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8 Day Juice Detox Retreat with Yoga for Body Mind Spirit in Algarve
Moinhos Velhos, Barragem da Bravura, Cotifo Box 951F, Lagos 8600-077, Faro, Algarve, Portugal
Portugal Juice Detox and Yoga Retreat
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One of the ten best detox retreats in the world as listed in The Times, January 2016. Established over 30yrs ago, this pioneering program was one of the first of its kind in Europe. The experience and knowledge generated from helping thousands of people are deeply embedded in the very fabric of Moinhos Velhos Detox Yoga's retreat, and in the hearts and minds of their highly skilled facilitation team. This deep experience, confidence, and reassurance of helping people transform, over and over, is priceless! Alongside the vast therapeutic capacity of the retreat, the team like the retreats to be fun and light, with a strong emphasis on the group experience and also a healthy balance between science and spirit.
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- 3 fresh juices and 1 broth per day
- 4 daily supplements to aid cleansing
- Evening meditation and workshop sessions
- Personal use of colonic cleansing equipment if indicated
- Day trip to the beach or Lagos each week
- Nutrition and Holistic wellness workshops
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
7 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 14 participants
Airport transfer available:
Faro Airport (US$ 88 per person)
Faro Airport (US$ 88 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Parking lot
- Patio
Room Selection
There are various accommodation choices, all en suite. A mixture of shared and single cottages shared and twin rooms. An individual patio, relaxation, or reading area adjoin each room. All rooms have a Wi-Fi connection, and in the main house, there is a central computer for internet access in case you wish to leave your devices at home. The central clinic building houses consist of the treatment rooms, the QRS magnet healing bed, foot detox equipment, parasite zapping equipment, a relaxation area, and a small library.
Program
The original concept for our juice detox fasts was inspired by the pioneering work of Bernard Jensen, Swami Sivananda, and Dr. Gerson, in the fields of cleansing and detoxification and was further motivated by the healing effects of yoga, meditation, fasting, and alternative therapies.
When Moinhos Velhos Detox Yoga Retreat first began in 1992 their comprehensive program for body, mind, and spirit was one of the first of its kind and since then they have further developed priceless experience and knowledge supporting people from all over the world.
Different areas of the program facilitate physical, mental, and emotional detoxification and purification which means our programs are very effective whatever level of your well-being you are focused on!
Moinhos Velhos Detox Yoga Retreat's programs are also very attractive to those who simply wish to deepen their knowledge and experience of natural health practices and living in an abundant and positive way - and take that awareness back out into daily life!
Reasons for participating
- Detoxing
- Alleviating stress and anxiety
- Reappraising and evaluating life purpose
- Losing weight
- Quitting smoking and addictions
- Achieving optimal health maintenance
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
Juicing, supplements, and colon cleansing
Ragnar Berg, one of the world’s foremost authorities on nutrition and biochemistry, stated that during fasting, the body burns up and excretes huge amounts of accumulated wastes and that you can help this process by drinking alkaline juices instead of water. Therefore juice fasting is the very best form of fasting.
To keep you attuned to nature, our juices are prepared in accordance with the season and also to ensure that across the retreat you have variety and a range of vitamins and minerals to replenish and cleanse your nervous system.
In addition, you will cleanse the entire gastrointestinal tract with herbs and supplements and by using a self-administered Clysmatic device (a gravity-style colonic system) that cleanses the lower intestine.
Daily program
- 07:00 Wake up
- 07:30 Lemon tea
- 08:00 Yoga
- 10:00 Orange juice
- 10:30 Optional therapies
- 13:00 Fruit or vegetable juice
- 13:30 Optional therapies
- 16:00 Vegetable juice
- 16:00 Nutrition or wellness workshop
- 17:00 Sauna
- 19:00 Mixed vegetable broth which contains lots of minerals
- 19:45 Variety of meditations
- 20:45 Free time and other activities
Please note clysmatic personal colonics are used twice a day.
