The year 2020 was a time of change and brought many things into focus. Our offerings at Blue Sage Ayurveda were continuing to evolve with the times as well. As the methodology of offering Ayurvedic Pancha Karma and Rejuvenation programs in modern times has come further into focus, Ayurveda LifeLab™ came into being.

The Creation of Ayurveda LifeLab™ and the resulting programs are a response to the resounding health challenges, concerns and imbalances of our modern times.  A contemporary perspective, applying the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with the current state of the world, naturally birthed forward this call to action. We see Ayurveda LifeLab™ as an integral part of the emerging movement of "New Ayurveda".

Ayurveda LifeLab™ acknowledges that life is a living process.…and that we ourselves are living dynamic beings on a journey to experience wholeness.  Life is not something to be “hacked” through, or something to be thrown aside in an effort to find “shortcuts”, as if we have something better to “do” than fully live and experience this life.  How is it many of us (collectively) have come to believe that life was something that we must get through and over with as soon as possible?  What are we rushing towards???

These are important questions that we must ask ourselves if there is any hope of finding a life of balance that can result in peace of mind and ease of being.  Within the Ayurveda LifeLab™ programs, our intention is to assist you in creating ways that compel as many “Symptoms of Wellness” as you desire.  Working in this way, you can manifest your optimal lifestyle.

You may ask, “What do you mean by Symptoms of Wellness?” Simply put, this represents symptoms or expressions of balance that you may experience, such as healthy digestion and elimination, vitality in your daily life, balanced rest and deeper sleep cycles, and overall greater peace of mind. In other words, when there are fewer or no imbalances present, you feel better and are more free to pursue your highest potential to live a healthy life!

Ayurveda is rooted in the fundamental, core principle that maintaining sufficient agni, or "fire", is key to health, well-being and longevity.  It can be said that the majority of the health crisis’ we now face as a collective are a result of insufficient, or imbalanced, agni, specifically as it relates to the strength of digestive agni, or digestive fire.  This can show up in the inability to assimilate nutrients, poor elimination patterns, excessive gas and bloating, mental and emotional imbalances , skin conditions, weakened detoxification and immune functions, chronic aches and pains, fatigue and low energy, disturbed sleep and blood sugar disregulation.  

Traditionally, Ayurveda recommends, seasonal cleansing to reset digestive fire on a regular basis and unburden our bodies from the toxic load and stressors that may be contributing to overall health imbalances.  Ayurvedic cleansing and detoxification involves preparing the body to “clean house” by slowly eliminating foods and drinks that may be contributing to a weakened digestive fire and taking an herbal or oil laxative to flush accumulated toxins. This is accomplished by ingesting ghee each day to help loosen accumulated toxins, encouraging the movement of toxins with daily self-oil massage, and rejuvenating our digestive fire to a place of strength and balance.

Seasonal and periodic Ayurvedic cleansing can contribute to more energy, increased clarity, shedding excess weight, improved digestion, less body pain, mental and emotional stability, improved quality of sleep, immune resiliency, fewer seasonal allergies, and an improved relationship with food.

$378.00 Program Investment (not including supplies)

Join us virtually to cleanse as a group!  Seasonal 14 day cleanse programs are offered three times per year: early May, early October and early January.  Specific dates for group cleanse programs will be announced shortly.  

Included in the Seasonal 14 Day Ayurvedic cleanse program:

• Three LIVE one hour group Zoom Q&A sessions with Ragaia and/or Pema (recordings available 48-72 hours after scheduled session on the Blue Sage Ayurveda LifeLab Home Cleanse portal):
  • Call #1: Day 1, Kick Off
  • Call #2: Day 7, Check In
  • Call #3: Day 14, Transition and Integration

• Four distinct program phases:
  • Preparation Phase, Days 1 – 9:  consuming a mono-diet to build digestive fire.
  • Internal and External Oleation Phase, Days 2 – 9:  consuming a dose of ghee each morning and completing a daily self-abhyanga oil massage.
  • Purgation Phase, Days 10 – 11:  administering a nightly dose of castor oil to eliminate toxin accumulation from the digestive system. Castor oil amount TBD on call or one on one.
  • Transition and Rejuvenation Phase, Days 12 – 14:  integrating all that you have experienced and learned throughout the 10 day program.

