IT'S MY YEARLY BODY-MIND MOT..."*
I'M ENERGISED AND BELIEVE IN MYSELF"*
...AWESOME PREPARATION GUIDELINES!"*
LOST WEIGHT, NO MORE BACK ACHES"*
AUTHENTIC, INTELLIGENT, CARING"*
Welcome to Detox! In line with government covid care guidelines for hospitality we are open and booking for upcoming detox retreats.
Established in 2000, Karuna Detox Retreat is the Original Detox Retreat for your Mind, Body and Soul, Weight & Toxicity Loss.
Be Inspired to a whole new level of Relaxation & Wellbeing. Experience Karuna Detox Retreats Genuine Nurturing & Holistic Detox: Juice/Water Fasting & Colonics to Balance your Gut Microbiome, Lose Weight (up to 16lbs) & Detox Toxins, Improve Mood and Energy Levels, Gained Skills for Truly Radiant Living as You Detox – with Nutritional Talks, Raw Food Break-fast, Mindfulness & Yoga.
Enjoy Massage & Healing Treatments, Nature Walks and Friendly and Supportive Staff & Group.
Welcoming Individuals, Friends & Family. No Prior Experience Needed.
DETOX
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In the Heart of
Devon,UK
Retreat in the tranquil countryside, enjoy the river walks, the indoor pool and sauna at our beautiful venue. The ideal place to relax and unwind.
The Karuna Detox
Program
Find out how our natural detox programme balances and restores your body, reduces weight, toxins, stresses and brings you back to Well-Being!
Mind & Body
Treatments
Massage and healing treatments to nourish, support & detox deep tensions and blockages. Your first massage is
FREE with your stay.
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I lost my belly, 14 lbs (!) and feel a positive shift inside me.
I really do feel like a different person on the other end of this fast. *
An excellent balance of detox, nutrition, yoga and meditation
... I leave feeling calm, relaxed, rejuvinated, cleansed.*
I lost 1 stone in weight, have clearer skin, more positive outlook on life and a different attitude to food.
Plus...I kicked my coffee addiction! *
I came to lose weight, and DID, plus so much more.
I'm lighter and happier.
It was a spiritual and emotional detox as well as physical!*
Bec & Steve Whittingham-jones
02:40 29 Jan 23
Expect a rollercoaster journey of self love, supported by an incredible team and a diverse group of like minded people... all bonded together in a common goal and you have a week with Karuna. Sho is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, the treatments on offer are all excellent and the nutrition provided by Kathy is exceptional. Jo’s warmth adds another layer of support. The venue works well. Our cottage was very clean, warm and well kept. My only advice is to take a mattress topper with you. The mattresses are brutally hard, especially for whilst detoxing.Thank you team Karuna for an incredible week, one I hope to repeat..read more
Jenny Connolly
21:20 25 Jan 23
A wonderful experience. People come here with a huge variety of questions, worries, wants and needs and somehow in the... course of a week, with the help of Sho and one’s fellow travellers, some decisions are made, some foundations for future living are found, and you emerge with a sense of peace and energy and a new direction. For me the physical side of the experience was less profound than the emotional awakening, although no doubt the former enabled and sustained the latter. A great spirit of comraderie and support.read more
Gary Costello
11:35 25 Jan 23
This is the best gift you could ever give to yourself.Life can be so demanding at times, this retreat is away of... giving back to yourself and pressing the reset button, calming the mind and listening to your body and the best bit it continues when you get home.What a gift….!If it was in my power I would make everyone I know come and do this.Do not deny yourself this wonderful experience.It’s also a beautiful part of the world to spend some time in.read more
Katrina H
11:10 25 Jan 23
Completely wonderful in every way. The setting, the process and the guidance, support, knowledge and wisdom provided by... Sho and her team are outstanding. This week has been an invaluable investment in myself, one I have no doubt will have a positive impact for years to come. I’m so glad I came. Thank you, Team Karuna! 🌟💖read more
Mike Benson
10:51 25 Jan 23
Amazing retreat. 5/6 days fasting, with juices and supplements, (optional colonics), wonderful gentle yoga, group... meditations, top notch treatments with lots of loving guidance and care from Shoshana who is a ball of bright powerful energy and full of knowledge, kindness and wisdom. The experience is a bit of a rollercoaster working through physical and emotional feelings - but well worth the journey. You can engage as much or as little with all the group activities but there is plenty of space to do your own thing. This is not a luxury retreat - the venue is nice with a pool and sauna, but could do with an update in some areas. All the team and staff are super friendly and helpful however, so not a big distraction. Can’t recommend highly enough. What a fantastic, healthy way to start the year! And it’s all in a beautiful Devon location xread more
tay paul
