Destination Santé

Determine if being near or in water actually improves one's health; Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, author of The Blue Mind, delves into the scientific and emotional benefits.

In New Zealand, explore the deep-rooted question, does being near or in water actually improve our health?; guided by Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, author of The Blue Mind, delve into the scientific and emotional benefits of water, exemplified by therapeutic surfing experiences and the Maori people's ancestral connection to aquatic environments; from mental well-being to physical health, uncover how New Zealand's abundant waters serve as more than just a natural spectacle.

We journey to India, a land known for its wisdom and practices; from the valleys of Kullu Manali in the Himalayas to the bustling streets of Delhi, we explore the multifaceted world of mindfulness, meditation and yoga; as we navigate through contrasting environments, we discover how meditation is part of daily life; join us for this expedition as we unravel the power of mindfulness and how we can incorporate it into our daily lives, no matter where we live.

Journey to the school of Happiness and learn about Karma in this second part of our India adventure; we travel from the Himalayas back to central Delhi with a new perspective on what mindfulness really means.

Bhutan embraces happiness above all else for its citizens; this approach has made Bhutan a model for health around the world; is happiness the key to better health?

Mike learns what happiness means to the people of Bhutan; he visits a school and a rural farm and learns how happiness is integrated into day-to-day life and leaves a note for his father at the famous Tigers Nest temple.