Ayurvedic Detox
by WOW
A 9-day whole-food cleanse rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom.
Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Sugar-free · Made with love.
Program at a Glance
| Phase | Days | Focus | Lunch Provided | Breakfast & Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 — Preparation | Days 1–3 | Simplify diet, introduce Ayurvedic practices | Vegetarian meal | Fruits, nuts, seeds |
| Phase 2 — Deep Cleanse (Solid) | Days 4–6 | Kitchari mono-diet, agni reset | Kitchari (required) | Fruits, nuts, seeds, or smoothie/soup |
| Phase 3 — Deep Cleanse (Liquid) | Days 7–8 | Maximum detox, liquid meals | Kitchari or veg. meal (optional) | Smoothies & soups only |
| Phase 4 — Reintroduction | Day 9+ | Ease back gently, set intentions | Light vegetarian meal | Gradual reintroduction |
You already know what a detox feels like — here's what changes:
- · Eating with the sun instead of the clock — large lunch at noon, light early dinner, optional breakfast.
- · Kitchari (rice + mung dal + ghee + spices) is the heart of the cleanse — simple, warm, deeply restful for digestion.
- · Everything warm or room temperature — cold foods and drinks shut down digestive fire (agni).
- · Vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free — plus small daily practices like tongue scraping and warm water on waking.
- · No intermittent fasting, no 24-hour fasts — you eat every day. The cleanse rests your digestion by simplifying food, not by removing it.
Purpose
Ease your body and mind into the cleanse. Eliminate ultra-processed foods, learn foundational Ayurvedic practices, and align with natural rhythms — without feeling overwhelmed. You'll receive a nourishing vegetarian lunch each day.
Diet Guidelines
Remove completely
- Ultra-processed foods
- Refined sugar
- Dairy
- Gluten & wheat
- Animal protein
- Caffeine (coffee, mate, tea)
- Alcohol
Embrace fully
- Fresh organic fruits & vegetables
- Cooked whole grains & legumes
- Nuts, seeds & nut butters
- Ghee & coconut oil
- Warming spices (turmeric, ginger, cumin)
- Herbal teas & warm water
- Foods closest to nature
Ayurvedic Practices to Introduce
Choose one or two to begin. Build gradually — this is not about perfection.
- Tongue scraping — morning and before bed; removes toxins that accumulate overnight
- Warm water on waking — 1–2 glasses to awaken the digestive system
- Early bedtime — aim for 10 PM; the body detoxifies deeply during sleep
- Meditation or breathwork — even 5–10 minutes each morning
- Gentle morning yoga — during Kapha time (6–10 AM) to counter heaviness
- Abhyanga (warm oil self-massage) — optional; loosens toxins from tissues before a warm shower
- Mindful eating — eat in a calm space, chew thoroughly, no screens
Phase 1 Lunch Menu — Provided by Andrea
★ Note: Tabouleh and Lentil Salad are interchangeable — on a hot day, the Quinoa Tabouleh (warm or room temperature) may feel more refreshing.
Purpose
This is the heart of the cleanse. By eating kitchari — the most digestively gentle complete food in Ayurveda — your body gets a profound break from heavy digestion and can turn its full energy toward releasing toxins. Breakfast and dinner remain light and nourishing.
Kitchari
The sacred cleansing food of Ayurveda. A simple, nourishing one-pot dish of basmati rice and split mung dal cooked with healing spices and ghee. It is tri-doshic — balancing for all three doshas — and considered the most digestively gentle complete protein in Ayurvedic medicine. It is warm, grounding, and deeply healing.
