Welcome to Wellness & World, I’m Yasemen Kaner-White and this is the podcast that highlights the wellness traditions, treatments and therapies from around the world, as a globetrotting travel, food and health writer, I meet with wellness experts, visit leading health retreats and discover natural remedies and recipes as well as the latest wellness tools from the world, to me, to you, to inspire a healthier and happier life. Enjoy!
After my second visit to Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives, I arranged to speak with their Executive Chef Harinath Govindaraj, to talk about everything from his Indian heritage and how that influences his culinary creations, to being the first of his family to go on a train, boat or plane, to highs and lows of being a chef, to most excitingly the thought process behind his debut cook book Plant to Plate: Vegan Recipes from Gili Lankanfushi Maldives. Enjoy!
12 Mar 2024
Antarctica - From what to pack, what to expect, to visiting as sustainably as possible
After a mesmerising expedition to etherial Antarctica, I caught up with expedition leader and Citizen Science facilitator Carine Zimmermann to discuss all things 'Antarctica'. From what to pack in your luggage, how to prepare, what to expect and what to keep in mind when deciding which cruise to take from a sustainability stance..
15 Feb 2024
Wellness traditions of Bali with Luisa Anderson, Regional Director of Spa
Reporting from Bali, we look at some of the typical Balinese treatments, wellbeing philosophies, spirituality, healthy tonics, as well as modern takes, for example some of the sumptuous treatments I experienced in both the Four Seasons Bali resorts: Jimbaran Bay & Sayan. You'll be inspired to visit Bali, if you haven't already, that is. Enjoy!
11 Jan 2024
Niki Smirni founder of Travelgems retreats discusses wellness trends
I met Niki Smirni at an event showcasing her Travelgems retreat business - a business that combines her love of discovering cultural hidden gems, as well as offering benefits to the traveller, from a healthy body doing Pilates, to a calm mind practising meditation, led by specialist leaders. Keeping her finger on the pulse of the latest wellness trends, she discusses what she sees as the top trends for 2024, as well as an insight into her personal wellbeing journey and how it led her to create her business. Of Greek heritage she even gives tips on healthy things to eat and drink when visiting her motherland.
24 Oct 2023
Thai wellness traditions with Wellness Director Chanyapak Suwankantha
Whilst in Thailand, I met with Chanyapak Suwankantha, who is the Wellness Director at leading health retreat; Chiva Som. She tells me the traditional Thai wellbeing philosophies, as well as treatments. From massages to herbal steam baths to how her grandparents taught her how to massage from a young age. Enjoy!
24 Oct 2023
Malaysian wellness philosophies with Irshad Mobarak.
Whilst in Langkawi, I met with Irshad Mobarak a Malaysian naturalist, conservationist and educator, to learn about traditional Malay wellness philosophy as well as natural treatments. From feeling great due to the first morning dew, forest bathing with intention, to natural remedies found within nature, he shares his wisdom. Enjoy!
24 Oct 2023
Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM) with Dr Bibi
Whilst in Qatar, I met with Dr Bibi, a TAIM specialist at Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, to find out the principles of TAIM; Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine. She gives insight into what to expect from a TAIM consultation and the kind of treatments which you could expect to be advised, along with lifestyle adjustments. This system of healing practiced since the 7th Century, originated in the Arab world. Enjoy!
24 Oct 2023
Ayurveda with Dr Chandan
Whilst in India, the home of Ayurveda, I met with Dr Chandan, a Senior Ayurvedic Physician, to discuss the principles of this ancient wellbeing philosophy, that's over 5000 years old. He also shares the kind of things to expect in a consultation and how that knowledge helps the Ayurvedic Doctors advise treatments and lifestyle adjustments to achieve optimum health. Enjoy!
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