3 Night Fasting Cleanse Retreat

from €449

Join us this April 2024 in Transylvania for 4 days of guided cleanse & healthy lifestyle. 

This programme is suitable for those who want to try a detox without deprivation programme supported with daily walks, yoga classes, meditations and lifestyle skills to take home with you. 

from €773 € for 2 person private or twin sharing room, 3 nights All inclusive Retreat

This is a residential experience held at Akasha Wellness Retreat - Pestera, Brasov, Romania.

3 Night Program Overview

This is an all inclusive, residential programme held at Akasha Wellness Retreat in Transylvania. An intimate experience designed for maximum 15 guests at a time so you can meet, interact with other guests on retreat, have quality time for yourself to integrate and absorb, treat yourself with massages and feel supported by our facilitators, guest speakers and therapists.

Included in this 3 Night Retreat Package:

Room & Facilities :

• A 3 night stay in a Private or Twin Sharing Rooms. All rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, bath robes, toiletries, safe and usual amenities you would expect in a hotel.

• Unlimited access to all retreat facilities & common spaces, fully equipped gym, library with international books. Our space is exclusively reserved to retreat guests.

• Spend time outdoors & oxygenate in Piatra Craiului National Park at 1000m altitude with daily scheduled guided walks, forest spa & foraging.

• Digital Detox - we encourage no mobile devices in our common rooms and sessions and for the purposes of digital detox and EMF Detox we don’t provide TV’s in our rooms.

• An Organic fasting Cleanse Food & Drink Menu designed by Akasha Functional Medicine Doctors & Nutritionists with unlimited slow pressed juices (80% vegetable based & 20% fruit based) , varied soups, varied salads & snacks. Morning and evening beverages as per the cleanse programme (excluding caffeine, sugar, gluten, dairy). 

• Supplements, Superfoods & Fermented Foods for optimum balance of nutrients (Organic nuts & oils, High grade Marine Omega 3, Probiotic, Raw Protein Powder, Colon Cleanser, Liver Flush, Activated Charcoal, Raw honey, bee pollen & more). 

• Unlimited refreshments, tea blends and infusions as well as our own harvested organic teas, filtered spring water. All our water comes from our own mountain spring well, even the water we cook with and shower with ensuring as little possible chemicals on your skin and in your hydration. 

• 2 x Daily Yoga & Meditation Classes 90 min each with Akasha instructors, taught in English and suitable for beginners. We provide all equipment: yoga mats, bolsters, straps & blankets that are regularly cleaned & disinfected. However you are welcome to bring your own.

• Daily Infra Red Sauna & Traditional Sauna

• Daily Outdoor Jacuzzi

• Daily Red Light Therapy Sessions that boosts natural collagen, helps recovery & healing.

• Group Transport from Brasov train station or city centre on day of arrival pick up at 3PM

• Group Transport from Akasha drop off in Brasov train station or city centre on day of departure at 2PM.

3 Night Retreat Schedule

Day 1 - Arrival

3PM - Group Transport from Brasov train station or city centre 

4PM - Check in your room, meet the other participants, tour the house & grounds

6PM - 90 min Yin Yoga class

7.30PM - Light Detox Dinner 

8.30PM - Opening circle introducing facilitators, programme and each other. 

9.00PM - Warm up in the Sauna & Jacuzzi 

Day 2

8AM - 90 min Morning Yoga Class

10AM - Breakfast & Morning Juice 

12AM - Mid Morning Snack &  Afternoon Juice

2 PM - Lunch - Detox Salad

12.30PM - 6PM - Time for walks, reading a book, spending time in the sauna or jacuzzi or booking massage therapies. 

4PM - Mid Afternoon Snack  & Afternoon Juice

6PM - 90 min Yin Yoga class

7.00PM - Dinner - Soup 

8.30PM - Warm up in the Sauna & Jacuzzi 

Day 3

8AM - 90 min Morning Yoga Class

10AM - Breakfast & Morning Juice 

12AM - Mid Morning Snack &  Afternoon Juice

2PM - Lunch - Detox Salad

12.30PM - 6PM - Time for walks, reading a book, spending time in the sauna or jacuzzi or booking massage therapies. 

