The practice of cleansing is considered a vital part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle. This cleanse is extremely gentle and should not cause a great deal of discomfort, but you may still experience some ups and downs-on either emotional or physical levels. Still, any cleanse can be exhausting, emotionally taxing, and physically uncomfortable due to the nature of the detoxification process. This three-day cleanse is generally safe for a diverse range of constitutions and imbalances (if you don't know yours, take our Ayurvedic Profile™ quiz). However, even a very simple cleanse like this one is not appropriate during menstruation, for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for anyone who is extremely weak or debilitated at the moment. This cleanse can be undertaken at any time of year, but it will be especially beneficial at the junctions between seasons-when our bodies are ripe with a sense of transition already. If this will be your first experience with cleansing, you’ve chosen a perfect place to start. The process is simple, straightforward, easy to follow, and it’s only three days long-making it a very manageable undertaking for most people. If you really just want to give your body a break, hit the reset button on your digestive system, and do a short detox without a lot of fuss, this is the cleanse for you. There are a lot of different cleansing techniques out there, and finding the one that’s right for you can sometimes feel overwhelming.

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