Experience the Many Benefits of Fasting:

• During fasting the body’s organs get a good rest, and the healing process is more rapid.
• As a result of fasting, the poisonous and unnecessary waste of the body gets destroyed and expelled.
• Fasting invokes the process of autophagy. wherein the body recycles useless and damaged cells as energy during the fasting period.
• Fasting is one of the secrets of long life.

What to Expect: doors open at 4pm on Friday, April 11. We’ll prepare our body for the fast with a tasty and nourishing vegetarian dinner as we welcome everyone to the centre. Lacto-vegetarian and vegan food will be served.  Saturday, we will enjoy a variety of freshly made organic juices, and spend our day in self-care, nature exploration and informative classes. There will be opportunities to engage in uplifting spiritual practices, such as yoga and meditation. Sunday we’ll break our fast with delicious, fresh food, and learn how to continue these longevity boosting practices at home. Final good-byes at 2pm on Sunday, April 13.

Getting There: Mark Centre Society, 31603 Old Yale Rd, Abbotsford, BC, approximately 1 hour drive from Vancouver, free parking is available.  Accessible by public transit. Car-pooling is encouraged.

Accommodation Options: (all prices are per person based on double occupancy unless stated otherwise. All rooms have attached baths).

• Economy: dorm room for four, $300 per person (women only, 2 spots open)

• Standard room: 2 twin beds, room shared with another person (same gender) $350 per person. 4 rooms/8 beds available.

• Queen bed: $400 for a single person. If a couple, cost is $700, 1 available.

• Deluxe Private suite (2 stories, queen bed, living room, kitchen, bath) $900, 2 suites available.

Cancellation policy: full refund until March 10. No refunds after March 10 unless you find a replacement. Prices will increase after March 10.

What to Bring:

• One litre water bottle
• A big towel (for yoga) and small towels (for sweat)
• Slippers
• Yoga Mat
• Weather-appropriate outerwear for our nature explorations
• Art or crafts supplies, personal journal or reading material
• Musical instrument if you play one

Your Retreat Team:
The fasting retreat is led by persons who have many years of fasting experience amongst them and who are living a healthy, holistic lifestyle.

Dada Shiilabhadrananda has been a yogic monk for the past 48 years. He has conducted fasting camps like this and of longer duration in many countries around the world for over 30 years. He offers many health and wellness tips on social media through Meditation Steps. 

Shreya Chua  has conducted fasting camps in her native Malaysia where she also ran a vegetarian café and yoga studio. Like Dada she is certified with a diploma in Basic Natural Therapeutics. She is a certified 200-hour Yoga teacher in Ancient Ashtanga, Hatha, Meditation, Chanting & Pranayama. Dada and Shreya are excited to bring their expertise and experience of leading fasting camps to the Metro Vancouver area for the first time!

Gaye Ferguson has been practicing a yogic lifestyle including vegetarian diet and fasting for the past 51 years. She is looking forward to supporting you on your fasting journey. 

You will be in good hands during this weekend of learning, discovery and brimming health!

Recap of Retreat Highlights:

• Rejuvenate Your Body, Mind and Spirit.
• Experience the Holistic Benefits of Organic Juice Fasting.
• Learn New Personal Practices for your physical health, mental focus and spiritual elevation.
• Discover the benefits of a plant-based diet for you, the farm animals and the Planet Earth.
• Create community with like-minded folk
• Experience the subtle feelings of inner joy through yoga postures, chanting (Kiirtan) and meditation.
• Enjoy a peaceful weekend in the lap of Nature with experienced facilitators.

For further inquiries please email Dada at anandamargacanada01@gmail.com

Disclaimer: By providing the information herein, we are not diagnosing, curing, mitigating, or preventing any type of disease or medical condition. Before beginning any kind of natural, integrative, or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.