Oll about health & Bohemian Lagarto
JUICE FASTING RETREAT
12th - 18th August // 2nd - 8th December
My name is Ollie, I’m a health coach & yoga teacher.
I’ve created this program to share the practice of liquid fasting - a practice that has helped me greatly with my own health.
The program offers a gentle but effective cleanse for the body, as well as an opportunity to relieve mental tension & stress.
Juice fasting, alongside the other practices we explore during the retreat such as yoga and breath work, played a huge part in helping me reverse some of my health issues.
Familiarising myself with this process has allowed me to keep my health in good shape over the years, and I continue to use these tools when I feel my body or mind in need of a reset.
Whether you’re new to fasting, or have experimented before, this guided program is a good fit for anyone wishing to cleanse their body & learn about detoxification, whilst relaxing in a beautiful part of Costa Rica.
Below you’ll find all of the information about the retreat, the structure, and our beautiful centre - if you have any questions, or would like to know more, feel free to get in touch by email with any questions, or to arrange a call.
Our liquid fasting program
Our 7 night / 8 day liquid fasting retreats are set in a quiet & beautiful section of the Costa Rican coastline.
The program is designed as a gentle detox for the GI tract, lymphatic system, and organs of digestion such as the liver, pancreas & gallbladder.
The 4 day liquid only diet consists of cold pressed juices, fresh nut milks, coconut water, herbal teas/infusions, and nourishing vegetable broths. This is followed by a 3 day plant based re-feeding process.
We limit our retreat groups to 6-10 people - ensuring a quiet & relaxed environment for the fast.
The 8 day program is structured as such:
Day 1:
Arrive & hydrate, settle in, followed by last solid meal in the late afternoon.
Days 2-4:
3 days following a carefully constructed liquid diet, consisting of only cold pressed juices, fresh nut milk blends, coconut water, herbal teas/infusions & nourishing vegetable broths.
Days 5-7:
A 3 day plant based refeeding protocol to slowly awaken the digestive system, and ensure the body emerges comfortably from the process of detoxification you’ve been through. Our last meal is Lunch on the 7th day.
L O C A T I O N
Our retreat centre is nestled within the quiet beachfront section of the large property, with no other hotels or residences in sight.
We enjoy spectacular ocean sunsets viewed from the beach, or from our comfortable couches & hammocks overlooking the sea. Additionally, the beachfront is great for walking, and we have private paths on our property to explore as well.
“fasting blinds the body in order to open the eyes of the soul”
-Rumi
R O O M S
Our recently remodelled bright & modern rooms all have private bathrooms, air conditioning, and high quality bed linen.
Each room has a queen or king sized bed, as well as a couch that can fold out into a double bed.
This option is for family or friends who would like to share in our retreat experiences together.
Single & double occupancy rates are detailed below.
Nutrition
We believe that food is a form of medicine - because what we eat is the material that builds & sustains the health & vitality of our bodies.
Our nutrient dense liquid and solid meals throughout the program incorporate:
A variety of pre & probiotic plant foods that feed the microbiome.
Various herbs which nourish the organ & glandular systems.
Enzyme rich fruits & juices that cleanse the digestive tract & liver.
Meals that utilise proper food combining principles and ancestral preparation methods such as soaking & sprouting, to promote good digestion & optimal absorption of nutrients.
Yoga, breath work & relaxation.
Our gentle yoga & breath work practices support the nervous system whilst the body undergoes a process of detoxification. The sessions also aim to alleviate mental & emotional tension that tends to accumulate within each of us as we go about our lives.
We focus on yin yoga, as well as some foundational hatha yoga postures, and traditional pranayama exercises that have been used for thousands of years.
You’ll also have plenty of time for yourself to relax, read, write, and walk, as well as shared time that we’ll spend discussing the different processes and experiences that everyone is passing through.
PRICING
Retreat dates
We are currently offering 2 separate retreat dates, these are:
12th - 18th August
2nd - 8th December
Retreat pricing:
Single occupancy: $1450 PP
Double occupancy: $1100 PP (2 people in a room - must be booked as a group of 2).
Price does not include flights, or transport to and from the airport - our closest international & domestic airport is Liberia, about 90 minutes drive, which we can help you organise transport to/from if you desire.
Price does include all food, juices & classes during the program.
