My Story
My journey of awakening was sparked by the COVID pandemic. I was born and raised in Bahrain, excelled academically, graduating as the top student and earning a scholarship to pursue my Bachelor’s degree in the UK. After graduation, I had a great job in the UAE, thriving in my role in the business sector for five years.
I felt a deep sense of pride in my financial success being in my early twenties. Life was promising until a sudden company takeover and I was laid off. I felt devastated and heartbroken, as though my life had come to an end and I had let myself and my parents down. Little did I know, this unexpected turn was the beginning of my profound journey toward self-discovery. Returning home just before lockdown, I was grateful to be surrounded by family during such uncertain times. It was then that I was introduced to spirituality through YouTube, awakening a deep curiosity within me.
As the world began to stabilize, I found myself back in the corporate world. Not long after, I was let go again, which left me feeling abandoned and frustrated. I found myself questioning why this was happening to me for the second time, especially since I had always been someone who made others proud and achieved so much. I felt lost; I had chosen my master’s degree based on that job, and I wondered how I could move forward and what my next steps would be. I clearly remember driving home in tears when a soothing voice within me reassured, “Everything will be okay.”
In a moment of vulnerability, I raised my voice to the universe: “God, where are you? I want to know you and understand my purpose.” Shortly after, a desire to volunteer arose, encouraged me to travel to Zanzibar for five weeks. There, I discovered yoga through a fellow volunteer’s sunrise practices, and I fell in love with the profound feelings it awakened within me. I felt immediate bright in my face and light within my body, as something inside me is getting alive. I didn’t feel such an inner bliss like this before.
Coming from an Islamic background, I had always engaged in regular prayers, but in Zanzibar, I felt a deeper connection to something greater. For the first time, I truly sensed my soul and the vibrational energy I had only heard about. I knew then I had found my next step—immersing myself in yoga and the spiritual path. A few months later, I traveled to India to learn yoga, where another magical chapter unfolded. Mother India embraced me, shifting my perspective and inspiring me to teach yoga.
This journey, however, was not without its challenges. Family and cultural expectations weighed heavily on me; they saw my choices as a departure from faith and even as atheism. I experienced feelings of loneliness and sadness due to the uncertainty of my financial situation after having been quite stable. My pride was shaken; I questioned whether this could be considered a job and how I could possibly make a good living from yoga, especially since I didn’t yet have clients or a teaching space. Despite these struggles, I kept going guided by a deep knowing that I was on the right path.
Since then, I have continued traveling, exploring healing practices and spiritual courses, deepening my connection to my soul. My last healing journey in India felt like a rebirth, illuminating my purpose and helping me understand my past traumas and fears. In that sacred space, I discovered the incredible strength within me to choose a new direction. I’ve come to understand that our struggles can be the very gateways to our higher selves.
Today, I recognize that I am here to share my story, the lessons I’ve learned and the experiences that have shaped me. My mission is to inspire others to embrace their own paths of spirituality and transformation. I genuinely believe that each of us holds the power to find out a new path, and I am here to accompany you on this beautiful journey of self-discovery.
