Our Body, Mind, Soul Detox Program is designed to help you lose Weight & Toxins and gain Wellness & Health.
Read below to prepare for your detox. How much you prepare in advance is up to you.
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In the weeks before the retreat you may focus on moving your bowels and reducing acidity and caffeine.
MOVING BOWELS: WATER & FIBER
- Water: Up your water and drink 2 litres of water every day.
- Fibre: Up fresh fruit & vegetables in your diet. Try adding 1 tsp psyllium husk to a small glass of water or juice daily. Stir, drink & follow with 1-2 full glasses of water.
- For constipation, you may also wish to try:
- Soaking prunes (prunes and prune soak water).
- Chia seeds (in water)
- Linseeds (in water)
- Slippery Elm (in water).
REDUCING ACIDITY IN DIET
The week or two before the retreat good to eat fresh, organic, non-fried & lighter Foods.
- Cut down on tea and coffee – replace with green tea (still caffeinated), herbals (nettle, fennel, dandelion can help) and ORGANIC decaf/Barley Cup/Yannoh.
- Dump sugar and foods that contain sugar – try xylitol, honey, maple syrup and stevia.
- Enjoy Fresh vegetables lightly steamed or baked vegetables and soups.
- UP raw vegetables and fruit as snacks, juices and smoothies. If your digestion is weak (bloating) blend as smoothies and you may need digestive enzymes.
- Keep Drinking water – aim at 2 liters a day. My trick is having a 1.5-liter jug and a glass on my desk. Carry a bottle, leave a pint glass of water with a squeeze of lemon on your bedside – drink first thing in am.
- Use unrefined natural sea salts (Celtic sea salt, Himalayan salt, le’himal salt, and in seaweed, beets, carrots, celery, spinach) for digestion, movement and reducing water retention. 1.5 tsp p.day is a general recommendation for electrolyte balance.
- Try wholegrain cereals fish or tofu instead of meat – this will lighten the acidity burden.
WHAT TO BRING? Suggestions…
- Slippers, warm socks, Slip on Shoes that are easy to remove for ‘shoes off’ juice bar & yoga room
- Waterproof coat, waterproof walking shoes / boots (for walks along the fields and woods)
- Swimsuit & Pool Towel. 2 towels are provided & there is a washing machine/dryer on site
- Bathrobe & Hair dryer (most cottages have a hairdryer in one room, so ask housemate)
- Warm clothes like wool/fleece, tracksuits/ sweatshirts are cosy for meditation, Yoga and walks.
- Torch At night it’s dark and you can see all the stars!
- Notebook for jotting down tips during the talks, or to keep a journal.
- Hot water bottle.
- Body Brush (or buy a great one on retreat)
- Hobbies
- An Enema (If you wish bring your own, or we will supply one for you to use and take home)
SYMPTOMS are the body’s natural way of eliminating toxicity while repairing and healing itself. The attitude our mind takes in supporting our body through the symptoms instead of suppressing can make a world of difference. On retreat, we practice following the wisdom of the body.
AFTER RETREAT
Try to avoid if possible social commitments that involve food, as you may wish to experiment with new foods and new ways after the retreat.
MASSAGE & HEALING/Personal Development – Sessions are booked on arrival.
- Holistic Massage, with Lymph drainage
- Happy Hips (aids circulation and anti-cellulite)
- Colon & Abdominal Massage
- Double Detox (ear acupuncture & colon massage)
- Back, Neck & Shoulders
- Body Balance Shiatsu (oriental massage)
- Healing Session (similar to Reiki)
- Chakra Reading
- Systemic Constellations
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Myofascial Release
Massage: £35 half hr. £70 1 hr.
Personal Development £130 for 1.5 hrs.
One Massage is included FREE in your detox.
Note: Availability and prices may be subject to change without prior notice.
Detox Shop You can purchase a few handy Detox aids like magnesium spray/body brush/pre-biotic soaps/eco shampoo bars to use on retreat or take home.
