Join our 3-Day Juice Detox, Yoga, and Meditation Retreat
Learn everything you need to know about fasting in this comforting weekend detox and yoga retreat. Throughout the fasting day, we will serve refreshing juices from fruits and vegetables packed with energy and nutrition for your body to rejuvenate.
"Fasting is the greatest remedy – the physician within.”
-Paracelsus-
All the great masters from Jesus to Buddha and Muhammad have set an example for their followers to fast. In the yogic system too, fasting holds a long tradition, and for many good reasons! The latest scientific findings show fasting is an effective method for purifying the body. By stopping food intake for a limited period, we allow the body to clean itself and eliminate accumulated toxins. Animals instinctively fast when they fall sick, while humans neglect this vital lifestyle practice.
Why should we fast?
The typical human diet consists of foods and drinks that tend to increase acidity in the body. This causes toxins to build up and acts as a catalyst for many different diseases. Some toxins are cleared out through the kidneys or bowels, while many cling to the tissues, organs, arteries, and veins and gradually accumulate over time. These are more difficult to remove. In such a condition, the body and the organs become weak and various diseases may develop. For the body to heal completely, we must thoroughly cleanse it of all accumulated waste products and toxins through fasting.
It's good for the mind too!
Usually, it’s the physical benefits of fasting that first catch people’s attention, but fasting also offers wonderful benefits for the mind! The calmness and mental clarity that comes along with the practice make it quite appealing, and by regular fasting, one will even notice an increase in willpower.
What to expect?
Initially, fasting may seem intimidating, but fasting in a like-minded community can be quite enjoyable. Together, we will do soothing yoga classes as well as guided meditations and throughout the day you will be served delicious fruit and vegetable juices packed with energy and nutrition for your body to rejuvenate.
In this short three-day retreat you will learn everything you need to know about fasting like; how to fast, when to fast, how to break the fast etc. So, you can easily integrate fasting into your lifestyle at home whenever you want.
What’s the retreat like?
Everyone arrives Friday afternoon, and we begin the retreat with an exciting class about all the “ins and outs” of fasting. In the evening, we serve a light meal to prepare the body for its upcoming digestive rest. The entire Saturday, we will fast on lots of nutritious juices made from fresh fruits and vegetables. You will enjoy classes on various aspects of yoga, meditation, and a healthy lifestyle, and take walks in the nearby forest. Every morning and evening you will enjoy guided yoga and meditation classes. Sunday morning, we will break the fast and end the retreat with a delicious breakfast.
Benefits of Fasting noted by physicians:
Fasting gives our entire system a chance to rest and regain strength to function more efficiently.
Fasting causes the breakdown and excretion of toxins and waste products clinging to the body’s tissues.
Fasting rejuvenates the body and restores vitality to all cells, tissues, and blood vessels. It slows down the aging process and increases longevity.
Fasting helps the organs and glands to maintain their normal functions.
Fasting conserves energy. This can be used for higher mental and spiritual pursuits, such as deep meditation.
Fasting clears the mind, sharpens the senses, and improves our memory. An empty stomach no longer draws extra blood for digestion, allowing the brain to access more energy.
Fasting gives a radiant and more youthful complexion. The pores are no longer clogged with digestive waste material.
Fasting reduces the urge to smoke and drink alcohol.
Fasting burns up excess fat and reduces excess weight.
Fasting periodically prevents illness.
What fasting systems do we teach about:
Fruit fasting
Fruit and vegetable juice fasting
Water / Lemon juice fasting.
Dry fasting
Prices
Shared Dorm 1 & 2 - USD$242
Private Room - USD$398
Shared Room 1 &2 - USD$342
