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Water-Only Fasting

“Fasting is the first principle of medicine; fast and see the strength of the spirit reveal itself.” – Rumi

My introduction to fasting came to me when I took part in a 10-day water fast 15 years ago.  This was my initial inspiration for using fasting as a healing and healthy activity. My subsequent learning about fasting has come through my own experience which includes  10 years of routine seasonal fasts. Moreover, in the last 7 years, I have held retreats to support people through their own fasting.

My personal and professional realization is that fasting encourages the body to heal and repair itself!

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I have created a retreat Centre which opened in 2021 where I hold these fasting holidays.

My fasting retreats will offer:

  • Small groups so individual needs can be honoured.
  • Comfortable outdoor living in our field and forest garden with dwelling in yurts and other low-impact structures. 
  • Water fasts last between 3-5 days as this period of time is necessary for the body to enter a different metabolic state (i.e. ketosis).
  • A biophilic approach; recognizing that being part of a healthy natural environment is one of the best portals to our own nature and healing. 
  •  I use a simple natural approach with an emphasis on nurture, where, yoga,  sauna, and bodywork treatments are part of the daily routine.  There are plenty of opportunities to rest and restore.
  •  You will be well supported and nurtured during this transformative time. 

Water-Only Fasting Talks

Currently, I don't have any upcoming talks scheduled. However, if you're interested in having me speak at an event in the future, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to consider it when the opportunity arises.

Zoom Consultations

I offer virtual one to one consultations and mentor support if you choose to fast at home. Please contact me for further information.

Water-Only Fasting Retreats In Devon

Dates Enquire
Tuesday 6th May - Friday 9th May 2025
Sunday 11th May - Friday 16th May 2025
Sunday 25th May - Friday 30th May 2025
Sunday 8th June - Friday 13th June 2025
Sunday 31st August - Friday 5th September 2025
Sunday 7th September - Friday 12th September 2025
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Water-Only Fasting at our Be-ing Retreat

Our retreats are in Mid-Devon on a 3-acre plot of open field and woodland leading down to a river. Most of the retreats are 5 days, however, we occasionally have a 3 day retreat.

Your care will be individualised within a small group with a maximum of 5 people.

Daily Schedule includes:

  • Movement, breath work, reflection and meditation
  • Daily body work therapy (either Massage, Cranio Sacral Therapy, or Chiropractic Care)
  • Sauna
  • Plenty of nurturing time
  • Art facilities

Activities are centred around a large communal yurt.

Your individual accommodation will be in a yurt or a campervan. Both are very comfortable.

N.B.: We ensure you have eaten before you leave.

Booking

PRIOR TO COMMITMENT/SECURING YOUR PLACE

You will need to complete a health/wellbeing questionnaire. Once this is completed, we will arrange a one-to-one video call with you to establish how we can best meet your needs. During the call we can answer any questions you have regarding the retreat.

5 DAY RETREATS - £925.00

To secure a place a non-refundable deposit of £462.50 is payable

3 DAY RETREATS - £585.00

To secure a place a non-refundable deposit of £292.50 is payable.

Home Fasting

Alternatively, if the retreat is not for you, I offer an individualised basic online support package, which includes an initial zoom call and daily support during your fasting experience.

Prices start from £125.00 for a 3 day fast. For longer fasts price will be discussed during Zoom call.

If you have any health concerns regarding water-only fasting, please contact me to make a telephone or video call appointment. The cost of this appointment is £65.00 for up to half an hour.

If you would like to be included in my ‘fasting related community hub’, please let me know and I will add you to the list to receive emails.

Please let me know if you require any further information.

Email: claire@claireamos.co.uk

The insane benefits of water-only fasting
2016 Nobel prize winner scientifically proves that fasting is good for health

2016 Nobel prize winner scientifically proves that fasting is good for health

“Ohsumi’s discoveries have led to a new paradigm in our understanding of how a cell processes its contents. His discoveries have opened new ways of understanding the fundamental importance of autophagy for a large number of physiological processes, such as adaptation to starvation and response to an infection.”

"I’d heard a lot of good things about water-only fasting, but the topic was still a bit of an unknown to me which is why I contacted Claire for advice and guidance. She was wonderful! Very friendly and approachable, easy to talk to but also very down to earth and no-nonsense in her advice, which I really admire. I managed to do 8 and a half days this time. I lost roughly 13lbs / 6kg of stubborn body weight, my appetite reset and my awful sugar craving are gone now, but most importantly I learnt just how lucky most of us are here in the West to have access to 3 square meals a deal and I will always be thankful for my food now and mindful of what I eat going forward. Claire was on hand the whole time to chat to and ask questions and was very supportive and encouraging. I would recommend everyone try fasting at least once in there lives. A tough but rewarding experience. Thank you Claire for the guidance!"

Rob M

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Fasting : A Poem

by Jelaluddin Rumi

A poem on the joys of fasting by Jelaluddin Rumi, who was born in, what is now Afghanistan in 1207.

  • Fasting

    There’s hidden sweetness in the stomach’s emptiness.
    We are lutes, no more, no less. If the soundbox
    is stuffed full of anything, no music.
    If the brain and belly are burning clean
    with fasting, every moment a new song comes out of the fire.
    The fog clears, and new energy makes you
    run up the steps in front of you.

    When you fast, good habits gather like friends who want to help.
    Fasting is Solomon’s ring. Don’t give it
    to some illusion and lose your power,
    but even if you have, if you’ve lost all will and control,
    they come back when you fast, like soldiers appearing
    out of the ground, pennants flying above them.
    A table descends to your tents, spread with other food,
    better than the broth of cabbages.