This was my first guided detox experience and an experience more precious than I could have imagined. It is a mystery to me how Emily could create a program, so gentle, so beautiful and so delicious - and still, let us gain all the benefits that we would from a much longer and harsher thorough Panchakarma. And yet it is not a mystery. Emily’s deep knowledge, intentional yet intuitive guidance and refreshing, non-dogmatic, attitude are extraordinary. It was a delight in, and for, every sense to be guided by her in an atmosphere and environment that supported all we had come for.
The Light/ening
The Light/ening is a multi-dimensional healing protocol that synergizes classical Ayurvedic purification techniques, functional fasting, nourishing food and the latest findings in gut health enhancement. This process naturally and joyfully allows you to reduce the toxic load in your central channel. This, in turn, expands your capacity to hold more light in all five bodies and opens you up to the love that you are.
A return to wholeness.
The success of Amaveda programs is accredited to its ten years in practice, the wisdom of Ayurvedic healing, and its focus on beauty, ease, and pleasure.
Hundreds of people around the world have experienced the benefits of these programs, and I hope you can too.
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Nervous System First
Regulating the nervous system is at the core of all healing and cleansing. In all my programs and retreats, I prioritize your nervous system in order to create the foundation of your transformation.
Meta Metabolism
When we align a mindset of positive expectations and the emotions of playful curiosity with the healing food, fasting practice, exercise, supplements, or any of the physical body components involved in a healing protocol, this radically amplifies the efficacy of our efforts. We call this 'Meta Metabolism,' and it is a core component of all Amaveda programs.
5 Bodies to Love
The Amaveda programs honour the Ayurvedic concept of the Panchakoshas, or the '5 bodies'. The layers that extend beyond our physical body are the energetic, mental, emotional, and cosmic bodies. When you clear, and unblock the physical body, you restore and amplify flow to all of the 5 bodies.
Group Synergy
Healing is accelerated in groups. Period. The Amaveda retreats celebrate the benefits of a collective journey, where the combined desire for improved well-being generates a powerful synergy that carries the group forward, surpassing individual efforts.
Functional Fasting
Let no food be thy medicine.
The core components
The architecture of transformation
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Expect
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Increased energy
Heightened mental clarity and focus
Deepened connection to true self/heightened intuition
Appropriate weight release
Reduced inflammation in the body
Reduction or elimination of pain in the body
Increased flexibility/agility
Brighter, clearer skin
Improved intestinal flora and pH
Eradication of caffeine dependency
Eradication of sugar/carb cravings
Reduction of candida overgrowth
Immune system function support
Culinary Consciousness
Motivation for positive change
Testimonials
Dharma
This retreat shifted me on levels that I did not know were possible, I left with a highly functional and thriving body, as well as a plan of action to achieve my goals, intuitively and concretely.
The retreat was so much more than I expected. I never felt really hungry and the attention to detail was amazing. I came away better equipped and educated to pursue a healthier way of living.
This is the best thing I have done for my body so far. I feel great in my body, my mind and my spirit. Rewarded in every sense.
The retreat provided me with the opportunity to really embark on not just the physical detox experience, but to simultaneously dive deep into a state of pure observation, without judgement of my own healing process. I now have a deeper understanding of the tools available to me to live a healthier life with purpose and intention.
My energy level has increased dramatically and my skin is so luminous, I’ve lost weight, but more importantly I have connected 100% with my body again, something I didn’t even realise I had become so out of touch with. I feel more focused, better mood, greater flexibility and overall more aware of my own body-mind connection.
I have always believed in the importance of taking care of my body with good nutrition, exercise and rest, however, after this retreat, I recognise that the knowledge I had was not as deep or powerful as what I have brought back home.
I could see changes from the first day! Every day I felt so happy for making this investment in my life.
A lot of the retreat felt like a personal retreat, we had all the support but we were doing it ourselves and everything was optional. This agency is helpful, it felt like the detox was just a beginning of a more extensive lifestyle change. I’ve felt light and clear in my mind since the detox. Energised but calm. I have a newfound appreciation and understanding of my body and a willingness to take care of myself. A deeper sense of self love.
