Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and Ashrams

India

Fasting & Detoxification Program

Fasting with holistic therapies, Ayurvedic massage and colon cleansing

This program offers a two-week fast on fruit juices and vegetable broth. It includes holistic therapies with herbs, Ayurvedic massage and colon cleansing. During the program the participants will partake in the daily ashram schedule.

By combining the practice of yoga and fasting the participants experience transformation not only on the physical level but also on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Flower essences, yoga and meditation help this process. As toxins are eliminated a new level of physical, mental and spiritual awareness unfolds.

Yoga and meditation are ideal for the spiritual aspirant when purifying through fasting, they are an important aspect of our Fasting and Detoxification Program. In addition herbs and powders facilitate the removal of toxins from the body. When these poisons are eliminated from our system, negative emotions are also released.

The course facilitator, Frank Jensen (Parameshwara) is the founder-director of the world renowned Moinhos Velhos Health Retreat in Portugal with many years experience of conducting fasting and detoxification programs.

Why should I detoxify? Do I need to detoxify?

The body is an incredible instrument; it can handle and adjust to most situations. If the body gets overloaded with toxins it gets stressed and we become sick. Toxins are in our food, water, air, they also come as radiation from mobile phones, TVs, computers etc. To help the body restore itself to perfect health we need detoxification of the entire gastro intestinal tract and all organs, especially the liver and the kidneys. With good health we can hope to live life to the full. The Clysmatic (gravity colonic) effectively cleanses the colon. The selected herbs will cleanse the entire gastrointestinal system.

The Clysmatic functions like a gravity colonic. It is comfortable and easy to use. It is used directly on the toilet. Good intestinal hygiene can help keep many diseases away. The Clysmatic is used daily during the fast to facilitate the elimination of hardened deposits in the large intestines, a process which becomes easier whilst fasting, practicing yoga and taking the various supplements. The method is not an enema and is not habit forming.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the Frequently Asked Questions section of the Moinhos Velhos Health Retreat.

Course Dates and Donations

For a list of upcoming course dates and donations click here.

Daily Schedule

Attendance of the entire ashram daily schedule is mandatory.

0530 hrs	Wake up
0545 hrs	Neti
0600 hrs	Satsang
0730 hrs	Juice and Powders
0800 hrs	Hatha yoga class
1000 hrs	Clysmatic (intestinal cleansing), herbs
1200 hrs	Juice and Powders
1330 hrs	Herbs
1500 hrs	Juice and Powders
1600 hrs	Advanced asana class
1800 hrs	Soup
1900 hrs	Clysmatic, herbs
2000 hrs	Satsang
2200 hrs	Lights out

Accommodation

Accommodation is shared twin rooms which have attached private bathroom with cold water only. Single room accommodation can be booked depending on room availability for a surcharge.

For all accommodation 2 bed sheets, a pillow, pillow case and a mosquito net are provided.

What to bring

Comfortable clothes, sandals, toiletries, personal items, meditation shawl for cool evenings, yoga asana mat or pad, meditation cushion, notebooks, pens, towels and a torch.

These items can usually be purchased in the ashram boutique.

How to Register

For registration information click here.

Passport/Visa

Foreign Nationals are required to bring their original passport with a valid visa for India. Foreign guests are advised to apply for regular tourist visa stating the purpose of stay as holiday.

Ashram Facilities

More information on the Neyyar Dam Ashram Facilities.

How to Get to the Ashram

Dhanwantari Ashram, Neyyar Dam

General Ashram Information

General information on the Dhanwantari Ashram, Neyyar Dam

The course content is the responsibility of course facilitator and does not necessarily reflect the teachings and views of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres (ISYVC).