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Event Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training (Dubai) starts on 19 Jun 2026, 06:00:00 (Asia/Dubai)
Aligning with Body & Surrounding Space
Yoga
19/06/2026, 18:00 - 19/06/2026, 19:30 (Asia/Dubai) (1 hour 30 minutes)
Aligning with Body & Surrounding Space
Sarah Fakhouri
Wellness Curator, Teacher, and Founder at The Bodhi Lab
salute@thebodhilab.com
+971559001900
Sarah Fakhouri
Wellness Curator, Teacher, and Founder at The Bodhi Lab
salute@thebodhilab.com
+971559001900
Sara Fakhouri is a wellness curator, teacher, and founder of TheBodhiLab, known for designing transformative experiences that bridge ancient healing practices with modern wellbeing. She has curated all editions of the XYoga Dubai Festival as well as the AlUla Wellness Festival in 2023 and 2024, bringing together global experts, healing arts, and immersive practices in iconic destinations.

A 500+ RYT yoga teacher, Sara has trained with renowned instructors including Ashley Turner, Clara Roberts, Erica Blitz, and Nico Luce. She is also a Certified Classical Feng Shui Practitioner—having completed advanced studies and professional immersions under the guidance of her master in Hong Kong—and an
Usui Reiki Healing Master.

Her career includes more than a decade of teaching experience, leading weekly classes, workshops, and Yoga Alliance programs across various studios and community spaces, including Lululemon stores in Dubai. She also works as a wellness provider for leading hospitality brands such as Fairmont and Caesars Palace. Beyond teaching, Sara has served as project manager for a wide range of wellness and fitness events, from yoga pop-ups to large-scale activations such as Spartan Race, XLine Dubai, and Skydive Dubai events, including Guinness World Record attempts and international parachuting championships. Sara now invites others to explore the interconnectedness of breath, movement, and energy through practices that create space for reflection, balance, and transformation.
Sara Fakhouri is a wellness curator, teacher, and founder of TheBodhiLab, known for designing transformative experiences that bridge ancient healing practices with modern wellbeing. She has curated all editions of the XYoga Dubai Festival as well as the AlUla Wellness Festival in 2023 and 2024, bringing together global experts, healing arts, and immersive practices in iconic destinations.

A 500+ RYT yoga teacher, Sara has trained with renowned instructors including Ashley Turner, Clara Roberts, Erica Blitz, and Nico Luce. She is also a Certified Classical Feng Shui Practitioner—having completed advanced studies and professional immersions under the guidance of her master in Hong Kong—and an Usui Reiki Healing Master.

Her career includes more than a decade of teaching experience, leading weekly classes, workshops, and Yoga Alliance programs across various studios and community spaces, including Lululemon stores in Dubai. She also works as a wellness provider for leading hospitality brands such as Fairmont and Caesars Palace. Beyond teaching, Sara has served as project manager for a wide range of wellness and fitness events, from yoga pop-ups to large-scale activations such as Spartan Race, XLine Dubai, and Skydive Dubai events, including Guinness World Record attempts and international parachuting championships.

Sara now invites others to explore the interconnectedness of breath, movement, and energy through practices that create space for reflection, balance, and transformation.

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

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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