Less of the World. More of the Divine.

When the world feels heavy,
reconnect with your spiritual source. 

A retreat series for women rooted in our own ancestral practices

Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn't matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come, yet again , come , come.”

―Jelaluddin Rumi

Reconnect. Restore. Reclaim.

We create transformative gatherings and retreats that invite women to journey back to their ancestral spiritual practices, creating a sacred space of healing, remembrance, and profound personal renewal.

The Rooted Sanctuary is a supportive environment where participants can gently reweave connections to prayer and practices that have sustained our communities for centuries.

Guided by an experienced Reiki healer and Dhikr practitioner, we practice holistic healing modalities that honor both individual and collective healing. Through gentle energy work, meditative practices, and intentional community sharing, participants will:

  • Reconnect with traditional spiritual practices from our cultural backgrounds

  • Be invited to the practices of other women in our community 

  • Engage in energy healing and breathwork

  • Practice Dhikr to cultivate inner peace and collective remembrance

  • Create supportive networks with women sharing similar experiences

  • Reclaim spiritual practices that may have been interrupted by colonization, migration, or generational trauma

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Sample Schedule:

3:00pm - 4:00pm : Chai + Bisquits
4:00pm - 5:00pm : Breathwork + Reiki w/ Gayatri
5:00pm - 6:00pm : Reflect & Contemplate
6:00pm - 7:00pm : Dhikr w/ Uzma
7:00pm - 8:00pm : Light Dinner

Meet the Founders

  • Uzma Hasan is a creative leader passionate about supporting women of color in (re)discovering their spiritual selves and ancestral strength. Her latest retreat series "Safar" is designed as a sacred space for seekers to heal themselves through divine connection and collective empowerment. 

    In addition to leading retreats, Uzma has an accomplished career in film production, cultural leadership, and organizational management. She has a global mission to support overlooked communities in reclaiming their narratives. She is currently the Chair of the Bush Theatre, an organization dedicated to centering marginalized narratives and disrupting the canon. She was the first person of color to sit on the board of Channel 4, the world's youngest public broadcaster, where she was appointed by then Prime Minister Theresa May. Her most recent feature film, CREATURE, is a genre-defying collaboration between Academy Award winner Asif Kapadia (AMY) and Laurence Olivier Award-winning choreographer Akram Khan (DESH).

    Uzma lives in Brooklyn with her husband, son, dog, and Siberian forest cat, Sikander Jaan.

    Learn more about how Uzma advises storytellers and organizations here.

  • Gayatri Patel Bahl is a healer and breathwork facilitator dedicated to awakening human potential through embodied healing practices. Her journey of transformation weaves together artistic expression, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep spiritual exploration.

    Through Anami Healing, Gayatri designs and leads immersive spiritual retreats that blend breathwork, somatic experiencing, and conscious movement. Her sought-after transformational experiences draw participants from across the globe to explore deep personal healing and spiritual growth.

    A trained dancer and filmmaker, Gayatri's creative background forms the foundation of her holistic healing practice. A self-taught whirler who began whirling at age 5, Gayatri’s training with legendary choreographers like Saroj Khan, her studies in Kathak with masters such as Vijayshree Chaudhary and Parul Shah, and her practice of Ashtanga yoga with Eefa Shrof have deeply informed her understanding of body intelligence and energetic movement.

    Certified in Holy Fire Reiki and breathwork with David Elliott, Gayatri integrates scientific understanding with ancient wisdom traditions to help individuals release deeply held patterns and reconnect with their authentic selves. She guides people through powerful experiences of inner alchemy, helping them shift what she calls 'the blueprint of their existence.

    Drawing from her multidisciplinary background - which includes film production, dance performance, and tech entrepreneurship - Gayatri brings a unique, creative approach to spiritual facilitation. Her work is a testament to the power of integrating artistic expression, entrepreneurial vision, and deep spiritual practice.

    Gayatri lives in Brooklyn with her son and husband. 

    Learn more about her offerings at Anamihealing.com