RETREATS
Holistic yogic marathon
Kriyas lounge
Shankprakshalana
Liver flush
Liver flush plus
Green juices / Wheatgrass fasting
Beyond cancer
Holistic yogic marathon
Duration: 10 / 15 days
This is our most complete, comprehensive and intense residential program which includes kriyas, yoga (asanas) and pranayama classes, meditation, guided imagery techniques, a Shankaprashalanka day, a fasting day and lectures on different related subjects.
Our retreat takes place in breathtaking surroundings and it´s usually paired with exciting activities, like diving, horse ridding, skydiving, surfing, etc.
All the meals are vegan (vegetarian when specifically requested) and made with local and organic products whenever available.
The ultimate goal of this retreat is to help you to experience your Self more fully and to realize your highest potential for health and happiness.
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Kriyas lounge
Duration: 1 day
Kriyas are Yoga cleansing techniques described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the classic Sanskrit manual on Hatha Yoga. The main kriyas are:
Dhauti: washing of the gastro-intestinal tract
Vasti: cleansing of the colon
Neti: nasal cleansing using either water or cloth
Tratak: cleansing of the eyes through concentrated internal or external gazing
Nauli: intestinal cleansing through muscular churning
Kapalabhati: breathing technique to create ‘skull shining’
This workshop offers the rare opportunity to learn about all these techniques (including their variants) and their therapeutical effects.
It has a very strong hands-on base. Material is provided.
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Shankprakshalana
Duration: 1 - 3 days
This is a yogic Kriya (mentioned in the Gheranda Samhita, one of the Hatha Yoga texts) that cleans the entire digestive tract in a non-evasive and non-agressive way. It is a simple practice that uses slighty salty lukewarm water followed by a set of exercises practiced dynamically, with breath awareness and control. These will help carry the water all along through the digestive tract from the mouth to the colon.
Enemas and colontherapy are very beneficial practices to clean the colon, but Shankprakshalana goes beyond them as it cleans the whole digestive tract. It brings a strong feeling of rejuvenation, lightness and mental clarity, as well as other inumerous benefits for the entire organism (skin, digestion, weight managment, allergies, etc).
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Liver flush
Duration: 3 days
Cleansing the liver and gallbladder from gallstones is one of the most powerful approaches to improve our health. The liver is usually called the General in the army of organs, meaning that the state of the liver rules the performance of the rest of the system.
This retreat provides the opportunity to undergo such a detoxing practice in a quite and relaxing environment. The treatment is based on long term research and uses the common ingredients of a liver flush. We offer the liver flush followed at the Hippocrates Health Institute, which by our own experience is the one that enables the safest and most successful cleanse. Although it doesn´t comprise a deep colon cleanse like the Liver Flush Plus, it includes ingredients with a colon cleanse purpose in order to have a deeper effect and smoother treatment overall. It is complemented with green juices and/or wheatgrass.
After completing the cleanse most people experience a strong sense of wellbeing, feel energized and freed of old patterns. It usually has positive impact on skin appearance, eyesight, joint pains ( including rheumatism and arthritis), allergies and sinus conditions, etc.
The retreat lasts for 4 days. The 4th day allows a smooth transition to normal diet. It is a complete programme, complemented by lectures, gentle yoga classes and guided meditative therapy.
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Liver flush plus
Duration: 7 days
This is a very deep detoxing programme in which we string together colon cleanse, kidney cleanse and liver cleanse. We do it in that specific order, because in this case sequence matters.
The liver is generally full of toxins and when you undergo a liver cleansing routine the liver releases its stored toxins into the body. It is the job of the colon and kidneys to eliminate these toxins from your body rapidly. If the colon is not functioning properly or the kidneys are not working effectively, the toxins will then get reabsorbed by the liver. Therefore, we try to ensure that those two elimination organs, colon and kidneys, are functioning at their peak before undertaking the liver cleanse plan. This retreat is divided per days as it follows:
1 day- Colon cleanse (Shanprashalankla)
2 days - Kidney cleanse
3 days - Liver cleanse
1 day - Transition to normal diet
Highly recommended for people with a high level of toxicity in their system (not having a natural and organic diet and with a poor lifestyle).
As with the Liver flush programme it is complemented by lectures, gentle yoga classes and guided meditative therapy.
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Green juices / Wheatgrass fasting
Duration: 7 / 10 / 15 days
There are many reasons to consider fasting to improve one's health. The body rids itself of toxins and repairs damaged organs, while good digestion and elimination are restored and peristaltic action is quickened. Fasting allows a deep, physiological rest of the digestive organs and the energy saved goes into self-healing and self-repairing. It helps to recover from the energy dissipation caused by hectic daily schedules and abusive living habits. On top of the physical benefits, it also helps to restore balance on mental and emotional levels and to reach a deeper spiritual connection.
We consider preparation, completion and transition to normal diet as key stages for a safe and effective fasting. The benefits of being in a clean, quiet and emotionally supportive environment should not be underestimated either. The less pressure and responsibility you have during fasting the better. Think of it as a holiday away from the normal patterns of living. That´s what we aim to offer...
Our fasting programme includes 2 fresh vegetable green juices and 1 fresh wheatgrass juice per day. This provides the body with a substantial amount of nutrition while detoxing, making the fasting smoother and less discomforting. Wheatgrass is known for its detoxing properties as well, thus empowering the whole process.
This retreat is complemented with light yoga classes, pranayama, guided imagery techniques and meditation, still allowing enough time to rest.
Not everyone is a candidate for a fasting though. Therefore, we require that participants fill in a questionnaire before enrolling.
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Beyond cancer
Duration: 5 / 7 / 10 days
This retreat is oriented towards people that have been diagnosed with cancer, both for the ones that have healed from it and want to prevent a recurrence and the ones who are currently dealing with it and want to participate actively in the recovery process.
It is based on the principles of the mind-body connection and particularly the new field of Psychoneuroimmunology, which explains the mechanisms through which emotions and the immune system are deeply interdependent.
It proposes a mind-body model for cancer recovery and health maintenance, valuing the power of relaxation and mental imagery processes. It´s practical approach stands on the Simontons´ revolutionary life-saving self-awareness techniques. These are designed to enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms, which can influence the onset of the disease, the outcome of treatment and quality of life.
It includes group sessions as well as individual ones.
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