At HIYÄM Wellness Living, we create refined sanctuaries where body, mind, and soul can recalibrate. Rooted in over two decades of martial arts, yoga, and global hospitality, our work is more than a retreat, it is a ritual journey of remembrance.
We redefine luxury as presence. Elegance lives in the quiet between two breaths, in a tea shared with intention, in movement that brings you back to your essence.
Every experience we design, private retreats and one-to-one mentorship, is fully tailor-made and held with care. Epicurean by nature, our approach blends nourishment, slowness, and sensory pleasure. A curated life where wellness meets artistry, and transformation becomes a celebration.
We craft tailor-made sanctuaries where presence is the new luxury, movement, ritual, and refined cuisine held with quiet care.
Wellness meets artistry, transformation becomes a celebration.
The Art of Tailor-Made Transformation
HIYÄM Wellness Living stands apart through the elegance and authenticity of its approach: nothing is standardized, and everything is artisanal, born from lived experience long before wellness became a formula.
Bespoke only · One host & mentor · Chef-curated cuisine · Movement & ritual daily · Discreet orchestration · Private, luminous places.
Nothing off-the-shelf, every detail is made for you.
We are your host, mentor, and creative direction in one.
Chef-curated menus, tea rituals, and refined, nourishing table moments.
Daily practice and evening ceremonies for clarity and calm.
Discreet orchestration from first call to post-retreat integration.
Private villas, yachts, and island stay chosen for light, texture, and privacy.
We do not offer a program, we offer a return to self.
Each journey is tailor-made not only for you, but with you.
Guests co-create their sanctuary with us, shaping a retreat aligned with their rhythm, intention, and season of life.
Transformation does not happen in the crowd.
It happens in clarity, nature, and intimacy.
From Bocas del Toro, Panama, the birthplace of our retreats, to secluded bays in French Polynesia and curated villas across the world, we intentionally choose rare, untamed places where presence can expand and truth can surface.
HIYÄM Wellness Living was born on a sailing vessel, guided by tides, winds, and the freedom of movement.
This nomadic spirit infuses everything we create, a life crafted with fluidity, presence, and luminous simplicity.
Gastronomy is an elevated art form within our retreats.
We honour care, slowness, nourishment, and sensory pleasure, where every meal becomes a ritual of beauty and presence.
Our work balances intention, artistry, elegance, and depth.
We create sanctuaries of quiet power, private villas in the jungle, hidden islands, luminous cliffside havens, where guests reconnect with their essence.
Our work balances intention, artistry, elegance, and depth.
We create sanctuaries of quiet power, private villas in the jungle, hidden islands, luminous cliffside havens, where guests reconnect with their essence.
HIYÄM Wellness Living was born from a bold vision: to craft fully tailor-made retreats that feel both elegant and profound where every detail, from the first sip of tea to the last candlelit breath, reflects the art of living well.
Over the past years, we have hosted refined group gatherings and private immersions in Panama and beyond, shaping a signature approach: one house, one host, one creative vision.
We design with you, then host you with quiet, attentive presence so the experience is not purchased, it is composed.
Rooted in 23 years of martial arts, 13 years of teaching, and 2,000+ hours of yoga training, HIYÄM unites discipline and grace.
Add to this two decades in fine dining and luxury hospitality, and the result is a uniquely curated rhythm: movement that restores, cuisine that nourishes, rituals that clarify, and spaces chosen for light, texture, and privacy.
Having lived and worked across Europe, Thailand, Panama, and French Polynesia, our team carries an international gaze and a meticulous standard.
Each setting villa, yacht, or island hideaway is selected for its atmosphere: the sense of arrival, the silence in between, the way morning light moves across linen.
More than retreats, we offer bespoke sanctuaries: intimate journeys co-created for leaders, creators, couples, and small circles.
Everything is tailor-made, concept, setting, chef partnerships, movement, ceremony, and the quiet choreography that lets you simply arrive. From your first call to your integration at home, you are held.
A maison of presence and refinement.
HIYÄM Wellness Living is a nomadic sanctuary where elegance meets presence, and where wellbeing becomes a lived, luminous art. We create handcrafted retreats and immersive journeys for discerning guests seeking clarity, renewal, reconnection, and profound nourishment.