Detoxing and yoga
Moinhos Velhos Detox Yoga Retreat's yoga classes are accessible to all - whether you are a beginner or seasoned yogi our skilled teachers can guide you through an enriching and relaxing practice that supports your detox.
Yoga is a fundamental part of our program because the combination of gentle moving, stretching, and twisting together with deep breathing, significantly helps the detox process for body, mind, and spirit. The lymph and blood transporting the released toxins are pumped through the body at a faster rate, speeding up the elimination process.
In addition, the relaxation brought about by yoga causes the healing, restorative parasympathetic nervous system to take over from the autonomic nervous system. Then, the body starts to clean and heal itself. And the more you detox, the greater the effects of the yoga practice!
Exercise, meditation, and relaxation
The evening workshops can include a Biodanza movement session and a Sivananda tradition-inspired fire ceremony alongside a more traditional meditation practice. The program culminates with a beautiful Spiral Walk letting go and a visioning ceremony.
These sessions further assist the detoxification process, as blockages and tensions held in the physical, mental, and emotional levels of the body are also released. These practices help you to let go of them and relax more deeply.
During the day, you can relax, swim, have a therapy session, explore, walk around the area and even help out in the organic gardens. Once per week we also take a trip to one of the stunning local beaches.
There is a collection of videos and DVDs of related subjects and movies to watch. The sauna is on in the early evening and the hot tub is available all day.
Therapies
They also have various therapies available that assure the elimination of toxins and the balancing of your entire system. The sauna also aids in cleansing the skin. Treatments include:
Multiple styles of massage
- Acupuncture
- Thai massage
- Cranio sacral therapy
- Lymphatic drainage
Included excursions
There will be an outing one day per week. The destination will either be Lagos or one of the beautiful local Algarve beaches, depending on the weather.
Instructors
Chris Lloyd Pack
Chris and Karen are originally from England and have been living here in Portugal for many years. Both are qualified Sivananda yoga teachers. They both studied in Kerala, India, while they also facilitated of Moinhos Velhos fasting programs during the off season. Chris became holistic in 1971 after being referred to a naturopath and later being introduced to a faith healer. He has had some wonderful teachers, one being the late Jack Temple, a renowned dowser and healer as well as a pioneer organic farmer. Jack was able to introduce Chris to dowsing and the benefits of organic gardening.
Debby Van Tegelen
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Debbie is one of the yoga teachers and facilitators. After working 11 years as a nurse in a Dutch hospital, she started to develop more interest in alternative ways to heal the body and mind. After leaving the Netherlands and traveling for 2 years through Asia, she arrived together with her husband, Ed in 2016. In 2017, Debby got her a scholarship for the Sivananda yoga teacher training in India. After successfully completing the training, Debby has been teaching yoga and giving meditation classes here at Moinhos Velhos for the past 2 years.
Ed Van Tegelen
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Ed, together with his wife, Debby arrived at Moinhos Velhos in 2016 after traveling for 2 years through Asia. Originally from The Netherlands, Ed is the head nutritionist. He uses an evidence-based approach to cut through the confusion about nutrition and will give you advice that’s firmly rooted in science. He has previously worked as a plant-based chef in a restaurant and can thus provide you with lots of tips and ideas for a healthier diet. Ed recently released his first book 'Nutrition in The Kitchen' and he is also well studied in Thai massage, having studied in Thailand.
Karen Lloyd Pack
Sivananda Hatha Yoga instructor Karen is one of our Yoga teachers and facilitators, she has 15 experience here at Moinhos Velhos helping support and guide our clients through all aspects of the Juice Fasting programme. ‘Regular cleaning of the body is essential for good health, shining from the inside out’. Karen believes in empowering ourselves and others and works for the benefit of all. Karen is also a trained Martin Brothman Foundation Chakra Healer and a keen organic gardener. With her husband Chris, Karen co-facilitates the Juice Fasting programmes in the Sivanada Ashrams in India
Richard Brook
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Richard has over 20yrs experience in wellness and specialises in 5 Elements acupuncture, dru yoga, embodied movement and the body-mind connection. He's also author of 'Understanding Human Nature, A User's Guide To Life'. He started at Moinhos Velhos in 2014 and is passionate about understanding and creating what you need to have a successful life – measured from the deepest level of your own perception, not through achieving in the eyes of others! He previously developed his Creative Yoga brand into one of London’s most unique projects and also designs corporate wellness programmes.
