Ayurvedic Cleanse & Rejuvenation in Ojai and at Home
Maybe your digestion feels less dependable than it used to. You wake up tired, feel heavy after meals, or notice that the habits carrying you through a busy season are beginning to catch up with you. Sometimes you know something needs to change, but it is hard to know where to begin—or how to stay with it.
Ayurvedic cleansing gives us time to look at the whole picture. Together, we consider your digestion, energy, sleep, daily routines and the season you are in. Then we make a plan to clear what has accumulated and rebuild in a way that suits your body. You can do this work from home or include treatments with me in Ojai.
The Ayurvedic approach to cleansing
Ayurveda teaches that “all disease begins in the gut.” What we cannot digest—physically or emotionally—can accumulate as ama and disturb the doshas. Classical Ayurveda also names three causes of disease: prajnaparadha, acting against what we know; asatmya indriyartha samyoga, using the senses in ways that are unsuitable or excessive; and parinama, the effects of time and seasonal change. These teachings help us look beyond what you are feeling now to the habits and circumstances that brought you here.
Throughout the cleanse, we pay attention to agni, your capacity to digest. We prepare the body, support it as it clears what has accumulated, then gradually strengthen digestion again and nourish the dhatus, the body’s tissues. This is also a chance to change the routines that contributed to the imbalance, so you are not simply returning to them when the cleanse ends.
You’ll eat warm, nourishing meals throughout. Much of the program can fit around daily life, though the active cleansing days call for more rest. If your plan includes a virechana day, you’ll need to keep that day free of other commitments.
Preparation, cleansing and rejuvenation
A guided Ayurvedic cleanse moves through three phases. The time spent in each one depends on the program and how your body responds.
Preparation: We begin with food and daily practices that support digestion. You’ll have time to shop, adjust your schedule and prepare for the days that require more rest.
Active cleansing: Meals become simpler, often centered on kitchari. Depending on your plan, this phase may include internal oleation and Ayurvedic treatments. This is when I’ll ask you to slow down.
Rejuvenation: We gradually bring more foods back, strengthen agni and nourish the tissues. We also look at which changes to meals, sleep and daily routine you want to continue.
Choose how you’d like to begin
21-Day At-Home Cleanse & Rejuvenation
A personally guided cleanse you can do wherever you live.
We begin with a focused Ayurvedic consultation and a plan shaped around your constitution, current concerns and daily life. You’ll have recipes and clear instructions for each phase, along with individual check-ins as we go. We’ll pay attention to how your body responds and adjust your care when needed.
The program generally includes a week of preparation, five to seven active cleansing days, and a final period of rejuvenation. These are guides, not fixed dates on a calendar; we’ll adjust the timing to your digestion, strength and response.
Includes: A 45-minute initial cleanse consultation, your individual plan, recipes and guidance, three 30-minute check-ins, brief support between them, and a 30-minute closing follow-up.
Location: At home, with remote guidance. Ojai treatments can be added if we decide they would support your plan.
Investment: $695. Individually selected herbs, herbal oils and food are purchased separately. As a guide, herbs may cost approximately $50–$150; oils and groceries vary with your plan.
To reserve: A $200 deposit is applied toward your total. The remaining balance is due when your cleanse begins.
A Touch of Panchakarma
One day in Ojai to experience the treatments at the heart of this work.
Your 3.5–4-hour visit is planned before you arrive. It may include:
Warm oil therapies including Abhyanga and Shirodhara, along with herbal steam and other treatments chosen for what your body needs that day.
There is time to rest between treatments, and you’ll leave with simple guidance for food and care over the following days.
This day stands on its own. You may be curious about a longer cleanse, or you may want time for more immersive care before a special event.
Before your visit: Complete your intake at least one week ahead. I’ll review it and prepare your treatment plan and oils before you arrive.
Investment: $650.
To reserve: A $200 deposit is applied toward your visit. The remaining balance is due on the day of your appointment.
Panchakarma-Inspired Cleanse & Rejuvenation
For those ready for a longer period of guided care, including treatments in Ojai.
We begin with a consultation and preparation at home. You’ll then come to my office for three or five treatment days, returning home after each visit. Your treatments are planned in advance, and I’ll check how you respond so we can adjust the plan when needed. Afterward, I guide you through a gradual return to a broader diet and the rebuilding practices that complete the cleanse.
Your treatment days may include Abhyanga, Shirodhara, herbal steam, marma and other therapies selected for you. The treatments are one part of the program; what you do before, between and after your visits matters too.
Time in Ojai: Three or five treatment days. Your preparation and rejuvenation take place at home.
Investment: Three treatment days, $1,950 · Five treatment days, $2,950. Individually selected take-home herbs, herbal oils and food are additional.
To reserve: A deposit is applied toward your program price. The remaining balance is due when your cleanse begins.
Looking for something else?
You may want a shorter cleanse, more treatment days in Ojai, or guided treatments at your private residence. The programs above are starting points. Tell me what you have in mind, and we can discuss what makes sense for your health and the time you have available.
Why Panchakarma-Inspired?
Some Panchakarma programs take place in residential clinics, with around-the-clock supervision and more intensive cleansing procedures. With my programs, you can continue much of daily life during preparation and rejuvenation, while setting aside more time for treatments and active cleansing. If your plan includes treatments in Ojai, you return home after each visit and follow an individual plan for food and daily care between treatments.
As an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Panchakarma Technician, I draw on the traditional treatments I’m trained to offer. We plan your care before the cleanse begins, with regular check-ins throughout to see how you’re doing and adjust the plan as needed. You’ll have my guidance during the preparation, cleansing and rejuvenation you do at home.
Common questions
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No. The 21-day at-home cleanse can be done remotely. If you choose a Panchakarma-inspired treatment series, you’ll come to Ojai for three or five treatment days and complete the rest of your plan at home.
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No. You’ll eat throughout your cleanse. During the active phase, meals become simpler and are usually centered on kitchari. We’ll adjust your food plan to your needs.
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Much of the preparation and rejuvenation can happen alongside daily life. The active cleansing days require more rest and a lighter schedule. If your individual plan includes a virechana day, plan to have no other commitments that day.
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No. Tell me what interests you and what time you can make available. We’ll discuss your health history before deciding what kind of cleanse is appropriate.
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Spring and fall are traditional times for Ayurvedic cleansing because seasonal changes can aggravate accumulated doshas. You can begin at another time, too. We’ll consider the season along with your health, strength and schedule when planning your cleanse.
Inquire about a cleanse
Tell me which offering interests you and when you’re hoping to begin. I’ll personally review your inquiry and be in touch to discuss the next step. We’ll go through your health history before deciding on a cleanse plan.