4PM - Mid Afternoon Snack  & Afternoon Juice

6PM - 90 min Yin Yoga class

7.00PM - Dinner - Soup 

8.30PM - Warm up in the Sauna & Jacuzzi 

Day 4

8AM - 90 min Morning Yoga Class

10AM - Breakfast & Morning Juice 

10.30AM - Closing Circle

11AM -  Mid Morning Snack &  Afternoon Juice

12PM - Check Out & Departure

1PM - Group Drop off in Brasov train station or city centre 

Facilitators & Instructors

• 1 x Experienced yoga & meditation teachers leading classes & private sessions

• 1 x Experienced massage therapist

• 2 x Retreat Chefs preparing your Master Cleanse Programme fresh every day. 

• 1 x Happiness Coordinator (Our Full Time Host) available to you throughout your stay for co-ordonating your arrival & departure, scheduling massages, therapies or any other activity you might like to do during your stay. 

Rooms & Facilities

11 Sleep Sanctuary Rooms with en-suite bathrooms. We offer daily housekeeping and change of towels once per stay with more available on request.

Rooms include all the amenities you’d expect in a hotel with high quality linen, hypo allergenic pillows, foam mattresses, luxury bath towels & robes, slippers, toiletries, safe, hairdryer, essential oil diffuser & nature inspired decor.

Akasha is set on 7000sq m of wild land and has it’s own permaculture garden you’re welcome to visit & get stuck in. You’ll also find sun loungers & umbrellas, 2 x south facing terraces, a gazebo, our sauna with a view offering traditional swedish and infra red heat, outdoor jacuzzi, a fully equipped gym.

From Akasha you can explore Piatra Craiului National Park, with direct access from the property to wild forests ad meadows, witness the slow paced life of Pestera & Magura, two of the most beautiful villages in Romania & visit the local bat cave.

Eligibility

This retreat is suitable for anyone except those with the below medical conditions. We don’t allow children below 14 on retreat. Children 14 or older  have a choice of foods available from a pre-set healthy menu discussed in advance. 

This program is not designed to cure or heal, instead it is focused on helping you introduce more foods into your diet which have been shown to activate and assist your body’s own healing mechanism. Before beginning any practice related to health, diet or exercise, it is highly recommended that you first obtain the consent of your licensed medical professional. 

If you suffer from any of these medical conditions we cannot host you for this programme however please check our other programmes that have more varied food options: diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, low blood pressure or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

What to bring with you

• Rainproof clothes & walking shoes so you can enjoy the outdoors.

• Water bottle.

• Sun block for sunny days.

• Clothes suitable for yoga classes.

• Swim wear for jacuzzi & sauna.

• Any medication you may be on.

• Any books or reading materials you would like to have with you although there are plenty of options in our library.

Who comes on retreat at Akasha

Our guests are usually solo travellers just like you. Usually women & occasionally men from all over the world who receive the call to come to experience Transylvania, differently. For most, this is their first time on retreat and for a few lucky few a usual kind of holiday break. Most of our guests are between the age of 25 - 45 years old, career orientated, busy professionals who spend most of their time in urban settings, we’ve designed this space with their needs in mind.

We welcome people from all over the world regardless of religion, skin colour, sexual orientation, etc.

If you’re looking to travel with your partner, friends or family choose a private room for 2.

Well behaved pets (on leash) are welcome to share a private room with you however they would not be allowed to join sessions in common areas, you would have to bring everything your pet would need on retreat: food, bedding, etc.

Booking & Cancellations

Our all inclusive costs are mentioned above as per which option you would prefer: private or twin sharing rooms. Rates include all taxes and fees except airfare, taxi transport to/from airports, health insurance.

Payment in 3 equal instalments is possible with a 5% admin fee.