15:34 22 Jun 22
Another amazing detox retreat with Karuna Detox. This was my 5th time and as ever, the whole team provided care,... support and laughter throughout. Incredible treatments to aid the process, Sho is experienced and knowledgable and shares generously her wealth of wisdom on detoxing, colon care and importantly after care too. A regular feature in my year that delivers consistently high standards, attracts amazing people and leaves me feeling squeaky clean!!!! Thank you everyone. Tayread more
Stephen Wright
14:22 21 Jun 22
Any concerns about doing this de-tox quickly evaporated as it became clear that Sho has the wisdom, grace, kindness and... expertise to guide us all through a fantastic experience. Putting health as a top priority led me to find this worldclass retreat and I would recommend it to anyone.read more
Philippe Sibaud
10:24 20 Jun 22
Thank you Sho for providing such a safe and, dare I say it, nourishing space. The whole week has been incredibly rich,... in no small measure thanks to the beautiful venue and the surrounding magical Devon landscape. Highly recommended.read more
Martin Strong
15:21 19 Jun 22
I am a GP, so have a conventional medical training. My first detox, a few years ago and elsewhere, gave me insight into... the fact there is so much more than well known science, all who are willing to open their minds would gain value from a week away, not just to learn something new but to look after themselves.What Karuna gave me (as well as amazing weight loss) was a strong interest how important it is to look after our bodies through what we eat.Thanks Shoshanaread more
Glen and Evas family
21:26 16 Jun 22
I came away and shared such a special time with my sister on our retreat at Karuna. Sho runs the retreat, and is so... warm, caring and full of fun she really creates a lovely nurturing positive atmosphere. As a Christian I did wonder if I would struggle with a potential spiritual vibe contrary to my own. But Sho’s attitude is “I am me and you can be you”, so I felt free to be me and slightly reinterpret some of her phrases to be at peace in my own heart before God. I found this a really relaxing time in a beautiful peaceful place. Sho shares so openly about her own journey in life and about the science behind food and the colon that you can not come away without learning something you want to take forward. The therapist giving us treatments were fantastic and also very gentle and kind, as a busy mum of 4 kids I feel I’ve been so spoilt and relaxed more than I have in a long time. One warning: fasting for 5 days is challenging at times, but I would have not missed this experience for the world.read more
Julian Ormerod
11:42 16 Jun 22
What an experience. I am so grateful to have been able to have done this. I feel more than great. The Team are amazing,... the facilities where faultless. What more to say than if you feel you want to detox, loose weight and be with an experienced facilitator, Go Go Go.read more
Ricia Leslie
14:50 19 Apr 22
I think it was my 5th visit to Karuna, 2nd time in the Summer and it was glorious! Above all - the surroundings, the... pristine accommodation, the yoga, the delightful walks, the meditations, the talks, making new friends - my blood pressure went down from 147/93 to 120/80 and I lost 9lbs, Result! Cannot recommend highly enoughread more
Irene Woodhead
18:15 19 Mar 22
The Karuna Detox Retreat was all that I had hoped for and more. Everything was perfect even down to the duration. It’s... not easy for anyone to leave their comfort zone and try something new, but because of the attention to every detail, the personal support, the focus of care, the experience, knowledgeability, love and generosity of Shoshana the service giver, plus the quality accommodations and beautiful environment, this retreat was a very effective pleasure and a lot of fun. Highly recommended! “Cleaning the world one person at a time!”read more
Charlotte Curtis
15:53 17 Mar 22
This was my third detox at Karuna, it was an amazing experience, each time has been so different and so much learning... takes place. The detox is so well supported emotional, physically and spiritually. Sho, Kathy and the therapist are so caring and insightful, it is a comfortable space to relax and discover more about yourself and your body. Thank you so much ❤️read more
Sally Dickinson
08:49 23 Jan 22
After 2 days back from my Karuna retreat, I have reflected on what a life enhancing experience I have had. I gained so... much more than I had anticipated, a lighter body, a clearer head and a wealth of information to improve my health and wellbeing. All this in just one week! What could be better than detoxing your body and mind within a supportive and compassionate environment? Thanks so much to Sho and the team. Everyone should do this.read more
Claire Howard
15:49 20 Jan 22
To do a detox retreat had been on my must do list for years and wonderfully my husband treated me to this week. The... week was amazing. I definitely recommend coming here if you need to reset mind and body. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. The massages were amazing too.read more
