The Foundations of the Self

About the Destination

In the Aseer highlands a house goes up one course at a time. A layer of stone, a slate ledge set to throw off the rain, another layer above it. Nothing is rushed and nothing is skipped, and the houses have stood for centuries. Foundations of the Self takes that method and turns it inward. Over three days in the cool air above Abha, coach Amal Al-Oudah leads a small group through closed-circle sessions, sunrise breathwork, and the quiet mapping of what comes next. Between the sessions the mountain does its own work: the UNESCO stone village of Rijal Almaa, honey straight from the hut, Art Street in Abha, a flower crown made by hand, and fireside evenings when the cloud line drops onto the lodge. You stay at Tabab Adventure Lodge by husaak in glamping tents, with all meals, ground transportation, and every session on the program included. Airfare is not included. The retreat runs with a minimum of 10 participants.

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes for stone lanes and steps, layers for cool mountain evenings, a light jacket and a windbreaker, modest clothing for the village and city visits, a hat and sunscreen, a metal water bottle, a power bank and chargers, a notebook and pen for the sessions, sandals for around the lodge, and any personal medication. Evenings in Aseer stay cool through the summer, so pack a warm layer even in August.

Level: Easy

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