All our retreats are bookable online, simply add the experience you would like to your cart & checkout with a debit/credit card. We also accept payments by bank transfers for those that require company invoices.

Availability for any of our retreats is displayed on our website and we are available by email and Whatsapp if you have any querries or questions.

10 Days Pre-arrival - we will email you our retreat intake form with with dietary requests, preferences & goals for the experience.

7 Days Pre-arrival - we will email you access to our Members Portal to pre-book Treatments & Massages or any other activities you might like during your stay.

5 Days Pre-arrival we connect you with other participants that you may share a room with if you have booked a twin sharing room or that you could travel together from the airport or Bucharest. We aim to connect as many before retreat as possible to reduce the number of cars, taxis needed to bring participants to and from Akasha.

All payments made are final, any cancellation, for any reason is non-refundable however it can be transferred to any stay within an 12 month period or transferred as a gift voucher for someone else with an 12 month validity.

Packages & Extending your stay

Our packages are fixed arrival dates with a daily set programme. You can participate in as many or as little sessions you prefer. If any activity is weather dependent a suitable replacement will be offered. Guest Speakers & Facilitators will be announced a minimum of 4 weeks before the retreat date. If you need to stay less than 3 nights, the full package will still apply.

If you’d like to extend your stay you can choose to extend with our 4 Night or 5 Night Retreat Packages or contact us for options.

If you require recommendations for places to stay before / after the retreat please let us know.

Sustainability, Ethics & Transparency

We believe in ethical, sustainable business practices and no retreat can run only in the benefit of it’s guests it has to also work for the people that live and dedicate their time to create exceptional memorable wellness experiences. To run our standard retreats at Akasha following ethical principles we employ 16 full time local & permanent live-in staff who receive decent salaries (not minimum wage) to support their families and livelihoods. Our. yoga teachers, facilitators and guest speakers are all compensated fairly for their time at Akasha so they can be fully present with you during retreat and support their sources of income. We also don’t compromise on the quality of produce we choose to offer so we work with local farmers and producers who can offer us the best organic produce available each season and delivered especially to Akasha, we also source only organic dry ingredients, supplements and superfoods, this usually costs more than buying from commercial large supermarkets. In order to create an oasis of peace and harmony in a little village, off grid from the usual things like municipal water, public transport connections we’ve invested heavily in our own infrastructure and regular maintenance.

We donate 1% for the planet, support local NGO’s & charities because we believe we all have a responsibility to do more.

Guest teachers for this reterat

Join us this March 2024 in Transylvania for 4 days of Celebrating the Feminine and the Multifaceted Life of Women as Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Friends & Colleagues. 

Thursday 7 March 2024 - Sunday, 10 March 2024

A one - off programme blending daily yoga classes, healthy vegan or vegetarian food, morning activations, spa treatments, Flower Arrangements Workshop , premium wine with dinner, evening storytelling, mythology & more. 

3 nights All inclusive Retreat rate:

• €518 €648.5 for 1 person private room - Early Bird Discount Expires 27 Feb.

• €720 €900 for 2 person private or twin sharing room - Early Bird Discount Expires 27 Feb.

This is a residential experience held at Akasha Wellness Retreat - Pestera, Brasov, Romania. 

Your 3 Night Retreat Package Includes:

1. Accommodation & Facilities:

3-night stay in a Private or Twin Sharing Room

Rituals Kit for retreat & home use (includes Palo Santo, Daily Programme, Sleep Essential Oil Blend, Face Masks)

Unlimited access to retreat facilities, gym, and library

2. Nature & Wellness:

Guided walks & forest spa in Piatra Craiului National Park

Outdoor activities at 1000m altitude

3. Food & Drinks:

All Organic Vegetarian or Vegan Meals following intermittent fasting

Superfoods & Fermented Foods for nutrient balance

Premium Romanian Wines with Dinner

Unlimited refreshments including organic coffee, tea blends, and harvested teas

4. Themed Activities:

Daily Yoga & Meditation Classes

Morning Activations & Intention Setting

Pressed Flower Workshop

5. Spa & Biohacking:

A 30 min Body therapy session per stay with more sessions available

Daily Sauna & Jacuzzi

Red Light Therapy Session

6. Transport & Support:

Group Transport to/from Brasov

Support & Concierge services

Pre-retreat protocol for optimisation

Integration support for 6 months post-retreat

7. Pay it Forward:

Monthly free retreat place nomination

Contribution to environmental and local causes (1% for the planet) 

