Fasting

Why go on a Fasting Retreat?

A fasting retreat is a fantastic way to focus and reflect on your mortality, neediness, and weaknesses. By fasting in a retreat setting, you are surrounded by like-minded people with the same mindset, and this allows you to cleanse not only your spirit and body but also your mind by detoxifying the body. Fasting, plus additional wellness practices such as yoga, juice cleanses, spa treatments, and meditation, can foster long-lasting health benefits and newfound friendships.

Benefits of a Fasting-Based Retreat

Fasting is one of the most powerful tools on the planet for reversing insulin resistance and stubborn weight loss and has long-lasting effects on our overall health. Going on a fasting retreat has a lot of benefits, not only allowing you to reap the benefits of the practice of fasting but also providing a strong support system and customised personal detoxes and cleanses.

• Improved weight loss & management: Fasting is a great way to achieve rapid weight loss, and doing it in a retreat setting allows for professional and safe waste management throughout your fasting journey. Fasting focuses on metabolic issues and lower insulin levels, producing long-lasting effects long after the retreat has been completed.
• Greater focus: Another great benefit of a fasting retreat is they provide greater focus and concentration. You are able to take a break from reality and reconnect with your mind and body. Having a greater sense of focus will result in stronger wisdom and more spiritual well-being.
• Fast in a safe & positive setting: Trying to lose weight quickly through fasting can be dangerous over time if not done correctly. By fasting in a retreat setting, not only are you able to fast in a safe environment surrounded by like-minded people but you are also provided with therapists and medical professionals to keep watch over your overall health during your fasting period.
• Rests digestive system & renews energy: Fasting requires us to refrain from eating altogether or only relying on juice cleanses and detoxifying recipes. Thanks to the detox washing away all the harmful toxins from your body and the lack of needing to be broken down by your intentions, a fasting retreat can result in a renewal of energy and a reset of your body's digestive system.
• Spiritual connection & clarity: There's a reason fasting has been a big part of many religions and cultures for centuries. The spiritual connection and clarity that come along with fasting are some of the biggest benefits that come along with a fasting retreat. You will have a more overall sense of well-being and feel a much bigger connection on a spiritual level after completing a fasting retreat.

Popular Fasting Retreats in Europe

Healing Holidays offer various fasting retreats and programs all around Europe. With the help and guidance of professional therapists and medical personnel, fasting retreats have never been more beneficial and produced more long-lasting benefits than ever before.

• Germany: This fasting retreat in Germany allows Lanserhof Tegernsee’s team of doctors and therapists first to gain a deep understanding of your current physical and mental health, thus, personalizing a programme for you that incorporates nutrition, exercise, and various detoxifying treatments and therapies.
• Portugal: This fasting retreat in Portugal is based around the Vilalara Longevity Thalassa & Medical Spa's Juice Fasting Detox program, combining a juice fasting diet, which includes detoxifying and anti-inflammatory shakes, juices and soups, and a variety of purifying treatments.
• Austria: This fasting retreat in Austria will incorporate nutrition, exercise, and various detoxifying treatments & therapies, such as detox drainage massage, by implementing Modern Mayr Medicine, traditional naturopathy, and the latest scientific research.

After learning about the benefits of Fasting, it's no surprise this ancient practice has been around for so long and continues to be practiced today. Whether you are fasting for spiritual

reasons or to benefit your overall health and well-being, a fasting retreat is a great holiday choice for you. We hope you’ve enjoyed this guide to the benefits of going on a fasting retreat with Healing Holidays; contact us if you have any more questions!