Rooted in somatic wisdom, Epicurean values, and the beauty of slow luxury, HIYÄM Wellness Living exists to remind the world that returning to oneself is not a luxury, it is a sacred necessity.
Every element of our work is guided by intention.
Every journey is shaped by presence, artistry, and deep listening.
Every guest is honored as a full universe.
Our philosophy is simple: wellness should feel luxurious, sensorial, and deeply human.
From remote sanctuaries in French Polynesia to curated villas across the world, we design bespoke experiences that celebrate movement, silence, gastronomy, somatic awakening, and the intimate power of nature.
HIYÄM Wellness Living is not a retreat company.
It is a living Maison, a global sanctuary,
for leaders, visionaries, seekers, and soul-ready hearts.
Each retreat is a handcrafted sanctuary, a rare moment where time expands, the body softens, and the spirit breathes.
Curated with soul, elegance, and intention, these immersive journeys blend movement, silence, nourishment, and sacred ritual.
For those ready to pause, to transform, and to reconnect with what truly matters.
This is not a retreat, it’s an awakening.
A return to power. To presence. To you.
Call → Concept → Proposal → Deposit → Orchestration → Retreat & Hosting → Integration
HIYÄM Wellness Living is not just a journey, it is an elegant, unforgettable experience, composed only for you.
1 to 4 guests · Minimum 5 nights · Exclusive locations
A sacred, intimate immersion designed entirely around you.
Whether you’re moving through a life transition, longing for stillness, reconnecting to yourself, celebrating life, or softening through deep fatigue, even burnout, this retreat becomes a refined sanctuary for renewal, beauty, and inner clarity.
Presence is luxury.
Quiet, attentive hosting from first call to integration.
Movement is medicine.
Gentle martial arts, yoga, and breathwork to restore the nervous system the nervous system.
Culinary artistry.
Chef-curated menus, tea rituals, and epicurean nourishment.
Ritual & integration.
Daily ceremonies and post-retreat guidance that travels home with you.
Discreet orchestration.
One team conceives, arranges, and hosts, no handoffs.
Places that breathe.
Villas, yachts, and island sanctuaries chosen for light, texture, and privacy.
Signature private villa/sanctuary (curated for light & privacy).
Private chef: daily breakfasts & dinners (sample menus provided).
Daily movement & rituals (yoga, pranayama, gentle martial arts, guided meditations).
Concierge & local transfers (arrival/departure).
On-site hosting by HIYÄM (presence, pacing, choreography).
Welcome kit + post-retreat integration call.
Options: expert bodywork & somatic care, photography, boat days, tastings, private drivers, extended stays.
Not included: international flights, travel insurance, personal expenses.
Morning : Movement & breath, chef breakfast, unhurried light.
Afternoon : Sea, rest, and gentle exploration curated for you.
Evening : Epicurean table, tea ritual, and quiet ceremony.
From USD 12,880 per guest (5 nights, foundation inclusions).
Tailored to location, season, chef level, and practitioner team. A detailed, transparent proposal is provided after your call.
4 guests and more · Minimum 5 nights · Sacred natural spaces
A gentle circle for connection without the overwhelm.
A living sanctuary where community is not forced but softly woven through daily ritual, intuitive movement, epicurean nourishment, and soulful conversation, infused with celebration and freedom.
Belonging, not crowding.
Intimate groups curated for ease and depth.
Movement is medicine.
Gentle martial arts, yoga, and breathwork to restore.
Culinary communion.
Chef-curated menus and intuitive cooking circles.
Ritual & rhythm.
Daily ceremonies that ground and open the group.
Discreet orchestration.
One team conceives, arranges, and hosts end-to-end.
Nature as ally.
Fire, ocean, night sky, spaces chosen for light and serenity.
Private villa/sanctuary selected for the group (light, privacy, nature).
Private chef: daily breakfasts & dinners (group-tailored menus).
Daily movement & rituals (yoga, pranayama, gentle martial arts, guided meditations)
Intuitive cooking circle (hosted session during the stay).
Concierge & local transfers (arrival/departure)
On-site hosting by HIYÄM (pacing, presence, care).
Post-retreat integration call (group or representative).
