By Rama Gaind.
The first dedicated wellness cruise with Dr Andrew Weil will explore Alaska on the ‘Wellness in the Wilderness with Dr Weil’ sailing aboard Seabourn Sojourn between June 16 and 28, 2018.
Regarded as the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, Seabourn is sharpening its focus on mindful living with two new content-rich ‘wellness cruises’ this year with renowned physician Dr Andrew Weil.
Bound for Alaska and Greece, each voyage will feature engaging experts in the field of integrative medicine and Dr Weil, also a best-selling author. Their partnership introduces ‘Spa & Wellness with Dr Andrew Weil’, an exclusive mindful living program at sea.
President of Seabourn Richard Meadows says: “as wellness tourism continues to grow, we know it is on the minds of many travelers these days, especially our Seabourn guests. With the remarkable success of this program on our ships, we couldn’t wait to have him onboard to create even more focused spa and wellness voyages to be enjoyed amid the remarkable destinations of Alaska and Greece. With the beauty and culture of these destinations as a backdrop, these wellness cruises reinforce our continuing focus on enhancing the lives of luxury travelers”.
As the vessel makes its way north from Vancouver, British Columbia, exploring wonders such as Sumner Strait, Seduction Point, Tracy Arm, and Misty Fjords en route to Seward, Alaska, the wellness cruise program with Dr Andrew Weil will unfold with more than 20 complimentary lectures and demonstrations to guide guests in living a life that is healthy and satisfying.
Both itineraries will feature panel discussions, a number of complimentary wellness seminars and interactive sessions led by Dr Weil and his team, which also includes an onboard mindful living coach.
According to Dr Weil, when you travel, exciting things happen to your mind, your body and your spirit.
“Your mind opens, your imagination and curiosity are aroused,” he said. “I’m incredibly pleased to join some of my esteemed colleagues in the field of integrative medicine to offer this level of depth and enrichment onboard through an array of specially curated wellness options.”
The first dedicated wellness cruise will explore Alaska on the ‘Wellness in the Wilderness’ with Dr Weil sailing aboard Seabourn Sojourn from June 16-28, 2018. As the vessel makes its way north from Vancouver, British Columbia, exploring wonders such as Sumner Strait, Seduction Point, Tracy Arm, and Misty Fjords enroute to Seward, Alaska, the program will unfold with more than 20 complimentary lectures and demonstrations to guide guests in living a life that is healthy and satisfying. A sampling of wellness topics include:
- Healthy Ageing presented by Dr Weil, with strategies to reduce the risk and delay the onset of age-related disease
- Heart to Heart with preventive cardiologist Steve Devries M.D., executive director of the Gables Institute for Integrative Cardiology. Devries will further lead discussions including a session on using nutrition to boost heart function
In the Mediterranean, Dr. Weil will sail the region where integrative medicine is rooted on the ‘Origins of Wellness with Dr. Weil’ sailing October 6-20, 2018.
Vibrantly Healthy Women with Victoria Maizes, M.D., an internationally recognised leader in integrative medicine and a Professor of Medicine, Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Arizona. She will present Nourishing Your Health by Living Green
- Guided imagery pioneer Belleruth Naparstek will lead programs including Guided Imagery: The Lazy Man’s (or Woman’s) Meditation; Guided Imagery for Deep, Restorative Sleep; and Guided Imagery for Overcoming Anxiety
- Sanford Newmark, M.D., an expert in nutrition and its impact on childhood development, will examine several areas in his field including ADHD Today and Stress Levels in Kids
- Quick & Easy Wellness with Jim Nicolai, M.D., an expert in combining conventional medicine with the intelligent use of complementary and alternative therapies, will reveal how easy it is to embrace wellness
Integrative medicine
In the Mediterranean, Dr Weil will sail the region where integrative medicine is rooted on the ‘Origins of Wellness with Dr Weil’ sailing October 6-20, 2018. Headed round-trip from Piraeus (Athens), Seabourn Odyssey will take in sights and scenes along and off the southern coast of Greece including Mykonos, Crete, Naxos, and Rhodes, as well as Syracuse, Italy, and Valletta, Malta.
The onboard wellness cruise program will include more than 25 complimentary workshops and discussions from authorities on integrative medicine including:
Headed round-trip from Piraeus (Athens), Seabourn Odyssey will take in sights and scenes along and off the southern coast of Greece including Mykonos, Crete, Naxos, and Rhodes, as well as Syracuse, Italy, and Valletta, Malta.
- Origins of Healing with Dr Weil, a fascinating look through the lens of integrative medicine that recognizes the innate healing power of the human organism
- Harvesting the Natural Wisdom of the Body for Self-Healing by Ann Marie Chiasson, M.D., Co-Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
- Board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and integrative medicine, Vivian A. Kominos M.D., is focused on the prevention, mitigation and healing of heart disease. She will explore the health benefits of Mediterranean cuisine.
- Vibrantly Healthy Women with Victoria Maizes, M.D., an internationally recognized leader in integrative medicine and a Professor of Medicine, Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Arizona
- Gulshan K. Sethi, M.D., has a long history in the field of cardiac surgery and heart transplantation, including performing the first lung transplant in Arizona in 1989
Book your adventure now and get ready to be inspired and educated on a Seabourn voyage.
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Seabourn’s Wellness Cruises with Dr Andrew Weil
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