The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat
Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat
The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat is a complete holistic program that gives participants the chance to escape from the demands of daily living and refresh themselves on all levels. It offers a powerful opportunity to truly slow down, detoxify, refresh and renew and experience a balanced health promoting lifestyle. I’ve been running this cleanse retreat since 2004 and am very happy to see the positive impact it has on people’s lives. I’ll share more about that at the end of this article. For now here is what I think makes the Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat so effective for facilitating positive change.
What Makes The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat Different
When I started offering a cleanse retreat, I knew that I wanted the experience to be truly holistic. I personally had been through several detox and cleanse retreat programs that improved my physical health greatly. I had also completed many meditation, yoga and personal growth retreats that gave me a new sense of purpose and happiness in life. But I had never been on a retreat that combined these elements in one holistic program, so I decided to create one.
Based on my positive and life affirming experiences on retreat, I designed the Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat to be a true “whole being health and healing” event with the goal of balancing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of human experience. It grew into a unique experience that sets itself apart from other cleanse retreats in various ways:
- The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat is gentle- there is no fasting or invasive detox procedures. That makes it accessible for everyone. (The youngest participant we’ve had is 18 and the oldest is 78). The physical detox on this cleanse retreat is accomplished by eating 100% fresh living foods (making it a raw
Living Food Tomato Bisque with Confetti Crackers
food retreat) and by taking the herbal formulas of the Ultimate Cleanse to rejuvenate the colon, kidneys and liver.
- The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat is educational – it’s important for me that all participants learn the basics of how the digestive system works, how raw vegan food supports digestion and health, how cleansing works and how to incorporate these aspects in daily life while not on retreat. There are 5 inspirational talks during this cleanse retreat.
- The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat is peaceful - Morning Qigong, evening meditation, wellness treatments in the Spa and Balinese rituals support the experience of inner peace and openness. This is always one of my favorite parts of being on this cleanse retreat.
- The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat is transformational - The process of slowing down and “being” with yourself and others combined with the relaxation and rejuvenation of the physical body helps people to change long standing behaviors like emotional eating, binging, negative thinking and more. The connection that comes from this experience, both with ourselves and others is invaluable. One retreat participant, for example, went on a world tour after completing the cleanse retreat to visit the friends she had made.
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What Are The Specific Elements Of The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat
One: 7 Days Fresh Living Food Cleansing Diet - During this cleanse retreat you enjoy a variety of fresh living food dishes with minimal nuts and starches. This simple yet tasty diet supports the body to heal and helps the herbal formulas of the Ultimate Cleanse work their best.
Two: Herbal Detoxification - On days 2-6 of this cleanse retreat you take herbal formulas from the Ultimate Cleanseherbal detox two times per day. These herbs work to cleanse the colon, liver and kidneys, which are 3 of the body’s major detoxification organs.
Morning Qigong Session
Three: Qigong and Kindness Meditation - In Qigong we use breathing exercises, simple body movements and basic meditation techniques to relax the mind, strengthen the muscles and to connect with our own intuition. Kindness meditation is focused on complete acceptance of yourself in each moment. It gently lowers brain wave frequencies to theta and delta levels, which promote deep relaxation and personal transformation.
Four: Sharing Sessions - These special meetings allow each of us the opportunity to share and to listen from and with our hearts in the present moment. There is great power in simply “being there” for each other.
Five: Natural Health Talks - These sessions give you inspirations and information to take home and share. Themes on this cleanse retreat include “How Raw Food Detoxifies,” “How Internal Cleansing Works,” “Superfood Nutrition,” and “Keys To Health and Longevity.”
Six: Detoxifying Wellness Treatments – The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat includes 4 treatments ranging from an exfoliating massage followed by a flower petal bath to a Craniosacral healing session.
Mandi Lulur Floral Bath
Seven: Balinese Purification Ceremonies – During the cleanse retreat we visit the most powerful water temple in Bali for a purification ceremony and also participate in creating offerings for use during prayers and meditation.
What People Are Saying About The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat
Here are a few testimonials from this cleanse retreat:
“The most amazing experience! We detoxed the body & the mind with delicious food & relaxation in the lush green jungle of Ubud. Thank you to the kind, friendly staff who always greeted us with beautiful wide smiles! I felt like a princess on this retreat & was highly impressed by the cleanliness attention to detail – that a ‘little extra touch” of a frangipani here & the lighting of our outside porch lamp ( Just to name a couple). The spa treatments were absolutely beautiful; I’ve never felt such magical hands. So relaxing & nourishing for the soul! Also the pavilion was a gorgeous place to breathe & do yoga surrounded by trees. I thoroughly enjoyed the movement & energy work from Qi Gong. This was the first time I had been introduced. Very interesting! and Lastly..Mark, what an amazing, warm, beautiful man with so much knowledge. Thank you for supporting us through this retreat & for sharing your light & wisdom. You made detoxing a dream. I loved, loved, loved this cleanse retreat Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m forever grateful.” – Amanda, Australia
“Can we just start with the spa treatments? Pure bliss! so relaxing & inexpensive – a real treat! and the scenery? Straight out of a fairy tale. So lush & green! And stairs like reel but they have or feel like a chore – more so an adventure! Now I’m not a vegan / vegetarian/raw person normally – I love hot apple pie with ice cream, meat / fish! – but the food was so good! Especially the chocolate balls, miso soup! That’s right! you even get chocolate! The talks were so informative and Mark is so helpful& down to earth – he really makes you appreciates life! Lastly, our rooms were beautiful& spacious – each with its own “Quirk“. What more can I say? Overall blissful experience.” – Morgan, Canada
“If you are looking for a non invasive, yet very effective cleanse retreat this is the place to do it this retreat center is an absolute “jewel in the jungle”! Everywhere you look you are treated to lush greenery, flowers and peaceful fountains. My time at Kumara Sakti was a joyful journey within – a great way to detox with other like minded people who understand the value of a cleansing program. Mark Ament is a top notch professional who made my retreat one of the most memorable I’ve ever done. His experience and wisdom gave me the encouragement and inspiration to do things & would normally not try. – I loved it all!” – Susan, USA
“This retreat will change you in many facets of your person & you will leave as a more complete, happy & integrated person. One of my special life experiences.” – Mark, Canada
Final Words On The Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat
Fresh Start Cleanse Retreat
My team and I would love to welcome you to this unique, powerful cleanse retreat. If you’ve been inspired by what you’ve read here, just click through to the link below to get all the dates and details.
I look forward to meeting you on retreat.
Mark Ament, founder Raw Food Bali
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