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Awaken Live! - Samadhi : The Goal of Yoga

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

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What is the ultimate aim of yoga?

This session unpacks the first chapter of the Yoga Sutras, offering a practical look at Samadhi—not as something mystical, but as a lived state of clarity and peace.

Explore why inner stillness and clarity—not flexibility—may be Yoga’s most transformative gift.


Explore the roots of Yoga beyond the mat.

This month, we journey through the four chapters of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras an ancient text that maps the human mind and spirit. Each session unpacks practical tools for daily life: from finding inner stillness to understanding the true purpose of asana and staying centered amidst modern distractions. Whether you’re new to yoga or a lifelong seeker, these timeless teachings will shift your perspective and deepen your path.


Meet Your Facilitator

Manish Pole

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. 

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Your Guides

Manish Pole

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.


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Rana Abihayla

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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