Will I be following all the cleanse procedures at home or will I need to visit your office?

You will be given detailed instructions to follow all of the cleanse procedures at home. If you live locally, you may choose to come in for several treatments.

Will I be fasting during the cleanse?

For the first week, you will be eliminating a handful of heavy foods and focusing on light plant-based foods. During the second week, you will be following a mono-diet of kitchari, vegetables and herbal tea. During the third week, you will be gradually integrating regular, healthy foods back in.

Will I be drinking ghee during the cleanse? How will this make me feel?

During the second week, most people will practice Snehapana for 3 days, taking plain or herbal ghee internally. This is an important part of the detox process. You may want to get extra rest those 3 days.

Will I need to give myself an Abhyanga, oil massage, every day of the cleanse?

Self-abhyanga is recommended for the first 2 weeks of the cleanse. It serves a useful purpose.

Can I work during the cleanse?

It's highly recommended that you work minimally, especially during the second week of the cleanse. Light work from home is fine, as long as you are not becoming stressed or exhausted.

Can I exercise throughout the cleanse?

You may enjoy gentle exercise such as Yoga, walking and Qi Gong. It is best to avoid strenuous activities for the 21 days of the cleanse.

What if I normally take medications and supplements? Can I continue these during the cleanse?

You may continue prescriptions given by your doctor. I may ask you to simplify your supplements during the cleanse. We will go over these details in our one-on-one consultation.

Ayurvedic Community Cleanse | Embrace Ayurveda

I am thrilled you are considering participating in the Āyurvedic Fall Cleanse & Microplastic Detox!

Āyurveda views seasonal cleansing as a necessary practice for maintaining great health and preventing illness. Due to the pace of modern life, our environment and the foods we eat, we accumulate toxins, or ama, as it is referred to in Āyurveda, in our bodies and minds. The Āyurvedic system of healing uses a specific cleansing program that effectively removes accumulated toxins, reverses the effects of stress, increases energy and mental clarity, and restores your natural state of balance.

The next cleanse will run October 4-24, 2026. Over the course of 21 days, you will be eating a plant-based kitchari or whole foods diet, reducing exposure to plastic containing products and creating a sustainable lifestyle plan for your long-term health.

In addition to the kitchari diet, you will be guided to follow some cleansing and nourishing self-care practices.

In this group cleanse, you will attend 5 classes, receive a detailed guide, manual, shopping lists, and get the support of Sarah and the community.

It is a wonderful opportunity to return to healthy habits and feel your best!

21-Day Plan:

October 4-10: Pre Cleanse — simple foods, warm teas, digestive herbs, movement, meditation, and reflection. You will be leaving out foods like dairy (except ghee), sugar, wheat, meat, alcohol and caffeine.

October 11-17: Main Cleanse — kitchari mono-diet, internal & external oleation, swedana and Panchakarma cleansing practices, including optional virechana and basti. Ongoing gentle movement, meditation, and reflection.

October 18-24: Post Cleanse — we shift our attention to rejuvenation, integration, and a gradual return to a sustainable daily routine. Ongoing gentle movement, meditation, and reflection.

Cleanse Classes: Please mark your calendar! A kick-off online class on September 24 where we will go over all the details of the cleanse, covering the why’s, how's, and what's of the cleanse. You will leave with a clear understanding of how this specific Ayurvedic practice of cleansing works and how to successfully complete it. Register HERE.

5 Live Online Group Zoom Calls with Pranayma and Q & A : We will check in together a handful of times to connect as a group and give you a chance to ask questions.

1 ~ September 24, 7-8pm PDT: Introduction to Āyurvedic Cleansing - Preparing for Your Cleanse. Register HERE.

2 ~ October 1, 7-8pm: Intro to Cleanse - getting set up and prepared

3 ~ October 8, 7-8pm: Anticipating the Panchakarma cleansing actions next week

4 ~ October 15, 7-8pm: Mid-cleanse check-in

5 ~ October 24, 7-8pm: Completion call - we will discuss ongoing self-care and rasayana

"During the past year I had the incredible blessing to participate in several cleanses and a Panchakarma retreat with Sarah Kruse, an Ayurvedic doctor that practices at the Dayaalu Center. These experiences have been eye opening and life changing for me. We have no idea how good we can feel until we’re free of the deep seated physical and energetic congestion that bogs us down and causes us to live out of balance. The spaciousness and clarity that I experienced through these cleanses is incredible – and what’s most rewarding is these shifts have become my new normal. The Panchakarma cleanse provided both the detoxification and the nourishment to let go of life-long patterns and the result has been a freedom and ease that is truly profound."

- Sue Steindorf, PT, Yoga Instructor

Will I be following all the cleanse procedures at home or will I need to visit your office?
You will be given detailed instructions to follow all of the cleanse procedures at home. If you live locally, you may choose to come in for several treatments.
Will I be fasting during the cleanse?
For the first week, you will be eliminating a handful of heavy foods and focusing on light plant-based foods. During the second week, you will be following a mono-diet of kitchari, vegetables and herbal tea. During the third week, you will be gradually integrating regular, healthy foods back in.
Will I be drinking ghee during the cleanse? How will this make me feel?
During the second week, most people will practice Snehapana for 3 days, taking plain or herbal ghee internally. This is an important part of the detox process. You may want to get extra rest those 3 days.
Will I need to give myself an Abhyanga, oil massage, every day of the cleanse?
Self-abhyanga is recommended for the first 2 weeks of the cleanse. It serves a useful purpose.
Can I work during the cleanse?
It's highly recommended that you work minimally, especially during the second week of the cleanse. Light work from home is fine, as long as you are not becoming stressed or exhausted.
Can I exercise throughout the cleanse?
You may enjoy gentle exercise such as Yoga, walking and Qi Gong. It is best to avoid strenuous activities for the 21 days of the cleanse.
What if I normally take medications and supplements? Can I continue these during the cleanse?
You may continue prescriptions given by your doctor. I may ask you to simplify your supplements during the cleanse. We will go over these details in our one-on-one consultation.