Isabella Ballanti
10:40 25 Jun 21
Definitely a life changing experience! The minute I got home from the Karuna Detox, I did not even unpack the car and... immediately I started my laptop to book it again for next year. I had never done anything like this before and I was very apprehensive at the thought of the fast. Instead it turned into a totally magical experience. Shoshana is incredibly inspiring, and managed to turn a week of fasting into an amazing experience. If you want an injection of wellbeing into your life, Karuna Detox is the answer!read more
Morna Nelson
10:26 21 Jun 21
Everyone needs to do this at least once in their life! .. Sort out the emotional baggage as well as the physical... detoxing... I guarantee you will not regret it! Nourish your body inside and out ❤️, Mornaread more
Chris Bingley
12:00 20 Jun 21
I went on the Karuna detox retreat holiday to try something different and left with a brand new mindset to help guide... me mentally, physically and spiritually. If you are willing to step into the unknown then this leap of faith will serve you well.With the aid of Sho’s compassion and caring, Donna’s culinary guide to help you remap your eating lifestyle, the massage experts offering a wealth therapy styles and techniques, your body and mind will be in good hands of all the above in the tranquil rural Devonshire countryside setting.read more
Carol Kavanagh
19:25 19 Jun 21
It was my first time at Karuna and I was not disappointed. The detox, was well thought out and presented in a timely... way so we weren’t hungry. I suffer with some disabilities so I couldn’t experience the walks around the beautify countryside like some of the others, but the view from my cottage was there in front of me to bask in whenever I wanted to. My cottage was amazing, spacious and well equipped with more than we needed at hand. As someone who has attended serval detoxes aboard this one is well superior to many of them and on my door step. The leaders were highly experiences in the knowledge they shared and made us all feel full in one way or another. If you want to reset I like did and relearn how to take care of your body I would highly recommend a stay there.Carolread more
Lucy Turner
17:27 29 Nov 20
Absolutely fantastic. Karuna is to a place to totally reset in a space of love, fun, wisdom and beauty. You'll... learn alot about how to live, laugh, refresh your spirit, rest and restore your body to an ever-better state of health. I keep coming here because I truly believe there is nowhere like it. A fantastic team of professionals creates an experience that is uplifting and grounding, and honestly, truly transformational. I cannot say enough good things about it so will stop now. ;-)read more
Sarah
19:57 21 Nov 20
I had the most amazing & life changing time. The care taken for social distancing and groups of 6 to comply with the... pandemic rules were foremost of the whole retreat making us feel totally safe. Also a priority for Sho & Donna was for us to have an amazing week. We didCare, support, attention was priority and we felt cared for and held in mind. So much to do with yoga, meditation, nutritional talks, walks, swimming, colonics, treatments etc. When the day of ‘food’ arrived; it was astounding and the live food prep demonstration was inspiring. Learnt so much.My usual fibromyalgia pain & IBS disappeared for the week and I slept like a baby. I lost 7lbs, kept it off & have lost a further 4lbs. I have embraced taking care of food combining and am now practically vegan & feel so much better all round !!!I’ve already booked for 2021. This will be my go to breakThank you Sho & Donna xxxx 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽read more
Neil
08:01 21 Nov 20
The Karuna Detox retreats are organised with great skill and care. I had never before experienced detoxifying my... digestive system and there are any number of opinions and stories out there about fasting and colonic irrigation that can be off-putting. I found the whole process gentle and manageable at my own pace, which sped up during the week. Sho's daily talks mean that beginners like me understand how our digestive systems work and what's going on. The benefits of raw food are explained but not preached and the experience of Donna's raw food at the end of the week was a revelation. When I booked I was looking for a holiday from everything including my usual eating habits and I wasn't disappointed.read more
Kate Hayden-Ellis
15:58 28 Oct 20
I discovered Karuna 15 years ago and am very pleased it popped back into my mind and I was able to go this October. Sho... and Donna pulled off an amazing retreat in such crazy, cautious times. It all felt very natural and incredibly well organised for their first time running within such strict guidelines. We were able to do all of the classes (yoga, nutritional talks, check ins) from the comfort of our cottages on Zoom, which was great. My body and mind were well detoxed and it felt like an amazingly, nurturing bubble, re-educating us about our bodies, how they work and how food effects us. During the week we had lovely juices and broths made for us by Donna and then she fed us scrumptious food and did food demos. The group dynamics were really good too and everyone seemed supportive and full of encouragement and laughter. I highly recommend Karuna and all of the love, kindness, support and professionalism they provide to one and all. Well done Sho & Donna! Everyone should experience this. :o)read more
