Awaken Live! - Samadhi : The Goal of Yoga
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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 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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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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