• Unlimited access to email your Practitioners for ongoing support at any time throughout the 14 day program.

• Easy to follow, daily email support and guidance delivered to your Inbox to enhance the cleanse process:
  • Daily self-inquiry topic
  • Suggested meditation, self-reflection, or journal exercise
  • Recommended readings

• Downloadable PDF and Word documents available in the Blue Sage Ayurveda LifeLab™ Home Cleanse portal, including:
  • Daily cleanse checklist with reminders
  • Recommended resources and supply shopping guide
  • Daily self-care practices with instructions
  • Guidelines for healthy nourishment intake
  • Blue Sage Ayurveda’s kitchari and seasonal recipe suggestions
  • Suggested foods for the Transition and Rejuvenation program phase (days 12-14)

• Daily access to program support, cleanse tips, group questions, food suggestions and more with Blue Sage Ayurveda on Instagram and YouTube.

• Option to extend practitioner support at the end of the 14 day cleanse with a discounted three part follow up consultation package with a Blue Sage Ayurveda Practitioner. 

Supplies

• We are honored to partner with FarmTrue to feature their Organic Cleanse Kit at 15% off retail ($63.00 savings) for individuals who would like to purchase their cleanse supplies in one location (with the exception of castor oil, noted separately below).

• Included in the Organic Cleanse Kit:
  • (1) 16 oz jar organic grass-fed Ghee
  • (1) jar Digestive Tea
  • (5) bags FarmTrue Kitchari
  • (1) ghee meditation candle
  • (1) sample sized vial of Nasya (nasal) oil
  • (1) 4 oz bottle of Ayurvedic Body Oil
  • (1) 4 oz bottle of oil Pulling Oil
  • (1) copper tongue scraper

• To receive your discount, use the specific cleanse program discount code at checkout:  15%bluesage.  This special price for the 7 day kit is $178.50 plus shipping.
  • We suggest ordering TWO cleanse kits to support you fully through the 14 day process (the cleanse kit featured on the FarmTrue website is currently a 7 day supply).
  • Throughout the cleanse period, you may also use the code 15%bluesage to receive 15% off all applicable FarmTrue products on additional supplies (exclusions apply).

• If you prefer to purchase your cleanse supplies on your own and not as part of a kit, a Recommended Resources guide of needed supplies will be located on the Blue Sage Ayurveda LifeLab™ Home Cleanse portal for your reference.

• NOT OPTIONAL, AND MUST BE ORDERED DIRECT OR PURCHASED ON YOUR OWN IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE CLEANSE:
  • 4 ounces of organic, food grade castor oil, and one designated Cleanse Journal for daily self-reflection and journal exercises. We recommend either of the following resources for organic, food grade castor oil, however you may find others locally to purchase in your area as well:

Due to unexpected delays in shipping, we suggest ordering any and all supplies a minimum of 14 days in advance of the cleanse kick off call.

$270.00 Program Investment (not including supplies)

Join us anytime throughout the year to cleanse and reset as you feel the need to get back on track and restore balance!      

Included in the year round At Home 10 Day Individual Home Cleanse program:

• Access to three 60 minute previously recorded Q&A Zoom sessions from the 14 day seasonal group cleanse with Ragaia and/or Pema:
  • Recorded Session #1: Day 1, Kick off
  • Recorded Session #2: Day 5, Check In
  • Recorded Session #3: Day 10, Transition and Integration

• Four distinct program phases:
  • Preparation Phase, Days 1 – 7:  consuming a mono-diet to build digestive fire. 
  • Internal and External Oleation Phase, Days 2 – 7:  consuming a dose of ghee each morning and completing a daily self-abhyanga oil massage.
  • Purgation Phase, Days 8:  administering of a dose of castor oil to eliminate toxin accumulation from the digestive system. Castor oil (avg. dose 2 or 2 1/2 TBS)
  • Transition and Rejuvenation Phase, Days 9 – 10:  integrating all that you have experienced and learned throughout the 10 day program.

• Access to email your Practitioners for ongoing support at any time throughout the 10 day program (24-48 hour response time).