Base
- 1 cup basmati rice
- ½ cup split yellow mung dal
- 4–5 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1–2 tbsp ghee (or coconut oil)
Spices & Add-ins
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp ginger, fresh or ground
- Salt to taste
- Seasonal vegetables (optional)
- Fresh cilantro & lemon to serve
Daily Structure — same as Phase 1, with these additions
- Breakfast: Fresh fruits with nuts and seeds · Add warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger to fruit to enhance digestion
- Lunch: Kitchari with seasonal vegetables · This is your main meal
- Dinner: Fresh fruits, nuts, seeds · OR a light smoothie or warm soup
- Continue or deepen one Ayurvedic practice from Phase 1 · Try adding a second practice this week
- Triphala before bed — every night
- Warm water sipped throughout the day — 8 to 12 glasses
Purpose
These two days are the deepest point of the cleanse. Moving to liquid breakfasts and dinners gives your digestive system maximum rest and allows the body to direct its full energy inward for healing and release. Kitchari at lunch is now optional — you may also choose a warm vegetarian meal Andrea provides.
Breakfast & Dinner — Liquid Options
Lunch: kitchari or a warm vegetarian meal — provided by Andrea.
Breakfast & dinner: warm smoothies (gently warmed in a pot if needed) or warm vegetable soups — you prepare these at home. Find some of my favorite smoothie and soup recipes on the recipes page →
📋 Daily flow and timing also live on your Daily Reference Card.
Phase 3 Lunch Menu — Provided by Andrea
Kitchari is optional on these days. Andrea also offers the following vegetarian meals:
Daily Structure — Phase 3
- Breakfast & dinner: Smoothies or warm soups only — no solid foods
- Lunch: Kitchari or a warm vegetarian meal provided by Andrea
- Keep days as gentle and quiet as possible — this is deep inner work
- Allow emotional processing — the cleanse often surfaces feelings alongside toxins; greet everything with compassion
- Rest more than usual — even 20 extra minutes of sleep or a restorative nap supports detox
- Continue all Ayurvedic practices, Triphala, and warm water
Purpose
The cleanse isn't over when the liquid phase ends. How you come back to normal eating will determine how much of the benefit you carry forward. Go slowly. Be your own best ally. The body is now open, sensitive, and receptive — treat it accordingly.
Go slowly with food
Begin with warm, cooked, simple foods. Start with your cleanse-approved meals before adding anything new. Do not rush to pizza or coffee on day one — your digestion is newly clean and sensitive.
Reintroduce one food group at a time
Wait at least 1–2 days before adding each new food category. Notice how each one makes you feel. This is precious information about your own body.
Rejuvenation — re-nourish deeply
Think of your body as a sponge that has been fully wrung out. The cleanse created space; now fill it with deeply nourishing foods, herbs, and rest. Ojas-building foods: almonds, ghee, dates, saffron, warm whole milk (if tolerated), avocado.
Set your intentions
What do you want to carry forward from these 8 days? Which practices felt good? What felt light when you dropped it? Write down 1–3 intentions for how you'll protect this renewed state of health.
Continue Ayurvedic practices
Tongue scraping, warm water on waking, eating your main meal at midday, and early bedtime are habits that can serve you every day — not just during a cleanse.
Provided by Andrea or
Phase 4 Lunch — Your Own
Signs the Cleanse is Working
It may take weeks or even a month to feel the full effects — especially from a deeper cleanse. Be patient with your body. It is doing extraordinary work.
Resources & Videos
Watch these before and during your cleanse. They bring the program to life — especially if Ayurveda is new to you. Tap or click any link to open.
▸ Watch Before You Start
▸ Reference During the Cleanse
🖨 Quick Reference — All Links
2. Kitchari: youtu.be/lDAAA8CKJkw
3. Tongue Scraping: youtu.be/AFRjNS_nhFs
4. Ayurveda & Doshas: youtu.be/8jD0by-Jzog
5. Dosha Quiz: bit.ly/banyan-learn-your-dosha
6. Abhyanga Self-Massage: youtu.be/_HQLsfZh5js
WOW — Wholesome Wellness By AndreaThis program was designed with love and intention, rooted in Ayurvedic principles and whole-food nutrition.
All lunches are prepared from scratch using organic, whole-food, and premium ingredients.
This program is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider if you have any medical conditions before beginning.