Pre-cleanse: In addition to beginning to kindle our digestive fire, we slowly wean ourselves off of gluten, dairy, alcohol, meat, caffeine, and processed foods and sugars the week before the cleanse. This gradually eases us into the detoxification process, which generally reduces common cleansing symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and general aches and pains.

External Oleation: The first few days of the cleanse we take ghee, or clarified butter, on an empty stomach in the morning. Ghee has a magical effect of penetrating the deeper tissues of the body, helping to loosen the sticky toxins lodged there. To support these toxins moving into the GI tract, so they can be expelled from the body, we encourage a daily self massage with warm oil (called abhyanga) where our movements direct the released ama toward the center of the body.

Purgation: Once the toxins have been brought back to the GI tract, they are ready to be purged. One method for purgation is taking a small amount of castor oil - a strong laxative that serves to empty the intestines and bowels of these accumulated toxins.

Basti: After resting post-purgation, it’s time for a sequence of herbal tea enemas to support in cleansing any residual toxins from the system as well as nourishing the colon. Rasayana + Post Cleanse

Transition: Preserve your hard work of the last 16 days by slowly reintroducing your normal diet. This is also the period of rejuvenation where we rebuild the deeper tissues.

A reset for your digestion, hormones, nervous system, and natural bodily rhythms

Bolstered immunity along with mental and emotional resilience

A profound release of what no longer serves - physically, mentally, and emotionally

A deeper understanding of your body, your mind, and your energy and the relationship they share

Deep rejuvenation and lightness of body, mind, and spirit

Greater insight and intuition into the next stage of the evolution of you

Increased understanding of cause and effect in relation to your diet and lifestyle choices

More moment to moment awareness and presence

Who is the ideal audience for a cleanse?

A cleanse is ideal for anyone and everyone, but particularly if you’re experiencing any of the following concerns:

• Tiredness and fatigue
• Low appetite, emotional eating, cravings or indigestion (gas, bloating, heartburn, sleepiness after meals)
• Aches and pains
• Unprocessed emotions or a heavy heart
• Seasonal allergies
• Getting sick and/or congested easily
• Not feeling like your best self
• You want to finally prioritize YOU and your long term health and wellness, for your sake as well as for your loved ones

Winter cleanse

Release the light and dry qualities of fall/autumn and usher in the groundedness of winter.

The fall/autumn period and early winter season is associated with Vata dosha, which is predominantly composed of the elements ether (space) and air. We see these elements manifest in the light, dry, cold, rough, mobile, and clear qualities of autumn and early winter: the crunchy roughness of the turning leaves, the chilly crispness of the wind. As these qualities increase around us, so do they increase within us - constipation, gas, bloating, cold hands and feet, low back pain, cramping during menses, cracking and popping joints, insomnia, as well as feelings of anxiety, insecurity, fear or loneliness are all signs of elevated Vata dosha. If any of these apply, this is the cleanse for you! Get ready to feel grounded and nourished on every level.

Spring cleanse

Shake off the moisture of winter and spring in preparation for the warmth of summer.

Kapha dosha, which is predominantly earth and water elements, is the principle of cohesion and the building block material - it’s stable, cool, oily, heavy, dull, liquid, slimy, sticky, cloudy, and dense. It’s associated with both late winter and spring. Kapha is responsible for cold, cough, and congestion, water retention, weight gain, as well as the emotions of attachment, greed, and grief. If any of this sounds or feels familiar - join this cleanse and lighten your load!

Fall cleanse

Release the excess heat of summer in preparation for the movement of fall.

Summer is the season of Pitta dosha - primarily fire and water elements, it’s the principle of transformation and metabolism. Pitta is hot, sharp, light, liquid, spreading, slightly oily, and has a fleshy smell (yep, you know the one…). Common signs of elevated pitta are anything heat related - burning sensations, inflammation, skin concerns involving redness, itchiness, loose stools, heartburn, waking in the middle of the night, as well as pitta type emotions of anger, irritation, judgment and criticism of self and/or others. Calling all perfectionists (ourselves included) - take this cleanse!

Prepare:

Cleanse kick off: A kick-off live webinar, diving into the why's, how's, and what's of the cleanse. You will leave fully understanding how this specific ancient practice of cleansing works and how to successfully complete it yourself.

Cleanse prep week: In order to obtain maximum benefit of the 9-day cleanse, our coaches will guide you through a week of transition. It's important to slowly wean off our normal routines and diet into the cleanse.

Day 0 Live: Join our coaches in a bonus live session, where we will review any questions that you have during the prep week. We will also review the topics of nutrition and digestion as it relates to the cleanse.

9-day Cleanse:

Our coaching team will join you live each day of the cleanse to support you with any challenges you may face. Each day we will review the coming days' protocols and address your questions. We will also review the theory behind each practice and provide tips along the way.

Cleanse close-out:

After the cleanse ends, we will regroup to provide you guidance as you transition to "normal" life. You have invested in your wellbeing and we want you to capture that benefit for as long as you can.

Kick Off Webinar: A kick-off live webinar, diving into the why's, how's, and what's of the cleanse. You will leave fully understanding how this specific ancient practice of cleansing works and how to successfully complete it yourself.

Unlimited Q/A: The ability to ask unlimited questions throughout the cleanse - seriously. Our experienced, senior practitioners are available for any question, big or small, through our online chat, daily live sessions, and our private Facebook group that is monitored 24 hours a day.

Daily Support Exercises: Daily morning meditations, instructions, yoga classes, and journal prompts to complement the physical cleanse process with gentle, emotional cleansing exercises.

Downloadable PDFs: Downloadable PDFs with infographics, checklists and easy-to-follow instructional sheets that you can keep on your desk, throw on your refrigerator, or stick on your bathroom mirror.

15+ hours of Live Support: Over 15 hours of live instruction, guidance and answers to your specific questions - we’re here with you every step of the way.

Our experienced team are with you every step of the way to ensure your cleanse experience is optimal and you feel seen and supported.

All of our cleanse coaches are graduates / faculty at The Ayurvedic Institute, and have studied under world-renowned physician Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc - whose cleanse protocols are informed by over 50 years of practical experience. This same level of expertise supports our home cleanses.

What makes our home cleanse program such a success is that we are with you every step you take - each day of the cleanse we are with you in live sessions and available in a dedicated Facebook group should you have any questions or need support in any way.

Our team of Cleanse Coaches have extensive experience as Ayurvedic Practitioners and are well equipped to support you through your cleanse with recommendations tailored to your particular needs. While Vrinda Devani, MD and Medical Director at AyurPrana, oversees all our protocols and the advice provided, ensuring that everything we recommend is safe and takes into consideration your particular medical history or needs.