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 » ABOUT OUR FASTING PROGRAM » THREE WAYS TO JUICE FAST » SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE » SAMPLE AFTERNOON SESSIONS » ABOUT OUR JUICES, BROTHS & GRAINS » ABOUT COLON CLEANSING
Fasting is not a deprivation but exactly the opposite: a very rich thing you do for your Self. Just as savasana on the mat; this is where the magic happens. Rest from food, noise, phones, TV and newspapers. Fast from make-up and let yourself just be your perfect self. In fall and winter: warm yourself with stone massage, mineral baths, and warming teas. In Spring and Summer: cool yourself in our beautiful pool and upon the most beautiful beaches in the world. Nourish yourself deeply with yoga and delicious juices. Meditate as you paint, draw, write, knit, crochet, or scrapbook or just rest in the company of women. You will leave with a brand new creation and a brand new "Self." All your own creation. Purify, cleanse, detoxify and, oh yeah, lose weight. It's amazing how the part about losing weight may be the reason some of us may participate in a fast, or begin yoga initially, but quickly this becomes just a bonus: just one of many happy side effects.. Try a Five day retreat focusing on the inner, centered place we come to know as we fast, practice yoga, resting and healing our psyches, bodies and souls from the physical, visual and audio "noise" and toxins that we absorb in our everyday American life. We "fast" on freshly juiced nutrient dense fruits, vegetables and potassium broth and optional grains. You will enjoy daily yoga, meditation, walks, and guided fasting with experienced, compassionate and certified guides. THREE WAYS TO JUICE FAST: Choose the one that suits you best. 1. FAST WITH US: You are giving up food: you won't feel deprived in these luxurious settings. Come for one of our scheduled groups, or make this royal palace your own privately. When you fast you are a truly a queen at American Yogini! click here 2. FAST AT HOME: Can't leave "life?" Still want Support? Click here! 3. HALF WITH US AND HALF ON YOUR OWN: This program is perfect for those wishing to complete a longer fast but do not wish to take that amount of time off from their lives and responsibilities. Raw Juice Fasting is like flying an airplane: all the skill is really in taking off and landing. So we provide complete guidance on both these ends and the flight time in between is solo. Click here to learn more
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This program is perfect for those wishing to complete a longer fast but do not wish to take that amount of time off from their lives and responsibilities. Raw Juice Fasting is like flying an airplane: all the skill is really in taking off and landing. So we provide complete guidance on both these ends and the flight time in between is solo. PART ONE: An Expert Co-Pilate for Takeoff  3 to 5 days are spent in our classic Raw Juice or Master Cleanse Retreat in residence, completely guided. If you are a first time Faster, we recommend 5 days, if you have an biannual practice of juice fasting and cleansing, then 3 days is enough. During your time you will:
You return home with:
3-5 days Return "home" to American Yogini for guided break fast It will take half the number of days you actually fasted to complete a re-entry into the world of eating and now is the time to plan for new ways of eating. We hope you will learn to eat intuitively, eating only what you want when you want. After fast miracle: you will likely find you no longer what you wanted before the fast. Cake could lose its allure and suddenly light healthy fresh foods will be your most fervent desire! SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE (Everything is optional and all is subject to minor changes according to desires and needs of participants)
SAMPLE AFTERNOON SESSIONS (Everything is optional and all is subject to minor changes according to desires and needs of participants) Afternoon sessions may include any of the following, according to requests and availability of visiting experts
Raw Juice Raw Juice refers to the extracted juices of fruits and vegetables that have in no way been cooked or heated. This is to retain the full enzymatic properties. Please read about "what are enzymes". We combine the juices at American Yogini in a very special way. Because our groups are either private or in small groups, we have the luxury of taking the time to combine the juices by hand individually with a result that could only happen in small handmade batches. We have the most delicious, nutritious, cleansing and lovingly made juices anywhere on the planet. Our freshly extracted juice blends maximize nutrients. Did you know that all Fruits and Vegetables contain protein? These are not complete proteins as animal products contain, but when combined in our special blends, a full array of nutrients, enzymes and proteins are made available to you. Some ingredients we use in proprietary combinations are:
Potassium Broth We have a broth available twice a day that is made from slow cooking potassium rich vegetables in purified water and straining out all the solid fiber. It is important to keep have a supply of potassium, which is also known as an electrolyte. The normal functioning of our bodies cells, inside and outside depend on regulating potassium. So regulating potassium with this broth may be very helpful to the cells as they are detoxing and rebuilding themselves. Grains We have simple steamed quinoa or millet available for the following purposes during your fast:
Importance of Colon Cleansing As you fast you will quickly notice that your normal elimination will stop. This is a normal "healthy" reaction to the fact that
Symptoms you can relieve instantly with colon cleansing:
Colon cleansing is essential, but everyone has their own preference as to how to accomplish this. So I suggest that you Choose ONLY ONE of the following techniques that you feel the most comfortable with. But please, do something to help your colon clear and hydrate itself! I have listed the options in the order of quality and effectiveness for your fast. Colonics A colonic is an inner bath for you colon that is administered by a professional. At the bottom of this section there is a link to resource site where you can find one in your area, and learn more about this wonderful healing arts modality. Colon Hydrotherapy is the ideal solution for colon cleansing during a juice fast, if you happen to have a trained colon hydrotherapist near to where you live. Find a therapist who will use only plain filtered water and a gentle gravity system. The reason I recommend gravity system and only water for fasting time, is that we want to do LESS not more. It is about taking away content and effort and letting the body do it’s thing with as little interference as possible. An inner bath with clean clear water with only gravity moving it along is gentle and perfect for fasting time. Being gentle and minimal is key to everything you do during a fast. When finding a colon hydrotherapist, some will recommend daily sessions, but for most, one colonic for every 3 days of fasting is plenty. One colonic is like having several enemas.
This is the most practical, economical, and very effective option for most people, no matter where you live. Use a good quality enema bag such as the one found in our fasting basics kit in our online store, or you may already have one of these. They are easily found in most drug stores. Follow the directions and illustrations that are on the box. Tips for Taking an Enema:
Supplements Supplements of any kind are not recommended during a detox cleansing fast since during a juice fast, and as a matter of routine hopefully you will be re-learning to eat in such a way that you will eliminate naturally every time you eat. But if you are not in that category, and still do not want to do enemas or colonics, then you may wish to use one of the many colon cleansing products. Dr. Schultz makes a line of good quality products. Or you may already be using a product you feel comfortable with. During a juice fast you only need to have one or two really good eliminations, so keep this method to a minimum, just enough to relieve your detox symptoms. You will not be able to eliminate daily, unless you are chewing more grains in the mornings and evenings. I do not consider this an ideal option during fasting since the idea is to do less, and pure water is as minimal as you can get, but perhaps for some, it is the most comfortable option. If you suffer from IBS, Crohnes Disease, diarrhea, or loose stools in anyway, supplements for colon cleansing are NOT the solution for you at this time! Please consider a licensed professional colon hydrotherapist if you are in this category or check with your doctor. |
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