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Meet the team.

Teachers trained at the world's most respected Yoga and Pilates schools — fluent in more than eight languages, and handpicked for their gift for helping students be their best.

Regina Mazhar

Founder & Wellness Director · Kundalini Yoga teacher

Regina is the heart and soul of our community — a yoga devotee and Pilates enthusiast who has called the UAE home for more than 20 years. A certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she began her career at the Taj Hotels group, and in 2015 took a leap of faith to found Dhyana. She also holds certifications in Iyengar Yoga, AcroYoga, Hatha Yoga and Freestyle Yoga, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to inspire and uplift everyone around her.

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Sirirat “Siri” Anuchorn

Pilates teacher · Polestar certified

Siri turned to Yoga and Pilates to recover from a stubborn injury, and what began as healing became a lifelong calling. Certified by Polestar Pilates with a 200-hour Ashtanga Yoga certification, she is now pursuing classical Pilates and a specialised rehabilitation course. Her mission is to help students unlock strength, balance and resilience on and off the mat.

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Nancy Zabaneh Cordahi

Kundalini Yoga teacher & founder of The Red Chair

A leading Arab wellness pioneer, counsellor and teacher trainer with decades of experience in Kundalini yoga, conscious leadership and personal growth. Founder of the wellbeing community Darshan, Nancy has trained thousands of instructors across the Levant, the Gulf, Africa, Asia and North America, blending ancient practice with modern approaches.

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Leela Sidhu

Kundalini Yoga teacher & meditation guide

Born in British Columbia with roots in India, Leela has been guided by meditation since the age of 14. She completed her Kundalini Yoga teacher training in 2014 and, in Dubai since 2005, has developed a style that merges tradition with modernity. Her greatest joy is watching students tap into their inner strength and light.

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Sheena Elizabeth

Pilates teacher · 950-hour advanced

South African-born Sheena discovered Pilates during her fifth pregnancy and it changed her life. In 2009 she completed the 950-hour Advanced Teacher Training Program at The Pilates Center in Colorado, and later certified in Fascia Release Techniques with CPM Education, UK. She loves seeing clients gain better posture, self-esteem and confidence.

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Nasim Navid

Classical Pilates teacher

Certified by The Pilates Center of Colorado, Nasim stays true to Joseph Pilates' original teachings while adding her own innovative techniques. With more than ten years of experience across all ages and fitness levels, she builds personalised programmes for posture, core stability, strength and flexibility.

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Uma Kubsad

Yin Yoga & sound healing practitioner

Uma holds 200- and 300-hour yoga certifications, 50 hours of Yin Yoga and 30 hours of meditation training, plus Levels 1–3 in Sound Healing. Her sessions blend Yin's restorative stillness with the meditative power of sound to soothe stress and awaken inner peace. She is currently pursuing a Wellness Coaching certification.

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Niti Chandnani

Holistic health coach & yoga practitioner · RYT 200

Certified by Awakening Yoga Academy as a 200-hour RYT, Niti blends mindful movement, holistic healing and soulful connection. Her classes go beyond movement — they cultivate self-awareness, balance and inner peace, nourishing both body and mind.

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Anand Shekhar

Yoga & meditation teacher · 16 years

With more than 16 years of experience, Anand's teaching goes far beyond postures into the connection between body, mind and soul. His classes balance strength, flexibility and mindfulness for every level, leaving students grounded and uplifted. Anand also leads our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.

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Shivam Dixit

Yoga & Pilates instructor · therapeutic yoga

A graduate of the National Institute of Naturopathy (Government of India) with an M.Sc. in Health and Yoga Therapy, and a national champion in advanced yoga postures. Shivam specialises in Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa, Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga, helping clients manage back pain, joint issues and stress — with Pilates training that deepens his eye for alignment.

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