the cleanse · october 18 – 23, 2026 · online

ayurveda fall cleanse

a traditional 5-day ayurvedic cleanse with daily detox yoga and community support, led by ayurvedic practitioners kari harendorf and larissa hall carlson.

kari harendorf eating a bowl of kitchari, the traditional ayurvedic cleansing food

what the 5 days include

a traditional mono-diet of kitchari, daily dosha-balancing detox yoga, grounding aromatherapy for fall, soothing sense-care, and more.

kitchari — ayurveda’s traditional cleansing food — a gentle mono-diet for the week
daily cleanse yoga — dosha-balancing detox yoga, live on zoom every morning
meditation & pranayama — daily audio tracks to steady the breath and the mind
community check-in calls — live q&a with kari and larissa through the week
self-care guides — abhyanga, oil pulling, tongue scraping, sense-care, and more
fall aromatherapy — grounding scents and soothing sense-care for the season

add-on personalized consultations — nuanced, one-on-one ayurvedic recommendations for your constitution and the season.

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new to this? read why do a kitchari cleanse.

what to expect

gentle, not easy

our gentle ayurvedic cleanse is based on a traditional mono-diet of kitchari, a complete protein made from mung beans and rice. less provocative than liquid-based cleanses, it is gentle enough for a diverse range of constitutions and imbalances. during the cleanse, though, you may find that long-standing imbalances surface through the detox process as the body intelligently repairs itself.

you may feel physically exhausted or emotionally taxed at times — this is normal. because the cleanse is gentler, you should not feel a great deal of discomfort. expect ups and downs; many of the benefits are felt after the cleansing process.

get the most out of your cleanse

make the week quiet

making supportive life choices during your cleanse is essential. we encourage:

keep your activities quieter and more mindful during the week.
surround yourself with things, environments, and people that uplift and support you.
mitigate exposure to stress and minimize time in frantic or disturbing environments.
greet intense emotions with compassion — allow yourself to move through them and trust the process.
rest as much as you can; cleansing requires lots of energy.
spend mindful time in nature every day.

two ways to cleanse

basic fall cleanse

kitchari mono-diet, daily detox yoga, audio tracks, check-in calls, and self-care guides

$250 register

fall cleanse with personalized ayurveda consultations

everything in the basic cleanse, plus private consults with nuanced recommendations for you

$500 register

all sessions are live on zoom and recorded, so you can follow along on your own time.

from a previous cleanser

“larissa and kari are great ayurvedic yogi teachers! i highly recommend this cleanse for anyone seeking to simplify their diet and lifestyle online for a week. they provide daily check-ins, yoga classes, and pranayama and meditation videos — and they are both very receptive to answering questions and knowledgeable about ancient ayurvedic teachings.”

the schedule

day by day

every live session is on zoom and recorded. pre-recordings and audio are yours to use whenever suits you.

day 0 · sun, oct 18

welcome, launch prep, cleanse tips, and q&a with larissa and kari · 11:00 am – 12:00 pm et

pre-recorded · detox kitchari cooking video with kari · detox sense-care video with larissa · pranayama and mindfulness audio with larissa

at home · begin eating kitchari and drinking herbal teas · dry brushing and self-massage with warm organic oil

day 1 · mon, oct 19

gentle detox yoga with larissa · 7:30 – 8:30 am et

cleanse check-in and q&a with larissa · 5:00 – 6:00 pm et

pre-recorded · detox pranayama video with larissa · pranayama and mindfulness audio with larissa

at home · begin the mono-diet of kitchari, hot water, and herbal teas · dry brushing and self-massage with warm organic oil

day 2 · tue, oct 20

gentle detox yoga with kari · 7:30 – 8:30 am et

special fall ayurveda workshop with larissa and kari · 10:30 am – 12:00 pm et

pre-recorded · detox pranayama video with kari · pranayama and mindfulness audio with larissa

at home · mono-diet of kitchari, hot water, and herbal teas · dry brushing and self-massage with warm organic oil

day 3 · wed, oct 21

gentle detox yoga with larissa · 7:30 – 8:30 am et

cleanse check-in and q&a with kari · 5:00 – 6:00 pm et

pre-recorded · pranayama and mindfulness audio with larissa

at home · mono-diet of kitchari, hot water, and herbal teas · dry brushing and self-massage with warm organic oil

day 4 · thu, oct 22

gentle detox yoga with kari · 7:30 – 8:30 am et

pre-recorded · pranayama and mindfulness audio with larissa

at home · mono-diet of kitchari, hot water, and herbal teas · dry brushing and self-massage with warm organic oil

day 5 · fri, oct 23

gentle detox yoga with larissa · 7:30 – 8:30 am et

closing session with kari and larissa · 10:00 – 11:00 am et

pre-recorded · pranayama and mindfulness audio with larissa

at home · mono-diet of kitchari, hot water, and herbal teas · dry brushing and self-massage with warm organic oil

ingredients

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