By Dr.Shamma Lootah
Pilates, coaching, sound healing, and sisterhood — our tribute to Emirati women in Abu Dhabi was one to remember.
Sometimes, all it takes is a safe space — to exhale, to be seen, and to return to yourself.
On Emirati Women’s Day, The Holistic Culture had the honor of co-creating that space in Abu Dhabi with our partners at Seven Wellness. What unfolded was more than just an event. It was a soulful tribute to the women who carry homes, shape communities, and lead with grace.
This activation brought together a healing blend of movement, coaching, sound therapy, and sisterhood — all designed to hold space for women to reconnect with their inner selves.
💬 A Coaching Circle with Dr. Shamma Lootah
As part of this celebration, Dr. Shamma Lootah — Partner & Director at The Holistic Culture and an NLP Master Life Coach — led a powerful, heart-opening session titled:
“Beyond the Roles: The Emirati Woman Within”
This wasn’t a lecture. It was a guided experience. One that asked:
Who are you without the labels, the expectations, the roles?
Together, women explored:
🌱 Who am I without my job title?
🌱 Who am I beyond my roles as daughter, mother, or wife?
🌱 Who am I when I listen to my own voice?
It was a circle of reflection, truth-telling, and inner remembrance — empowering every woman to walk away more connected to her essence, her worth, and her story.
🔊 Sound Healing by Maryam Lootah
Following the coaching session, Maryam Lootah held space through a calming sound healing session — blending her signature therapeutic approach with crystal bowls and meditative tones.
Maryam’s gift lies in her ability to create a sanctuary of peace where women feel safe enough to release what they’ve been holding, and reconnect with what really matters.
🌿 The Full Experience
The day unfolded like a story:
- Gentle Pilates to soften the body
- Sound healing to clear the mind
- Coaching to reconnect with the self
- Wellness giveaways and curated drinks to nourish the senses
And most importantly… shared presence and connection
Women laughed. Released. Remembered.
Some cried. Some shared stories they hadn’t told in years.
Others just breathed — fully and deeply — for the first time in a long while.
💛 A Closing Reflection
At The Holistic Culture, we don’t just organize events — we create experiences rooted in care. This activation was a living example of our mission: to bring healing back to the heart of our communities. To remind women that well-being is a right, not a reward.
To everyone who joined, supported, and walked this path with us:
Thank you. You are the reason we do what we do.
