14-Day Ayurvedic Cleanse

Kickoff Meeting/Lecture: Saturday, April 21st, 2012; 1:30–2:30pm
Cleanse: April 23rd–May 7th, 2012

Almost everyone needs to detoxify and rest their body from time to time. Some of us need to cleanse more frequently or work more continually to rebalance our body. There are many types of cleanses that restore the body by eliminating toxins, thereby improving our ability to absorb nutrients. After cleansing, people usually fi nd their digestion improves, resulting in clear skin, more energy and a healthier weight. Additionally, cleanses can balance moods and improve mental clarity, making you feel clear headed and present. Common toxicity symptoms include headache, fatigue, congestion, backaches, aching or swollen joints, digestive problems, allergy symptoms, and sensitivity to environmental agents. Dietary changes or avoidance of symptom causing agents is usually benefi cial. It is advisable to do a cleanse 1 to 4 times a year.

Most importantly, cleansing is a form of yoga or union… and presence with what you are doing is fundamental. You will want to be aware of doing something kind for yourself, preparing foods lovingly, and making sure they are thoroughly savored and enjoyed.

This Ayurvedic Cleanse, which will last 14 days plus 5 days of re-integration, consists of three stages:

1. Purva Karma:Actions that prepare the body for strong purifi cation. The purpose is to bring ama (toxins) and any excess doshas present in the body back to their sites of origin in the digestive tract so they can be removed.This part will last 10 days and run from April 23rd to May 2nd.It will consist of slowly eliminating certain foods from the diet. You will be given guidelines of what to eat and herbs to take based on your imbalances.
2. Pradhan Karma:Techniques of elimination. The purpose is to remove ama and excess dosha from the digestive system. Pradhan Karma is a part of the Pancha Karma process of purifi cation. During this time your diet will be restricted to Kitcheri. May 3rd to May 7th.
3. Paschat Karma:Techniques of rejuvenation (Rasayana). This is a form of tonification that follows the purification. The purpose is to rebuild Agni (digestive fire), build Ojas, and rejuvenate the mind.May 8th to May 12th will consist of slowly adding foods back into the diet
   and taking tonifying and rejuvenating herbs.
   

Schedule:

Saturday, April 21st: Meeting from 1:30-3:30 pm at NSY Northfield. At this meeting you will be given instructions on what to eat, recipes, herbs, and directions for internal/external oleation and purgation

Price:

$150 Basic ($120 for repeat cleansers)–Includes two herbal formulas.

$300 Basic PLUS ($270 for repeat cleansers)–Includes two herbal formulas PLUS Abhhyanga/Udvartana treatment (scheduled during cleanse period).

$200 Extended ($170 for repeat cleansers)–Includes two herbal formulas, 10 minute consultation*, and personalized herbal formula.

$350 Extended PLUS ($320 for repeat cleansers)–Includes two herbal formulas, 10 minute consultation* and personalized herbal formula, PLUS Abhhyanga/Udvartana treatment (scheduled during cleanse period).

* Consultations (tongue and pulse assessment) will be available Wednesday, April 11 and Monday, April 16 afternoon/evening by appointment. There may be a nominal fee for additional herbs.