*GENTLE CLEANSE AYURVEDA STYLE
Ideal for balancing digestion & de-toxifying the body-MIND
This deep and highly transformative retreat is for one or two people who wish to cleanse their body-mind whilst re-setting their digestion gently and enjoyably in a sublime rainforest setting.
You will leave feeling lighter, clearer, renewed and refreshed after gaining valuable skills in Ayurvedic living and cooking.
Accommodation is not included, but there are many stunning places to rent including Issani’s Rainforest & Creek Hut, discounted for retreat participants – view here
YOUR INITIAL DAY …
We meet at Issani Day Spa for an Ayurvedic cooking workshop. This will set you up to cook your de-tox diet throughout the rest of your retreat.
You will receive an in depth Ayurvedic Consultation after building up Ayurvedic communication in the weeks prior to arriving via email.
SUBSEQUENT DAYS
Daily Deep Relaxation, Purifying Yoga & Meditation Sessions 1HR
Daily Abhyanga/Swedhana treatments 2HR
Daily opportunity to update Issani on your current state and seek advice if needed.
POST RETREAT
Follow-up guidance on a balanced approach to Diet, Lifestyle and Seasonal changes according to andcient Ayurvedic Wisdom …
Cleanse Retreats are 6 nights minimum
Longer and Deeper Cleansing Retreats are available … Pancha Karma treatments Virechena (a day of more powerful de-toxifying herbal treatment) & Batsi (herbal Oil enemas) are available on retreats 9 nights or more.
Ayurvedic wisdom provides the most effective and individualised approach to cleansing our bodies and resetting our digestive energy, without depletion or starving!
According to Ayurveda, unbalanced, too weak or too high “agni” or digestive “fire” (enzymes and acid) is the root cause of almost all disease as it creates harmful by-products and toxins called “ama”.
Ama is gently coaxed from your system during your cleanse with individualised understanding from your Certified Ayurvedic practitioner, Issani.
According to Ayurveda, cleansing is best addressed by having a light, easily digestible diet in a relaxed setting.
Periods of gentle liquid fasting can be woven through your retreat if you are suited to it.
Through email &/or phone contat prior to your retreat, we will already have begun the process of understanding your particular likes and needs during your retreat, so you will be well prepared in advance.
A variety of carefully selected vegetables and digestive spices creating easily assimilated, nourishing meals are tailored to you individually. Personal likes and dislikes will be discussed in advance. Issani will supply digestive chutneys to enhance your tastebuds and digestion along with delicious drinks to enjoy after your daily visit to the Day Spa for your treatment.
Mid-meal drinks include lassis and cleansing herbal teas.
Lunch is your main meal. You will learn how to prepare Kitchari, a gently spiced light rice and mung dhal “porridge” cooked with mild spices and vegetables. Alternatives are available if you can’t tolerate legumes, with a lighter cooked meal for dinner.
Cultured ghee is provided as your cooking oil as it is an important tonic.
Organic coconut oil is a vegan alternative.
The small amounts of ghee or coconut oil eaten daily will gently soften, tone and draw impurities into your digestive tract where they can eliminate in the usual way, with some assistance from your gentle, individualised cleansing Ayurvedic herbal blend.
Yoga and Pranayama techniques to enliven your digestive “fire” are practiced daily along with instruction in Dynacharya….Ayurvedic Daily Rhythms.
The mind and emotions are cleansed through especially chosen Relaxation, Meditation and yoga practices.
Your daily retreat schedule leaves time to explore the magical Daintree Rainforest and beaches. Mild, not robust exercise is encouraged during your cleanse.
Please try to leave some time between your initial contact and your stay in the Daintree. Your cleanse will be enhanced when you make gentle adjustments to your diet prior to arrival, via your initial complimentary communications and exchanges with Issani.
RECOMMENDED FOR
- calming and balancing digestive issues | gentle weight loss | mind and body reset
- mental and emotional clarity | increased energy levels | de-stressing
Balance your digestive “fire” by eating just enough to be satisfied, so the energy of digestion is not overtaxed. This allows extra energy to get busy cleansing and rebuilding your tissues, de-toxifying whilst creating cellular renewal.
