SAMPLE SCHEDULE FROM 2024

(New Schedule Coming Spring 2025)

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Zahra’s Ya Helwa Retreat Schedule 2024
(subject to minor changes due to weather, etc.)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
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 with staff member of Hope Springs (Towards end of dinner)

7:30 - 8:30 Zahra - Jewels & Famous 8’s (All Classes in Studio)
8:30 - Rest & Restore Yoga with Andi (yoga mats, blocks, blankets,

pillows available in the studio. Disinfectant cleaners also available)
**Check out Neenee’s Imports Costumes and more!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
7:20 - 7:50 Sunrise Yoga with Andi
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:30 - 11:45 Zahra - Everything Balady - Dance + Video/Lecture
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:30 - 4:00 Melissa - Signature Moves of Classic Stars

(Fifi, Nagua, Soheir)

4:00 - Stretch With Andi
Leisure time...Shop, Relax, Sit in the Hot Tub, Have a Snack...
5:00 - Guided nature walk with Gwen - Leisure & Meditative
6:00 - 7:00 Dinner
7:30 - GROUP PHOTO IN T-SHIRTS AFTER DINNER (Studio)
8:00 - Rest & Restore Yoga with Andi
9:00 - Facial Masks in the Spirit House (Round Building)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
7:20 - 7:50 Sunrise Yoga with Andi
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:30 - 11:30 Melissa - Shaabi & Trending Cairo Style
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 Zahra - Muwashahat, Dancing Poetry + Video/Lecture 3:30

Stretch with Andi -

*Performers Check in with Zahra for Show Leisure Time/Show Prep
6:00 - 7:00 Dinner
8:00 - SHOW
9:00/9:30-ish Camp Fire, Hot Tub...

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
SLEEP IN (or start organizing/packing)
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:30 - Warm Up Yoga with Andi
10:00 - 11:30 Melissa - Playing Sagat (Zills) with Musician

Techniques

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Goodbyes
Departure after lunch