Foodless Picnics “feed the soul” and we have such fun at our hohm juice cleanse and detox retreats here in New York, as you can see in our video. Picnics have been a summer and weekend tradition the world over. For those of us who are preparing for a cleanse or who have recently completed a juice cleanse, or who just like to incorporate cleaner and more conscious eating practices into their lives, traditional and joyful occasions such as picnics, and holiday celebrations can be wrought with conflicting emotions and desires.

On one hand we want to “keep the clean” and that centered, clear, healthy feeling in our bodies that we experience from yoga and juice cleansing. On the other hand we want to enjoy the company of our friends and family in a traditional relaxed and carefree way.

The good news is that we can have it all – great food, good friends, connection to nature – the best of what picnics offer. The key is in remaining conscious: simply by remembering and acknowledging what the true and deepest intention of our summer events is all about: relaxing our bodies and our minds, taking time to enjoy the company of those we feel most comfortable with, out of doors where we can feel the connection to nature.

Wikipedia describes “picnic” as a pleasurable excursion where a meal is taken out-of-doors, preferably in a beautiful landscape, public garden, beach or public event such as a concert.

If you are on a juice cleanse, you can still enjoy all that picnics offer and we do this every day in the summers here at our American Yogini Juice Cleanse, Detox & Weight Loss Retreats. It’s not about the food stuffs, it’s about the time to bond with natural beauty, breath natural fragrance, rest and nap, see everything beautiful.

If you are picnicking with family: you can bring along gorgeous infused iced waters, and the most beautiful hand selected fresh fruits and vegetables wraps. Always remember it is never about the food, it is about the love and care that we select them, present them, and offer them. Primary food is the laughter.

We hope you will take a blissful afternoon or day, pack up your:

Journal
Pen
Great book
Ipod – preloaded with a new special playlist entitled “Foodless picnic”
Infused Water – Cucumbler Calendula Water Recipe
Fresh Juices (such as “hohm Juice Cleanse” or any of the recipes found in “The 7 Day Total Cleanse)
Sun Protective hat and clothing

With all that in tote you are off to enjoy your Foodless Picnic.

American Yogini is a luxurious eco-chic Wellness Retreat specializing in juice cleansing, weight loss, detox & yoga lifestyle.

Mary McGuire-Wien, Author of The 7 Day Total Cleanse is committed to teaching, guiding and inspiring you through your juice cleanse, cleansing detox & weight loss retreat.