Welcome
Welcome to the 2025 Spring Kitchari Cleanse! This experience will be hosted by myself and my good friend and student Gabriel Begin. In 2023, we had the opportunity to do a guided cleanse like this with him. He has an extensive knowledge of Ayurveda and it was very transformative.
What you get:
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50 page E-book with support materials and recipes
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Cooking preparation instruction
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Ayurvedic self-care practices with detailed directions
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Two live group zoom meetings (recordings available)
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WhatsApp group for everyone to share questions, pictures of food, and experiences
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The cleanse will be split into three phases over three days:
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Day 1 - the preparation day that helps the body ease into the cleanse by eliminating certain types of foods and introducing some Ayurvedic practices.
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Day 2 - the deep cleanse in which we eat a mono-diet of mostly kitchari.
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Day 3 - the integration day where we begin to reintroduce a greater variety of foods and decide which of our new practices we want to incorporate into our daily life.
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The Schedule
Sunday March 16
Monday - Thursday March 17-20
Friday - Sunday March 21-23
Kick-off call 11AM-12PM PST
Collect ingredients and supplies
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Cleanse
Sunday March 23
After March 23
Wrap-up call 11AM-12PM PST
Individual support available
*(For those who wish for a longer cleanse experience, start day for the cleanse is Tuesday March 18 and finishes March 23 – 6 days total)
How to Join
Fill out the form below and pay HERE for Paypal ore HERE for Venmo (account: kristenvand)
or send payment via Zelle (account: 415-722-0960).
The cost is $250 USD
We'd like this offering to be accessible so if the cost is an issue, or if paying in a weaker currency than USD, please reach out to me.
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MORE INFO...
Why cleanse?
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Our bodies accumulate toxins over the years which can lead to symptoms of brain fog, bloating, perpetual congestion, sluggish bowels and a general lack of vitality. By eating cleanly for a limited time, it gives your digestion a rest and a chance for your gut and body to heal itself.
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Combine the clean, easy to digest foods with Ayurvedic dinacharya, or daily routines, like tongue scraping and oil massage, and you will quickly notice a difference in how you feel.
Cleansing can help you hit the “reset button” on your daily routine. It’s not just about losing weight, it’s also about purifying the body so you can experience more life in your life.
What is kitchari?
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Kitchari, also spelled kitcharee, khichadi, kitchadee, and in many other variants) is a porridge-like mixture of Basmati rice and yellow moong dal (split mung beans) simmered in spices such as turmeric, cumin seeds, ginger, and black pepper. It's one of the most basic staples in Ayurveda and has a texture similar to oatmeal.
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A kitchari cleanse is a gentle way of clearing accumulated waste and toxicity from the mind and the tissues, encouraging optimal health. The process is simple, straightforward, easy to follow, with the main part of the cleanse only three days long—making it a very manageable. Unlike a juice cleanse, a kitchari cleanse is nourishing and satisfying.
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This particular cleanse is based on eating a monodiet of mostly kitchari, drinking plenty of detoxifying fluids, and doing some basic Ayurvedic practices like self abhyanga (oil massage) to optimize digestion, elimination, and the body’s natural detoxification processes.
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The beginning of Spring is one of the best times to do a kitchari cleanse as we are aligning ourselves with what nature is already doing, letting go of winter stagnation.
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This regimen supports the physiology by slowing the flood of harmful inputs and by providing the body with an important opportunity to rest, recuperate, and repair itself.
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A simple three-day cleanse can help:
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Improve digestion and metabolic function
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Foster clarity and increased groundedness
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Improve sleep
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Support the maintenance of a healthy body weight
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Promote healthy and regular elimination
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Stimulates greater energy and vitality
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*Cleansing in not recommended for those who are sick, pregnant or during menstruation.