7-Day Ayurvedic Cleanse
Out with the old.
Start building the new … together!
Ayurveda and Yoga, two powerful sister sciences, come together to provide you with a new approach on how to “clear the slate” and start the New Year with a stronger foundation.
The kitchen is our laboratory where medicine is prepared. This virtual event will allow each of us to meet in our own kitchen and work together for a hands-on demonstration on how to make ghee and kitchari, the staples of your 7-day cleanse.
Shanti, owner of Keller Yoga, will then demonstrate a few yoga postures and a breathing exercise that will help to boost your cleanse to an even higher level.
Timeline
Saturday, January 16th, 1:00-4:00pm
• We will kick off this event with a virtual workshop (Zoom). This workshop will provide you with all the tools you’ll need for a successful cleanse. Let’s meet in our kitchens where Dr. Jade will walk us through, step-by-step, on how to make ghee and kitchari.
Sunday, January 17th through 23rd
• Cleanse week! Make sure to join our private Facebook group where we can all share our stories, questions, ask questions, and get support. You’ll find inspiration and motivation to help you on your journey.
Saturday, January 23rd, 1:00-2:30pm
• Follow-up with Dr. Jade & Shanti. We’ll share stories and provide time for Q&A.
What to Expect
This is a self-managed program for anyone interested in a natural, holistic, and palliative approach toward cleansing of the digestive system. Dr. Jade and Shanti will provide you will all the information you need to get you started on your journey.
This is also a community event. Upon registration, you will be invited to join the “7-Day Ayurvedic Cleanse (2021)” Facebook group. Here, you will be able to interact with other participants, provide support, get support, and share your experience.
This cleanse is based on a mono-diet of kitchari. Kitchari is commonly made by cooking and combining mung beans and rice. Note: This cleanse is not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers. It is also not recommended if you are recovering from a sickness.
Cost
There is a $54.00 fee to join the Workshop and Follow-up + Q&A. Because this is a virtual program with participants in various locations, it will be your responsibility to procure and use the materials in the following Materials List. If local, you may find a lot of these items at the Keller Yoga Studio. Other sources will also be recommended.
Workshop Agenda
• Ghee: Discussion and Demonstration. Let’s get in those kitchens and learn how to make your own ghee! Dr. Jade will be walking through this demonstration via his own kitchen. Follow along, learn the benefits of ghee, and discover just how easy it is to make this medicine.
• Kitchari: “Why a mono-diet of kitchari?” and Demonstration. Learn the benefits of kitchari and how to make it! Dr. Jade will follow the ghee demonstration with a step-by-step guide on how to make a cleansing dish of kitchari. Follow along in your own kitchen and let’s make kitchari together!
• Yoga: Asana and Agni Sara to facilitate your cleanse. Get your yoga mats out! Shanti will be concluding our meeting with a final demonstration of some easy yoga postures that will help boost your cleanse. She will also lead us in Agni Sara: An active breathing technique used to help stoke the digestive fire.
• Cleanse prep discussion
• Q&A
Materials List
To make ghee:
• 1 lb. organic, unsalted butter (normal or cultured)
• Funnel (preferably metal)
• Cheese Cloth or Coffee Filter (Dr. Jade prefers the ease of a coffee filter)
• 16oz glass jar (i.e. canning or clean re-purposed jar)
To make basic Kitchari:
• approximately 3 lbs. split, yellow mung (aka moong) beans (aka dal) (preferably organic)
• approximately 3 lbs. basmati rice (preferably organic)
• 6 limes
• Spices*:
Required:
◘ Cumin (powder)
◘ Coriander (powder)
◘ Fennel (powder)
◘ Turmeric (powder)
◘ Ginger (fresh or powder)
◘ Black Pepper (ground)
◘ Salt (preferably sea)
Optional:
◘ Brown Mustard Seed (ground)
◘ Cinnamon (powder)
◘ Nutmeg (powder)
◘ Clove (powder)
◘ Star Anise (whole)
◘ Fenugreek (powder)
◘ Asafoetida (powder)
*Banyan Botanicals® also has a great pre-made kitchari spice mix available via their website or Amazon® Prime®
◘ Organic Vegetable Broth (not a spice, but adds flavor)
Optional Vegetables for Kitchari:
For weight loss:
• Spinach
• Greens (mustard, collard, kale, chard, beet tops, etc.)
For rejuvenation:
• Carrots
• Beets (preferably golden beets)
• Sweet Potatoes
Optional Supplements and Tools:
• 6 lemons (for morning warm water + lemon)
• Triphala (powder or tablets)
• Nasya oil
• Tongue Scraper