The Guided Community Cleanse

One who is established in Self, who has balanced doshas, balanced agni (digestion), properly formed dhatus (tissues), proper elimination of malas (waste products), well functioning bodily processes, and whose mind, soul and senses are full of bliss is called a healthy person.

—Sushruta Samhita, 15.38

What is a kitchari cleanse?

The Guided Community Cleanse is led by certified Ayurvedic consultant and cookbook author Kate O'Donnell and is offered online over the course of 10 days. This cleanse best represents the full Ayurvedic cleansing process composed of two days of preparation, five days of cleansing, and three days of reintegration. 

A kichari cleanse at the start of the season maximizes your body’s natural inclination to balance itself. This is not a fast, but rather a nourishing 10-day program of eating a monodiet of the Ayurvedic specialty, Kichari, which has detoxifying qualities, and practicing daily dry brushing and oil massage. Dry brushing and oil massage will loosen impurities and stimulate your lymphatic system, the mainline for detoxification.

Cleansing is a preventative measure to ensure good health for the coming season.

Kitchari cleanse Schedule at a glance

Day 1 & 2: Pre-Cleanse

Eat three meals, no snacks, mostly whole grains, beans, lentils, and seasonal fruits
and veggies. 

Days 3–7: KiChari Cleanse

Eat three meals of kichari, daily. 

Day 8: rest Day

A quiet day to rest after the main cleanse, and transition to the post-cleanse recipes. 

Days 9 & 10: reintegration

Much like pre-cleanse, with a few extras to rebuild the body.

What's included with my sign up?

• a detailed 50-page cleanse manual, available immediately upon purchase so you can begin your preparation

• Printable shopping list, table of Daily Routines, daily planner and meal planner

• Printable recipe booklet to support your cleanse

• guidance for Ayurvedic herbal support

• discovering allergens protocol

• 3 live community zoom calls Kate O'Donnell

• exclusive access to daily meditation audio recordings

• private discussion group where Kate provides real-time support and guidance throughout the duration of the cleanse. 

• Instructional cooking and self-care video content