Detox

We offer regular workshops and private detox sessions.

Intestinal wash - the yogic answer to a colonic

This is a yoga sequence with salt water flush for the digestive system and is the single most amazing detox you could do.

You may have done others but with this one detox will get more out of you than you put in...literally!

Anatomy of the intestinal wash (Shankha Prakshalana)

There are 5 valves in our food passage. They are oesophageal, pyloric, ileocecal, colon and anus.

The complexity of the GIT (Gastrointestinal tract) and its sensitivity to day to day tensions are common causes to restrict the flow in the system. They lose their natural function & become inefficient and gradually the system starts to pack up. This causes auto-toxemia, a state where the body's own wastes begin to poison itself. Poor food, sedentary lifestyles, late eating hours, habitual snacking and dehydration, are also common reasons that the digestive system becomes inefficient at assimilating and eliminating thus causing stomach ailments. Shankha Prakshalana practice reconditions the function of the valves & eliminates all types of toxins out of the bloodstream.

Salt is used for Shankha Prakshalana because of its reaction in the stomach when it mixes with acids and enzymes. It creates a more dilute and less potent solution. Salt is a very efficient means to dissolve mucus and clean the intestinal linings. In small quantities it has a soothing effect on inflamed linings and also has a mild relationship with the liver.

Food Restrictions

1.  For at least one week after the practice, all chemically processed, synthetic, pungent, spicy, acidic, rich and non-vegetarian foods must be strictly avoided. No pickles, sweets, chocolates, ice cream or soft drinks should be taken.

2.  Milk, buttermilk, yogurt and all fruits, especially acidic fruits such as lemons, grapefruit, oranges or pineapples are restricted.

3.  Cigarettes, tea, coffee, betel nut preparations such as pan and any other type of intoxicant or drug should also not be taken.

Detox Testimonials

"Whilst initially apprehensive about the detox workshop, it came at the right time for me as I was feeling sluggish after the Christmas and New Year festivities and was overdosing on caffeine. The workshop was straightforward and Simone took us through it step by step, thoroughly explaining everything. I did not find it easy, but Simone made the experience easier as she encouraged the small group. Since the detox I have lost the weight I put on over the festive period and have been able to cut out caffeine completely. I am sleeping better, have received a number of comments about how well I am looking, and, as a bonus, I am saving a fortune on diet coke! I fully intend to repeat the workshop at the same time next year."
Fiona McBean, HR Manager

"The best way to describe what the treatment did would be to compare it to being able to stop all the general noise of living in the city and instead be able to distinguish all the different and distinctive sounds. By the end of the two weeks of eating carefully my individual response to different food and drink could be similarly identified. That whole business of 'listening to your body' made sense for the first time."
Elaine Cooper, Glasgow

Other Detoxifications

Oxygen therapy - detoxification with Pranayama

Hopi Ear candling – a chimney effect that balances pressure the inner ear

Aura Cleansing – scented aromas get massaged into your aura leaving you lighter

Jale Neti - sinuses wash, remove mucus and leave you mentally more alert

We also recommend fasts or courses of healing food choices.

Fruit - Fresh or frozen fruit.

Vegetables - All fresh vegetables. Vegetables thought to be particularly good detox foods include broccoli, cauliflower, broccoli sprouts, onions, garlic, artichokes, beets, red and green vegetables.

Rice - All forms of rice, including rice cakes, rice crackers and rice pasta. Brown rice is typically preferred.

Other Grains - Quinoa, amaranth, millet, and buckwheat can be used instead of rice. They can be purchased at a health food store or in some grocery stores.

Beans - Split yellow and green peas and lentils are easiest to digest and require the least soaking time. Other good options include kidney beans, pinto beans, mung beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and adzuki beans.

Nuts and Seeds - Unsalted nuts or seeds can be sprinkled over salads or eaten as a snack. Good options include flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews and walnuts. Nut butters are permitted. Peanuts and peanut butter are usually not recommended.

Oil - Extra-virgin olive oil is a preferred oil.

Condiments - Favor herbs or spices over any salt.  Vegetable salt, sea salt, vinegar, soy sauce or tamari.

Tea and other Beverages - Herbal teas, green tea, roibos tea, water, lemon water, diluted pure unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices, rice milk.

Daily Detox Do's - Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day, warm or room temperature and take the time to chew food well, especially grains.