Zena Whalley
15:54 24 Oct 20
When I arrived at the Karuna retreat I was exhausted and feeling in quite a dark place, I wasn't sure what to expect or... if I could even last the week! I lasted the week and came out the other side feeling full of energy & hope! I enjoyed all the juices made by the wonderful Donna and took up yoga for the first time. Sho was so inclusive, reassuring and kind to all of us, her calming presence reminding us listen to what our bodies are telling us. I learnt so many things and met some amazing and inspiring people. Karuna was COVID sensitive, lots of hand cleaning stations and we never gathered in groups of more than 6. We also had the option to attend Yoga, meditation classes and talks via zoom from our cottage, so we never felt we missed out in any way. I cannot recommend and thank Karuna, Sho and Donna enough! Cleansing for the mind, body and soul in the most stunning surroundings. 💗🙏read more
P AMOS
15:00 24 Oct 20
Karuna Detox and fast retreat has helped me to change my habits and lifestyle - for the better! The first 3 days of the... retreat were challenging, with headaches and body aches. If I'd prepared for two weeks beforehand and stopped the caffeine and alcohol, it would have been much easier. the coffee detox headaches were - uncomfortable. But supported by a great group of people, everyone going through the same process, and with Sho's guidance and Donna's smile, it was do-able. by the fourth day I was feeling lighter and the headache had gone and the fifth day - I felt fantastic! I woke up, without any stress in my body, no aches in my neck and shoulder that I've tolerated for - years! I felt the best Ive have felt in 20 years. No exaggeration. I was at the retreat to build my immune system, cells rejuvenate during fasting, and work towards a healthier body. I did also drop 2.5 kilos, but that was not the reason for going through the process. returning home, I have not had a desire for coffee, wine or sugars. I'm making green smoothies, fresh soups and keeping my diet as raw and was fresh as I can. drinking water, lots of fibre and - I sleep so well. Thank you Sho and Donna. Karuna Detox - for me - has been a life changing and improving experience. Im very grateful for your help with that. Pauline xxread more
Anosha Pedersen
12:22 24 Oct 20
The karuna team are heartful, wise and experienced offering loving attention to each and every participant. After the... retreat I have more energy and feel more balanced than I have for years...I now sleep properly and my body-mind just feels right.read more
Amanda Clayton
20:07 20 Oct 20
A week well Spent on Karuna Detox. Letting go physically to support the emotional 💕 Two wonderful teachers Sho... and Donna of detox, the body, gut and mind connection. Beautiful and mindful Yoga practice. Food ethics and creative demonstration. Tools and guides to continue the journey after the retreat. Then the detoxers...What a fabulous small bunch of random strangers. joining to support each other whilst making thier own journey's. And amazingly making me laugh...alot... ...Real & Human Medicine soooo Feeling Truly Grateful Today 💓 Its a Step forward 😊This was the first Covid Managed Retreat. Social distancing, bubble groups, staggered juicing and zoom for all classes and talks. So well managed and all rules and requirements well respected. In such a challenging time it was a real blessing to be at a retreat ! Very well done Karuna Team on keeping all safely within guidlines. And it still felt fluid not awkward. Great vibe Great retreat.read more
Jules clare
09:01 17 Sep 20
I survived lockdown by practicing yoga with Sho.I was shielding, living alone and struggling. The connection and... community that came with our regular, deep, yoga practice supported me through the isolation.I didn't really get yoga until I practiced with Sho on a Karuna Detox retreat. I finally understood that, rather than being a slightly unsatisfactory fitness class, yoga was a unique opportunity to connect with my body both physically and energetically. I think the heightened awareness that comes with juice fasting and detoxing helped me to learn about and experience the way that yoga and meditation can support and nourish me in difficult times.I am so grateful that I have had the chance to practice with Sho and this intimate sangha since lockdown began. Practicing together and communicating authentically with each other has held me through these difficult times.read more
Jacqualynn Martin
10:21 08 Sep 20
