Detoxification and Juice Fasting Program
 


 

   

Manu Dawson, Sita Chaitanya, and Grace Van Berkum

January 6 - 15, 2011

April 28 - May 7, 2011

Course Details

 

The Detoxification and Juice Fasting Program is an ideal opportunity to deeply cleanse and rejuvenate body and mind in a safe and supportive environment. You can rest in the warm climate of the Bahamas, enjoying clean air, sunshine, a beautiful beach and ocean, and the support of experienced staff and health care practitioners.

 

Juice-fasting is the fastest and safest way to eliminate toxins from the body. Fruit and vegetable juices and herbal teas help the process of detoxification while adding vitamins and minerals to the body. Juice fasting allows the body to stay slim, healthy and vital. By fasting you give your digestive system the opportunity to rest, and in so doing, the body has more energy. This energy is used by the mind and you enjoy mental clarity, concentration, and control over the senses. You feel light, joyful, and peaceful.

 

The program is designed to create a transformation not only on the physical level but also on the mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Herbal supplements, yoga and meditation help with this. With the practice of both yoga and fasting you will achieve a higher degree of physical, mental and spiritual awareness as toxins are eliminated.

 

Benefits

 

  • Cleanses organ systems of the body
  • Relieves congestion in the body
  • Balances digestion
  • Increases absorption of nutrients
  • Improves eliminative functions of the body
  • Aids in weight reduction
  • Relieves tiredness of the body and mind
  • Re-energises body and mind
  • Reduces skin problems
  • Eases pain and inflammation 

 

Curriculum

 

Days 1 - 2:  detox preparation with raw salads and nuts

 

Days 3- 7:  juicing with blue-green algae, spirulina, raw vegetable and fruit juices, vegetable broth, a fibre formulation for improving bowel detoxification, and a detoxification formula for regulating the detox process. Organic decaffeinated green tea is served as a beverage and in liquid extract form and probiotics are given to enhance intestinal detoxification.

 

Days 8 - 10: breaking the fast, transitioning back to a healthy diet with instructions on creating a healthy eating pattern at home.

 

Lectures are given throughout the course on the following topics:

 

Detox physiology

Constipation

Digestion

Weight loss

Allergies/stress

Anxiety

Exercise

Integrative nutrition

Breaking the fast and healthy eating

 

Colonics can be arranged through reception during this program.

Nutritional consultations are also available.

 

 

Presenters

 

Manu Dawson is a nutritional consultant of the Integral Yoga Natural Apothecary in New York. He is a dynamic teacher of yogic diet and nutrition and a workshop leader on topics of cleansing, fasting, and detoxification. For the last few years he has successfully and safely guided many guests of the Yoga Retreat through this program of detoxification.

 

Sita Chaitanya is a senior staff of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat with over 20 years of experience teaching yoga and yoga teachers' training courses. She has been directing fasting retreats for many years and shares much experience in guiding and supporting people as they go on this transformative journey.

 

Grace Van Berkum is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Sivananda Yoga Teacher from Toronto. She is very passionate about life transformation and improving the quality and quantity of one's life through balanced eating, fitness, yoga, and spirituality.



 

 

Prerequisite

 

This course is open to all. However if you have a severe chronic condition or are on medication, please consult your doctor before registering for the program.

 

Note: Please download and complete the following form and email or fax back prior to arriving. Click here to download.

 

Cost

 

Program fee is US$490. Add 11 nights accommodation.

For accommodation rates please see Rates.
 

Arrival and Departure

 

The program begins at 11:00am on the first day and ends at 6:00pm on the last day.  Please plan to arrive at the Yoga Retreat at least one day before the start of the course and to leave at least one day after the course completion.

We recommend that you spend at least a few days in the Yoga Retreat before the start of the program. This allows your body and mind time to rest, re-energise and be nourished by the ashram environment. You can then begin the program feeling relaxed and refreshed. You may also wish to stay for some days after the end of the course to allow the benefits of the program to integrate more fully into your consciousness within the supportive environment of the ashram.  If you decide to arrive early and to stay longer, please register for the Yoga Vacation program for those additional days. Please see Calendar of Events for guest programs on offer around the time of your visit.

 

What To Bring


Please bring a tongue scraper, a loofah, and fluoride free toothpaste. For more information on what to bring with you for your stay at the Yoga Retreat please see What To Bring.
 

Reservations

   

Due to the popularity of our special programs and limited space we recommend that you reserve your accommodation with us in advance. For accommodation rates please see Rates.

 

Please register on line  or print the registration form, fill it in and fax it to the Yoga Retreat at Fax Number: 1-242-363-3783. Then call us to give a credit card deposit and to confirm your reservation at 1-866-446-5934 or 1-242-363-2902.

 

 A  deposit of US$150.00 is required to reserve your place in the program. For our cancellation policy please see cancellations.

 

 Tuition Discounts


If you enroll simultaneously on one or more courses, discounts apply as follows:
2 courses        5% discount

3 courses        10% discount
4 courses        15% discount
5 courses and more    20% discount

Payment for all courses registered for is required in full on arrival in the ashram.


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