Awaken Live! The Matrix
What is Real?
“What is the Matrix?” This cult classic film raises timeless questions: What is reality? What is illusion? And who are we beyond the roles we play? In this interactive discussion, we’ll reflect on key scenes from The Matrix through the lens of ancient Yogic philosophy and modern consciousness studies. Expect a thought-provoking conversation that connects cinema with self-inquiry, leaving you to wonder: If you were offered the red pill today, would you take it?
Your Teacher
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.
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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