Awaken Live! - Diwali Special Meditation
As we celebrate Diwali dear yogis, we're reminded of the eternal light overcoming dark storyline that's seen in every culture around the world.
But light requires effort to constantly burn. It is darkness that's eternal.
Let us make peace with and accept our dark side, and from there take on the challenge of shining our light unto the world. For in showing up in light, we truly heal!
Join us for a special Diwali-themed meditation this Sunday, Oct 19 on Awaken Live! at 12 noon UTC.
Free to attend. Register now to reserve your spot.
Your hosts
Manish Pole
Manish Pole has been teaching for over 22 years and leads Himalayan Silent retreats, Teacher Trainings in India, Bali, UAE and speaks at Wellness Conferences globally.
Rana Abihayla
As co-founder of Awaken Wellness, Rana now leads retreats, trainings and mindfulness workshops.
Her creative offerings include Art therapy, Poetry based breathwork and movement sessions that help individuals and teams reconnect, regulate and express.
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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