KEYNOTE SPEAKER

INSPIRING EXPERIENCES THAT IGNITE JOY & CULTIVATE PEACE AND WELLBEING

Wellness keynote speaker Goli Gabbay presenting From Stress to Serenity at Casper College
Stress relief keynote speaker Goli Gabbay teaching neuroplasticity and nervous system tools

  • 26+Years of mind-body work

  • 40+University keynotes

  • “Best speaker yet” Ottawa University

  • UCLAIntegrative Medicine

  • Origin Magazine“One of the Yogis Shifting the Planet”

Keynote Speaker & Master Classes

We’ve never been more connected — or felt more disconnected. We are always on, always available, and quietly exhausted. We are moving through a fast-paced world that rarely gives us permission to slow down, pause, and come back to ourselves.

For more than 26 years, Goli Gabbay has guided people back to what modern life so often pulls apart. Her immersive keynote programs weave together neuroscience, movement, mindfulness, meditation, sound, music, and the importance of the natural world to create something people don’t simply learn about — they experience in real time.

Audiences leave with a calm and quiet mind, a grounded body, a lighter spirit, and a renewed sense of connection — to themselves, to each other, and to the world around them.

Keynote Talks & Master Classes

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    FROM STRESS TO SERENITY

    Imagine a room full of anxious, overwhelmed students and staff, transformed into a space of profound peace.

    From Stress to Serenity is a joyful, interactive, and uplifting 90-minute, two-part keynote and experiential journey that blends neuroscience, inspiration, and guided mindfulness and meditation practices to transform stress into serenity.

    Part One: The Science. Goli begins with an engaging, short science-backed talk on what chronic stress does to the brain and body, and on the power of deliberate neuroplasticity: our ability to intentionally rewire the brain for clarity, calm, and well-being.


    Part Two: The Practice. Then the science comes alive. Through breathing, mindfulness, and gentle movement, Goli guides participants to practice deliberate neuroplasticity in real time. The journey culminates with a Yoga Nidra guided progressive deep relaxation. As the body melts away tension and the mind quiets into stillness, brainwaves shift from the active, noisy beta state into the slower, calmer alpha and theta states associated with creativity, intuition, and deep restoration. The nervous system moves into “rest and repair” mode, stress dissolves, and peace and well-being emerges.


    The Result: A powerful shift in the room, from stress to a deep sense of serenity that most people say is the most peaceful they’ve felt in years. Participants leave with practical tools they can use every day, and a felt experience of inner peace and well-being that lasts long after the session ends.

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    STEWARDS OF THE EARTH: A SUSTAINABLE LIVING MASTER CLASS

    Imagine an audience walking in feeling powerless about the state of our planet, and walking out inspired, informed, and ready to take action.

    This engaging and interactive keynote explores the most urgent environmental issues of our time: climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, species extinction, industrial overfishing, plastic pollution, and fast fashion.

    It also covers emerging threats like the expansion and massive environmental footprint of AI data centers and the pressure private interests are placing on our public lands.

    Goli also contrasts today’s linear “take, make, waste” economy with a sustainable circular one, and uncovers the far-reaching environmental impacts and ethics of animal agriculture.

    Blending ecological insight with a call for spiritual reawakening, it invites participants to shift from passive consumption to active and compassionate stewardship of our one shared home.

    The Result: Participants leave with hands-on, everyday practices to protect the Earth, and with a clear understanding of the single most powerful action we can take to protect the planet, its species and improve our health.

What Makes Goli Unique?

Goli doesn’t just speak—she creates a transformational experience. With a rare blend of depth, warmth, and electric presence, she captivates audiences while guiding them inward—toward peace, clarity, and lasting change.

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“Wow! The feedback from your keynote program From Stress to Serenity is
the best I have ever received on our campus survey. Every student said,
'Best speaker yet—and we want her every week!' Even our staff members
were amazed by how powerful and transformative your program was.

I am so thrilled that you joined us at Ottawa University.
Our students and staff loved your energy!”

—L. George Eshnaur III, M.A., MBA, Assistant Professor of Finance, Ottawa University

Goli Gabbay leading her From Stress to Serenity stress relief keynote at Ottawa University
Ottawa University students with wellness keynote speaker Goli Gabbay

What People are Saying

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    Working with Goli is an absolute pleasure. She is one of the nicest and most professional people I have had the pleasure to work with.

    Christian Lee Branch, Assistant for Student Involvement, Leadership, and Intercultural Engagement. St. Joseph College, New York

  • ecstatic dance Wellness event Los Angeles

    I felt very stressed before your keynote talk, but after this session I feel calm and relaxed my mind feels less heavy and more empty.

