Losing yourself in a movie or TV show is something many of us opt to do when we feel the need to switch off.

Immersing ourselves in the lives of others can help to restore an unbalanced equilibrium and give our mind some much-needed time-off.

Tapping into this, Netflix has chosen to offer viewers a peaceful new pass-time to enlighten and inspire the imagination with a selection of uplifting documentaries.

These documentaries shed light on vastly different global perspectives, but all reiterate and showcase the goodness in mankind, so sit back, relax and find your zen.

Happy

Happy takes viewers on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes people happy.

 Minimalism

People dedicated to rejecting the American ideal that things bring happiness are interviewed in this documentary showing the virtues of less is more.

 

Feel Rich

Talking squarely to the HipHop generation, musicians, athletes and others outline the benefits of exercise, healthy diet and spiritual wellness

Daughters of Destiny

Five girls from India’s most impoverished families attend a boarding school designed to create opportunities as they strive for a brighter future.

 Tony Robbins I am not your guru

Tony Robbins’ clients swear by his unorthodox life coaching methods. A revealing film goes behind the curtain at his annual mega-event.

 Living on One Dollar

Four American friends travel to rural Guatemala, where they attempt to exist on a dollar a day for two months to experience life in extreme poverty.

 Tales by Light

Follow renowned photographers as they explore far-flung locales, capturing extraordinary images that present nature and culture in a new light.

 Given

A surfing adventure across 15 countries gives a young boy from Kauai an opportunity to widen his horizons and gain a deeper understanding of life.

Inn Saei

Renowned thinkers and spiritualists discuss the Icelandic concept of innsaei, which enables humans to connect through empathy and intuition.

 Awake: The Life of Yogananda

The story of mystic Paramahansa Yogananda illuminates his key role in bringing yoga and meditation to the modern Western world, inspiring millions.

 Footprints The Path of Your Life

This documentary follows 10 men who agree to walk the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile, 40-day trek that will challenge their strength and faith.