ID number) $775 Exclusively Endorsed Partner* $0 Endorsed Partner* $550 Affinity Partner* $900 Vendor Member* $999 DOUBLE SPACE EXHIBITORS RECEIVE Placement in well-marked, high-traffic areas Attention in online and print campaigns sent to 85,000+ contacts Exposure on the conference website Networking opportunities online and in-person Acknowledgement at the Welcome Reception Traffic driven by raffles and social events Regular $2,050 Exclusively Endorsed Partner* $500 Endorsed Partner* $1,050 Affinity Partner* $1,550 Vendor Member* $1,750 EXHIBIT SCHEDULE MOVE IN: Thursday, Aug. 6 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. EXHIBIT HOURS: Thursday, Aug. 6 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. MOVE OUT: Sunday, Aug. 9 12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m Exhibit, setup and tear down hours are subject to change. APPLY NOW! click here *Only approved partners that have signed a partnership agreement are eligible for these prices.

5 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROGRAM TYPE DIAMOND SPONSORS Also receive a complimentary exhibit space, one conference registration pass, recognition on presentation graphics, recognition by association leadership and demonstration opportunities COMMITMENT WELCOME RECEPTION: Reach all attendees at once by sponsoring the kickoff reception on Thursday $7,500 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Sponsor one of the popular keynote speakers, where all attendees will be included $3,000 BREAKFAST OR LUNCH: Nourish attendees with a healthy meal of breakfast or lunch $3,000 TOTE BAG PRINTER $3,000 SAPPHIRE SPONSORS Also receive a complimentary exhibit space and recognition on presentation graphics MORNING OR AFTERNOON BREAK (4 AVAILABLE): Provide a healthy snack for our attendees IMPRINT A BUSINESS NAME, LOGO OR PHRASE ON THESE ITEMS GIVEN TO ALL ATTENDEES: TOTE BAG HOTEL KEY CARDS LANYARDS/NAME BADGES CUSTOM NOTEPAD CUSTOM PENS RUBY DONORS WELCOME GIFT BAG DONATION: Inclusion in welcome bag given to attendees at check-in SNACK DONATION: Provide tea, coffee or food samples during a break between conference sessions $2,500/break $500 plus item Fees Vary RECOGNITION ON PRESENTATION GRAPHICS: Showcase an ad or message in our presentation graphics $350 2/4 SPONSORS* RECEIVE: Placement in well-marked, hightraffic areas Attention in online and print campaigns sent to 80,000+ contacts Exposure on the conference website Networking opportunities online and in-person Acknowledgement at the Welcome Reception Traffic driven by raffles and social events High profile exhibit space Packages may include demo opportunities, recognition shoutouts by association leadership, exposure on presentation graphics and materials, complimentary booth space and registration passes *excluding Ruby Donors CUSTOMIZE YOUR PACKAGE If you have an idea for something you would like to sponsor at The Business of Yoga Conference, let us know! We will work with you to customize a package that fits your needs. PASSPORT TO PRIZES DONATION: Drive attendees to your booth space. Attendees visit each participating booth space to receive entry into raffle to win your prize; your item will be displayed during conference Gift Value $300+ RAFFLE GIFT DONATION: Your donation will be displayed during the conference Gift Value < $300 TOTE BAG DONATION: Your donation will be placed in attendee tote bags $200 plus item APPLY NOW! click here