Skip to Content
Event Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training (Dubai) starts on 19 Jun 2026, 06:00:00 (Asia/Dubai)
Hatha Yoga & Pranayama
Yoga
26/06/2026, 18:00 - 26/06/2026, 19:30 (Asia/Dubai) (1 hour 30 minutes)
Hatha Yoga & Pranayama
Chandnee Kaurani
Yoga Teacher
Chandnee Kaurani
Yoga Teacher
Chandnee Kaurani is an ERYT-500 Yoga Alliance teacher trainer with over 15 years of experience teaching yoga. Her practice is rooted in traditional yogic principles and integrates Hatha Yoga, Hot Yoga, and Pranayama, guiding students to cultivate strength, balance, and deeper awareness through breath and mindful movement. She believes yoga is not only a physical practice but a pathway to greater inner connection and wellbeing.

Chandnee holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education (PGDYEd) and has accumulated over 1000 hours of study, practice, and teaching experience. She is also a Level 1 & 2 certified Sound Healer and an attuned Reiki Master Practitioner, bringing elements of energy healing and sound into her work to support relaxation and holistic balance.

Through her teaching, Chandnee aims to create a supportive space where students can deepen their practice, cultivate positivity, and develop greater awareness both on and off the mat. 

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.


Upcoming Retreats & Workshops

Awaken events happen across the globe and even online! Explore the whole events calendar and reserve your spot.

Your Dynamic Snippet will be displayed here... This message is displayed because you did not provide both a filter and a template to use.
Manish and Rana

Don't miss our upcoming updates

Get all the latest news, event announcements and more delivered directly to your inbox.

Thanks for registering!