15 Days Package (14 nights)
About this Retreat
Ira Schneider Ohm, EYRT 500, founded Zen Den Yoga Studio in 2008, Zen Den Yoga School in 2009, and Zen Den Retreat Center in 2013. He has always been blessed with an awareness of something larger then himself. As a boy he embraced practicing Pranayama, meditation, and positive thinking. In his first yoga class Ira knew that this practice was like a coming home, three months later he went to Nicaragua and got his 200 hour yoga teacher training certification.
Upon completion of his YTT 200 with School Yoga Institute, Ira immediately started to teach private and large group classes in Boca Raton, Florida. His strong entrepreneurial background made the creation of Zen Den Yoga Studio the next logical step. Within eleven months he returned to Guatemala for his 500 and 800 hour certifications in order to launch Zen Den Yoga School. He fell in love with the culture, the nature and the Mayan people. He decided in 2009, along with a few other inspired yogis, to build a sustainable yoga farm on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. The Yoga Farm is a retreat center and a yoga school. Ira still leads retreats to the magical energy vortex on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
Much of Ira's training has been deep in the world of shamanism. His skills of astral travel and ability to see into people make a significant difference in people's lives. His teachings bridge the gap between our illusion of maya and true consciousness. Ira loves sharing his deep knowledge and love of the Sivananda tradition of yoga, Ashtanga-inspired Vinyasa, restorative yoga, and shamanic breath-work with his students, retreat guests and the South Florida community.
Valerie Leeds is an ERYT500, and a dynamic wellness entrepreneur teaching people to access their best selves in mind, body and spirit for 28 years.
Valerie is also Certified as a Bodywork & Energy Therapist and a Health Coach. She owns and facilitates Zen Den Yoga School & Wellness Retreat Center with her husband, Ira, in Boca Raton, Florida, where they guide people in disconnecting to reconnect.
Valerie developed her unique ability to connect mentally and emotionally with people on a deeper spiritual level through her first certification in Bodywork & Energy Therapy at the The Academy, (originally located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, now in Stamford, New York and called the Harrison Center for Personal Development). The Academy of Natural Healing has been an alternative education center and school offering diverse natural healing programs run by Director, Lewis Harrison, an internationally respected visionary, author, speaker, trainer and coach. Here she found like minds and developed an understanding of how managing our mindsets can be life altering, and our bio-magnetic fields intersect with and impact our physical and mental bodies.
She continued expanding her expertise in healing and transformation training through multiple disciplines: Access Consciousness and Energy Transformation coursework; Summit Education; The Gratitude Training; Masterful Living; and Compass Coaching. She was a student turned coach during this decade of work, which gave her many hours with clients one on one, both on the massage table and off, and later as President of Kevin Heaphy Fitness Studio. This boutique studio, in Soho, New York City, offered personal training, yoga, pilates, bodywork and energy therapy, personal development coaching, along with a juice bar and cafe in a gorgeous 5,000 square foot store front. Valerie cultivated a set of tools based on the premise that human potential is limited by our belief systems to bring a fresh look at how your mind and consciousness can be adapted on a moment to moment basis to live life in greater mastery, and she teaches how to deepen our connection to what she calls our “internal barometer.”
During this time she also went through a number of years of sales training and psychology working with Equinox International and Advanced Marketing Seminars; Staten Island Boat Sales; and AOL Time Warner, and others, which gave Valerie a diverse foundation to teach, train and educate people how to shift their belief systems and behavior. She realized that there are many barriers people form to resist change and personal growth, one of them is being out of alignment in our physical health. She spent a year living in Colorado deepening her own practice while she got Certified as a Dr. Sears Health Coach in order to give people a system to follow a simple healthy lifestyle.
Over the last two decades Valerie Leeds has created many programs that give people tools to step into their “next level,” whatever the category of life their desire may be: relationships, career, spiritual growth, physical fitness-- all of her creations will give people a vehicle to create greater ease, joy and greatness in their lives– Language of Energy, Energy of Language Course; Invigorate U: A.R.C. Angel Coaching Program; Extreme Concepts for Golf Mind Coaching; Be The Blossom Workshop; and My Voice Matters Worldwide Workshops for children.
These days she can be found teaching at Zen Den Yoga School & Wellness Retreat, and being a loving wife to Ira and step-mom to their fifteen year old Hali. Testimonials and references available upon request.
Details of this retreat
Are you feeling or experiencing...
Low energy and fatigue
Belly distress and bloating
Eczema
Acne
Bleeding gums
Mood swings
Trouble with weight loss
Sugar cravings
Poor sleep
Constipation and/or diarrhea
Caffeine addiction
Joint pain
Low back pain
Headaches
Brain fog
Getting sick easily or often
Anxiety
Impaired libido
My name is Valerie Leeds, and over the last decade I have been there too. Growing up in NYC with a foodie mom, I naturally was exposed to a lot of amazing culinary delights. My palate grew to include multi-cultural cuisines at a young age, including plenty of bagels, fabulous breads and bakeries, mouth watering Chinese dumplings and Italian pastas. Seemingly out of nowhere, in my mid-thirties, my experience radically changed when I realized I was getting bloating and elimination issues! Apparently, I could no longer eat gluten and was overly sensitive to sugar. I was experiencing bloating, eczema, and on and off elimination issues, which than lead to brain fog and poor sleep. Needless to say, I wasn’t feeling great. And my family started feeling like they needed a support group to keep up with the stress that eating was causing for me and them! Finding my way, navigating through the maze of non-GMO, organic, raw, vegan, gluten free, paleo I decided to become a Certified Health Coach in this process to rediscover my path back to vibrant health and well being. Fortunately, I have found a way to boil down all my years of trials and health issues down to some very simple principles and guidelines.
