July 2: Cut Those Cords
Because unbalanced relationships translate into depleting energy levels, the Cord Cutting & Forgiveness gong meditation session is designed to – as its name suggests – help participants cut cords, forgive, and move on. It could be a parent, another family member, a friend, or even a colleague. This 60-minute event at Yoga House will be led by Zarine Dadachanji, a facilitator for guided sound meditations, energy healing, and space clearings.
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July 3: Bend, Stretch, Twist
Located at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Theatre of Digital Art is an immersive art space that continues to diversify, hosting everything from exhibitions and jazz performances to breathwork meditation sessions. We’re marking our calendars for the immersive Yoga Flow sessions this month. Taking place on July 3 and 17, these unique fitness sessions are accented with stunning 360-degree projections and soothing music, making them the perfect hour-long escape from reality.
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July 8: Follow Your Intuition
The definitive address for all things wheel throwing, The Mud House Studio is inviting participants to discover the intuitive nature of pottery. Entitled Candlelit Wheel Throwing, the (you guessed it) candlelit session will be rooted in perception through touch, resulting in an exploration of how clay responds to this sense – and a meditative way to ease into the weekend.
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July 15: Catch a Classic
Culture junkies are in for a treat as the National Theatre screening of No Man’s Land returns to Courtyard Playhouse on 15 and 16 July. This unmissable production of Harold Pinter’s comic classic stars two of the greats – Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart – and chronicles how a lively conversation over drinks turns into a revealing power game.
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July 16: Snap Happy
You constantly take photos with your smartphone – now take them up a notch by attending the Smartphone Photography & Editing workshop at Gulf Photo Plus. The three-hour session will delve into essential camera controls, focus, and exposure lock in addition to teaching you the fundamentals of using light and shadow. Also included? How to develop a personal style, apps to conduct in-camera editing, and more.
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July 17: Immerse in Culture
Akin to a tie in a formal suit, the ‘farouka’ – also known as ‘tarbosha’ – is a piece of accessory that forms part of the national dress of Emirati men. And shedding light on this cultural piece is the hour-long Farouka Making Workshop led by UAE-based social enterprise alBeqsha at The Workshop in Jumeirah. Bonus: you’ll walk away with your own piece that you can use as a keychain or pendant.
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July 21: Observe Yourself
Taking place from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, the Future Self Journal workshop at community arts space thejamjar is designed to help you create who you want to become by shining awareness on where you are now, what’s standing in your way, and what steps are needed to be taken in order to achieve the things you want through Transcendent Healing art. Incidentally, journals are allowed – welcome, even.
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July 28: Customise Your Chocolate
Artisan chocolatier Mirzam offers so much more at its facility than endorphin-boosting treats. Case in point? The Chocolate Factory Tour & Custom Wrapper Making Workshop. This one’s a must if you’re looking to keep the kids engaged. Fun for all ages, it allows participants to design their own wrappers, which they can then use to wrap their custom chocolate bar, followed by a tour of Mirzam’s chocolate-making process.
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July 31: Journey to Japan
Film screenings continue (almost) daily at Cinema Akil throughout the month of July, with the independent cinema hosting a flawlessly curated selection that includes a Stanley Kubrick retrospective. Our pick of the roster is The Crucified Lovers, a film rooted in false accusations and based on a famous play by Chikamatsu (aka the Shakespeare of Japan). The screening marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and the UAE.
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