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
TESTIMONIALS
I feel that the training offered a very genuine experience, no gimmicks, a complete focus on exploring yoga at its fullest. This training enabled me to gain a much deeper understanding of the philosophy and history of yoga, how to apply that to my life, and how to embed it within the classes I share as a teacher.
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And here I am closing 20 years with Manish Pole, my Yoga teacher, coach, and a friend which makes my yoga journey unique, enriching and has shaped me to be what I am today. Another deeper aspect of his teaching style is the ability to connect YOGA philosophy with the practice which provides context and reasoning to why we are doing what we are doing.
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My journey with the Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training began from a deep inner necessity, a longing to find more meaning in life, and a genuine thirst for clarity and inner peace. The online videos offer great flexibility, allowing you to move at your own pace. For me, this meant taking time for reflection and meditation, integrating the teachings rather than simply consuming information.
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As a student of the M&YTT programme with Manish, and as someone who's known and learned from Manish over the years, I'm grateful and deeply appreciative not just for the depth of knowledge presented through the course; but also the spirit of enquiry and seeking that is sparked and fostered.
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