Hello, I’m Nimala Kharoufeh
Nimala is an inspirational teacher, women's circle trainer, group facilitator, and the first Samara Yoga teacher in the Middle East. She holds over 14 accredited certificates in self-development and well-being. With 15 years of experience in local and international peacebuilding organizations, she specializes in youth and women’s development, leadership, communication, and team building.
Nimala is a Christian Palestinian woman born and raised in Beit Jala and Jerusalem, She holds a Master's degree in European Studies from the University of Dusseldorf in Germany and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Psychology from Bethlehem University in Palestine.
Nimala spent most of her life in Palestine, enduring numerous obstacles and witnessing many wars since childhood. Despite these challenges, she managed to see the light beyond the turmoil, transforming her suffering into a source of strength and resilience. Determined to plant the seeds of hope and peace within herself and her community, Nimala believes her mission is to create and maintain safe spaces for both women and men, helping them evolve and realize their happiness and free will.
My Approach
On Christmas Eve 2006, my journey of self-discovery began when I was asked, “Who am I? What is my mission in life?” Despite its simplicity, I couldn’t answer. For the first time, I realized there was more to me than my name, family, address, and job title. This question ignited a passion and became my main motivator to explore who I am, my origins, my destiny, and existential questions about creation, God, life, death, and existence. I sought to understand my place in the vast cosmic chain and find answers that would bring peace and reassurance to my heart.
Nimala's journey of seeking answers led her to travel, explore, and engage in personal encounters with world-renowned spiritual teachers and coaches such as Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Mariam Nour, and others. Her quest continued until she met the one she had been searching for: her spiritual teacher and sage, Idris Lahore. Without hesitation, she joined his school and immersed herself in his teachings on spirituality, humanities, psycho-anthropology, energy techniques, and healing tools, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of both the physical and spiritual self.