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Pablo Imani

About

Pablo Imani is the founder of Afrikan Yoga a system of integral healing with Ancient Egyptian origins known as Tama-re Smai Taui. Pablo is a certified Hatha Yoga teacher, a Holistic Health and Wellbeing Consultant and Author of Afrikan Yoga ‘A Practical Guide to Smai Posture, B...
Pablo Imani is the founder of Afrikan Yoga a system of integral healing with Ancient Egyptian origins known as Tama-re Smai Taui. Pablo is a certified Hatha Yoga teacher, a Holistic Health and Wellbeing Consultant and Author of Afrikan Yoga ‘A Practical Guide to Smai Posture, Breath and Meditation.’ Pablo is also a Massage therapist, and Balanced Health practitioner trained in Kinesiology. Pablo has a background in Martial Arts and trained from the age of 12 - 19 in Muay Thai by Grand Master Toddy who brought Muay Thai to the UK, he later attended Afrikan Martial Arts classes at The Academy of Nubian Cultural Arts where he both trained in Ijakadi Ka-Zimba Ngoma (combative) and Lliama Chia (ancient ways of relaxing and stretching). Pablo then went on to study Tai Chi and also trained in Dankira Tewagi ‘Warrior Dance’. Pablo was initiated into a Sufi order in 1996 and mentored by Dr Muata Abhaya Ashby 1998 -1999 of Sema Institute of Yoga based in Florida. He was then initiated in to AEO The Ancient Egyptian Order by Amen Nebu Re Akh Ptah in 2000. Pablo was also trained by Dr Llaila Afrika as Holistic Health and Wellness Consultant in 2005 and became a member of International Board of Afrikan Thinkers, Traditional Priest, Priestesses, Healers and Religion Association.
He studied Isha Kriya Yoga designed by Sadhguru J.Vasudev and is initiated as a Hem Netcher ‘Servant of Spirit’ by Heri Khafra Ndongo Kemetic High Priest of the Temple of the White and Gold Lotus Shrine of Amen-Ra, based in Georgia USA, Pablo has attended several Vipassana retreats and trained in Meditation under the tutelage of the Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita of Theraveda Buddhist Meditation tradition. Pablo served as the principle Yoga teacher at the Uganda Buddhist Centre in Uganda for 2 years and was also mentored by Dr Sekagya Yahayam of the Dr Sekagya Institution of Traditional Medicine at the Traditional Healers Forest School at Buyijja, Uganda. He went on to speak and provide yoga at The Global Peace Initiative of Women held at the United Nations HQ in Nairobi Kenya & Olari Nyiro/Laikipia Nature Conservancy Kenya. Pablo also received training and initiation in to Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga Level 1 Cobra Breath by Nayano Burdine. Pablo is currently mentored by Swami Madhusudan Das based in London UK and attends the Sri Aurobindo’s Auromira Centre in London UK, he insist he is still learning.

Pablo teaches naturally and his style is user friendly. He assists practitioners in body awareness, listening to the body, and breathing into a psycho-spiritual state. Pablo concentrates on balancing emotions, detoxifying and de-stressing bodily system.
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Love, in spite of yourself - Pablo Imani
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Retreat Specialties

The Live Better Retreat is the best "all-in-one" wellness experience in the world. It's a combination of "surf & yoga", athlete-inspired workouts, real-world meditations, personal development workshops, community discussions, nutrition demos, and one-on-one performance coaching. We stay up late, wake up early, take naps, make friends for life, and build relationships that support our personal and professional lives. It's the "vacation" you've been missing and the upgrade you've been wanting.

Teaching Specialties

Fun, Knowledge, patience and keeping it real

What are your favorite Retreat Venues around the world

Le Rubis Oriental Morocco - A Riad where you can see the majestic Atlas Mountains in the distance that brings calm relaxation in luxurious comfort, this place is perfect for yoga. There is a swimming pool, spa, and hammam/sauna to enjoy at your leisure.

What's your personal definition of what it means to thrive?

To thrive is to be in a state of joy. The conditions do not matter however the principles of purpose, friendship, positive thought, love of self and others allow one to enjoy what beauty life holds, and within these keys there is joy and a means to thrive.

Who do you look up to ? Who has helped you the most along your teacher / retreat leader journey?

Pablo Imani, I have had many teachers along my journey however it was due to following the calling reflected from within that led me to each of them.

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