Zahra’s Ya Helwa Retreat Schedule 2025

 

THURSDAY,  AUGUST 21

ARRIVAL: 3:00 pm (please arrive by 5:00 pm at the latest)

CHECK-IN - At the Office, get your room assignment & schedule.

Everyone must sign a liability release for HSI and Zahra

Get settled in your room, check out the grounds, have a cup of tea/coffee…

6:00 - 7:00 Dinner - All Meals in Dining Hall

Orientation: Brief orientation with Hope Springs administrator towards end of dinner

7:30 - 8:30  Emily Marie - Build Your Artistry in Dance (All classes in Studio)

8:45 - 9:15  Rest & Restore Yoga with Andi (yoga mats available in the studio)

*Check out Neenee’s Imports Costumes and more!

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

7:30  Sunrise Yoga with Andi 

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 

9:30 - 11:55  Zahra - Shaabi Gold Dance Workshop & Video/Talk

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 

1:30 - 4:00 Vanessa - FUNdamentals & Foundations

 Leisure time…Shop, Relax, Sit in the Hot Tub, Have a Snack…

4:30 - Labyrinth Walk - Meditative, Set Intentions  (meet in Studio)

6:00 - 7:00  Dinner 

7:30 - Group Photo In T-shirts (Studio)

8:00 - Rest & Restore Yoga with Andi 

8:30 - Facial Masks in the Spirit House, seating  in the round around the fire pit

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

7:30  Sunrise Yoga with Andi 

8:00 - 9:00  Breakfast 

9:30 - 11:30  Zahra - Oum Khalthoum Soirée - Essence of An Era

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 

1:30 - 3:00  Vanessa - Folklore Style & Saidi Specifics (bring a cane/assaya)

3:00 - Cool Down Stretch with Andi

*Performers Check in with Zahra

Leisure Time & Show Prep

5:00 - 6:00 - Early Dinner

7:00 - SHOW Begins promptly at 7:00

*Post Show - Oum Khalthoum Soirée Video Night (45 min. presentation) 

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

SLEEP IN (or start organizing/packing)

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 

9:30 - Yoga Warm-Up with Andi

9:45 - 10:45 Zahra - Technique & Shimmy

11:00 - Q&A with Vanessa

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 

*Goodbyes & Departure

*Airport transportation will be after lunch for all travelers to Cincinnati CVG Airport.