Yoga with Sho on zoom has been awesome!!!It is a beautiful nourishing and safe space!Since starting with this group a... few months ago I have come back in touch with a much deeper level of my body wisdom.I can always feel that peaceful place inside even with all the crazy that’s going on!My body is thanking meI am receiving more insightsIt’s a safe place to be vulnerable.A loving and accepting space To show up in whatever way it happens to for us that morning! That’s preciousThe depth and knowledge that Sho brings have really created such a delicious space for my mind body and soul.Feel much appreciation for this morning space that sets me up for my day in a more conscious healthy way.read more
Emily Woodburn
16:49 05 Nov 19
This is my second visit to Karuna Detox and I just have to share my incredible epiphany moment. In trying to physically... release, I asked myself to let go of the 'Old' Inner Me to allow space for the 'New' Inner Me. And what a release it was! I feel light headed, happy, content, at peace, energized, focused and excited all a the same time.I have been on many detoxes over the years; all over the world, and I would not contemplate going anywhere else now. Karuna is without question the best. If you are considering a detox Sho and her Team at Karuna will guide and support every moment of your journey.read more
Anja Plagemann
11:43 05 Nov 19
Be careful - you may leave this place changed in a way that will transform your life completely :). No seriously, I... have tried many many things over the past 8 years and nothing had helped me with my condition (leaky gut, food intolerances, IBS). At Karuna detox, they tailored the fast to my needs (I had bone broth and some juices) and felt in bliss up from day 2. It was just such an amzing experience of healing and I felt incredibly supported and hold by Sho and her wonderful team. Sho is an a amazing person, yoga teacher, friend! She tunes into people that come and really tailors the fast individually. Everyone who works there as well as the place itself not even talking about the great therapies on offer, will facilitate your heaing. This is a very holistic approach and unlike other places that may even dogmatically provide a one-size-fits-all approach.If you want to experience the bliss that comes with a clean body and gain tools to support you to keep it, go :)read more
Lisa Westcott Wilkins
15:48 24 Mar 19
If you are looking for a UK-based detox, juicing fast - look no further. The health benefits from a stay at Karuna are... totally amazing but it's so much more than that. Sho and her team have created a very special, compassionate space where everyone is able to heal body, mind and spirit. I went in 2018 and it totally transformed my life and approach to food. I returned this year with my husband, who has some serious health concerns - both of us had an incredible stay and have left feeling utterly rested and ready for a healthier life with the knowledge and tools provided by the Karuna team. Also - our group were diverse and very lovely people and we've now all connected IRL to continue to provide support for each other.read more
Deborah Bettey
22:42 23 Mar 19
This was my first ever detox. I researched a lot of detox retreats before I booked Karunadetox. I certainly was not... disappointed. Sho and her lovely team were very professional. I had the opportunity to do yoga and meditation every day. The detox was well supported by Sho and her team. Brilliant swimming pool which I used everyday. I meet some lovely like minded people like myself there. Sho has a wealth of knowledge. I found her talks very informative. I have come away with the tools to help me to live a more healthier life style. When our detox was over, we had a fantastic feast. The brilliant chef demonstrated how to make tasty plant based meals. My experience at Karunadetox was absolutely great. I would certainly book with them again!read more
Karen Brown
16:18 23 Mar 19
Thoroughly enjoyed my time at Karuna. Learnt a lot, laughed a lot, lost a lot (weight) and met some really great... people. Sho and the team were totally committed and supportive of all of us with our own different needs and paths. All of the the therapists were brilliant. I felt so healthy at the end of the retreat and am charged full of enthusiasm to make healthy choices and changes. Would not hesitate to recommend. Karenread more
A Google User
12:40 22 Mar 19
Great week, lovely team and co-fasters, a unique and life affirming experience x
Gareth Smith
20:45 20 Mar 19
A challenging but thoroughly rewarding experience for the body mind and soul. Detoxing the body and juice fasting for... amazing results. Thanks to Sho, Donna, Paul and Louise for a truely life changing time at Newhouse Farm. Gareth.read more
Christine Robinson
10:11 27 Mar 17
Not only a detox for the body but also for the mind. I wish we could have stayed longer, so much to learn... Sho and... her team looked after us and made sure we were happy and loved during the ups and downs of a detox. Very professional, friendly and relaxed environment. Thank you again for everything. Christine and Ellaread more
Mary Laing
21:50 31 Jan 17
The real deal within detoxing, felt safe and guided throughout my retreat. All staff are professional, caring and... supportive. The fifth time I've fasted with Karuna and will most definitely be returning.read more
