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
Yoga & Meditation Educator since 2003. Training Teachers for 22+ years. Keynote Speaker at World Expo 2020 and Wellness conferences globally.
2002: Graduated in Psychology, Literature & Journalism.
2003-10: Lived, trained and taught with Bharat Thakur ('the Living Himalayan Master' - TIME Magazine)
2010-20: Co-founder of Total Yoga (India, USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, NZ)
2023 - : Co-founder of the Awaken School
Meditation is about becoming Friends with Yourself'
Manish brings together Ancient Wisdom and Meditation Science, offering people around the world a deep immersion into Yoga, Meditation & Wisdom that is timeless yet research-based.
He believes in the power of a Mentorship journey to navigate one's inner journey without the pitfalls of a dogmatic approach to Spirituality.
Rana Abihayla
Lifestyle Coach, Author, Yoga & Meditation. Co-founder of Awaken Wellness and Awaken School, leading workshops and trainings internationally.
2005–07:Master’s in International Management
2009–25: Regional leadership roles in healthcare transformation across the Middle East & South East Asia
2020: Executive Education, Harvard Business School
2023: Co-founder of the Awaken School
True wellbeing begins when we learn to listen to ourselves with honesty and compassion
Rana brings together yogic wisdom, meditation science, emotional intelligence, and leadership development, offering students a grounded and integrative approach to self-inquiry. She is trained to teach adults and children, and believes in the importance of a mentorship journey, with a modern approach to spirituality. She supports Teacher Training immersions and leads retreats.
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