United in Yoga & Meditation
The UAE’s Most Diverse Faculty
Expertise: 200+ years of combined teaching experience.
Diversity: 10 nationalities reflecting the UAE’s multicultural ethos.
Format: Live masterclasses paired with comprehensive digital modules.
From various yoga lineages to transformative meditation techniques, we provide the most diverse range of teachings found in a single training program globally.
Explore the UAE Teacher Training Program
Yoga + Meditation Teacher Training (2-courses-in-1)
Yoga Alliance Teacher Training 200Hrs & 300Hrs
Our Hybrid format blends three months of self-paced online learning via our custom portal with a 10-day intensive, in-person teaching skills residency in Dubai (June 19–28). The online module offers total flexibility and can be completed either before or after the practical training.
Limited spaces available. RSVP now to secure your spot and receive details regarding our scholarship opportunities.
Join a community led by the UAE’s most recognized educators. You’ve likely already practiced with many of them.
DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE
The Masterclass Series
Alongside our core curriculum, our faculty will deliver a series of 90-minute Masterclasses, with specific topics listed next to each instructor's name.
These 18 Masterclasses, one from each faculty member, are open to all practitioners and teachers looking to upskill. Collectively, they form a 30-hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) certification, held over two weekends (June 19–21 and 26–28) at Keyani Wellness, Dubai.
Limited public spaces are available.
If you are not enrolled in the full Teacher Training, please RSVP to secure your spot.
Guided by the UAE’s Finest
18 Teachers. 10 Nationalities. 200+ years of wisdom. One transformative journey.
Yoga Teachers
Melissa Ghattas
Yoga Teacher & Somatic Coach
MASTERCLASS
Elemental Flow & Sacred Sound
@melissaghattasyoga
Dina Cassir Kfoury
Movement Junkie and Mindfulness Advocate
MASTERCLASS
Embodied Vinyasa Flow
@dina.cassir
Mina Lee
Yoga Teacher at YogaOne
MASTERCLASS
Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridian-BasedYoga
@minaleeyoga
Sarah Fakhouri
Wellness Curator, Teacher, and Founder at The Bodhi Lab
MASTERCLASS
Aligning with Body & Surrounding Space
@thebodhilab
Rana Abihayla
Teacher, Life Coach, Author & Co-Founder at Awaken Wellness
MASTERCLASS
Restorative Yoga
@ranabihayla
Meditation and Wisdom Guides
Soniyaa Kiran Punjabi
CEO & Founder at Illuminations World
MASTERCLASS
Integrated Wellness including Hypnotherapy & Subconscious Reprogramming
@soniyaakiran
Eda Gungor
Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Consultant
MASTERCLASS
Energetics of Being Seen
Linda Sakr
Holistic Psychologist and Founder at Keyani Wellness
MASTERCLASS
Psychology for Mental Health
@linda.sakr
Manish Pole
Yoga, Wisdom, Meditation Teacher & Co-Founder at Awaken Wellness
MASTERCLASS
Pranayam, Asana, Nidra, Meditation & Philosophy
@manishpole
STUDENT 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.
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.
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.
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.
Elevate Your Practice with 200 Years of Wisdom
Join 18 of the UAE’s most respected faculty members for a transformative, hybrid training experience. Whether you're starting your teaching journey or upskilling with our Masterclass series, your path to mastery begins here.
A perfect blend of flexible online learning and intensive in-person mastery. Ready to awaken your potential?
MEET YOUR TEACHERS AT AWAKEN
Manish Pole | Lead Teacher
Yoga, Wisdom & Meditation Teacher
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
Teacher, Life Coach and Author
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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