10 Years of Yoga Day (Beirut)
A curated lineup of Lebanon’s inspiring voices in wellness
Program Highlights
Breath, Meditation & Yoga Sutras' Wisdom
Panel Discussions with Wellness Leaders
World Music Day Live Performances
Itinerary
Practice - 10:00 am - Experience Classical Pranayama & Meditation and Wisdom Talk
Begin the day with guided breathwork and meditation rooted in classical yoga traditions. The session includes a reflection on the 1,000 year legacy of the Arabic translation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, highlighting how ancient wisdom continues to offer practical tools for emotional wellbeing and mental clarity today.
Panel Discussion - 11:00 am - Then & Now: 10 Years of Yoga in Lebanon
Be part of an inspiring gathering where Lebanon’s pioneering yoga teachers, wellness experts and change makers share their heartfelt journeys: stories of healing, purpose and transformation. Discover how yoga has shaped lives across the country and what the future holds for wellness in our world today.
Music - 12:00 pm - Live Musical Performance
Celebrate World Music Day with a soulful performance that brings community together through sound, spirit, and joy.
Speakers & Panelists
Carla Mkarzel, Syndicate of Yoga Teachers
Maya Fayad, Now Yoga Center
Mira Siblini, Shiva Lila
Monique Chebli
Nabil Najjar, Sivananda
Dr Nabil Okais
Serah and Nader Ohana Space
World Music Day
Blue Monkey
Moderated By:
Manish Pole
Rana Abihayla
Your Guides
Manish Pole
Since 2003, Manish Pole has been a guiding light in the yoga and wellness community, embodying the role of a Yoga Wisdom Teacher and Life Coach. Manish co-founded & led Total Yoga with centres in India, USA, UK, UAE, Singapore & NZ. Manish has been a speaker at significant global platforms, including leading the main Meditation event at Dubai Expo 2020. Manish specialises in curating Wellness Festivals and Corporate Wellness Events that blend Mindfulness, Yoga, Poetry, Music, Art & Dance stitched together through seamless storytelling! These include the AlUla Wellness Festival, CoreUnity Festival Dubai, Sun Festival India amongst others. In addition to his contributions to personal wellness, Manish has made significant impacts through Social Initiatives, from teaching yoga at the Poona Blind School and Singapore’s old age centers to fundraising in India and for crisis-hit regions like Lebanon, Ukraine and Gaza.
Rana Abihayla
Rana has over 20 years of experience designing programs to enhance chronic patient wellbeing, working across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia for a leading American multinational consulting firm. Fluent in four languages, she combines her global expertise with advanced academic credentials from institutions like Harvard Business School, specializing in healthcare value measurement and international business management. A 500 hrs Yoga & Meditation, 200 hrs Meditation and 200 hrs Yoga for kids certified teacher, Rana has conducted corporate and wellness retreats in India, Bali, and Dubai. She specializes in integrating wellness into modern day lifestyles, helping individuals incorporate balance and mindfulness into their busy schedules. Author and a dedicated life coach, she blends traditional wellness practices with modern research to empower individuals in their personal growth and transformation.
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