Bespoke Wellness for Your Next Journey

Transform any destination into a sanctuary of strength, renewal, and sustainable change

Who I Am

I'm Samira Shuruk, and I've been teaching movement and guiding wellness experiences since 1986. What started as a dance major's dream-side job teaching aerobics has evolved into four decades of helping people discover what their bodies can do—not what magazines say they should look like.

I partner with luxury travel advisors to bring expert wellness programming to groups traveling anywhere in the world. Whether you're celebrating a milestone birthday in Morocco, gathering your team in Costa Rica, or creating something entirely unique, I design movement experiences that meet people exactly where they are.

What Makes This Different

While some teachers lead their own yoga retreats and resorts have their in-house instructors, true traveling wellness professionals are rare—usually reserved for celebrities. I bring the full spectrum—Pilates, yoga, mobility stretch, sports conditioning, meditation, and behavioral change science—backed by 40 years of teaching everyone from complete beginners to masters level atheletes and professional dancers.

But here's what really matters: I've worked with diverse people of many ages and abilities who face different challenges. Post-surgery recovery. Chronic pain. Desk workers. High-level competitors. Your friend who swears they "have no coordination." Everyone gets what they need—challenge without injury, progress without pressure.

Having led retreats across Morocco, Tunisia, Kenya, and Central America for nearly a decade means I'm comfortable creating space in almost any environment. We can have class in the hall of a Scottish castle, on the rooftop terrace of a perfect blue and white seaside villa, or meditate under the stars in the Sahara. I'm comfortable with people from everywhere, and I know how to hold space across cultures.

Fitness and wellness corporate travel in Costa Rica

How It Works

Everything is bespoke. We'll have a conversation about your vision, and these suggestions can guide our planning:

For Friend Groups & Celebrations
Two daily sessions woven into your itinerary—energizing morning movement and restorative evening practices. Think of it as the wellness thread that ties your whole experience together, creating shared memories beyond the dinner table. Everyone who wants, participates at their own level, nobody gets left behind.

For Corporate Teams
Beyond the movement sessions, I offer my signature "Habits That Stick" workshop—teaching the science of behavior change in a way that actually sticks. Your team learns practical tools for sustainable wellness that translate directly to performance, emotional health, and resilience back home.

For Intimate Groups Seeking Transformation
Fully customized programming for specific goals—whether that's recovery, stress management, preparing for a physical challenge, or simply claiming space for deep personal work. This is where the four decades of experience really shows. Two or more daily sessions, meditation, nature walks, special subject sessions and more are all possibilities.

Ask your travel advisor to schedule a group call with me.

Yoga Retreat in Morocco with travel instructor Samira Shuruk

The Experience

You're on your first morning in paradise, jet lag fading as we move through gentle stretches on a terrace overlooking the ocean. By day three, we've got our own inside jokes. By the final evening's meditation, there's a palpable shift—everyone's more present, more connected, carrying themselves differently. And for my big adventure travelers, no one was waylaid by sore quads on day 4.

The sessions become natural gathering points in your day. No mandatory 6am yelling boot camps. No complicated equipment to lug across the world. Just expert guidance that makes everyone—from your marathon-runner friend to your "I don't exercise" cousin—feel successful.

The Practical Details

  • Location: I travel worldwide and handle equipment/logistics for the wellness programming

  • Group Size: Intimate groups of 2-8, friend/family groups of 6-16, corporate teams up to 25

  • Duration: From long weekends to two-week journeys

  • What's Included: Custom programming, equipment, pre-retreat consultation, post-retreat resources

  • Cultural Experiences: In select destinations, I can facilitate authentic wellness experiences like traditional hammam visits

A Note About Connection

After 40 years of teaching, here's what I know: The magic isn't in perfect form or pushing harder. It's in creating space where people feel safe to try, laugh when they wobble, and discover they're capable of more than they imagined.

Your travel advisor has already chosen beautiful accommodations, incredible food, and stunning destinations. This is the final layer—movement that connects people to their bodies, breath that grounds them in the moment, and tools they'll actually use when they return home.

Let's Create Something Extraordinary

Your travel advisor has my full program details and pricing. I'd love to help design wellness experiences that make your journey unforgettable in all the right ways. Simply have your travel planner schedule a group call for us, and in the meantime daydream about what you want from this. We’ll talk soon!

Transformation in Their Own Words

  • A woman with curly red hair smiling and posing with her chin resting on her hands at a table, surrounded by plants and flowers.

    Whether it's riding a camel after back surgery, building sustainable habits, or simply remembering what joy feels like in their body—here's what participants say about working with me.

