12 stories
Hot Springs Heat | Calor de Aguas Termales
A wellness retreat in Costa Rica leads to steamy encounters in and out of the water
Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 86-90
Lima kisah dari dunia wellness Indonesia - dari spa tradisional hingga penyembuhan spiritual. | Five tales from Indonesia's wellness world - from traditional spas to spiritual healing.
The Yoga Teacher | La Profesora de Yoga
A yoga instructor finds her practice transformed when the right student walks into class
Abha Altitude
Reem runs a mountain retreat in Abha. When stressed CEO Ibrahim arrives seeking peace, he finds more than meditation in the clouds. 'Inti arja' min al jabal' (أنتِ أرجع من الجبل) - You're more restoring than the mountain.
משיכה בערד | Arad Attraction
A wellness retreat owner in the desert town of Arad helps a burned-out executive discover pleasures beyond the spa.
The Dead Sea Retreat
Exhausted executive Farah books a wellness retreat by the Dead Sea, where therapist Tariq's healing touch awakens more than just tired muscles.
The Massage Therapist's Touch
Corine's hands have healed countless clients. When a new regular books weekly appointments for stress he can't name, she discovers some tension requires more than massage.
The Yoga Instructor's Awakening
Grace teaches hot yoga to stressed executives. When her oldest student starts showing up daily, she discovers that flexibility isn't just physical.
Yoga Yearning
Yoga instructor Nadia introduces wellness to Saudi women. When retreat owner Rajiv sponsors her classes, flexibility becomes more than physical. 'Al jism wal ruh wahid' (الجسم والروح واحد) - Body and spirit are one.
Hampstead Heat
Wellness coach Nneka runs exclusive retreats on Hampstead Heath. When burned-out tech CEO Marcus seeks transformation, she shows him that real change happens through complete surrender.
Selsdon Serenity
Spa owner Efua creates tranquility at her Selsdon wellness center. When executive Marcus books a stress-relief package, she delivers relaxation that goes far beyond any treatment menu.
The Retreat
Mandatory corporate wellness weekend at a mountain lodge. The facilitator's methods are unconventional—trust exercises, partner stretches, and overnight 'bonding sessions' that go far beyond team building.