The roots of our juice detox fasts lie in the trailblazing work of Bernard Jensen, Swami Sivananda, and Dr. Gerson, whose approaches to cleansing and detoxification helped shape the programme. Their influence is joined by the healing power of yoga, meditation, fasting, and alternative therapies, while today’s latest research is also woven in to ensure the highest possible standard of care.

Since 1992, this comprehensive body, mind, and spirit programme has been among the first of its kind. Over the years, it has grown through invaluable experience and knowledge, supporting guests from around the world.

Each part of the retreat is designed to support physical, mental, and emotional detoxification and purification, making it effective for people at many different stages of their wellness journey. It also appeals to those who want to deepen their understanding of natural health practices and embrace a more abundant, positive way of living, taking that awareness back into everyday life.

Group connection is an important part of the experience. Four times a day, guests gather for juices and broth, along with group classes and workshops.

Reasons For Participating

Detoxing
Alleviating stress and anxiety
Reappraising and evaluating life purpose
Losing weight
Quitting smoking and addictions
Achieving optimal health maintenance
Self development & connection

Benefits of Juice Fasting

Increased energy, vitality and sense of wellbeing
Boosts immune system
Improved cardiovascular health
Regulating blood pressure and cholesterol
Improved brain health and memory function
Regulation of weight, appetite and cravings
Improved gut health

To keep you connected with nature, the juices are prepared according to the season. Throughout the retreat, variety is carefully maintained, offering a broad range of vitamins and minerals to help replenish and cleanse the nervous system. Additional supplements are also provided to support the cleansing process.

Daily Timetable

07:00 Wake up
07:30 Lemon tea
08:00 Yoga
10:00 Orange juice
11.00 Therapies or free time
13:00 Fruit or vegetable juice
14.00 Therapies or free time
16:00 Vegetable juice & nutrition workshop
17.00 Free time to visit the sauna, relax or go for a walk
19:00 Mixed vegetable broth – mineral rich
19:45 Meditation
20:45 Free time and other activities

What's Included

7 or 10 nights accommodation
Initial health check-up
All juices and broths
Daily yoga class
Evening meditation sessions
Nutrition and health workshops
Personal use of colonic cleansing equipment when indicated
Pills, powders, and other supplements
Use of Finnish style sauna
Use of QRS – magnet healing bed
Use of salt water swimming pool
Lemon water and herbal teas which you can take freely all day

Detoxing And Yoga

Yoga classes are open to everyone, whether you are new to the practice or already experienced. Our skilled teachers guide each session in a way that is both relaxing and supportive, helping to enhance your detox experience.

Yoga is a key element of the programme because the combination of gentle movement, stretching, twisting, and deep breathing can significantly support the detox process for body, mind, and spirit. As the lymph and blood transport released toxins through the body more efficiently, elimination is accelerated.

In addition, the relaxation created through yoga activates the healing and restorative parasympathetic nervous system, giving the body space to cleanse and restore itself. The deeper the detox, the greater the benefits of the yoga practice.

Exercise, Meditation and Relaxation

Evening workshops may include movement sessions and a fire ceremony inspired by the Sivananda tradition, alongside more traditional meditation practices.

These sessions further support detoxification by releasing blockages and tension held on physical, mental, and emotional levels. They help you let go and settle into deeper relaxation.

During the day, you may relax, swim, enjoy a therapy session, explore the surroundings, walk in the area, or even help in the organic gardens. Once a week, there is also a trip to one of the beautiful local beaches.

A selection of videos, DVDs, and related films is available to watch. The sauna is open in the early evening, and the hot tub is available throughout the day.

Therapies

Additional therapies are available to help support toxin elimination and balance the whole system. The sauna also assists cleansing through the skin. Treatments include:

Multiple Styles of Massage
Acupuncture
Thai Massage
Cranio Sacral Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage

We also host workshops with our nutrition experts, who share the latest information on nutrition and health.

Accommodation

Twin rooms
Single Rooms
Shared Cottage
Single Cottage

Prices and more information [here](

Travel Options

Airport transfers are available on request
Taxi from airport to Moinhos Velhos
Train from Faro to Lagos
Bus from Faro to Lagos
Pickup in Lagos is free

Returning guests receive a 10% discount.

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