Day 1 - Arrival

3PM - Group Transport from Brasov train station or city centre 

4PM - Check in your room, meet the other participants, tour the house & grounds

5PM - Welcome Snack & Pick up your ritual kit 

6PM - 90 min Yin Yoga class

7.30PM - Dinner 

8.30PM - Opening circle introducing facilitators, programme and each other. 

9.00PM - Warm up in the Sauna & Jacuzzi 

Day 2

8AM - 90 min Morning Yoga Class

9.30AM - Morning Activation

10AM - Breakfast

11AM - Group Village Walk 

12AM - Workshop on Pressed Flower Arrangements with Akasha Guest Florist

2 PM - Lunch

3PM - 6PM Rest & Relax

• Silent Afternoon, free time for walks, reading a book, spending time in the sauna or jacuzzi or booking massage therapies. 

• Akasha Massages & Therapies with 2 Therapists offering a range of pampering treatments from body treatments, scrubs, wraps, facials & more.

6PM - 90 min Yin Yoga class

7PM - Dinner with Romanian Biodynamic Wines

8PM -  Storytelling Evening - Exploring the Sacred Feminine through Mythology, Symbolism and the Occult with Guest Speaker 

8.30PM - Warm up in the Sauna & Jacuzzi 

Day 3

8AM - 90 min Morning Yoga Class

9.30AM - Morning Activation

10AM - Breakfast

11AM - Group Village Walk 

12AM - Akasha Massages & Therapies with 2 Therapists offering a range of pampering treatments from body treatments, scrubs, wraps, facials & more.

2PM - Lunch 

3PM - 6PM Rest & Relax

• Silent Afternoon, free time for walks, reading a book, spending time in the sauna or jacuzzi or booking massage therapies. 

• Akasha Massages & Therapies with 2 Therapists offering a range of pampering treatments from body treatments, scrubs, wraps, facials & more.

6PM - 90 min Yin Yoga class

7PM - Dinner with Romanian Biodynamic Wines

8PM -  Storytelling Evening - Exploring Emotional Intelligence for Women & Sharing Circle 

8.30PM - Warm up in the Sauna & Jacuzzi 

Day 4 - Departure 

8AM - 90 min Morning Yoga Class

9.30AM - Morning Activation: Manifestation & Intention Setting Ritual 

10AM - Breakfast

11AM - Check Out 

12PM - Departure

1PM - Group Drop off in Brasov train station or city centre 

Rooms & Facilities 

11 Sleep Sanctuary Rooms with en-suite bathrooms. We offer daily housekeeping and change of towels once per stay with more available on request. 

Rooms include all the amenities you’d expect in a hotel with high quality linen, hypo allergenic pillows, foam mattresses, luxury bath towels & robes, slippers, toiletries, safe, hairdryer, essential oil diffuser & nature inspired decor. 

Akasha is set on 7000sq m of wild land and has it’s own permaculture garden you’re welcome to visit & get stuck in. You’ll also find sun loungers & umbrellas, 2 x south facing terraces, a gazebo, our sauna with a view offering traditional swedish and infra red heat, outdoor jacuzzi, a fully equipped gym. 

From Akasha you can explore Piatra Craiului National Park, with direct access from the property to wild forests ad meadows, witness the slow paced life of Pestera & Magura, two of the most beautiful villages in Romania & visit the local bat cave. 

Eligibility

This retreat is for women only. We don’t allow children below 14 on retreat. Children 14 or older  have a choice of foods available from a pre-set healthy menu discussed in advance. 

