Meet Hibs
HEBA’S STORY
Heba "Hibs" Saab has the unusual combination of warmth and power in her teaching. She focuses on healing body, mind and Spirit using a blend of Vedic teachings, shamanic practices, Structural Integration, and Forrest yoga. Her healing journey is quite riveting.
She says, “It all started when I was living in Beirut, Lebanon. At the time I was practicing Power Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga up to 4 hours a day and teaching yoga full time. One night, my building was held hostage by terrorists and I was trapped in the bathroom of my apartment between the sink and the toilet for over 11 hours. I remember being huddled in a tiny space chanting the Gayatri mantra and praying to get out alive. The building shook with the crossfire of guns and bombs between my upstairs terrorist neighbors and the Lebanese army outside on the street. It was a traumatic experience physically, emotionally, and Spiritually that left me with 5 herniated discs in my spine. I questioned my life path as a yoga teacher, and thought I would never be able to practice yoga again. Recovery took a lot of work on all levels. I attribute my recovery and the healing tools I have to my yoga teacher Ana Forrest, my bhakti practice, plant medicines, and the work of Ida Rolf.”
Heba guides students through the healing process with focus on creating a strong connection to Spirit and a sustainable foundation of movement principles for a lifetime of practice. The healing intent is at the heart of each class. Students leave the practice feeling empowered and aligned. Heba says, “Forrest Yoga taught me how to focus, breathe and feel, so that I could overcome the guilt and shame of my injuries. Ayahuasca encouraged me to work on my relationship with God, my bhakti practice anchored me in yoga when I couldn't use my body, and structural integration taught me how to use my body again after surgery." In the two years that I practiced Forrest Yoga, while healing my injuries, I became stronger and more connected to my body than the entire prior 10 years prior when I was practicing other styles.
Heba "Hibs" Saab, founder of HIBS Structural Integration & Yoga in Henderson, NV is a 500 E-RYT (Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-Hour level), yoga teacher trainer and Nevada State Board licensed structural integration practitioner (NVSI00.20). She has been practicing and teaching sacred science of yoga for over 2 decades. Heba holds space for students to embrace their authentic innermost self and integrate on all levels, phsical, psycho-emotional, and Spiritual. Heba encourages her students to be brave and inquisitive, evolving their understanding of yoga, and cultivating the integrity to nurture a deeper connection to mind, body, and Spirit. Heba’s classes are intuitive, healing, empowering, and stimulating; offering an integrative experience that nourishes mind, body, and soul.
Ana T. Forrest is the creatrix of Forrest Yoga, and her fierce medicine is contagious. For Ana, yoga is not just an activity or an exercise, but a powerful form of healing that invites us to access our best selves at the physical, psychological, and Spiritual layers. Healing is one of the highest forms of living and we empower ourselves through the practice of healing through yoga. Hibs says, “During my Forrest Yoga Foundation training, I made a pledge to Ana to do my part in realizing her vision of mending the hoop of the people. Training teachers and teaching Forrest Yoga is how I honor that pledge. I love witnessing my students in the seat of the teacher, seeing a student’s potential before they are even fully aware of it, and guiding them on the path of realization. One of the things I love about teaching and practicing yoga is experiencing the sweetness of achieving something seemingly impossible.
CONVICTION
Service is the highest form of living, and healing is the first step.
Heba says, “I love seeing a student’s potential before they are even fully aware of it, and guiding them on the path of self-realization. One of the things I love about what I do is experiencing the sweetness of achieving something seemingly impossible."
Heba’s name in Arabic, "Hiba," means “God-given gift”. Heba says, “I have always felt blessed by my gifts— as a teacher, plant medicine facilitator, vocalist energy worker, cook, and writer. My most cherished gift is the gift of allowing others to acknowledge and uncover their own gifts. I love giving people the tools to manifest their God-given gifts in ways that support their own healing, and allow them to be of service to others.”
Heba created HIBS YOGA to share the healing tools that worked so well for her, with others. “HIBS” stands for “Holistic Integration of Body and Spirit”, Hibs is also Heba’s nickname from childhood. She says, “thanks to my injuries, and the guidance of some incredible teachers, I was able to cultivate a beautiful sacred space to practice and teach yoga in Henderson, NV. HIBS Structural Integration & Yoga is the space from which my heart calls to my community. It gives us a place to learn and grow together, co-creating a beautiful tribe with shared values.”
HIBS YOGA founder/ 500 E-RYT / DIRECTOR OF TEACHER TRAINING
Heba "Hibs" Saab, founder of HIBS YOGA in Henderson, NV is a 500 E-RYT (Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-Hour level), yoga teacher trainer, certified Pilates teacher, and Certified Forrest Yoga Teacher. She has been practicing the sacred science of yoga since the year 2000. Heba teaches Forrest yoga and Forrest Yoga-inspired classes, incorporating a fusion of many different methods and approaches that have been proven to yield extraordinary results in deepening the mind-body connection, promoting healing, and cultivating a connection to pure being. Heba’s priority as a teacher is to ensure that each of her students feels safe and seen on their mat. She creates and holds space for students to embrace their authentic innermost self, while practicing with breath, integrity in postural alignment, and connection to feeling. Her desire is for students to explore different ways to honor their creativity and unique expression in each moment of their practice on and off the mat. Heba encourages her students to be brave and inquisitive, constantly seeking new approaches to their practice and evolving their understanding of postural nuances in ways that feel good, cultivate strength without struggle, and nurture a deeper connection to mind, body, and Spirit. Heba’s classes are intuitive, healing, empowering, and stimulating; offering an integrative experience that nourishes mind, body, and soul.