• Downloadable PDF and Word documents available in the Blue Sage Ayurveda LifeLab™ Home Cleanse portal:
  • Daily self-inquiry topic
  • Suggested meditation, self-reflection, or journal exercise
  • Recommended readings
  • Daily cleanse checklist with reminders
  • Recommended resources and supply shopping guide
  • Daily self-care practices with instructions
  • Guidelines for healthy nourishment intake
  • Blue Sage Ayurveda’s kitchari and seasonal recipe suggestions
  • Suggested foods for the Transition and Rejuvenation program phase (days 9-10)

• Daily access to program support, cleanse tips, group questions, food suggestions and more with Blue Sage Ayurveda on Instagram @ayurvedabluesage and on You Tube, YouTube.com/channel/Bluesageayurveda.

• Option to extend practitioner support at the end of the 10 day cleanse with a discounted three part follow up consultation package with a Blue Sage Ayurveda Practitioner. 

Supplies

• We are honored to partner with FarmTrue to feature their Organic Cleanse Kit at 15% off retail ($63.00 savings) for individuals who would like to purchase their cleanse supplies in one location (with the exception of castor oil, noted separately below).

• Included in the Organic Cleanse Kit:
  • (1) 16 oz jar organic grass-fed Ghee, traditional
  • (1) jar Digestive Tea
  • (5) bags of Farmtrue Kitchari
  • (1) ghee meditation candle
  • (1) sample sized vial of Nasya (nasal) Oil
  • (1) 4 oz bottle of Ayurvedic Body Oil
  • (1) 4 oz bottle of oil Pulling Oil
  • (1) copper tongue scraper

• To receive your discount, use the specific cleanse program discount code at checkout:  15%bluesage.  This special price for the 7 day kit is $178.50 plus shipping. Throughout the cleanse period, you may also use the code 15%bluesage to receive 15% off all applicable FarmTrue products on additional supplies (exclusions apply).

• If you prefer to purchase your cleanse supplies on your own and not as part of a kit, a Recommended Resources guide for supplies will be located on Blue Sage Ayurveda LifeLab™ Home Cleanse portal for your reference.

• NOT OPTIONAL, AND MUST BE ORDERED DIRECT OR PURCHASED ON YOUR OWN IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE CLEANSE:

• 4 ounces or organic, food grade castor oil.  We can recommend the following resources, but you may find others locally to purchase from in your area as well:

There are many reasons that our body does not eliminate properly and can, over time, accumulate a burden of physical, mental and emotional toxic load.  We can compare stagnation in any of these areas to a clogged drain that results in a sewage backup.  This burden on our ability to seamlessly detoxify on a daily basis can present in such ways as irregular bowel movements, digestive challenges, joint or lymphatic swelling, brain fog, excessive or nonexistent sweat and extreme emotional reactions.  An Ayurvedic cleanse gives your body the opportunity to pause, clear the channels of detoxification (the body’s drains) and reset these pathways resulting in free flowing elimination.  

Results will vary depending on your specific body type and current wellness state. However, in general, most participants experience some form of weight loss, improved digestion, mental clarity, spiritual lightness, increased energy, improved sleep, less body and joint pain, improved immune function and mood stability.

Yes!  Our bodies are continuously bombarded daily with toxins taken in through all of our senses.  Ayurveda recommends seasonal cleansing at least one time per year, and optimally 3-4 times per year with the change each seasons.  We recommend consulting with a practitioner to understand what frequency is best for you.

How you will feel during the cleanse is unique to each person. In general there will be periods of low energy when you will want to do your best in not over exerting yourself, and periods of increased energy with great clarity and ease. Occasionally individuals do experience nausea with ingesting high doses of ghee (5-7 teaspoons), however this is usually short lived and passes relatively quickly.

Ghee has a unique ability to loosen and bind to accumulated toxic impurities that may be clogging detoxification pathways. During the purgation phase of the cleanse process and through completing a daily self-oil massage (abhyanga) these impurities will be removed through the channels of elimination.

A mono diet focuses on eating a diet that is simple with few ingredients, allowing the digestive system to rest and heal while your body focuses on clearing the pathways of detoxification and elimination.  The mono diet traditionally used in Ayurvedic cleansing is that of kitchari (a combination of basmati rice, yellow mung dahl, digestive spices and an option for seasonal, well-cooked vegetables).  Kitchari is a complete meal on its own, offering ample protein and carbohydrates for nourishment throughout the cleanse process, and is generally consumed 2-3x/day throughout the cleanse.  There is also an option to incorporate a simple grain porridge (recipe included in the program) for breakfast, baked or well cooked apples and pears, seasonal berries, and up to 2 tablespoons of either pumpkin or sunflower seeds in between meals.

