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Catskills, New York
3 days
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Fasting

Sanivan Retreat

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About the experience

What will I experience?

At the Sanivan retreat, you will engage in juice fasting using fresh, organic produce, supplemented by detox teas to enhance the cleanse. Your days include gentle stretching, yoga, and quiet time for reflection. Activities like hiking and spa treatments complement your fasting experience, focusing on restoration and relaxation.

Benefits of this experience

Participating in the juice fasting experience at Sanivan promotes contentment by nurturing appreciation for simplicity and conscious living, helping you feel satisfied with the rejuvenation of your body and the tranquility of the environment.

Incorporating in daily life

Consider adopting regular juice fasting days and integrating detox teas into your routine to maintain digestive health and support body cleansing.

About the destination

Nestled in the picturesque Catskills region of Upstate New York, Sanivan Holistic Retreat & Spa provides a tranquil setting for rejuvenation. Co-founders Saniye Gungor and Ivan Rivas combine their extensive backgrounds in holistic health and the arts to offer a unique wellness experience. For over 12 years, they have welcomed guests to their serene bed and breakfast spa, delivering personalized detox and stress-reduction programs. Utilizing organic, plant-based meals, juice fasting, and therapeutic spa treatments, their mission is to nurture the body, mind, and soul. Located in Hurleyville, NY, Sanivan is surrounded by natural beauty, offering access to hiking, yoga, and arts, ensuring a holistic healing environment.

Context

Ancient & modern provenance

Ancient texts and treatises:

  • Ancient text name: Bhagavad Gita
  • Context: A 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata, dated to the first millennium BCE.
  • Mention of Fasting: Fasting is highlighted as a practice of self-discipline and spiritual purification, aiding in the cultivation of contentment, self-control, and a focused mind.

Modern scientific researches:

Title: Safety, health improvement and wellbeing during a 4 to 21-day fasting period in an observational study including 1422 subjects

  • Main Author: F. Wilhelmi de Toledo
  • Date of Publishing: 2019
  • Abstract: This study documents the safety and improvements in physical and emotional wellbeing from periodic fasting lasting 4 to 21 days. Participants reported enhanced emotional wellbeing, improved health parameters, and minimal adverse effects.
  • Link to the paper

Full plan of experience

The following schedule provides a general outline of the duration and activities aimed at facilitating the integration of the experience's teachings into your daily life.

At the place
Catskills, New York
Duration
3 days
Price

Experience Schedule

  • Introduction to Juice Fasting: Start with an orientation session to understand the benefits and methods of juice fasting, followed by the first juice cleanse using fresh, organic ingredients.
  • Detox and Wellness Activities: Daily morning and evening juice cleanses with specially formulated recipes for detoxification. Follow each juice with a detox tea to enhance cleansing effects.
  • Educational Sessions on Nutrition and Detoxification: Participate in workshops that explain the nutritional science behind juice fasting, the role of different juices, and the benefits of each ingredient.
  • Guided Physical Activities: Engage in gentle, fasting-supportive activities such as yoga and meditation to complement the detox process, focusing on enhancing bodily awareness and supporting mental clarity.
  • Supportive Therapies: Include spa treatments such as massages or sauna visits to aid in relaxation and elimination of toxins physically.
  • Integration and Follow-up: Conclude with a session on how to effectively transition back to a regular diet after fasting, maintaining the benefits of the cleanse, and incorporating what was learned into everyday wellbeing practices.

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Sanivan Retreat

Organic Juice Fasting Retreat

Price
3 days
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