Silent Weekend with Lighthouse Yoga
As part of AlUla's Wellness festival, Husaak has carefully curated 3 Wellness Weekend Events. Elevate your senses whilst being surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of AlUla as you take on a range of silent experiences including stargazing, hiking and cycling.
Detox from technology and mindless chatter as you connect with nature and embark on a journey inward through silent activities, self meditation and yoga. Each weekend has a guest speaker who will host a purposeful discussion on how fitness plays a part in their life, the healthy habits they practise and tips for incorporating wellness into your everyday life.
The camp is located in the heart of the Hidden Valley, surrounded by sandstone mountains. There are toilets and basic wash facilities onsite but no power and network coverage is limited.
6th-8th October with Ghada from Lighthouse Yoga
Co-founder of Lighthouse Yoga, Ghada Alqahtani practices yoga, breathwork and meditation methods from her Dammam based studio. Ghada’s yoga journey started in 2008 for purely physical goals but the practise grew on her when she realized the postive impact it had on her mental health. Ghada teaches many forms including hatha yoga, vinyasa yoga, aerial yoga, breathing and meditation, believing that these methods lead to mental, phyiscal and spiritual transformation. Through the weekend Ghada will lead 3 yoga sessions as well as host wellness discussion with Q&A.
Price: 2800 SAR + VAT
Includes: Airport pick up and drop off, tent, experienced guiding team, silent experiences, notebook and pen, matress, sheet, pillow, meals, snacks and beverages.
Meals included:
Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Breakfast & Lunch
Not included:
- Flight ticket
- Entry to any other wellness festival events
Packing List:
- A yoga mat if you have one, toiletries, day rucksack, reusable water bottle, hiking boots, sandals for camp, comfortable dryfit clothing, hat, sunglasses, power bank and sunscreen.
Location
Upon arrival you will be collected from the airport and taken to the campsite. The welcome briefing will begin at 4 pm where you will be given a notebook and key information on the weekend before settling into your tents. Around 5 pm you will depart for Arch Rock where you will enjoy a 30-minute sunset yoga session with Ghada. Enjoy gentle stretches and deep breathing techniques to open the gates the magic that awaits. Next enjoy a grill dinner followed by a silent stargazing session.
Day 2 -
After breakfast, set off on a self guided hike through the hidden valley. There are markers and notice points along the way offering opportunities for self medition, reflection and gratitude. After lunch at camp, the group will drive to Madakhel for a silent walk before your second session with Ghada. This 30 minute yoga flow session focuses on deep breathing, combined with a vinyasa flow. Return to camp and tuck into a well deserved dinner. Afterwards Ghada will lead a discussion on the role of wellness within her life and the tools you can take into everyday life to improve your mental health.
Day 3 -
Optional sunrise yoga session with Ghada. This sunrise flow will prepare participants for the day ahead. After breakfast pack up camp and depart for the cycle trail. Set off on a 14 km silent cycle experience before driving to Husaak's farm by 11 am. Shower, use the faciltiies and reflect on the weekend before the group meet for the final time to discuss what they have learned about themselves this weekend. The session ends around 12:30 pm and particpants can relax on the farm until it's time for airport drop off.
