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Event Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training (Dubai) starts on 19 Jun 2026, 06:00:00 (Asia/Dubai)
Kirtan & Bhagavad Gita Wisdom
Meditation
20/06/2026, 20:00 - 20/06/2026, 21:30 (Asia/Dubai) (1 hour 30 minutes)
Kirtan & Bhagavad Gita Wisdom
Harinaam Anand
Harinaam Anand
Harinaam is a practicing Bhakti Yogi. For over 2 decades he has been doing Kirtans (a form of musical mantra meditation). He is the founder of Kirtan Dubai, a vibrant community of kirtan lovers in UAE.

Apart from doing Kirtans, Harinaam is also known for giving talks and seminars on various topics related to yoga, these topics help one to understand the true meaning and real purpose of life. His seminars on “Etymology of Yoga” & “Stories of the Asana’s” are the most famous ones. Harinaam is also regularly invited to give talks and lead kirtans for various events and Yoga festivals in UAE and across the globe especially Rishikesh-India, Bahrain, Jordan, Australia and other countries in Europe & Far East.

"Kirtan is the Yoga of Music" It is the art of calling upon the divine energies and Harinaam's soul stirring kirtans and inspirational talks helps one to experience those energies and bring in joy and peace within your heart.

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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