FASTING|YOGA TEMPLE

Holistic Fasting Health Retreat
Moinhos Velhos

Detox Body Mind Spirit
*Juice fasting for purification and detoxification*
* yoga * meditation* *holistic alternative therapies*

Fasting Yoga Detox Retreat

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Fasting can be a great help for many physical problems. All of the below listed symptoms, as well as many others, can be alleviated with our fasting programs

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Do's & Don't
Some suggestions of what you should do and not to do for a Healthier Lifestyle

Sauna
The wonderful benefits of a Finnish type Sauna

21day Fast
Frank's diary of his experience with The Living on Light Process

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Books on Fasting Health & Healing that we recommend

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Is Moinhos Velhos a fasting retreat for Christians?

Home Fasting Programs
How to do a fasting program at home with much information on the benefit of juice fasting.

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Yoga and Fasting

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Yoga and meditation are an important part of our daily life

During our fasting retreats we start and finish every day with meditation, either silent or guided.  We teach classical hatha and raja yoga according to Swami's Sivananda, Vishnudevanada and Venketesananda.  You do not have to be an expert to participate in the daily yoga, both  beginners and advanced are accommodated. 

Fasting and Yoga complement each other perfectly:

The combination of gentle moving, stretching and twisting together with deep breathing, speeds up the detox process.

The lymph and blood transporting the released toxins are pumped through the body at a faster rate, improving drainage of toxins and speeding up the elimination process.

The state of relaxation brought about by yoga causes the healing, restorative parasympathetic nervous system to take over from the autonomic nervous system, and the body starts to clean and heal itself.

The practice of yoga helps boost energy levels, as you take in and store abundant amounts of prana (energy) whilst holding postures and doing pranayama.

The more you detox, the clearer the energy channels become, and the greater the effects of the yoga practice. Not only is this highly beneficial both short term and long term, but it also makes the detox process easier and a lot more enjoyable. You feel psychologically uplifted, and the mind is strengthened to carry on... It also gives you a clear indication of the energetic effects of yoga.

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During the detox program, the herbs, powders and pills facilitate the removal of toxic deposits from the body.  When we eliminate these old poisons from our system, negative emotions can also be released. Hatha  Yoga, Pranayama, Kriyas and Meditation can help this process as they are powerful tools to bring harmony and balance on all levels - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Yoga and fasting go hand in hand. Fasting is an important aspect for the spiritual  aspirant, and Yoga is very beneficial for one who is seeking purification through fasting. One without the other will leave a void causing an imbalance on one level or the other.
Here at Moinhos Velhos we find that the clients who regularly participate in Yoga and Meditation during the fasting detoxification and purification programs are the ones who benefit the most, often achieving a new level of physical, mental and spiritual awareness. For these people the fasting program is a joy as toxins on all levels are eliminated.

 

 

 

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Colon Cleansing using the "Clysmatic", a gravity Colonic unit


 

 

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Our Yoga Temple

The 07h30 Yoga practice is an important and very beneficial aspect of the fasting program. During the fast your body starts to release toxins quite rapidly. Yoga postures and breathing exercises accelerate the elimination of these toxins which may otherwise remain longer in the system resulting in side effects such as headaches, nausea and a general feeling of tiredness.  

 

The classes are preceded each day with "Pranayama" (breathing exercises) and a short period of meditation. Even if you have never practiced Yoga before coming here, we aim to provide you with a good understanding of Yoga and its benefits so that you can continue to practice at home in your daily life. We believe that you will benefit greatly on all levels: physical, mental and Spiritual.

The Asanas


The Yoga postures or asanas exercise every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system. In addition to working on the entire physical frame, the asanas tone and stimulate the internal organs, glands and nerves, keeping all systems in radiant health. By releasing physical and mental tension, they also liberate vast resources of energy.  

Pranayama
The yogic breathing exercises known as pranayama revitalize the body, helping to release stored up toxins from the respiratory system. In addition, breathing exercises help to control the mind and will leave you feeling calm and refreshed, while the practice of positive thinking and meditation gives increased clarity, mental power and concentration.

 

The Physiology of Yoga and Fasting

Just as we expect our cars to depreciate in value with age, so we believe that our bodies will function less efficiently with the passing years never stopping to ask ourselves if this is really necessary. In fact, aging is largely caused by auto-intoxication. By keeping the body clean and well lubricated, we can significantly reduce the process of cell deterioration.

In recent years, medical research has begun to pay attention to the benefits of yoga. Studies have shown that relaxation in the Corpse Pose (Savasana) effectively relieves high blood pressure and that regular practice of asanas and pranayama can help alleviate the conditions of arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, asthma, varicose veins and heart conditions.

 

One study of the effects of Hatha Yoga over six months demonstrated the following effects:

·      significantly increased lung capacity and respiration

·         reduced body weight and girth

·         an improved ability to resist stress

·         a decrease in cholesterol and blood sugar level
 

all resulting in a stabilizing and restorative effect on the body's natural systems.   

Throughout the program you will be given stepbystep instruction and we encourage you to ask questions and discuss any difficulties after class. Please remember that Yoga is absolutely non competitive. Anyone can practice - however, before starting, it is important to talk to the teacher about any physical condition which might affect your practice such as back injuries, high blood pressure, or glaucoma. The aim of Yoga is to be relaxed and comfortable in the postures and this takes time and commitment as well as patience! So remember, never force yourself into any of the postures, don't compare yourself with anyone else, listen to your body.and breathe.

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Moinhos Velhos
Cotifo 8600-077,
Lagos, Algarve - Portugal
Tel: + 351 282 687 147 Fax: + 351 282 687 697
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