Options: expert bodywork, photography, boat days, tastings, private drivers, extended stays, facilitated workshops.
Not included: international flights, travel insurance, personal expenses.
Morning: Breath & movement, chef breakfast, unhurried light.
Afternoon: Nature, rest, shared exploration or cooking circle.
Evening: Epicurean table, fire ritual, and laughter under the stars.
From USD 9,550 per guest (5 nights, foundation inclusions).
Final investment is tailored to location, season, chef level, and practitioner team. A clear, transparent proposal follows your call.
For founders, leaders & aligned teams · Tailored experiences · Nature-based settings
For visionary founders, creative entrepreneurs, investors, and leadership teams who seek more than a pause, who seek refinement, freedom, and depth.
In these custom-crafted immersions, work and wellness merge into one seamless flow. Movement becomes clarity, celebration becomes alignment, and gastronomy becomes a conscious, epicurean art of nourishment.
We hold sacred time for leaders to rest, redefine, and fully reset, through presence, beauty, and nature.
Clarity through presence.
Quiet, attentive hosting that lets leaders breathe and think.
Embodied leadership.
Somatic tools, movement, and breath to regulate and reset.
Epicurean performance.
Chef-curated cuisine that restores energy and focus.
Ritual & cohesion.
Leadership circles and evening ceremonies that align the team.
Discreet orchestration.
One team conceives, arranges, and hosts end-to-end.
Nature as strategy.
Settings chosen for light, privacy, and calm thinking.
Private sanctuary (villa or island setting) curated for privacy & focus.
Private chef: daily breakfasts & dinners (functional, refined menus).
Daily movement & rituals (yoga, breathwork, somatic reset, guided meditations).
Leadership circles (facilitated discussions; themes set with you).
Concierge & local transfers (arrival/departure)
On-site hosting by HIYÄM (pacing, presence, choreography).
Post-retreat integration call (actions, practices, and next steps).
Options: executive coaching sessions, expert bodywork, facilitated workshops, photography, boat days, tastings, private drivers, extended stays.
Not included: international flights, travel insurance, personal expenses.
Morning: Breath & movement, chef breakfast, leadership circle (clarity).
Afternoon: Nature immersion, quiet work blocks, gentle exploration.
Evening: Epicurean table, fireside ritual, alignment for the next day.
From USD 14,980 per guest (minimum 5 nights, foundation inclusions).
Final investment depends on location, season, chef level, and facilitation depth. A clear, transparent proposal follows your call.
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WHY CIRCLE
The word Circle carries sacred weight. Across centuries and cultures, circles have represented unity, equality, connection, and the rhythm of life itself.
To step into the HIYÄM Circle is to step into a sacred space elegant, intentional, and curated. A place where transformation, beauty, and ritual intertwine.
In a world of rush and performance, the Circle becomes a sanctuary. A slow, intentional place of belonging and return.
It is inclusive: everyone is seen, held, honored.
It is cyclical: echoing the rhythm of nature, the moon, and inner evolution.
It is intimate: designed not for the masses, but for the soul-ready few.
It is magnetic: a gathering of aligned hearts and seekers of truth.
Whether you join as Signature, Elixir, or VIP Legacy, you are welcomed into a living field of presence, subtle power, and beauty.
This is not a subscription. This is a devotion. This is not a program. This is a circle.
Price: 2,400$ usd/year
Price: 8,800$ usd/year
Price: 29,800$ usd/year
OCTOBER 2021 & NOVEMBER 2021 TWO AMAZING CORPORATE RETREATS BACK TO BACK
Bluff Beach, Panama in October & November 2021
Love lives in Bocas del Toro, where the lush rainforest kisses the Caribbean on one side and the North Pacific on the other. It was in this untamed corner of the world, at the hidden sanctuary of Bluff Beach Retreat, that HIYÄM hosted a month-long sacred immersion. With its modern architecture, private pool, and open-air shed facing the wild ocean, this jungle-fringed haven offered a rare fusion of raw beauty and refined solitude. Movement, stillness, firelit evenings and barefoot rituals unfolded in harmony with the sea. For those who crossed its threshold, it wasn’t just a retreat it was a threshold into self-love, simplicity, and soul.
