Hiyäm Jabak and Frédéric Charland are founders of HIYÄM Wellness Living, a new maison that offers ultra-exclusive bespoke private retreats to awaken the senses, inspire the spirit, and leave a lasting imprint of joy and harmony. As an integral part of retreat and offering, Hiyäm, a certified tea sommelier, curates a selection of tea for each guest, which has evidence‑backed benefits for how travelers, wellness‑seekers, and everyday consumers can use it to support mind–body wellbeing. Going far beyond the regular antioxidants proposition, the maison spotlights tea as a practical, accessible and culturally rich wellness tool and can be taken as iced tea in the summer as well.
Key benefits include:
- A natural stress‑regulation ritual – Tea contains L‑theanine, which supports calm focus without sedation. The act of brewing itself slows the nervous system and creates a grounding moment in the day.
- Digestive support – Certain teas (like peppermint, ginger and green tea) can help soothe digestion, making them ideal for travellers navigating new foods or disrupted routines.
- Hydration with benefits – Unlike coffee, tea offers gentle energy without the dehydration spike, making it a smart choice for long‑haul travel, jet lag recovery or busy workdays.
- Immune‑supporting properties – Many teas are naturally rich in polyphenols, which help support the body’s immune response — particularly relevant during seasonal transitions and travel.
- A cultural wellness experience – Tea rituals around the world (from Moroccan mint tea to Japanese matcha) offer travellers a meaningful way to connect with place, culture and community.
- A mindful alternative to caffeine overload – For readers looking to reduce coffee intake, tea offers a smoother, more sustainable energy lift.
HIYÄM Wellness Living takes place in curated villas, intimate sanctuaries or off-the-map locations around the world from Panama, Indonesia to French Polynesia, HIYÄM Wellness Living co-creates extraordinary experiences for clients. Founder, Hiyäm Jabek, has over 1,000 hours of training in yoga (including therapeutic yoga), movement, meditation, and somatic practices – all of which are integrated into every private retreat.
“HIYÄM Wellness Living was born from a devotion to the art of refinement, the kind of luxury that awakens, softens, and recalibrates the entire being. Every experience is handcrafted with soul, elegance, and intention, guiding our guests toward clarity, presence, and luminous transformation,” said Hiyäm Jabak. “At HIYÄM Wellness Living, we believe luxury is not excess, it is presence. Our tailor-made journeys honor the individual, celebrate the sacred simplicity of movement and ritual, and create spaces where the body breathes, the spirit rises, and life reveals itself with grace, said Frédéric Charland.”
Stepping into the HIYÄM Circle is to enter a curated space of belonging and return. These intimate gatherings bring together aligned hearts and seekers of truth, designed not for the masses but for the soul-ready few. Each moment, each ritual, and each sanctuary reflects Hiyäm’s dedication to creating extraordinary experiences that leave a lasting imprint of joy, harmony, and timeless sophistication.
