Teacher Training Includes
- Abhyasa - 6 months
- Beyond Asana - Full Program
- Kahlil Gibran Meditation
- Yoga Nidra
- Pranayama - 30 min practice
- Access to Awaken Community on WhatsApp
- 10 days Onsite Residency
- Access to Awaken Live! Online Events for 6 months
- Coaching 1:1 (on-demand)
Meet Your Mentors
Manish Pole
Yoga, Wisdom & Meditation Teacher
With over 22 years of teaching experience across India, the Middle East, and Indonesia, Manish brings a rare depth of classical knowledge and modern wellness leadership.
Rana Abihayla
Teacher, Life Coach and Author
Why Awaken
You will be led by Manish Pole and supported by Rana Abihayla co-founders of Awaken and lifelong students of yoga, philosophy, and meditation. Together, they bring over two decades of experience teaching globally and mentoring seekers into deeper purpose and presence.
The Awaken Approach
Wisdom - Grounding in the original teachings of Yoga, Meditation Psychology, and Philosophy.
You’ll study the classical texts and frameworks that explain how the body, mind, and consciousness interact developing intellectual clarity that supports both practice and teaching.
Embodiment - Translating theory into lived experience through daily asana, breathwork, and meditation.
This is where learning becomes realization, observing directly how awareness expresses itself through the body, energy, and thought.
Transmission - Learning how to communicate these principles authentically to others.
You’ll develop practical teaching tools and facilitation skills for both Yoga and Meditation, learning to guide not only movement and breath, but also silence, stillness, and self-inquiry.
Through this integrative approach, you emerge not only as a certified Yoga Teacher, but also as a Meditation Teacher, equipped to guide others in the art of embodied living and mindful transformation.
Why Teacher Training with Awaken?
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Hybrid Format
3 to 6 months • Self-Paced • Upto 1 Year in total
3 – 6 months
- Weekly live classes with faculty
- Recorded wisdom modules from The Embodied Wisdom Pathway
- Group mentoring and teaching practice
- Reflective assignments and peer support
- Accessible through individual user portal + Supporting Material
10 Days – The Himalayas, based on Residency
- Daily meditation and yoga practice
- Teaching methodology & practicum
- Nature treks, satsangs and community living
- Silent mornings & wisdom circles
CERTIFICATION - OPTION 1
200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Training
Ideal for those beginning their teaching path or seeking a solid foundation in classical yoga and meditation or or follow friends ready to deepen their practice and wisdom.
Recognized globally by Yoga Alliance (USA) and represent Awaken’s unique blend of classical tradition and contemporary mentorship.
CERTIFICATION - OPTION 2
300-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Training
For experienced practitioners or certified teachers ready to deepen their practice, wisdom, and teaching mastery.
Recognized globally by Yoga Alliance (USA) and represent Awaken’s unique blend of classical tradition and contemporary mentorship.
This program is for
Dedicated practitioners of Yoga or Meditation seeking professional certification
Coaches, therapists, or wellness professionals integrating mind-body tools
Individuals in transition seeking meaning, clarity, or a new direction in life
Anyone drawn to the question, “Who am I, and how can I serve?”
What You Will Gain
Yoga Alliance Certification (200H or 300H)
Profound personal growth and clarity of purpose
Confidence to teach yoga and meditation authentically
Deeper understanding of yogic philosophy, anatomy, and psychology
Integration of wisdom into daily and professional life
Lifelong connection with a global community of seekers
Through this process, you’ll shed the layers of conditioning and rediscover your true essence. In short, you’ll leave not just qualified to teach but equipped to live and lead with awareness.
How to Apply
This journey is for sincere practitioners and accomplished adults ready to deepen their understanding not just as a career, but as a calling.
Discovery Call
Get on a discovery call with Manish to ensure resonance and readiness.
Apply
Enrolment
Ready to Begin?
Apply now and begin your journey to becoming a true Yoga & Meditation Teacher.
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