    Laurie Payton, Robert Morris University

  • ecstatic dance Wellness event Los Angeles

    Goli’s program is amazing! She is a phenomenal talent and teacher, and an even better person.

    Tyler Russel, Northampton Community College

  • Yoga Nidra Wellness event Los Angeles

    I came in to the program with a tightness in my chest, and now I feel so clear. This should be done more often.

    Lindsey B, Utah Valley University

  • Yoga Nidra Wellness event Los Angeles

    Your practices have really made a difference for me. I have anxiety and your practices have really helped me deal with stress. I just wanted to let you know that your program was amazing and you are truly making a difference.

    Allison F, Moorhead State University

  • Yoga Nidra Wellness event Los Angeles

    Amazing program! Best speaker yet. The program really set the tone for the rest of my day. A beautiful being with even greater energy. I love that all of my teammates and friends got to experience it as well.

    Cassie, Ottawa University

  • Yoga Nidra Wellness event Los Angeles

    Goli was excellent. We need her again! Can she be our speaker every week?!!!

    Emily H, Ottawa University

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    Honestly, I cannot remember ever being this relaxed. My back aches much less. Everything feels a lot lighter!

    Fernana Barrios, SUNY University

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    This was the best meditation I’ve ever done. It was so fun and Goli has great energy.

    Eve Prince, Ottawa University

  • Yoga Nidra Wellness event Los Angeles

    Thankful to you for shifting my anxiety into a more positive energy! I am grateful for this serenity.

    Virginia Cardos, Robert Morris University

  • Yoga Nidra Wellness event Los Angeles

    Your keynote presentation was one of the most engaging and enjoyable on campus. I really enjoyed how smoothly you incorporated a lecture with an interactive group experience.

    Peter Novak, Director of Student Affairs, Dakota Wesleyan University

  • Yoga Nidra Wellness event Los Angeles

    The program was absolutely fantastic. Goli is a wonderful human, the session was very engaging, and I truly felt calm and relaxed after.

    Juna Johnson, Graduate Student. Ball State University

  • I feel so great! My mind feels very calm and slowed down. I feel much more at peace.

    Abbey C, Capital University

  • I feel daily tension in my mind, shoulders and neck. And now I feel loose, relaxed, and happy :) I like I just got a massage! I feel amazing!!!! Thank you so much.

    Marin T., Capital University

  • I was one of the students you invited on stage today at Morehead State University. I have been stressing out about all of my homework, and your program really helped me calm myself down and realize that it is all about me being in control of my stress and emotions. Thank you so much for your help.

    Hunter, Morehead State University

  • Before, I felt so tense. Now, I feel so at ease with myself and with the environment around me. You are a really inspirational person, and your energy is so positive! :)

    Tiya S., Robert Morris University

  • I feel so much better and more relaxed. I was so stressed about classes starting up, and now I'm excited to be motivated. And I know I can continue to do these practices to relax my mind.

    Victoria S., Robert Morris University

  • My anxiety often makes me feel a need to always be busy and distracted. Now I feel loose and more at ease and comfortable with the quiet.

    Delaney K., Roosevelt University

  • Your practices have really made a difference for me. I have anxiety, and your practices have really helped me deal with stress. I just wanted to let you know that your program was amazing and you are truly making a difference.

    Allison, Morehead State University

  • Goli’s program is amazing! She is a phenomenal talent and teacher, and an even better person.

    Tyler Russel, Northampton Community College

  • Oh man, that experience was definitely needed. I feel WAY better than I even expected to. I feel great. My mind is feels so clear that I feel like I have better vision… like I’m able to see crystal clear.

    Joshua Morgan, Georgia State University

  • I came into the program with a tightness in my chest, and now I feel so clear and motivated. This should be done more often.

    Caileigh, Utah Valley University

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Goli Gabbay delivering her From Stress to Serenity keynote to a college audience
Dakota Wesleyan University students gathered for Goli Gabbay’s wellness program
Hundreds of Ottawa University students raising their arms during Goli Gabbay’s wellness keynote
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Goli Gabbay on stage with students after a university wellness keynote
College students relaxing on mats during a guided deep relaxation session with Goli Gabbay
Goli Gabbay guiding students through a mindfulness practice
Students in a mindful movement session led by Goli Gabbay
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Dakota Wesleyan University students celebrating during Goli Gabbay’s keynote
Goli Gabbay speaking at a college wellness keynote on stress and anxiety
A full auditorium of university students at Goli Gabbay’s From Stress to Serenity keynote
Students raising their arms in joy during Goli Gabbay’s wellness session