5 Day Juice Cleanse & Yoga Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina

The 5-day juice cleanse and yoga retreat at Prama is built around the Prama Wellness Method, which combines a plant-based diet, yoga, meditation, juice cleansing, stress reduction, and the 5 Pillars of Health educational program. Every day includes yoga and meditation, with workshops in the morning and free time in the afternoon. The idea is to give your digestive system a real break — three of the five days are a full juice fast — while learning enough about nutrition and detox to make changes stick after you leave.

The retreat is held at the Prama Institute, a conference and retreat center that's been hosting wellness programs for years. It sits on 150 acres bordering the French Broad River, with hiking trails right on the property. The location is genuinely remote and quiet — dark at night, no traffic noise — which is part of the point. You're here to unplug, and the setting makes that easy.

Yoga classes are taught in a gentle style, with small class sizes so the instructor can adjust poses for beginners or offer more depth to experienced practitioners. Meditation sessions are held daily, and the retreat's staff emphasize that meditation helps strengthen the mind during the detox process. Afternoons are yours: you can rest, hike the trails, use the hot tub, book a massage, or just sit on the porch. Evenings feature rotating programs that aren't detailed in advance, adding a bit of variety to the week.

The retreat is led by Ramesh Bjonnes, the director of the Prama Wellness Center, who brings a deep background in yoga therapy and Ayurveda. Guests consistently mention him as a highlight of the experience — patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping people improve their health. Whether you're here for weight loss, to break a sugar habit, or just to escape a stressful stretch of life, the week gives you the tools and the space to do it.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms - 3 daily nutritious juices, broths, and/or light meals - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Specialized workshops on detox and healthy living - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Free parking - WiFi connection - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (massages, wellness consultations, mud packs, enema kits) - Optional private consultations