Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse Fundraiser for Meditation Without Borders

Welcome to the Spring Kitchari Cleanse to support Meditation Without Borders! The proceeds from this cleanse will go towards our upcoming Meditation Without Borders project Oasis of Peace, a retreat for women from diverse backgrounds directly affected by the recent conflict in the Middle East.

A generous donor has offered to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $11,000.

That means your $150 becomes $300. Your $350 becomes $700.

Your gift today goes twice as far in creating a space where healing, dignity, and connection can take root.

Why cleanse?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A simple three-day cleanse can help:

Improve digestion and metabolic function
Foster clarity and increased groundedness
Improve sleep
Support the maintenance of a healthy body weight
Promote healthy and regular elimination
Stimulates greater energy and vitality

What are the details?

The cleanse will go from March 12-17 with a kick off call on March 8th.

By signing up, you will get support materials with recipes, cooking preparation information, Ayurvedic practices, and detailed instructions. There will be three zoom meetings at the beginning of each phase of the cleanse. We will also have a WhatsApp group for everyone to share questions, pictures of food, and experiences.

The cleanse will be split into three phases.

Phase 1 - the preparation phase that helps the body ease into the cleanse by eliminating certain types of foods and introducing some Ayurvedic practices.

Phase 2 - the deep cleanse in which we eat a mono-diet of mostly kitchari.

Phase 3 - the integration phase 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.

The Schedule:

Sunday March 8 | Kick-off call 11-12AM PST

Monday-Wednesday March 9-11 | Collect ingredients

Wednesday March 11 | Call #2 7-8PM PST

Thursday March 12-13 | Phase 1

Saturday March 14-15 | Phase 2

Sunday March 15 | Call #3 11-12PM PST

Monday-Tuesday March 15-17 | Phase 3

How do I join?

To join, click the "Donate & Tickets" button above and select your donation amount and then enter your information including the email you would like us to send the course materials.

We have selected tiers of suggested donation amounts or you can choose your own amount if you wish to give more.

You can customize your donation by picking a tier and adding an additional donation.

*Cleansing in not recommended for those who are sick, pregnant or menstruating

We're so excited to experience this health journey together!

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out: kristen@meditationwithoutborders.net

Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse Fundraiser for Meditation Without Borders

HEAL, RENEW, REPLENISH | Three phase kitchari cleanse | March 12-17 | tiered donations $150-$450

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