The Radiance Retreat - Detox and Rejuvenate

The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.  – John Muir 

Free your body of deep-seated toxins and undigested material. Far deeper than fasting can go, this weekend retreat will guide you in how to safely uproot the toxins that are buried in your system. You will be guided through a gentle traditional cleanse based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese, and Himalayan Medicine.

Science has shown that intermittent fasting, forest bathing, unplugging from digital devices, and spending time in nature has a number of benefits such as strengthening your immune system. relief from stress and inflammation, improved mental energy, memory, clarity, and concentration.

The retreat includes cleansing classes, bliss yoga, meditation, organic vegetarian meals, digital detox, silence, and communion with nature for a holistic mind-body renewal. Healing sessions will be available for an additional fee.

The retreat will be led by Aruna Rigdzin and Satya Shiva, directors of the Yogic Medicine Institute. They have offered private treatments, group cleanses and panchakarma retreats since 2002. Past locations have included Costa Rica, Canada, Uruguay, Switzerland, Argentina, Cabo San Lucas, Nayarit Mexico, and several destinations across California: Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos, Berkeley, Campbell, Grass Valley, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Diego.

Sample Schedule

Thursday, July 25

• 4pm Arrival
• 6pm Organic Vegetarian Dinner & Evening Elixir
• 7pm Orientation, Opening Ceremony & Meditation
• 9pm Quiet Time

Friday, July 26

• 8:15am Morning Elixir & Organic Vegetarian Breakfast
• 10:00am Yoga & Meditation
• 12:30pm Organic Vegetarian Cleansing Lunch
• 2:00pm Radiant Health Class
• Entering Silence
• 3:30 – 5:30pm Free time for swimming, hiking, journaling, leisure, rest, and healing sessions
• 5:30pm Organic Vegetarian Cleansing Dinner
• 7:00pm Meditation

Saturday, July 27 – Day of Silence & Cleansing

• 8:15am Morning Elixir & Light Cleansing Breakfast
• 10:00am Yoga & Meditation
• 12:30pm Juices & Light Cleansing Lunch
• 1:30pm-5:30pm Free time for swimming, hiking, journaling, leisure and rest, healing sessions
• 5:30pm Light Cleansing Dinner & Evening Elixir
• 7:00pm Meditation

Sunday, July 28

• 8:15am Morning Elixir & Organic Vegetarian Breakfast
• 10:00am Yoga & Meditation & Ritual Breaking Silence
• 12:00pm Radiant Health Class and Closing Ceremony
• 1:00pm Organic Vegetarian Lunch
• 3:00pm Departure

All Inclusive – Tuition, Camping, Elixirs and Meals
Early Bird Registration by June 9th – $395 – Closed

General Registration June 10th – July 11th, $445
$108 Organic Vegetarian Meals, Juices and Elixirs – 9 meals @ $12 per meal
$63 Camping–3 nights @ $21 per night
$274 Tuition

Late Registration: July 12th – 24th, $495
$108 Organic Vegetarian Meals, Juices and Elixirs – 9 meals @ $12 per meal
$63 Camping–3 nights @ $21 per night
$324 Tuition

Member Discounts Apply to Tuition
Free Tuition for All Access Pass Holders
50% off Tuition for Snow Lion Members
20% off Tuition for Mandala Holders
10% off Tuition for Supporter Members
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*Workstudy Positions are available, please contact Info@BuddhistYogis.org to apply

Get the Most out of Your Group Cleanse – Go Deeper with Panchakarma

Panchakarma is the science of cleansing the body from ancient India. The treatments are performed with techniques, herbs, and oils appropriate to your constitution. The purpose is to profoundly relax the body and mind, improve the flow of energy by opening the srotas (channels of circulation), and prepare the body to eliminate excess doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) or toxins (aama) on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. Individualized treatment plans are based on consultation and current body constitution.

Available Dates:
July 30 – August 4
September 5 – 13

Panchakarma packages may include:

• Garshana: Skin Brushing
• Abhyanga: Traditional Herbal Oil Massage
• Svedana: Herbal Steam Therapy
• Udvartana: Dry Herbal Lymphatic Massage
• Bolus: Dry Herbal Compress
• Pinda Sweda: Wet Herbal Compress
• Lepa: Mud, Clay, and Herbal Detox Packs
• Herbal Body Scrub
• Basti: Herbal Colon Cleanse
• Kati Basti: Herbal Oil Treatment for Kidneys and Low Back Dhara
• Chakra Basti: Herbal Oil Treatment for Abdomen and Internal Organs
• Shirodhara: Herbal Oil Head & Scalp Treatment
• Acupuncture, Acupressure, Cupping, Gua Sha, and Moxa Therapy
• Internal Flush: Liver Gallbladder Cleanse
• Ionic Mineral Foot Bath
• Mineral, Herbal, and/or Mud Bath
• Kavala Graha: Herbal Oil Treatment for Mouth, Teeth, and Gums
• Eye Wash, Neti & Nasya: Ayurvedic Head & Sinus Treatment

*PK Packages includes consultation, clinic therapies, elixirs, juices, and one traditional cleansing meal per day. Full accommodation packages also available.

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