A sanctuary for the soul, a journey to simplicity and self-love.
At SAHRA HEALINGS, we invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with the present moment. We embrace a minimalist lifestyle that nurtures inner peace and clarity through meditation, sound healing, and mindful travel.
This is a space to honor your well-being, embrace self-love, and rediscover the beauty of simply being. Whether in stillness or exploration, your journey to healing starts here.
It all began in Palm Springs, California, as Sahra Sound Healing in 2022…..
Over time, it expanded into Sahra Healings, bringing together sound healing, meditation, mindful travel, and more, all woven into one lifestyle. The name "Sahra" itself comes from the Arabic word for "desert," reflecting a connection to the Arab tradition and embracing the desert’s powerful, serene energy. Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, both part of the Mojave Desert, became the perfect places for this vision to unfold.
The Mojave Desert, with its vast and awe-inspiring landscapes, has long been regarded as sacred by Native American tribes. The desert’s raw beauty and profound stillness have made it a spiritual destination for those seeking clarity and peace. Joshua Tree, in particular, is known for its deep spiritual significance, drawing visitors from all over the world who are looking for a place to connect with themselves and nature. It felt right to establish Sahra Healings in these places, where the energy of the land mirrors the inner journey of healing and mindfulness.
Through Sahra Healings, we blend the desert's spiritual essence with practices that encourage balance and a deeper connection to the world. It’s more than just an offering; it’s a lifestyle rooted in the peaceful rhythms of the desert.
As time went on, Sahra Healings evolved and expanded beyond Joshua Tree and Palm Springs. It grew into an online platform, reaching people from all around the world. Through online meditation classes, virtual sound baths, mindful travel guidance, and more, it’s been able to offer support for a balanced, mindful lifestyle – regardless of location. The peaceful energy of the desert is now accessible to all, allowing anyone, anywhere to experience healing and find inner balance on their own terms.
I’m Karim, the founder of Sahra Healings, originally from Palestine.
My journey into meditation and mindfulness began in 2017 after a trip to Nepal that completely shifted my perspective. At the time, my life revolved around constant travel, movement, and partying, exciting on the surface, but disconnected underneath. Everything changed the day I experienced a Himalayan sound bath. It opened a door to stillness, awareness, and holistic practices in a way I had never felt before.
Travel has always been a deep part of who I am. That curiosity and openness led me to study abroad, including time living and studying in Turkey, an experience that shaped how I see culture, people, and the world. It also eventually led me to work as an international flight attendant with Etihad Airways, one of the most prestigious airlines in the world, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
For over five years, I traveled extensively between the United States, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe, learning how different cultures move, live, and connect. That career not only sharpened my understanding of global travel and logistics, but also taught me how to care for people, anticipate needs, and create a sense of calm and safety, skills that still guide everything I do today.
After that chapter, I spent several years traveling across the United States, visiting more than 35 states, eventually making Palm Springs and Joshua Tree my base. The desert, the silence, and the openness of that landscape deeply influenced my lifestyle, creativity, and spiritual practice.
Over the years, I’ve lived in Scotland, Turkey, the UAE, Texas, Iowa, California, Vietnam, and Thailand. At some point, the world stopped feeling like separate destinations and started feeling like one home. I embraced a slow, intentional way of traveling, moving with purpose, staying present, and letting each place shape me. Today, I live between Southern California, Thailand & Vietnam, with a strong connection to Southeast Asia and the US while always staying rooted in where I come from.
Despite all the movement, something was still missing. That moment in Nepal kept calling me back. After a personal wake up call, I committed fully to meditation, practicing daily and studying sound healing, meditation, and holistic practices with teachers from different traditions. Meditation brought balance to my life, a grounding force that complemented movement, travel, and exploration.
That balance became the foundation of Sahra Healings, a space dedicated to sound healing, meditation, and intentional living. Through Sahra, I offer guided meditations and sound baths, travel advice, lifestyle guidance, and personalized travel planning for those who want to experience the world in a more meaningful, grounded way.
When I help plan trips, especially for American travelers coming to Thailand, I’m not just creating itineraries. I’m sharing lived experience. I understand both cultures, the practical details, the emotional side of travel, and how to make a journey feel smooth, safe, and aligned.
Looking back, everything connects. Travel taught me openness. Meditation taught me presence. Together, they shaped a minimalist, intentional way of living, rooted in balance, curiosity, and purpose.