“Making Space for Clarity”
Duration: 3 Days
Purpose:
This phase bridges gentle preparation and active cleansing.
It loosens accumulated āma (toxins), kindles agni (digestive fire), and grounds the body in rhythm.
By now, the system is calm, hydrated, and receptive.
These three days invite you to simplify further, cultivate warmth, and focus inward — clearing space in both body and mind before deeper release begins.
🌾 Day 1 — Simplify
“Clarity begins with simplicity.”
Focus: Remove the unnecessary — in diet, routine, and thought.
This day gently narrows the diet to warm, nourishing foods, helping agni burn steadily.
Goals:
- Eat simple, warm, cooked meals (favor kitchari, soups, stewed fruit).
- Replace stimulants and processed foods with herbal teas and water.
- Keep schedule light; slow transitions between activities.
- Begin morning and evening reflection practices.
Meals:
- Breakfast: Stewed apples with oats, ghee, and cinnamon.
- Lunch: Kitchari (mung dal + basmati rice) with cumin, coriander, fennel.
- Dinner: Vegetable soup with ginger and turmeric.
Body Care: Abhyanga with warm sesame or almond oil → warm shower.
Movement: 10–20 minutes gentle yoga, walking, or stretching.
Herbal Support: CCF tea (Cumin–Coriander–Fennel) throughout day; ginger tea before meals if digestion feels dull.
Mind & Spirit: Light a candle before your meal; take 3 deep breaths before eating.
Reflection Prompts:
🪶 What areas of my life or body feel heavy or cluttered?
🪶 What can I simplify today?
🪶 How does my body feel after eating more simply?
Affirmation: “I release the excess and begin again with simplicity.”
💧 Day 2 — Ground
“Routine is medicine for the nervous system.”
Focus: Establish rhythm and warmth.
When the body knows what to expect, vāta steadies and agni strengthens.
Goals:
- Eat, rest, and move at consistent times.
- Keep the largest meal at midday; make dinner light and early.
- Use oil and warmth daily to ground vāta.
- Minimize external input — music, screens, conversation.
Meals:
- Breakfast: Warm cereal with ghee, nutmeg, and cardamom.
- Lunch: Kitchari with vegetables, small spoon of ghee, and fresh cilantro.
- Dinner: Lentil or squash soup with cumin and black pepper.
Body Care: Abhyanga with sesame oil (15–20 min); rest after shower.
Movement: Gentle walk after lunch; 10 min restorative yoga or breathing before bed.
Herbal Support: Fennel or ginger tea after meals to aid digestion.
Mind & Spirit: Read something uplifting; write three lines of gratitude.
Reflection Prompts:
🪶 How does a consistent rhythm change my energy or mood?
🪶 What helps me feel most grounded today?
🪶 Where can I create more warmth in my life?
Affirmation: “I root myself in rhythm. Balance grows through consistency.”
🌙 Day 3 — Prepare the Heart
“Softening makes space for renewal.”
Focus: Combine physical readiness with emotional openness.
As the body clears, the heart and mind begin to lighten too. This final day prepares you to enter the cleanse with steadiness, intention, and grace.
Goals:
- Maintain simple, warm meals; avoid cold/raw foods.
- Spend quiet time in reflection, prayer, or journaling.
- Connect to gratitude and purpose.
- Prepare your cleansing space and tools (herbs, teas, journal, oils).
Meals:
- Breakfast: Stewed fruit or porridge with ghee and cinnamon.
- Lunch: Kitchari with cooked greens and turmeric.
- Dinner: Light soup or broth; warm milk or tea before bed.
Body Care: Abhyanga followed by warm bath; foot massage before sleep.
Movement: 15-min gentle yoga or outdoor walk in fresh air.
Herbal Support: Triphala (optional) before bed to ensure lightness of digestion.
Mind & Spirit: Write an intention for your cleanse — a simple sentence of devotion or curiosity.
Reflection Prompts:
🪶 What emotions or patterns am I ready to release?
🪶 What intention will guide me in the cleanse?
🪶 How can I bring compassion into my process?
Affirmation: “I make space for what nourishes me. I release what I no longer need.”
🌺 End-of-Preparation Reflection
Take a few moments to pause and acknowledge your transition.
Notice what feels different — lighter, calmer, or clearer.
Journaling Prompts:
- How has my energy changed over these three days?
- What new habits feel supportive and sustainable?
- What am I most looking forward to as I begin cleansing?
“The clearer the foundation, the deeper the renewal.”