I used to work for the holidays. Maybe not during all my time in the corporate world, but often enough and particularly when stressed, tired or bored, I would spend hours planning a holiday escape. On a cold Monday morning, sitting at my desk looking out the window to a misty, busy London, I’d day-dream of exotic landscapes, sunny beaches, soft music, smiley locals and beautiful sunsets.
I’d restlessly search for flights on the Internet and set imaginary dates. India, Brazil, Indonesia… where shall I go? Thailand!
Fast forward a few years and here I am! In my favourite holiday destination, living the beach lifestyle. I nearly forgot what stress means, I have plenty of energy to swim, trek, dance and do yoga and if I get bored I go for massage. Sounds fabulous and it is. Yet everyone needs purpose and accomplishments, we all need to contribute to society.
As much as I suffered in the wrong career for years, so much I feel blessed and actually very lucky to have found my element, a really great thing to do: I help people heal through a Fasting program. Yes, no food. I really don’t know how it is possible, with the research available, the knowledge from tradition, the spectacular results I see everyday, how can it be that fasting hasn’t reached the mainstream as yet?
We are in 2018, the world is facing a myriad of health challenges like obesity, diabetes and heart disease and Fasting is being kept a near secret. Is it ignorance? A conspiracy? If government subsidies are supporting high fructose corn syrup production and trans fats in the US, can anyone find any money for more research on Fasting? I really don’t know and better to stay out of politics anyway.
What I do know is that people on Fasting programs go through a transformation I have never seen happening with anything else. If they are stressed, low energy, inflamed and out of balance, they get better, so much better sometimes their skin glows! If they look tired and under the weather, they often leave with a big smile, a new outlook on life and a sparkle in the eyes. This is fantastic, it’s gold! The best thing ever!
Benefits of fasting include:
Space & time to heal & repair the digestive system ** Good against oxidation ** A boost to the immune system ** Normalises insulin levels, improves insulin sensitivity & regenerates pancreatic cells ** Helps in reducing food cravings & associated mood swings ** Helps develop a can do attitude for a longer term healthier nutritional routine ** Can reduce high blood pressure & improve lipids profile ** Great for fat loss.
Running the programs is hard work at times, the emotional roller-coaster you see people going through is real. Some cry, then talk for 10 minutes non stop, then they are quiet again and laugh. They need someone strong and grounded who is there for them. They go out of their comfort zone and open up in front of you, it’s so easy to connect with them, it’s wonderful! The positive vibes you get, the smiles at the end of the experience is the best reward I experienced so far, the best job satisfaction there is.
I now feel the time has come. Following my work in the detox centres, following the set up of the Smiley Detox, a community Fasting detox in Koh Phangan and online, it is time to invite people to the Yoga Village where I live. Here, in sunny Thailand. It is time to take you through an ecstatic journey of self discovery and healing with 5 or 7 days of Fasting detox, followed by one more week of wellness, healthy food and connection.
Here you have, exclusively for everyone, the SMILEY RETREAT!
Connection? Like heightened awareness, expanded consciousness, this is part of a jargon that doesn’t belong to most people, sorry for that! Maybe a better way to explain what I mean is to copy and paste some of the activities, classes and workshops periodically available in Koh Phangan:
All types of Yoga ** Heart Opening & Backbending Workshop ** Ecstatic Kirtan! Full Power Sound Ritual ** Contact Improvisation ** Ecstatic Dance ** Community Action LAB Session ** Ayurvedic Dosha Classes ** Shamanic Sound Healing Meditation ** Vegan Cooking Class ** Trauma Release ** Latin Night ** Spinal Health Workshop ** New Moon Wild Womens Cacao Ceremony ** Taste of Tantra ** Rebirthing Breathwork ** Laughter Club ** Hiking group ** Reiki ** Wakeboarding, Snorkeling & Diving.
Eat the healthiest and freshest food and heal amongst laid-back and loving people. With literally hundreds of fun classes and events, Srithanu is a unique place in Thailand where the natural marine beauty of Koh Phangan meets a growing, diverse community of inspiring, healthy living individuals.
It’s the best place to have a retreat holiday. I mean, you can have 2 weeks of detox and wellness on any pretty beach, but how about doing it in a very special and unique location instead? The place is beautiful, the people are friendly and open minded, and don’t get me started on the food! Do I need to write down the benefits of eating fresh, unprocessed, whole lunch and dinners in funky fusion restaurants? The pleasure of sipping a virgin mojito watching the sunset when you feel clear minded and in control?
Relax, feel energised, revitalised, positive, rejuvenated, radiant, looking and feeling like a million dollars!
Ready to come and start transforming? Message me and we’ll design a Program of healing and personal development unique to you. Yoga & breath work? Sound therapy? Tantra? Massage? New friends? Maybe a taste of all of those… The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, check out the SMILEY RETREAT!