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 minds and bodies can do, and how to stay active while feeling great.

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 on a yacht, 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. I bring the full spectrum—Pilates, yoga, mobility stretch, sports conditioning, meditation, trauma-informed mindfulness and movement, and behavioral change science—backed by 40 years of teaching everyone from complete beginners to master-level athletes 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. Deep loss. Trauma that resides in the body. 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 or on a super yacht. Twenty-five years of cultural dance performance provided me with incredible training in being sensitive to people’s needs and cross-cultural communication.

Travel wellness content with two women practicing yoga outdoors at sunset, holding hands, one in a warrior pose and the other in a lunge position, with lush greenery and a vibrant sky in the background in Costa Rica.
Wellness travel picture on yoga retreat. A group of people participating in a yoga class in a bright room with large windows, many in a side stretch pose with arms extended overhead.
Fitness and wellness corporate travel in Costa Rica

How It Works

Everything is bespoke. The first step is to have a conversation about your vision, and these suggestions below can guide our planning.

For Friend Groups & Celebrations
Two daily sessions woven into your itinerary—perhaps 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. This can also be adapted for adventure travel with activity-specific conditioning and/or active recovery sessions and breath work.

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 building safe 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.

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 gets waylaid by sore quads on day four.

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 2-12, friend/family groups of 6-18, corporate teams 6 and up

  • 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 such as traditional hammam visits and cultural music and dance understanding

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 learn, to try, laugh when they wobble, and discover they're capable of more than they imagined. Sometimes that means they master that previously impossible for them Pilates move, sometimes it means their inner narrative has shifted to create more possibilities in their lives. Mind, body, and spirit—rooted in traditions, backed by modern science.

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

  • A baby gorilla sitting on its mother's shoulders, surrounded by lush green foliage in a jungle.

    "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

  • Wellness Travel Content. Three people climbing sandy dunes in the sahara desert, holding hands and smiling.

    "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, I provide individualized wellness instruction anywhere in the world. I partner with your travel advisor to seamlessly integrate wellness programming into any adventure or journey you are planning.

  • No, that is your travel professionals’ expertise! I focus on what I do best (wellness, somatic, and fitness instruction and program design) while 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; high performance training, stress management, back health, balance, pre/post pregnancy, injury recovery, arthritis, chronic pain, menopause support, somatic work, 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.

  • 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.

  • My primary offering is in-person instruction—that's where the magic really happens.
    I always offer a pre-travel assessment and planning meeting via video. We can also arrange a post-travel follow-up.

Ready to Transform Your Travel Experience?

Let's explore how world-class wellness instruction can make your experience truly unforgettable.

Questions? Want to discuss your specific vision? Call or email anytime, or have your travel advisor reach out. Email: samira@samirashuruk.com Phone: +1 410-977-7978

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