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.
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
Author and a life coach, she blends traditional wellness practices with modern research to empower individuals in their personal growth and transformation.
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 Yoga & Meditation and Yoga for kids certified teacher, Rana has conducted corporate and wellness retreats in Middle East & South Asia.
She specializes in integrating wellness into modern day lifestyles, helping individuals incorporate balance and mindfulness into their busy schedules.
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