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Spring Cleanse
Answering the call of Spring
April 25th-May 6th
Online
In Ayurveda, Spring is the best season to cleanse our bodies and prepare our bodies and digestion for the rest of the year. Think of it as an internal spring cleaning!
This cleanse is designed to give you enough time to gently and gradually clear out undigested, un-metabolized, food & emotions which can build up in our system and are often the root of disease in our bodies.
Cleansing is an inward journey that allows us to get in touch with our subtle body and attune deeper to our body’s communication. In this quieter place we can make space to become an observer, more aware of our bodies natural signals of hunger and thirst and more equipped to get to the root of emotions that arise in us. In this way, cleansing is much more than a diet you follow. It can be a guide to deeper healing, a teacher.
Putting yourself through this process means that you will leave the cleanse feeling lighter, more focused and clear. making choices from a grounded empowered place, feeling a great reset on every level and ready for the seasons ahead.
This is by far the single most important thing I do for my health each year and I am delighted to guide this journey for you which goes much deeper than the physical.
Grateful to be your guide,
Zoë (Swara)
Choose your path into the cleanse:
April 25 – May 6
· Online ·
30-day portal access from enrollment
~3 Tiers~
Every tier includes the full 10-day Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse program. Choose the level of support that feels right for where you are right now.
Tier 1 · Self-Guided · $97
Your own quiet journey through the cleanse, in your own time.
What’s Included:
— Complete 10-day cleanse PDF guide
— Daily Ayurvedic recipes with herbs
— Suggested daily schedule + morning routine
— Daily reflection prompts
— Intro to Ayurveda resource
— 30-day portal access from enrollment
Tier 2 · Group-Led · $250
Cleanse in community — held by Zoë and supported by a warm group container.
Whats included:
Everything in Tier 1, plus:
— 2 live group Zoom calls with Zoë
— WhatsApp group for daily support
— Real-time guidance through the process
— The energy of cleansing alongside others
— 30-day portal access from enrollment
*Sliding scale available on request.
Tier 3 · Personalized · $400
The full cleanse experience, tailored to your unique constitution (Prakruti).
What’s included:
Everything in Tier 2, plus:
— Private 1:1 call with Zoë before the cleanse begins
— Custom cleanse protocol designed for your constitution
— Personalized herbal and dietary guidance
— 30-day portal access from enrollment
Digest stored emotions
Clear out un-metabolized food matter in the body
form a deeper connection to your subtle body
Tune into your body’s communication signals
curb seasonal allergies
improve your digestive fire
Included in your cleanse:
Intro to Ayurveda
Daily Ayurvedic recipes (including Ayurvedic herbs)
Suggested Daily schedule (including morning routine)
Two group Zoom calls & Whatsapp group
One 1 on 1- 30 min call with Zoë
Daily prompts
Frequently asked Questions:
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The Ayurvedic spring cleanse focuses on warm, simple, digestible foods. The recipes consist mainly of Mung beans and rice cooked in various ways with an integration of vegetables in the second half. If you have trouble digesting these foods then it would be recommended to do an Ayurvedic Intake with Zoë instead of the cleanse to get more customized support.
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During the cleanse you will want to be as easeful as possible and make time and space for the process your body is going through. Expect your energy to be variable, especially in the first half of the cleanse. It is recommended to go light on workouts, social activities and anything that could demand a lot of your energy.
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That’s ok! This cleanse is not about starving you, if you feel hunger it is recommended to have a spoon full of honey or some of the digestive tea recipe provided. If you still are feeling hungry you can eat more of the daily recipe. It is important that you get enough to eat each day to support your energy.
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Yes, it is recommended to stop consuming any stimulants to give your body the chance to fully detox. This may sounds really hard for some and its best to begin tapering off caffeine and other stimulants prior to the cleanse to make it a gentler transition.
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Yes, you may resume your usual diet, however it is recommended to slowly integrate foods especially meat, caffeine and fried foods as they can feel heavy after eating lighter foods.