So now that you realize you are not alone, make the choice to be supported in creating your own sustainable healthy lifestyle, starting by doing an elimination diet the week prior at home, a colonic, and then a juice and water fast during your stay, and then segue mindfully back to chewing again before you depart. There is protocol for your week after fasting as well.
You consume only: 3 juice "meals" daily, which we teach you how to juice so you're empowered to take the skills home with you. You'll also have a LOT of alkaline water with herbs and spices from our special water system, and in the evening before bed 1 Ayurvedic herbal tea. That's it, it's truly a fast. You also are required to do a colonic which takes place the first or second day of your retreat. This is important to rid yourself of toxins prior to fasting, so they don't contaminate your body while you are fasting and healing. This would be counter-intuitive to have toxins floating back into your system while you wish to clean them out. The hydro-colonic is the only added cost a la carte, not part of the package through a 3rd party expert therapist, ($150 depending on your needs.) Every day you will be walking 20,000 steps to move the toxins out of your system. Some guests divide this into 2 or 3 outings, others do it first thing in the morning prior to meditation - however you do it, this is extremely important to your detoxification and cleansing process, in addition to supporting in weight and waist management.
Leaving our detox retreat, depending how well you're willing to follow the system you can expect to: cleanse out your toxins and move into ketosis, eliminate bloating, feel more energized, lower cortisol levels, help stabilize blood sugar levels, decrease cravings, lower your blood pressure, gain flexibility, increase strength, feel lighter and walk with a deeper sense of calm and balance. With our guidance, you will be ready and able to take on new lifestyle choices with transformational long-term results for you and your family! I did.
Envision yourself enjoying sunny days, white sand beaches, palm trees and the tropics... This is your destination for your retreat. Support your body's natural ability to heal itself with our complete package to reset and recharge mind, body and spirit through our juice fasting detox program. You just pick how many days you want to spend in paradise. We'll take care of the rest.
While recharging at our beautiful retreat center in Boca Raton, you are welcome to enjoy daily yoga classes, join in on our yoga school’s in depth yoga teachings or just relax in our hot tub and resort style pool. Perhaps while you are here you will choose to experience 2 sunrise beach meditations, community classes in the park, some nights may even include kirtan or sound healing (weekly evening schedule varies), field trips, tai chi, and more, (schedule depends on the days you are with us).
We teach Sadhana Yoga, the Yoga of Spiritual Practice and the asana practices of Vinyasa, Hatha and restorative flow. Our approach is experiential, contemporary and eclectic. We bring to life the ancient teachings of yoga through accessible spiritual lessons still relevant today.
Highlights
In-depth detox program including guidance to begin before, during and after your stay
60-minute clearing and relaxing complimentary massage per week (may be derived from many traditions of bodywork & massage therapy)
Healing Hot/Cold Therapy - pool, hot tub, infrared sauna with chromo-light therapy & cold plunge
Multiple yoga classes (these may include: vinyasa, sivananda, restorative, chakra balancing flow)
All-inclusive detox juice feast, special alkaline water system, nutraceuticals, Ayurvedic herbal tea with everything you need to recharge and reboot during your stay here
Coaching session with strategy to go home and continue your new healthy lifestyle in a sustainable way (1 per week)
14 refreshing nights accommodation in our lovely retreat houses
De-stressing balancing Self Care Massage & Aromatherapy class Thursday nights with our in-house massage therapist
Daily grounding meditation in different styles daily
Engaging Yoga Sutra classes on Tuesday nights (when school is in session with our yoga students in training )
Healing Shamanic breath-work classes may be Friday mornings (when school is in session, usually last Friday of YTT200 and YTT300)
Stunning sunrise beach meditations weekly on Thursday mornings (weather permitting)
Sanborne Square park yoga community yoga class (Free Sat. 9 a.m., we give you a ride there in our VW Yogi Bus)
Enriching yoga field trips (when school is in session with our yoga teachers in training)
Sun & Fun! Enjoy white sand beaches and playing in the turquoise ocean waters 1 mile away
Everglades tours available to see our local birds, alligators, and more fauna and flora! (additional fees apply through Holiday Park)
Stand up Paddle Board Excursions available along our Inter-coastal ($100/pp)
Itinerary/Information about retreat
The juice fasting Detox and Cleanse retreats range from 3 nights up to 1 month, you choose whatever suits you best, and together we will invigorate your healthy lifestyle! Rolling admission allows you to choose when to take this retreat, we welcome you all year 'round.