You won’t be hungry! However, you will only eat when you are hungry.
Whether you are over or underweight, toning and enlivening your digestion can only benefit your ability to extract nutrition from your food and harmonise your metabolism.
This retreat will infuse you with Ayurvedic understanding to take forward into your future.
You can choose to extend your retreat to deepen your cleanse. Deeper internal herbs can be given on longer retreats.
Shirodhara can replace the Herbal Steam Bath on the last day, or for more days during longer retreats.
Please see below for additional costs for extra days and for optional Shirodhara.
Retreat Details
ACCOMMODATION
*** Please note, you MUST book your accommodation for at least 6 nights. The Retreat begins on the first day early, with your full morning Cooking Workshop.
There are plenty of gorgeous nearby rentals online for a range of budgets, including Issani’s Peaceful Rainforest & Creek Glamp Hut in Cow Bay, see menu.
Book in stunning Cow Bay or beautiful Diwan to be close to the Day Spa.
Be sure to book your retreat accommodation early, especially during peak season between June and October when bookings increase dramatically!
Please contact Issani and book a mutually agreeable time, with plenty of notice.
INVESTMENT per person. P/P price means you are doing the retreat with a friend.
Please note, prices are discounted below package prices during retreats.
*Accommodation is not included
DAY 1
Morning Cooking/Lifestyle Workshop $340 | $220 is 2 participants
Email consultations rion to arrival + Afternoon 1.25 HR Consultation(s) $180 p/p
Yoga, Relaxation & Meditation Session 1.5HR $150 | $120 p/p
Daily Abhyanga/Swedhana – 2HR Ayurvedic Massage & Herbal Steam Bath (5) $240
1 PERSON RETREAT
Minimum 6 Day Stay
1 PERSON RETREAT
$2420 p/p
2 PERSON RETREAT
$ 2120
EXTRA DAYS
Ayurvedic Massage & Herbal Steam Bath
Yoga, Relaxation & Meditation Session 1.5HR
$380 p/p $340
SHIRODHARA & ABHYANGA – shiro replaces Herbal Steam
Only for 8+ night retreats
1 – 2 days at the end
+$120 p/p – same price for one or two
INCLUDED
- Phone/face-time Initial Ayurvedic Consultation.
- Full morning Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop - Day 1
- Daily Abhyanga - Ayurvedic Massage & Swedhana, Ayurvedic De-toxifying Herbal Steam Bath
- Ayurvedic cleanse & tone herbs suited to your constitution.
- ISSANI skin care during your retreat, selected for your unique Ayurvedic type, including botanical pastes and herb infused oils.
- “Mini consults” daily with your treatments.
- Free-time to enjoy your magical surroundings .
- Guidance in Yoga & Pranayama
- Deep Relaxation & Meditation Sessions daily
RETREAT TIMETABLE
DAY 1
Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop at Issani Day Spa preparing Ayurvedic meals and learning Ayurvedic cooking methods that you can take forward during your cleanse and beyond. You will receive written recipes, all food stuffs, digestive yoga instructions, to do before your meals at your accommodation (mats supplied).
DAYS 2 – 5+
Abhyanga/Swedhana – 2HR
Deep Relaxation, Purifying Yoga & Pranayama, Meditation – 1.5HR
Cooking & eating at your accommodation, plus free time to enjoy the magical Daintree Rainforest and beaches
Please note: If you are female and menstruating, please try to schedule your retreat when you are not bleeding heavily. Otherwise, Swedhana treatment and vigorous massage will be avoided on heavy days.
INSURANCE
Issani is fully insured as a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Remedial Massage Therapist. You are advised to arrange your own travel insurance.
Contact Issani and to arrange your Daintree Rejuvenation Retreat!
TERMS OF BOOKING: Please try to book your accommodation at least five weeks ahead to avoid missing out on your ideal place. Bookings with Issani need to be made at least 3 weeks in advance at and a mutually agreed time when Issani has no other bookings. A 20% deposit is required at time of booking with the remainder payable 7 days before the retreat start date. 100% refund is offered if cancelled 21 days before scheduled retreat with an option to transfer funds towards a future retreat. Cancellations after this will not receive any refund.