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The Cleanse is contraindicated if you are:
-Pregnant
-Breast feeding (and your infant consumes no other food but your milk. If infant also consumes other foods like formula, cow or other milk, semi solids then you can go ahead and do this detox. It will actually benefit your child)
-You are thin and wish to gain weight
-You are experiencing hyper pitta symptoms like heat all over the body, burning in stomach, ulcers or acid reflux (of an excessive variety)
-if you have a history of disordered eating that you are concerned may be triggered by a restrictive diet
-Please DO NOT do this cleanse if you are aware of a certain medical condition that may be aggravated by a detox.
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-You may continue taking your natural or health supplements (prescribed by other natural healers) during the course of detox or you may NOT decide to take them (and resume when you stop the detox). This is entirely up to you.
-Continue with all other medications that have been prescribed by your physician. It is your responsibility to stay checked in with your MD.
Past Offerings
Monday March 10th: 6:30pm
Unlocking the wisdom of Ayurveda:
Your journey to lifelong health and wellness
Visiting from Pune, Maharastra, India; Dr. Abhijit Jinde and Dr. Mahesh Sabade will share their knowledge of the transformative ancient vedic system of Ayurveda. Together they will be offering a roadmap on how to utilize the system of Ayurveda to promote positive health and prevent disease.
This will be a panel discussion and include questions from the audience.
*Space for this event is very limited and tickets will not be sold at the door.
***MOONGARDEN is not ADA accesible, please be sure you are able to walk up 2 flights of stairs.***
Price: $35-50 sliding scale
Dr Mahesh Sabade is a distinguished Ayurveda Consultant with over twenty-three years of experience in the field. He holds BAMS and MD degrees in Ayurveda, specializing in Medicine - Panchakarma, from the University of Pune.
Renowned both in India and internationally, Dr Sabade has made significant contributions as a practitioner, author, and speaker. He operates a successful Ayurveda clinic in Pune, India and is serving as an Honorary Ayurveda Consultant at the SPP Pune University Health Centre for the past fourteen years.
He has held the position of Honorary Ayurveda Consultant on the panel of doctors for the Governor of Maharashtra. He also has mentored a couple of companies in Ayurveda-based product development.
Dr Sabade has authored numerous articles, research papers, and case reports published both in India and internationally. He is also a co-author of the book "Ahaar: The Scientific Diet" and has presented papers and conducted educational sessions in countries such as Brazil, Hong Kong, the USA, Israel, and various European nations.
He has served as a visiting guest faculty at Vedika Global in California, USA, where he played a crucial role in curriculum design and teaching the Ayurveda course.
His contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Dharam Hinduja Scholarship, International Educators Award (USA), and Ayurveda Bharati.
Dr. Abhijit Jinde is a leading Indian Ayurveda physician specializing in musculoskeletal issues, cancer care, and lifestyle disorders.
Dr. Jinde is the Director and Chief Physician at Sukhayu Ayurveda Clinic and the Chief Consultant and Strategic Advisor at Deham Nature Cure Wellness in Pune.
He has contributed toward an integrative cancer hospital in South Korea which blends Ayurveda with conventional therapies.
Over the last two decades, Dr. Jinde has mentored and taught generations of Ayurveda students both in India and internationally. His work in treating musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis has brought relief to numerous patients.
He holds a B.A.M.S from the University of Pune, an MD (Ayurveda) from Utkal University and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Data Management from Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune.
Rtucharya: Vasant Rtu
Learning to harness the wisdom of spring season
An Ayurveda learning lab for healthy living
With Zoë Swara
In Ayurveda, spring — Vasant Rtu — is the season when Kapha begins to move. The heavy, moist qualities that accumulated through winter are now ready to be released. As the sun's warmth returns and the earth softens, the body naturally begins to expel what it no longer needs. But without awareness, this process can leave us feeling sluggish, congested, and ungrounded. Many people experience seasonal allergies and other ailments associated with the changing of the seasons. This class is a way to help us re-orient to the spring season as a tool to help us feel healthier and more integrated.
In this 90-minute live class, we will explore the Ayurvedic philosophy of spring, the concept of the earth body as a reflection of our own, and practical Rtucharya — seasonal practices — to support the natural release of accumulated Kapha. Food guidance, daily practices, and time for integration are all woven in.
This class is an invitation to live in rhythm with the world around you.
Details: Sunday, April 12th, 10am · 90 minutes · Live online · Recording available to all who register