    Samira

  • "I wouldn't have been able to do the gorilla trekking through the jungle without your classes. So, thank you!

    Steve, returning from Uganda

  • Three women smiling and sitting at a decorated outdoor dinner table during evening, with string lights and hanging lanterns in the background, and food and drinks on the table.

    “From the very first interaction with Samira, she put me at ease and made me feel confident and supported every step of the way.”

    Lauren, Morocco guest

  • People participating in a yoga class in a softly lit room with hanging paper lanterns and arched windows.

    "I feel like I'm on an amazing field trip for adults! I needed this much playfulness in my life and you've helped me reconnect with my joy."

    Tracy, Morocco guest

  • "Making it up the highest dune in Merzouga after my back surgery is a feeling I can't even describe! I did it! And I couldn't have without you and Tom (PT). Thank you!"

    Jeri, Kenya and Morocco guest, and student

  • People riding in a safari vehicle on a dirt path during sunset, with the sun low on the horizon and a clear sky.

    "I've connected with myself in a new way. I'm stronger and more courageous than I realized, I just need to be patient with myself."

    Janice, Morocco and Kenya guest

  • Group of women participating in outdoor yoga class, performing a side stretch pose on yoga mats on a terrace with potted plants and palm trees.

    "I knew it was going to be amazing, but from start to finish you have far exceeded my high expectations, yet — again!"

    Sue, Kenya and Morocco guest

  • A group of people sitting on sand dunes at sunset, smiling and raising their arms in a desert landscape.

    "This wasn't just a vacation, it was a transformational experience. I didn't just see a new country- grew as a person."

    Lauren, Morocco guest

  • A spiral-bound notebook with a pink pen and small pink flowers on it, placed on a wooden surface, with a jar of pink flowers and seashells in the background near a window.

    "I feel like there was SO much. You've planted many seeds that over time will germinate into a garden."

    Karen, Habit Workshop participant

F.A.Q.

  • Yes! While I have deep cultural expertise in Morocco, Tunisia, and East Africa (which I offer through my Curated Journeys experiences), I provide Bespoke Wellness instruction anywhere in the world. I partner with your travel advisor to seamlessly integrate wellness programming into any retreat you're planning.

  • No—that's travel advisor expertise! I focus on what I do best (wellness instruction and program design) while you or your travel advisor handles destination logistics, accommodations, excursions, and cultural programming. We collaborate to ensure everything flows beautifully.

  • This is my specialty. I've spent 40 years teaching bodies of every ability—from complete beginners to professional dancers. Every session includes modifications and options so everyone feels challenged but never overwhelmed or left behind.

  • Absolutely. Pre/post pregnancy, injury recovery, chronic pain, high performance training, stress management, menopause support, confidence—I adapt programming to meet your group's specific needs. The Bespoke Wellness tier (Tier 3) offers the highest level of customization.

  • I work with injuries and limitations every single day in my regular classes. I'll modify movements, offer alternatives, and ensure everyone participates safely and effectively. Safety is always the priority and I happily coordinate with medical professionals who are also caring for my guests.

  • I teach in English, but I have cultural fluency and sensitivity working with international groups. I've worked extensively across Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian, and East African cultures and understand how to create inclusive, respectful spaces.

  • I carry professional liability insurance and have backup plans in place. In the unlikely event of illness or emergency, I maintain a network of trusted wellness professionals who can step in, or we'll work with you on rescheduling or refunds according to the terms in our agreement.

  • Yes! Seven days is standard, but I can create programming for weekend intensives (3-4 days) or extended experiences (10-14 days). Pricing scales accordingly.

  • For corporate retreats specifically, I can offer pre-retreat virtual sessions or post-retreat follow-up programming to extend the impact. However, my primary offering is in-person instruction—that's where transformation really happens.

  • Yes, I do! See my Join a Retreat page. My own registration system is set up to take travel advisor referrals seamlessly, and you get 15% commission.
    I also have an incentive program when a client you send me registers for one of my next retreats while attending the one you told them about, they get a discount AND you get that second 15% commission as well. It’s a win-win all around.

Ready to Transform Your Retreat Experience?

Whether you're a travel advisor looking to elevate your offerings or planning a private retreat for your group, let's explore how world-class wellness instruction can make your experience truly unforgettable.

For Travel Advisors: Download Partnership Guide Contact me below and let’s talk

Planning Your Own Group Travel: Schedule a discovery call via my contact info below

Questions? Want to discuss your specific vision? Email: samira@samirashuruk.com Phone: +1 410-977-7978

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