APRIL 2023 CORPRATE 15 GUESTS
Private Corporate Retreat V – Leadership & Liberation
A group of 15 arrived, founders, creatives, and CEOs seeking clarity and cohesion. Over 14 luxurious days, we transformed a COLONIAL bocas del toro-style private villa into a sanctuary of art and embodiment.
Daily yoga, face yoga, and Gua Sha rituals reconnected them to their bodies. Art workshops opened channels of vision and emotional release. Laughter echoed in the mornings; firelight closed each day.
This retreat was not just corporate, it was human, intimate, and transformational.
MARCH 2023 PRIVATE RETREAT
Private Retreat I – The Sacred Reset
In early 2022, we welcomed a woman in deep transition, exhausted, seeking silence, and longing for herself. For seven days, she surrendered to a gentle rhythm: herbal teas at sunrise, slow movement, intuitive touch, and nourishing foods. She arrived burdened. She left walking barefoot in her joy & remembering her strength.
This was not just a retreat. It was a homecoming.
MAY 2023 PRIVATE RETREAT
Private Retreat II – Celebration of Life
In the heart of the jungle, we designed a bespoke journey for two lifelong friends turning 40, a sacred celebration. Every moment honored their bond: beach picnics, floating in the saltwater, late-night storytelling under the stars. The space held laughter, tears, shared rituals, and deep beauty.
A retreat to honor love, time, and the sacred feminine.
AUGUST 2023 PRIVATE RETREAT
Private Retreat III – Deep Rest for a Leader
A CEO arrived quietly, his body tense, his mind full. He had given so much to others, for too long. Over five days, we stripped away the noise: no phone, no meetings, just breath, movement, stillness, and real nourishment. Nature did the rest.
He left with clarity in his eyes, softness in his body, and vision in his heart.
NOVEMBER 2023 SEMI PRIVATE RETREAT
Private Retreat IV – Colonial Sanctuary & Creative Rebirth
Held on the oceanfront grounds of the YEGREGA CASITA da Canoe, this two-week immersion was created for two best friends. One a beloved television icon, the other her lifelong confidante. In this colonial haven, they were welcomed into a sacred, semi-private space curated just for them.
A surprise encounter with a live-in artist awakened forgotten parts of themselves. Movement, ritual, tears, and joy wove the days into something unforgettable.
This retreat was a portal into sisterhood, artistry, and gentle reinvention.
JANUARY 2025 PRIVATE RETREAT
Private Retreat VI – Rebirth in Bluff Beach
In January 2025, a high-level CEO stepped away from the demands of her empire to meet herself again, in a secluded, luxurious villa nestled in Bluff Beach. Over 16 days, she was guided through new moon and full moon rituals, deep release, and soulful rebirth.
With Hiyäm as her private chef and mentor, she discovered the power of presence. Moving from yoga beginner to confident practitioner.
What began as a pause became a celebration of life, rhythm, and self.
APRIL 2024 SEMI PRIVATE
Semi-Private Retreat – Solarte Island, Panama
In the lush stillness of Solarte Island, four remarkable women gathered for a two-week journey of refinement and reconnection. A head of real estate, a nurse, an entrepreneur, and a yoga teacher, each arrived with her own story, each left transformed.
Held in a stunning wellness retreat center overlooking the sea and Bastimentos, their days were woven with daily 2-hour yoga workshops, healing meals, and adventures to Red Frog Beach.
It was a retreat of beauty, strength, and sisterhood & where the body moved, the spirit softened, and joy rose.
Hiyäm, Artist of Movement, Wellness Visionary
Hiyäm is a woman of vision, depth, and devotion. For over two decades, she has embodied a profound, integrated approach to movement, where ancient martial traditions, yoga, meditation, and conscious living converge.
At 18, she discovered Muay Thai, the traditional martial art of Thailand, and went on to become the first female Muay Thai instructor in Quebec, and the second in Canada. In 2011, she followed her intuition and moved to Thailand to live her dream. There, amidst temples, monks, silence, and sacred rituals, a new path revealed itself: meditation, yoga, and inner alignment.
Upon returning to Montreal, she pursued formal yoga teacher training under Sylvie Tremblay, beginning a journey of continuous learning. She has since completed over 1,000 hours of advanced training, including in India, and more recently in therapeutic healing yoga, developing an intuitive and somatic approach to care.
