Zahra’s Ya Helwa Retreat Schedule
(2022 example schedule, 2023 schedule coming soon)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
ARRIVAL: 3:00 pm (please arrive by 5:30 pm at the latest)
CHECK-IN - At the Office, get your room assignment and Welcome Bag.
Everyone must sign a liability release for HSI and Zahra
Get settled in your room, check out the grounds, have a cup of tea in the farmhouse…
6:00 - 7:00 Dinner - All Meals in Dining Hall
Orientation with Victoria of Hope Springs (Towards end of dinner)
7:30 - Chandara - Spirit Dance - Inspirational talk/free flow movement. All classes located in the Studio
8:30 - Rest & Restore Yoga with Andi (yoga mats, blocks, blankets, pillows available in the studio. Disinfectant cleaners also available)
GET SOME REST!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
7:20 - 7:50 Sunrise Yoga with Andi
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:30 - 11:30 Technique/Combo Collective with Zahra
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:30 - 4:00 Classic Sharki With Simon
Leisure time…take a walk, take a nap, sit in the hot tub, have a snack/cup of tea in the farmhouse living room, sit in a rocking chair on the porch, or sit and meditate in the Spirit House (round building), meditation seats available (No candles, or fire allowed).
6:00 - 7:00 Dinner
GROUP PHOTOS IN T_SHIRTS AFTER DINNER
7:30 - Rest & Restore Yoga with Andi
8:45 - CampFire - (weather permitting) grab a snack, cup of tea, hang out around the fire.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
7:20 - 7:50 Sunrise Yoga with Andi
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:15 - 11:45 Dabke Pop with Simon
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:15 - 3:15 Zahra - Tak Tak Dum, cute sassy, baladi combos with improv
3:20 - Performers Check in with Zahra for Show
Leisure Time/Show prep
6:00 - 7:00 Dinner
8:00 - SHOW
*Rest & Restore Yoga - shortly after show, If there’s interest (shorter version)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
SLEEP IN (or start organizing/packing)
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:15 Warm-up Yoga with Andi
9:30 - Dance with Zahra
10:30 - Simon, Cultural Lecture with video
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Goodbyes
Departure after lunch 😩