Fasting & Detox Programs
“I make the most of the morning yoga, experience one of the best massages of my life, and leave feeling stronger, happier and more relaxed than I have in a long time.”
by The Guardian UK
The Sanctuary Resort & Spa, Koh Phangan, Thailand
Benefits of Fasting
Fasting is one of the most natural, powerful therapies known to humankind and is used to Detox the body. Periods of abstinence from solid food, a ritual since ancient times, allow the body to “cleanse and purify,” to remove multitudes of toxins, excess weight, parasites, and the like caused by years of fast food, cigarettes, prescription drugs and alcohol. Add to that work-related stress, indigestion, illnesses, constipation and sedentary lifestyles, and you have a recipe for an unhealthy colon. Furthermore, the cells, tissues, organs of your body are given a well-deserved and much needed chance to slow down, rest, and heal.
With the addition of colon cleansing & colonics (a cleansing regime whereby the colon is flushed out with natural solutions, in itself a potent detoxification tool), our Detox programmes offer a transformative, therapeutic process moving you towards much greater states of health and well-being. At the Sanctuary we use the Arise and Shine fasting products.
when it came time to leave i felt more alive than i ever thought possible.
Article in The Times (UK), February 2008
At the Sanctuary, unlike some of the bigger centers on neighboring islands, you will get a small intimate family feel at our detox center. Mr Moon and his team strive to offer you a very personal service. While our remote location offers us supply and lifestyle challenges it offers you, our valued guest, an opportunity to experience a true tropical beach where nature and jungle prevail. Where you can laze in the turquoise seas or go for exciting walks in primary jungle, see monkeys and much more.
Detox programs and packages
We are pleased to offer you a variety of detox programs as well as our all inclusive detox package & our Weight Loss Package. Please click a link to see details of the program
Special 9 night All-Inclusive Complete fasting Package:
This package offers accommodation, 7 day complete cleanse, spa, yoga and much more.
(Note this package offers you a 10 % discount off the overall cost of the program )
Weight Loss Program
This all inclusive program aims at a life style change as well as weight loss -14 days /16 night – Special discounts for low season
Fasting & Detox Programs
7 Day Complete Cleanse:
This is a full 7 days of detox and fasting including 1 colonic therapy per day. Obviously this is the maximum benefit cleanse. Extra days can be added.
5 Day Cleanse:
5 days for fasting and detox with 1 colonic therapy per day.
Mini Fast:
This 3 ½ days fast and detox program is for those in a hurry or wishing to take a step further into health and detox – 1 colonic therapy per day.
Quick Detox:
This 1 day program is an ideal introduction to fasting and offers a day of health to detox & purifying and treating acute illness – includes 1 colonic therapy.
Gentle Cleanse:
This 1 to 7 day program is a soft detox and gentle fast. There are daily healthy meals & supplements and no colonics.
Fruit Fast:
Want to improve your health but don’t feel ready for a full on colonic program … yet? This 4 day program involves a fruit diet with herbal supplements and activities to enliven you.
Candida Cleanse:
Have you ever suffered from symptoms like headaches, fatigue, mood swings, poor concentration or sweet cravings? If so, and you don’t know why, there’s a good chance you might have too much of a yeast named Candida Albicans in your gut.
Liver Cleanse:
One of the main functions of the liver is to remove and breakdown toxins from the blood. Your liver is your bodies filter and it functions best when cleaned out once in a while.
Special Accommodations for Fasters
The Wellness & Detox Center has created specially designed rooms for Detox and Colonics. There are 4 types of rooms, Thai style with fan, Villa air-con rooms and Deluxe air-con rooms, and funky fasters dorm with 6 beds and air-c and now our super deluxe rooms with a king size bed and a single bed – very spacious & comfortable .
Sanctuary life
View from the lounge
The lounge steps from the beach
Breaking your fast
We advise spending as long breaking your fast as you spent fasting. Therefore, you might want to base your travel plans around this. The sanctuary restaurant provides a special cleansing menu, providing foods designed for ending a fast. All post-fasters are still welcome to use the Wellness Centre facilities and to get advice from the nutritional advisors.
If at all possible we recommend that you spend a few days on the beach – enjoying our healthy menu before you recommence your travels. If you must leave soon after, please incorporate health food into your plans.
For example:
- Fruit on train/bus journeys.
- Order the “fruit plate” on aeroplanes (must be ordered in advance).
- Stay in health-conscious resorts.
- Buy your own brown rice and ask resorts to cook it for you
- We sell take-away packs of Psyllium and a probiotic that doesn’t require refrigeration.
- Yoga classes are available daily / Yoga Thailand & Spa Thailand services available.
Like the Spa Ko Samui we recommend you come 2 days before if possible to best prepare for your detox.
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