Classical Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training - Residency
A journey of Wisdom, Embodiment & Awakening
Our Awaken Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training gives you the Yoga Alliance certification that studios around the world ask for.
Join Awaken Wellness for an intimate 10-day immersive residency in the heart of Bali, timed with the rare celestial energy a Blue Moon—a time of heightened intuition and "once-in-a-lifetime" transitions. Whether you are looking to pivot your career or deepen your personal journey, this residency provides the space, stillness, and support you need to bloom.
You will train in our proprietary 2-courses-in-1 format with adequate focus on both Yoga and on Meditation Practice, Learning & Teaching Skills. This empowers you to Teach either Yoga classes or Meditation classes, or combine them in a workshop or retreat.
Led by Manish Pole (over 20 years experience of Training Teachers) and supported by Rana Abihayla.
Your Guides
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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