About Arima
A Journey back to the 'Soul'
Arima was founded to help you build mental and physical fitness through yoga and mindfulness. This is your mindful space to connect, breathe, move, relax and find calm in the chaos. Arima’s sequences are gentle, steady and accessible to yogis of all levels.
‘Arima’ derives from reversing the letters in my name Amira. The name originates from the Arabic language traditionally meaning playfulness and bold. It also means the ‘soul’ in the Basque language and in Hindi. In Turkish, Arima means ‘the garden of paradise’ and which is captured in the logo. Therefore, Arima’s playful practice begins inward and takes you on a unique journey back to the ‘soul’.
In June 2022, on a full moon evening, Arima turned one year old! This milestone is dedicated to every yogi who made time to join me. I look forward to many more Yoga-Versaries!
Welcome to Arima’s Journey for Yoga and Mindfulness!
Accomplishments
Celebrating 4 Yoga-Versaries & Flowing into Year 5!
From hammocks in the air to candlelight yin, from children to teachers to corporates, from live music to spa yoga stillness...I'm grateful for every moment & every heart I’ve met!
Starting Year 5 rooted in my purpose & ready to welcome more yogis who want to feel present, peaceful, stronger & supported!
Still growing. Still flowing. The heart grows.
Welcome Year 5.
Founder
Meet Amira
I am a lover of nature’s bounty, an experienced educator and my background is replete with degrees in BS Marketing, MA in Educational Leadership, International Principalship & Literacy Coaching from Lebanon, USA and the UK.
I have been practicing yoga since 2011. In that year, and after severe bulging neck discs C4-C5-C6, I refused surgery and medications. So, I decided to practice yoga to help relieve my neck pain and strengthen the neck muscles…few years later, I recovered physically! Yoga has helped me develop a holistic aura mentally, physically and spiritually.
By 2016, and being an elementary teacher for over 15 years, I started my Yoga Alliance 95-hour Kids Yoga coursework and developed a passion towards sharing yoga with students in private international schools/ universities.
By 2018, I have successfully completed an 8-week ‘Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction’ course and ‘The Mindful Teacher’ certification program with Mindful Schools in USA. Post coursework, I have created an approach to teach yoga from a place of mindfulness to offer a complete experience.
In 2020, and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, I have successfully passed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) and followed that with completing another 20 hour Yin Yoga certificate. Thereon, I started my ‘real’ job as a yoga teacher not only with children but adults, too.
And, the year 2021 was a highlight! I took a leap of faith to craft a new career path and founded Arima Journey for Yoga & Mindfulness. I have a very clear intention; to help yogis journey back to their ‘Arima or soul’ and find that precious present moment.
Cheers to past and future glories…I’ll see you on the mat!
Classes/Events
Arima offers a variety of yoga classes that are all centered in mindfulness and suit all levels of experience.
Visit the ‘Book’ section to learn about the classes and events.
Private Sessions
You may request a private yoga and mindfulness session. This is a safe way to begin or advance your well-being journey. Sessions can be held in Arabic or English.
Sunrise & Sunset Yoga
The sun’s energy blesses us with motivation, enthusiasm and inspiration. In these solar sequences, we practice sun salutations and sync our mindful movement with the breath.
New Moon Yoga
New moons come around to remind us of new beginnings! In these sessions, we engage in a slow yoga flow to find inner peace, to tap into our intuition and manifest our widest dreams through mindful journaling.
Kids Yoga & Mindfulness
Allow your child to access yoga and mindfulness in a playful atmosphere! Classes involve breathing techniques, yoga asanas, mindful movement, focus and relaxation.
Full Moon Yoga
Full moons come around to remind us to celebrate our proud moments and release what no longer serves us. In these sessions, yogis are guided through a series of yin poses to access the connective tissues and release stagnant energy.
Mindfulness Events
These events will offer a series of proven mindfulness practices that reduce stress, promote peace and increase well-being. Participants will be able to use these simple practices in their daily lives to experience the beautiful moments of living mindfully.
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Testimonials
Here is what Arima’s global community has to share!
We have been very quickly amazed and felt very inspired by Amira and her teaching skills as a trainer. We felt very present, centered and relaxed after the session...30 minutes were enough to convince us to work with her and offer her class to our guests!
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
The Yin Yoga and live music was a new concept by Arima Journey and it proved extremely popular at our Golf Club!
Royal Golf Club, Bahrain
FES518 had been collaborating with Ms. Amira for over a year and we really find her amazing. She is well experienced, inspiring and caring which makes her classes enjoyable and refreshing every time.
With our day to day busy work schedules, that one yoga and mindfulness session means a lot. The best part of Amira’s class is at the end when we lie down in savasana to relax.
The Coca Cola Company, Bahrain
Volonte Wellness Centre has collaborated with Arima on two occasions the Yogathon and World Mental Health Flow. On both events, our yogis loved Amira’s sessions..her vibe and the slow, gentle flow of the class.
I've tried yoga many times before, but there is something very unique and special about the way Arima and Amira do it.. The energy that Amira emits and her calming aura combined with mindfulness all make for a truly one-of-a-kind experience!
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced yogi, you’ll enjoy the flow of the poses, the guided mediation and the mindful journaling where you get to manifest your wishes under the new moon! The atmosphere was fun and light, yet peaceful and deep.
The online mindful meditation with Arima is a special treat for my soul, body, and mind. The way Amira takes us through the journey of meditation, her calm presence and gentle voice, makes all surroundings disappear and gives me a sense that I’m alone in the room with her.
I have really enjoyed collaborating with Arima and played live harp music at her Full Moon Yin Yoga events at the Royal Golf Club- Bahrain. Amira’s creative idea to blend yoga and live soft music was incredible and the mood under the moonlight was soothing.
If you are willing to have a precious peace of mind and build a harmonious relationship between your body and mind by nurturing your soul, you'd better practice mindfulness and yoga with Arima Journey.
My experience with Arima made me realize how happiness and good health are connected to ‘finding my breath’. I am forever grateful to the exceptional Amira for leading a sunset outdoor yoga session and taking us on a journey back to the soul. After the session, I felt as if my soul has been reborn and I live fully.
Arima's Journeys
In one year, Amira organized classes/events in 3 countries (Bahrain, Oman and Lebanon) and in 17 different locations!