Location
Away from the popular tourist areas, Moinhos Velhos comprises 16 hectares in a secluded tranquil valley 14 kilometers from Lagos. The centre is next to the magnificent Barragem da Bravura (Bravery Reservoir) whose presence provides spectacular walking trails and powerful energy of calm.
It is also sited in a nature reserve, a protected area of several thousand hectares of natural beauty away and energized by a multitude of tiny crystals in the surrounding hills. Here you will wake up to the songs of the birds in the morning, and retire with the silence of the stars at night.
It is 15 minutes drive to Lagos, on the Algarve coast in Portugal. Algarve is a well-known region of Portugal with a laid-back lifestyle. The western Algarve is perfect to unwind and recharge with some deserved rest and recuperation, explore the fantastic culture, and unspoiled countryside that still retains its natural charm.
Travelling just half an hour from either the south or west coast up through the countryside to the Monchique mountain at 1000 meters, the whole area is speckled with small villages and towns with one foot in past.
Distances
- Faro Airport (FAO) - 1 hour
- Lagos - 15 minutes
Food
No food will be given during this fasting detox retreat. However, you will not feel hungry as you will receive direct nutrition from the juices, and in addition to the powders and herbal pills taken to eliminate toxins, you will receive supplements to keep your energy level up. Commonly, after a few days, you will probably feel more energetic than you have in a long time!
The following meals are included:
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Detox juices
Things to do (optional)
In between the juices-broth, there is time for the guests to experience the various therapies that are available. Or take a walk along the dam in the peaceful nature.
Spa treatments
As extra treatments, Moinhos Velhos offers Swedish massage, lymph drainage massage, Thai yoga massage, Sacro cranial therapy, bio-resonance therapy, reflexology, healing, Reiki, acupuncture, physiospect, and re-connection healing. The cost for the extra treatments is from 70 EUR per session.
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- All juices and broths
- Daily yoga class
- Evening meditation sessions
- Initial health check-up
- Internet access
- Lemon water and herbal teas which you can take freely all day
- Personal use of colonic cleansing equipment if indicated
- Pills, powders, and other supplements
- Use of Finnish style sauna and California style hot tub
- Use of QRS - magnet healing bed
- Use of salt water swimming pool
- Use of zapper / parasite elimination equipment
What's not included
- Boutique items, essential toiletries, books, and jewelry
- Airport transfer
- Spa treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FAO
Faro Airport
68 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 88 per person
Arrival by airplane
The nearest airport is Faro Airport (FAO). Faro is an international airport with direct flights to most major European cities. For those cities that do not have a direct flight, connection is made at Lisbon.
Airport transfers from and to Faro Airport (FAO) is available on request. If you would like Moinhos Velhos to pick you up at Faro Airport, please advise them your flight number and the time of your arrival and they will be there to meet you. A single ride costs 78 EUR per person whereas shared rides cost 45 EUR per person for two people and 35 EUR per person for three or more people.
Arrival by train
If you like to travel by train, you can take a taxi from the airport to Faro train station at the cost of 8 EUR. Train from Faro train station to Lagos costs from 7.50 EUR per person one way. From Lagos, Moinhos Velhos can pick you up for free or if you want to take a taxi from Lagos, it will cost from 15 EUR.
Arrival by taxi
You can take a taxi from the airport to the retreat center with the cost from 100 - 125 EUR one way.
Airport: Faro Airport
Airport transfer available:
Faro Airport (US$ 88 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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