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Season 01 · Winter 2026Upcoming experiences

01 / 08 · Two days on a dhow

Rewire Retreat

7 to 8 Nov 2026Khasab, Musandam, Oman

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Season 01 · Winter 2026Dates, places and what's included8 experiences · Nov to Dec
Rewire Retreat, Khasab, Musandam, Oman
Fig. 01Khasab, Musandam, Oman

Chapter 01 / 08 · Two days on a dhow

Rewire Retreat.

7 to 8 NovemberKhasab, Musandam, OmanSleeping on a dhow2 days 1 night

The first Rewire Retreat of the season is full. Thank you to everyone joining us on the water. The next open date is 12 to 13 December.

Day 01
/unplug
Day 02
/reboot
Night
On deck
  • Pickup from Dubai
  • Breakfast + dinner on deck
  • Every practice
Alchemy Rewire + Dinner, 222, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai
Fig. 02222, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Chapter 02 / 08 · Breathwork + supper

Alchemy Rewire + Dinner.

Tue 10 November7 pm222, Alserkal AvenueSmall table

A guided Alchemy Rewire breathwork session, built on CO₂ tolerance practices to help regulate the nervous system, followed by dinner made by an artist: chef Lola Vinagre.

First
CO₂ breathwork
Then
Dinner by artist chef Lola Vinagre
Start
7 pm
  • Guided Alchemy Rewire session
  • Dinner made by artist chef Lola Vinagre
Limited seats
Techno Release, 222, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai
Fig. 03222, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Chapter 03 / 08 · Movement session · with 222

Techno Release.

Sun 15 November11 am222, Alserkal AvenueWith 222

An immersive gathering of underground techno and free movement, ending in a grounding ambient sound journey. No phones. No alcohol. No performance.

Sound
Underground techno
Close
Ambient sound journey
Start
11 am
  • No phones
  • No alcohol
  • No performance
Limited spots
Rewire Retreat, Khasab, Musandam, Oman
Fig. 04Khasab, Musandam, Oman

Chapter 04 / 08 · Two days on a dhow

Rewire Retreat.

21 to 22 NovemberKhasab, Musandam, OmanSleeping on a dhow2 days 1 night

This one is full. Thank you to everyone joining us on the water. The next Rewire Retreat is 12 to 13 December, and its places are going the same way.

Day 01
/unplug
Day 02
/reboot
Night
On deck
  • Pickup from Dubai
  • Breakfast + dinner on deck
  • Every practice
She Who Rides, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
Fig. 05Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi

Chapter 05 / 08 · Sunset ride · women only

She Who Rides.

Sun 29 November5 pmWomen onlySunset

A sunset ride for women only. We head out together at 5 pm as the light goes golden, with a special guest speaker and a gathering to share the evening.

Who
Women only
Ride
At sunset
Start
5 pm
  • A ride at sunset
  • Special guest speaker
  • A gathering
A handful of spots
Under One Sky, Al Quaa, Abu Dhabi
Fig. 06Al Quaa, Abu Dhabi

Chapter 06 / 08 · Desert overnight

Under One Sky.

Wed 02 DecemberAl Quaa, Abu DhabiDesert glamping2 days 1 night

One night under one of the darkest skies in the UAE. Glamping tents in the dunes, a bonfire and live music. Guided practices, and an Alchemy Rewire session at the summit of the dune, help your body move out of the day's stress and into rest. No signal, no schedule, just a small group and the stars above Al Quaa.

Sleep
Glamping tents
Night
Bonfire + live music
Dawn
Sunrise on the dunes
  • Return transport from Dubai
  • Your glamping tent and meals
  • Guided practices
  • Alchemy Rewire session
  • Live music
Limited spots
Rise & Rewire, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah
Fig. 07Khor Fakkan, Sharjah

Chapter 07 / 08 · Sunrise summit hike

Rise & Rewire.

Sat 05 DecemberKhor Fakkan, SharjahSummit hikeStart 06:30

Be somewhere higher when the day begins. A guided ascent above the bay, then Alchemy Rewire at the top. The city will still be asleep. You won't.

Loop
~5.5 km
Gain
~330 m
Level
Moderate
  • Guided sunrise ascent
  • Alchemy Rewire at the summit
  • Start 06:30 at the trailhead
Limited spots
Rewire Retreat, Khasab, Musandam, Oman
Fig. 08Khasab, Musandam, Oman

Chapter 08 / 08 · Two days on a dhow

Rewire Retreat.

12 to 13 DecemberKhasab, Musandam, OmanSleeping on a dhow2 days 1 night

A traditional dhow between the fjords. No signal, no rush. You sleep on deck under the stars and come back to the city rewired.

Day 01
/unplug
Day 02
/reboot
Night
On deck
  • Pickup from Dubai
  • Breakfast + dinner on deck
  • Every practice
Limited spots

The philosophy

We don't add more to you. We take you back to your origin: the state you were born in, before the noise. Regulate the nervous system. Elevate consciousness. Return to your human state.

The people behind it

Credits.

Diana Maldonado01

Founder

Diana Maldonado

Wellness entrepreneur · Yoga master · Somatic therapist · Breathwork facilitator

Wellness entrepreneur, yoga master, somatic therapist and breathwork facilitator, Diana has spent over a decade creating experiences that help people reconnect with themselves and live with greater intention.

She founded Empowerment Retreats, a UAE-based wellness company creating retreats and wellbeing experiences around the world, before founding HUMAN STATE, a consciousness ecosystem focused on personal growth, wellbeing and meaningful experiences for both women and men.

Through her work, Diana brings together yoga, mindfulness, somatic work, breathwork and personal development.

Her passion is simple: to guide people back to themselves in a world that wants to disconnect us.

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Co-founder

Ayda Ayyad

Sound healing · Hypnosis meditation · Manifestation · Personal growth

Ayda has always been fascinated by the power of the mind, the role our beliefs play in shaping our lives, and how much of our potential is waiting to be explored.

With a deep love for music and sound, her journey naturally led her to sound healing and hypnosis meditation, using these practices to help people reconnect with themselves, challenge limiting beliefs, and build confidence from within.

As Co-Founder of HUMN STATE, Ayda brings her passion for manifestation, self-expression, and personal growth into creating experiences that encourage people to embrace who they truly are and discover what's possible when they begin to believe in themselves.

Corporate & collaborations

Bring your team
back online.

  1. 01

    Replace the trust-fall with an actual nervous system reset. Teams move from reactive to regulated, and back to creative.

    Half / full day · 12 to 60 people

  2. 02

    Bespoke 2 to 5 day off-sites curated end to end: location, programming, breathwork facilitation and integration.

    2 to 5 days · Bespoke

  3. 03

    Keynotes, leadership intensives and embodiment workshops for teams that have hit the ceiling of strategy.

    90 min to a full day · On-site / virtual

  4. 04

    Co-created experiences with studios, hotels and brands that share the work.

    Events · Content · Residencies

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