With rare mastery of both the body and presence, Hiyäm transmits the Art of Movement as a living ritual in private retreats, corporate immersions, and bespoke wellness journeys that awaken clarity, strength, and grace.
Passionate about tea, elegance, and sensory beauty, Hiyäm also spent over 20 years in luxury hospitality and became a certified tea sommelier in 2013. Her approach blends precision, soulful refinement, and excellence in care and hosting.
Through HIYÄM Wellness Living, she now designs exclusive retreats and high-end mentorships for individuals, leaders, and aligned companies seeking renewal, recalibration, and reconnection with what matters most.
A1. Not at all. Yoga at HIYÄM Wellness Living is not about performance, it is about presence. Our founder, Hiyäm Jabak, teaches that yoga lives first in the heart and the soul, not in the shape of the body. Whether it is your first time on the mat or an advanced practice, every retreat is an invitation to reconnect with your body, celebrate life, and move with joy.
A2. Absolutely not. Your schedule is yours to design. Some guests choose daily yoga, others prefer walks, painting, sailing, or simply resting. Many who had never planned to try yoga found themselves inspired to begin their journey during a retreat. Yoga is a doorway, but not an obligation, every retreat is tailor-made to your dream itinerary.
A3. For anyone longing to step outside the ordinary. For adventurers, visionaries, and those ready to celebrate life, reconnect with themselves, or pause to replenish. Whether private, semi-private, or corporate, retreats are especially meaningful for those with busy lives who desire to create their own dates, rhythm, and path. Here, you are the author, the retreat is your living novel.
A4. More than a program, it is a curated immersion. You may enjoy yoga and meditation, nourishing meals, rituals, silence, art, sailing, or surfing, always tailored to you. The true inclusion is the experience of elegance, presence, and transformation.
A5. With absolute freedom and conscious care. Guests choose their own dates, rhythm, and intentions. Each retreat unfolds around your purpose, whether healing, celebration, growth, or deep rest. It is not a fixed schedule; it is a co-created journey where you write the story, and we provide the sacred container.
A6. Anywhere your heart desires. Europe, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Polynesia, or aboard a sailing vessel, your retreat is crafted in the destination that inspires you most. The world is your canvas; we trace your journey where your soul feels called.
A7. Booking begins with a conversation. You share your vision, your dates, and your desires; together we design your retreat. Unlike group retreats with fixed programs, HIYÄM Wellness Living offers flexible dates and tailor-made itineraries. Booking is the first conscious “yes” to yourself, the beginning of your transformation.
A10. Yes, many do. Private retreats are designed for one to three people, and many guests choose to come solo. This allows for a deeply personal immersion, a chance to reconnect with yourself, and often becomes one of the most transformative experiences of a lifetime.
A11. Absolutely. Semi-private retreats (4–6 guests) and corporate retreats are designed for groups who wish to share connection, rituals, and transformation together. These retreats are a beautiful way to bond, celebrate milestones, or integrate conscious leadership into a company culture.
A12. Every menu is lovingly personalized. At HIYÄM Wellness Living, we speak of food adjustments, not restrictions. Before each retreat, we connect with every guest to ensure that meals honor their body, digestion, and preferences, so that your tummy feels cared for and your soul feels nourished.
Our founder’s deep experience in nutrition and fine cuisine allows us to transform every meal into a ritual of epicurean loveliness and lushness. Food here is not only fuel, but celebration, colorful, vibrant, and crafted to elevate your retreat experience.
A13. Always. We love to adapt menus with care, creativity, and joy, ensuring each guest feels included, safe, and delighted. Whether it is a gentle adjustment or a specific allergy, you will be nourished with meals that feel indulgent, wholesome, and aligned with your well-being.
A14. Yes, we create bespoke corporate retreats and private experiences. These are designed for leaders, founders, and teams seeking conscious leadership, clarity, and renewal. We also partner with luxury travel curators, agencies, and brands to bring retreats to their networks.
A15. Guest safety is a priority. Locations are chosen with care, accommodations are vetted, and our team remains present throughout the journey. From arrival to departure, you are supported in an environment of elegance, comfort, and trust.
