United in Yoga & Meditation
Transform Your Practice.
Elevate Your Teaching.
This isn't just a collection of masterclasses, it is a definitive Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training program designed to launch your wellness career, anchored by one of the industry's most respected voices.
Led by Manish Pole
With 20+ years of global teaching experience, the co-founder of Awaken Wellness, and a teacher trained directly under Himalayan Masters, Manish anchors the core curriculum. He will guide you through the foundational principles of yoga, breathwork, and meditation, ensuring you graduate with an authentic, powerful teaching voice.
Co-Led by Rana Abihayla
Rana Abihayla is a Lifestyle Coach, Author, and Co-founder of Awaken Wellness. Her teaching integrates yogic wisdom and meditation science with emotional intelligence and leadership development, offering a grounded, modern approach to spirituality and self-inquiry. An experienced mentor for both adults and children, Rana specializes in guiding transformative teacher training immersions and global retreats.
Supported by 17 of the UAE's Best Educators
To give you a truly global perspective, Manish and Rana are joined by a guest faculty of 17 industry-leading teachers. Together, they bridge ancient traditions with modern science through specialized live masterclasses.
- Comprehensive Training: Robust digital and practical modules covering the full spectrum of yoga and meditation.
- Unmatched Diversity: 17 guest teachers representing 10 nationalities and 200+ years of collective expertise.
- Hybrid Learning: Flexible, deep-dive digital study paired with high-impact, live practical mentorship.
Learn more about the UAE Teacher Training Program
EXPLORE THE AWAKEN YOGA & MEDITATION 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 (November 1-10). 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.
Why Teacher Training with Awaken?
A Journey of Wisdom, Embodiment, and Awakening
3–6 months online at your own path + 10 days onsite
What's in the 2-in-1 Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training?
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.
Practice - Yoga
Asana • Pranayama • Mudras & Bandhas • Mantra • Yoga Nidra • Shat Kriyas
Practice - Meditation
Vipassana • Mantra • Manifestation: Affirmation + Visualisation • Gratitude • Metta, Loving-Kindness • Dynamic / Active Meditation • Laughter • Gibberish • Chakras • Zen • Walking Meditation
Learning
Philosophy • Ayurveda • Psychology • Anatomy • Chakras • History & Future of Meditation • Neuroscience of Meditation
Teaching Skills
Class Design • Teaching the Class • Holding Space + Inclusivity • Presentation / Speaking Skills • Preparing the Space + Music • Workshops + Retreats • Professional Development
Led by Manish Pole
Yoga, Wisdom & Meditation Teacher
Yoga & Meditation Educator since 2003. Training Teachers for 22+ years. Keynote Speaker at World Expo 2020 and Wellness conferences globally.
He believes in the power of a Mentorship journey to navigate one's inner journey without the pitfalls of a dogmatic approach to spirituality.
Co-Led by 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.
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 17 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 in November 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
17 Teachers. 10 Nationalities. 200+ years of wisdom. One transformative journey.
Yoga Wisdom Guides and Meditation Wisdom Guides
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
@ranaabihayla
Meditation and Wisdom Guides
Harinaam Anand
Practicing Bhakti Yogi
MASTERCLASS
Kirtan & Bhagavad Gita Wisdom
@kirtandubai
@harinaamanad
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
@lindasakr
@keyani.wellness
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 17 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?
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