Desert Yoga & Meditation Retreat

2:00PM

Meeting at Oasis Centre Mall (Sheikh Zayed Road)

4:00PM

Arrival at Camp, enjoy the welcome coffee.

4:30PM

Session 1: Sunset Yin Yoga

What a way to start the Desert Yoga Retreat with a 90 minute Yin Yoga session.

Yin yoga is for the joints more so than the other yoga practices that target the muscles as the stretches in Yin Yoga go deep into the connective tissue, ligaments, bones and joints.

If you are a beginner you will love Yin Yoga as it is slow moving and many of the moves are done whilst on the floor with props such as bolsters and blocks to assist you into the best position possible.

6:00PM

Session 2: Breathwork & Trataka or Sun Gazing Meditation

The breath is the bridge linking our mind and body. The practice of deep breathing helps to stimulate our parasympathetic nervous system, bringing us to a calm state.

6:30PM

Session 3: Chakra Meditation

Yoga is essentially based on the seven-chakra system that lies along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head, and each of these chakra points is responsible for the organs and gland’s healthiness in its region. The chakras are not only responsible for the organs and glands, but this extends and contributes to our personality traits and characteristics. Of these seven chakras, one of the most important and fascinating is the Ajna Chakra or Third Eye.

7:00PM

Dinner & Desert Fun

Enjoy delicious Arabic food and dance with the belly dancer. Enjoy the most amazing show in the middle of the desert.

9:00PM

Yogis Get-Together

6:30AM

Sunrise Yoga Flow, Pranayama & Dhyana

Traditionally, Yoga was practised at or just before sunrise, as a way to greet the sun and to welcome a new day. By being aware of the rhythms of the world and practising yoga as the sun rises, we tap into our own natural rhythms. Many of us are so caught up in the world of technology and work that we forget we too are a part of nature; and this morning routine is a reminder of our natural state of being.

7:45AM

Mindful Walk in the Desert

Walking is a movement we do every day, and like breathing, is usually something we do without much thought.

Integrating mindfulness into movement has the added benefit of combining mental exercise with physical exercise. Studies abound showing that light walking for 20 minutes can help mild depression, anxiety, and attention, not to mention our physical wellness. And during COVID lockdowns, getting outside and taking care of our mental health is even more important.

8:15AM

Breakfast

9:00AM

Check-out from Bedouin Oasis Camp

Head back to Dubai. You will drive in your own cars in case you choose the option to not take shared transportation.