By NOw You've likely Heard that
good health, in both the body and mind, begins in the gut.
And certain foods can lead to digestive issues, inflammation, and cancer. Foods like trans-fats and sugar are on the top of that list.
My personal weakness is sugar.
I can go months without being overcome by this addiction then there is a new chocolate shop with too many truffles to try (or the carrot cake from a favorite restaurant) and it’s straight downhill from there. Then there is the sugar high that is followed all too soon by a crash of energy and literally feeling completely hung over the next day.
Over the last two decades I have found benefit in the Āyurvedic approach of using food as medicine and gentle cleansing to help restore my digestion and get back on track to healthy habits.
Does a reset towards health and good habits sound like something you need too?
So, What is
Āyurveda originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is considered the oldest continuously practiced health-care system in the world.
Āyurveda?
Āyur
Means "Life"
Veda
Means "science" or "knowledge"
and
So, it can be understood as a science of life.
The Reset You've Been
Āyurveda uses food as medicine, herbs, lifestyle routines, bodywork therapies, and gentle seasonal cleansing to nourish the tissues, remove stagnation, and increase health.
Āyurvedic cleanses have been used in India for many centuries to restore balance in the body and mind. It’s a way to improve your digestion and boost your immunity. When we don’t properly digest our foods, thoughts, or experiences—when we have poor digestion all around—it can lead to anxiety, foggy thinking, and lack of energy.
Looking For
I created the RESET program to help you recalibrate the way you take care of yourself and how move through your day. You’ll learn how to stay healthy through the winter season.
You will realign, replenish, and reset.
The RESET is digestive reset aimed to be rebalancing physically as well as in a mind-emotional and heart-centering way.
a series of orientation videos guiding you through each step of the RESET program
The BEnefits
You'll Receive
a virtual Winter Wellness workshop to help you understand winter and learn rituals and routines to stay grounded and warm
(January 2, 2025 from 6-7pm CST)
live information session and Q&A group video calls to answer any questions you may have and to ensure you get the support you need along the way (January 9, 2025 at 7pm CST)
a 60 page in depth color RESET handbook with plant-based seasonal recipes created by Andrea specific to the winter season (if you want help getting the manual printed and mailed to you, let me know)
yoga practice and guided meditation videos for the winter season
all videos are recorded so you can watch at your leisure
daily emails to support and inspire you through the process
tips for setting up your kitchen, winter food lists, shopping lists, meal plans, self-care rituals, and daily routine charts
mindfulness practices to help you slow down and align with your intentions
access to a private Facebook RESET group
unlimited email support
By the end of the RESET, you finish...
Understanding Ayurveda’s approach to food as medicine
With practices to help you feel more self-regulated and resilient
Having reset your digestive system and improved digestive health
With a better relationship with food
With more energy and a metabolism that’s been reset
Having given up unhealthy cravings
With healthier lifestyle routines and ideas as to how to navigate modern life in a way that feels more balancing, sustaining, and meaningful
With a boost to your immune system, setting you up for the season to come
Schedule
Pre-Reset: Prepare
You will receive the information and guidance you need to partake in a whole-food, plant-based Winter RESET from the comfort of your own home. There are no shakes, fasting, or expensive supplements. You will be eating three meals a day.
Although there are set dates for the RESET, it’s designed for you to adjust the dates to work best for you. Here’s what the schedule looks like:
Simplify (Days 1-2)
Phase One
Review the RESET manual. Purchase supplies and prepare your kitchen. Set your intentions.
Main Reset
Enjoy three seasonally aligned plant-based meals per day. Incorporate daily self-care practices and relax into your routine.
RESET (Days 3)
Phase Two
Enjoy three meals of Ayurveda’s purifying and healing kitchari. If desired, you could continue with Simplify.
Restore (Days 4-5)
Phase Three
Is for restoring and returning to the seasonally aligned meals of the first phase.
Post-Reset: Reintegrate
Begin reintegrating a balanced diet step-by-step as you return to your daily activities with increased vitality.
One week prior to the start of the RESET you’ll get access to an orientation webinar as well all the materials you need to have a successful RESET.
The first two days of the RESET are about eliminating and avoiding hard to digest foods—including alcohol, sugar, and flesh foods— and upgrading to more health-giving foods, like maple syrup instead of white sugar. You’ll also set intentions, and learn Ayurvedic self-care rituals, as well as how to set up a sacred kitchen.