We will be available throughout the cleanse process to provide guidance on specific dietary restrictions, should that apply to you.

It is recommended to minimize activity as much as possible, however we realize that many people have jobs and families to tend to during the cleanse process. If that is your case, do your best to minimize any non-essential activities as much as possible. You may experience low energy, fatigue and mild discomfort throughout specific periods of the cleanse, and want to reserve your energy for the body to “clean house”. Too many distractions will pull your body away from clearing, repairing and healing.

Light exercise can be maintained outside of the Purgation Phase days if the signals from your body are telling you that you have the energy reserve to do so. Light exercise can include gentle yoga and stretching, walking at a moderate pace, tai chi and moderate breath work. On purgation days, it is more important to reserve your vital core energy for the process of elimination. Distracting your body with excess and non-essential activity will not allow for maximum results.

If you have access to a trained Ayurvedic body therapist, receiving Abhyanga massage at least twice per week can be beneficial. Moist sauna, therapeutic sweating, and baths are also recommended to compel sweating. This is the best time for Far-infared or dry sauna.

Please consult with your primary healthcare and/or Ayurvedic provider regarding the cleanse process and their direction on continuing any supplement or prescription protocols throughout the program.

We recommend selecting an organic, unrefined or cold pressed oil for your daily self massage.  There are numerous good resources available to purchase both as base oils or herbal oils, and can be found in the Recommended Resources section on the Blue Sage Ayurveda LifeLab™ Home Cleanse portal.  In addition, you can generally find good quality organic base oils in the cooking section of your local organic grocery store or co-op.

The type of base oil recommended will vary from season to season.  In Ayurveda, opposites balance and like attracts like.  We therefore want to select an oil that contains some of the properties opposite to what is taking place in nature in order to achieve balance. Here are some general guidelines:

Spring season is cool, damp, moist – select an oil that is neutral, light, and clearing, such as organic sunflower oil.

Summer / early fall season is hot, dry, irritating – select an oil that is cooling, moisturizing and soothing, such as organic coconut oil.

The late fall season is cold, variable, unpredictable – select an oil that is heavy, grounding and nourishing, such as organic sesame oil.

If you have a self-massage oil that you have been using on a regular basis and is currently working for your body type, please feel free to continue with that selection.

Request for cancellations will be accepted up to 7 days prior to the start date of the Blue Sage Ayurveda LifeLab™ 14 Day Seasonal Group Cleanse or the 10 Day Individual Cleanse.  This EXCLUDES the At Home Cleanse Kit if purchased, which is non-refundable.  Your original form of payment will be refunded within 48 hours for the total cost of the cleanse program fee only, less 10% of the total cleanse package to cover administration time and the credit card processing fee.

Please contact pema.bluesage.ayurveda@gmail.com should you need to request a program cancellation.

The three live Q&A Zoom sessions scheduled for the 14 Day Seasonal Group Cleanse program will be available for replay 48 – 72 hours after their completion time on the Blue Sage Ayurveda LifeLab™ Home Cleanse portal.

When registering for either the 14 Day Seasonal Group Home Cleanse or the 10 Day Individual Home Cleanse, you will receive an email from pema.bluesage.ayurveda@gmail.com with an introductory welcome letter and instructions on next steps to prepare for the program.  Please add this email address to your email address book so that future emails from us do not go into a spam folder.

Many people who are lactose intolerant use ghee as a butter alternative. In the cooking process of making ghee, the two most common dairy allergens (casein and lactose) are removed from the final product, resulting in ghee being 99.9% lactose free. In addition, ghee contains high levels of butyric acid, a short-chain fatty acid that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and can assist with healing an imbalanced gut wall lining (i.e., leaky gut). Ghee has not been shown to cause the same lactose intolerance symptoms, such as bloating, skin rashes, diarrhea, nausea or gas as ingesting other dairy products.

Grass fed ghee is the first suggested option in Ayurvedic cleansing.  If you choose not to use ghee during the cleanse program, for an intolerance or otherwise, additional suggestions include coconut oil, flax oil or olive oil (all one-to-one replacements for ghee in  the cooking process and Internal Oleation).