I enjoyed everything about this retreat. I felt so taken care of and supported on every level. I loved the hotel and all of the staff. I loved Emily's playful spirit through it all. To me, she is a fountain of knowledge and I had fun picking her brain and having some good laughs even on the "tougher" days. I loved trying new things every day. Even if it was as simple as a cup of tea, we still tried something new every day. Emily introduced us to and taught us about different superfoods, barks, roots, and all around cool plants from around the world. I loved the dream workshop. I loved that napping and deep relaxation was on the top of my "to do" list and I got to do exactly that every day during the retreat. I love our Amaveda "goody bag" filled with amazing products and new tools to use throughout the retreat and beyond. I feel my mind/body connection so much stronger since I left, I have been receiving clear messages from my body and my digestive system is in top form. YAY!”
Firstly I feel that my colon and my liver are clean, which to me was the main thing, to detox my physical body. But with it came an incredible change in energy and mood. Like a veil got lifted. You structure it so perfectly that even the hardest parts were easily accomplished. Emily, with all my heart a deeply felt GRACIAS!
It was an absolutely terrific culinary journey by Emily, who managed to surprise us every single day with beautiful Ayurvedic gems of fragrance and colour! I felt guided and safe to follow her lead in this amazing journey of detox. I feel lighter everywhere, I am seeing things clearly and more transparent. I'm so grateful for the cleanliness and pureness of my body.
Emily's program is excellent, I totally recommend it! She took excellent care of the group and of every detail at all times. Her daily workshops were full of useful information and the setting could not be a better location for this detox! I loved that we still had lots of time for reflexion, for disconnection. Thank you, Emily, and to every single person at KICHIC who helped us during the detox program.
I feel so motivated to make both big and small changes in my life now because I now ‘get’ what my struggles were. Every day that I started to feel better, I had a new revelation about a change I needed to make.
Attending this detox retreat has allowed me to experience a life-changing direction. Since having a tumour removed from within my heart about 2 years ago, I have only been waiting to die. Pain every day, no energy, weight gain, depression, and apathy about life itself. Thanks to Emily, the Amaveda Panchakarma programme, and the strong positive energy of the other attendees I am once again living life.
This Amaveda Panchakarma has been a great and wonderful experience, in all sources of my life. It has changed the way I feel as if was 13 years old again. My body, soul and mind were renewed, with a high experience of health, happiness and peace. I really thank Emily for sharing all this valuable information for the benefit of all the participants.
I believe being on this retreat has been nourishing and loving for the soul, body and mind. I had better results than I expected. I think that the most remarkable one is how I now relate to food, past food addictions and just more awareness when I eat, I'm really taking care of my health. Thank you very much for your effort to make everything with love and care, it was perfect for me.
I have always believed in the importance of taking care of my body with good nutrition, exercise and rest, however, after this retreat, I recognise that the knowledge I had was not as deep or powerful as what I have brought back home.
Emily's deep knowledge, intentional yet intuitive guidance and refreshing, non-dogmatic, attitude are extraordinary. It was a delight in, and for, every sense to be guided by her in an atmosphere and environment that supported all we had come for.
It was my first detox program and I was a bit nervous. But with Emily’s guidance and knowledge it was an amazing experience and at the end I felt lighter, more energetic both in body and mind and also more relaxed. It was a time to stop and turn inward and it was a complete reset of both body and mind. I am so grateful to Emily for guiding me through this wonderful experience.
Upcoming experiences
Virtual
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OCTOBER 19 - 23 | 24
PRE-DETOX STARTS OCTOBER 9th
A full-body 5-day virtual detox retreat, experienced from the comfort of your own home. A modern-Ayurvedic protocol that is a celebration of the pleasure and ease of self-healing.
Peru
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NOVEMBER 18 - 25 | 24
The 7-day retreat at Kichic is luxurious, pleasurable and easy. The protocol enhances the body's capacity to generate and sustain a more joyful state of being. Ayurveda-inspired, pleasure-focused. Since 2015.