During phase two, the main cleanse, you’ll eat purifying meals with seasonal vegetables and continue with your Ayurvedic self-care rituals. Reducing sensory stimulus and slowing down so you can proceed with a lot of intentionality is recommended.
Finally, during phase three you’ll follow a step-by-step protocol for introducing foods back into your diet. You’ll have worked hard to reduce and eliminate certain foods, which you may decide not to reintroduce.
Other Things
To Expect
Cooking
If you don’t have time to shop for the ingredients or cook during the cleanse (and you live in Madison), the Cleanse & Restore meal plan will be perfect for you!
Holistic nutritionist and personal chef, Lauren Montelbano of the Vibrant Veg, will cook your phase 1 & 3 lunch and dinners for you which includes 8 meals. (You will be cooking each morning’s breakfast as well as the main kitchari purifying dish during phase 2). The 8 meals with onsite pick up is $165, add $25 for delivery.
Email Lauren at thevibrantveg@gmail.com to set up your cleanse meal plan prior to January 6th at 5pm.
Registration
Reset with the community for the set dates or adjust the dates of the reset to be most convenient for you. Anyone in any time zone anywhere can register for this cleanse.
You will have access to the materials for sixty days. When you sign up be sure to subscribe to emails so that you receive the Winter Reset materials and daily program emails. Given the digital nature of this course, refunds are not available once you have accessed the course.
Please Note
There are times in which is best not to partake in a cleanse such as during pregnancy, nursing, heavy menstruation, acute sickness, or illness (flu, cancer, etc.). If you have questions about whether this cleanse is appropriate for you, consult with your primary care provider, and email me at andrea@andrearussell.com.
Prior to the RESET start date, I recommend purchasing split yellow mung beans and white rice for kitchari from Willy Street Coop, Amazon, or Divya’s.
I’ve done several cleanses and resets with Andrea, and with each I’ve taken away a lasting benefit. The two most significant changes were eliminating coffee (so hard on my stomach) and adding a consistent morning meditation practice to my daily routine - changes that have enhanced my physical and mental well-being. I’ve truly found the cleanses to be a path to better health.
Laura
Andrea's cleanse gave me an opportunity to step off the treadmill of life, reflect upon how I am choosing to live and how I am nourishing my body. She provided complete guidelines with options for when things aren’t perfect - I liked that. She was there to support us all online and provide encouragement when needed. I would highly recommend both the Spring and Fall Cleanse as a way to transition smoothly from season to season.
Cleanse Participant
New to Ayurveda, the materials that Andrea provided for the cleanse gave me the confidence that I needed to adjust my routine. After that first cleanse, I felt like a new person. My stress levels had decreased significantly, my body felt cleaner and healthier, and I had a routine that worked and was sustainable.
It is like a mini self-care retreat at my home.
The manual provides easy to prepare meals that are delicious and help realign my eating habits towards what is nourishing that season. The daily routine, yoga classes, and community that forms with others that are taking the cleanse nourish my soul and help to refocus my attention on what is important
Liz
I didn’t think the cleanses were something for me as I’m a fairly fussy eater and hadn’t had any digestive issues. Then when I returned from a trip, I felt like attempting a cleanse was a good way to reintegrate back into my day to day life. Chef Lauren cooked my meals which was wonderful and made it all a lot easier.
The first two days were tough, I experienced cravings for snacks and sweets, and was dragging without my afternoon cup of caffeinated tea. It's now been 8 weeks since the cleanse. I never went back to drinking caffeine, which is shocking after a 40+ year habit of loving and needing coffee. I’ve reduced my alcohol intake significantly, and most of my meals are mindful. I’m even now enjoying making the recipes included in the manual. Most significantly – I feel great! My mood is uplifted and constant, I weigh ten pounds less than I did 8 weeks ago, and my blood pressure has gone from “borderline high” to perfectly normal. I will definitely be joining again!
Susan
reset Facilitator
Meet Andrea
Andrea Russell, your RESET guide, is an Āyurvedic doctor, yoga therapist, and meditation teacher. With a deep dedication to sharing timeless eastern wisdom, Andrea provides you with the tools and support needed to heal, align, and thrive. She brings years of expertise, having guided countless individuals through transformative practices rooted in Āyurveda and holistic wellness.