This program is not designed to cure or heal, instead it is focused on helping you introduce more foods into your diet which have been shown to activate and assist your body’s own healing mechanism. Before beginning any practice related to health, diet or exercise, it is highly recommended that you first obtain the consent of your licensed medical professional, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Booking & Cancellations 

Our all inclusive costs are mentioned above as per which option you would prefer: private or twin sharing rooms. Rates include all taxes and fees except airfare, taxi transport to/from airports, health insurance. 

Payment in 3 equal instalments is possible with a 5% admin fee. 

All our retreats are bookable online, simply add the experience you would like to your cart & checkout with a debit/credit card.  We also accept payments by bank transfers for those that require company invoices. 

Availability for any of our retreats is displayed on our website and we are available by email and Whatsapp if you have any querries or questions. 

10 Days Pre-arrival - we will email you our retreat intake form with with dietary requests, preferences & goals for the experience. 

7 Days Pre-arrival - we will email you access to our Members Portal to pre-book Treatments & Massages or any other activities you might like during your stay. 

5 Days Pre-arrival we connect you with other participants that you may share a room with if you have booked a twin sharing room or that you could travel together from the airport or Bucharest. We aim to connect as many before retreat as possible to reduce the number of cars, taxis needed to bring participants to and from Akasha. 

All payments made are final, any cancellation, for any reason is non-refundable however it can be transferred to any stay within an 12 month period or transferred as a gift voucher for someone else with an 12 month validity. 

Who comes on retreat at Akasha

Our guests are usually solo travellers just like you. Usually women & occasionally men from all over the world who receive the call to come to experience Transylvania, differently. For most, this is their first time on retreat and for a few lucky few a usual kind of holiday break. Most of our guests are between the age of 25 - 45 years old, career orientated, busy professionals who spend most of their time in urban settings, we’ve designed this space with their needs in mind. 

We welcome people from all over the world regardless of religion, skin colour, sexual orientation, etc. 

If you’re looking to travel with your partner, friends or family choose a private room for 2. 

Well behaved pets (on leash) are welcome to share a private room with you however they would not be allowed to join sessions in common areas, you would have to bring everything your pet would need on retreat: food, bedding, etc. 

Packages & Extending your stay

Our packages are fixed arrival dates with a daily set programme. You can participate in as many or as little sessions you prefer.  If any activity is weather dependent a suitable replacement will be offered. Guest Speakers & Facilitators will be announced a minimum of 4 weeks before the retreat date. If you need to stay less than 3 nights, the full package will still apply. 

If you’d like to extend your stay you can choose to extend with  our 4 Night or 5 Night Retreat Packages or contact us for options. 

If you require recommendations for places to stay before / after the retreat please let us know. 

Sustainability, Ethics & Transparency 

We believe in ethical, sustainable business practices and no retreat can run only in the benefit of it’s guests it has to also work for the people that live and dedicate their time to create exceptional memorable wellness experiences. To run our standard retreats at Akasha following ethical principles we employ 16 full time local & permanent live-in staff who receive decent salaries (not minimum wage) to support their families and livelihoods. Our. yoga teachers, facilitators and guest speakers are all compensated fairly for their time at Akasha so they can be fully present with you during retreat and support their sources of income. We also don’t compromise on the quality of produce we choose to offer so we work with local farmers and producers who can offer us the best organic produce available each season and delivered especially to Akasha, we also source only organic dry ingredients, supplements and superfoods, this usually costs more than buying from commercial large supermarkets.  In order to create an oasis of peace and harmony in a little village, off grid from the usual things like municipal water, public transport connections we’ve invested heavily in our own infrastructure and regular maintenance. 

Pay it forward

We offer 1 retreat place per month completely free of charge to guests from low income backgrounds by nomination and random selection. If you are a guest at Akasha and your experience has helped you, you can nominate up to 3 people that you know would benefit from this experience but can’t afford it. The monthly draw randomly selects a participant who can join for free in the following 12 month period. 

We donate  1% for the planet, support local NGO’s & charities because we believe we all have a responsibility to do more.