We invite to join us at our retreat center if you feel you need to boost your body and soul to be able to come home with a clean slate and new energy. Our program is designed to support your inner healing ability through food, breath, asana, clearings for the mind and spirit.
Welcome! Arrival is in the afternoon at 2pm You'll be welcomed to our zen private properties with a lovely alkaline water drink when you arrive. We will give you a tour and review the itinerary, answering any questions.
Energizing Ashtanga-inspired Vinyasa flow is at 3:30pm. (every day but Saturday)
5:15pm We guide you to have your "last meal" prior to your fast.
7:00pm Time to settle in, relax and rejuvenate in our hot tub, or peruse our zen library. Enjoy our warm relaxing evening Ayurvedic herbal tea beverage
~The next days will provide you with a liver, kidney, candida detox and cleanse~ First morning is sunrise meditation at the beach (departure varies based on sunrise time)
7am Start each day with lemon water (warm or room temp) We teach you how to juice your first morning with us after yoga, and you'll be empowered to continue do so so on your own for the remaining days with us.
8:30am Meditation 8:45am Gentle chakra hatha flow (on M, W, Th)
Breakfast – A liver and kidney cleanse and a parasite detox drink – we all have a microbiome of good bacteria and organisms and not so good ones in our systems. We want to flush out the bad ones to begin.
After class and for the rest of the day you will use Ira's energizing detox water instead of plain water as a sipping solution throughout the day. Using this in-between the meal drinks and classes keeps you feeling invigorated. Your goal is to sip three 32oz. bottles of the Ira's Energizing Water Drink per day by 5:30pm, depending on your body weight maybe 2.5. You will use the bathroom a lot during this process. This is good.
11:00am-12:00pm Shortly after breakfast and clean up, you'll generally receive healing massage therapy session: massage and the hot/cold therapy are scheduled prior to your arrival. (Timing varies based on availability of appointments and therapists)
2:30pm Lunch: Your second juice detox drink.
3:30pm Energizing Vinyasa class, OR even more important we recommend taking a walk to the beach or in our nearby parks. Our recommendation is to walk 20,000 steps per day to really move the toxins out of your body and get the most out of this juice fasting detox and cleanse process. Those who do walking will shed the most weight and have the best results. (That being said, at times you may request rest and relaxation at our pool or the beach, it is your choice when to have naps if needed).
Always Hydrate...
5:3pm Dinner: Your third juice detox drink, finish up Ira's Energizing Water Drink, switch to our plain alkaline water now.
7:00 - 8:00pm Time to settle in, relax and rejuvenate in our hot tub, or peruse our zen library. Enjoy our warm relaxing Ayurvedic herbal beverage to prepare you to relax before bed.
DAY 2 is the same as DAY 1, except the drink regimen times change - 6:30am water with lemon and breakfast juice; 10:30am lunch juice; 3:30pm dinner juice. Our class schedule varies a few days per week. Colonic is in 1st day or 2nd day. (NOTE: colonic fee $150 depending on your body's needs).
Walking 20,000 steps can be around town to explore the surrounding area- just a little over a mile and a half east our famous tropical blue beaches, a little over a mile south a variety of boutiques, galleries, parks surrounding the retreat, like Mizner Park and Royal Palm Plaza, there are also parks, and canals to walk exploring southeast Florida flora and fauna (like birds and big iguanas).
What's included in Your Total Body Detox Retreat
In-depth guided detox program for 1 week before, and 1 week after your stay, of course during your fortnight with us
1 wonderfully cleansing and relaxing 60-minute massage per week (additional sessions available)
60 minutes of hot/cold therapy per week with special pranayama techniques - Journey through the pool, hot tub, infrared sauna with chromo-light therapy and cold plunge.
2 Customized 60 minute Consultations with Certified Health Coach
14 refreshing nights accommodation in our zen retreat house
Healing pranayama breath exercise teachings
All-inclusive juice "meals, alkaline water, and nutraceuticals, giving you everything you need to detox and cleanse during your stay here
Relaxing Self Care Massage & Aromatherapy on Thursday evenings
Daily grounding meditation in different styles
Multiple yoga classes, may include: vinyasa, sivananda, yin, restorative, chakra flows
Engaging yoga sutra classes on Tuesday nights* (*Only when school is in session)
Nearby our beautiful yoga community has drum circles and community park classes (these are optional and drum circles require an Uber to get to in our neighboring town of Delray Beach)
***********SHORTER OR LONGER STAY REQUESTS:
For 7 night Wellness Liver Support, only includes the liver and kidney cleanse recipe for your juice fast. Includes: one massage, one hot/cold therapy session.
For 3 night Quick Reset Detox, only includes the liver and kidney cleanse recipe for your juice fast. Includes: one massage, one hot/cold therapy session.
Additional services may be requested for additional fees, based on availability.
Zen Den Yoga School & Retreat provides you everything you need to recharge and reboot your mind, body and spirit at the pace you desire.
What's Not Included
Workshops
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (with yoga or without)
Everglades excursions
More than one massage or hot/cold therapy session per week
Colonic
Transportation to and from airport
Uber to acupuncture or anywhere else
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