Why fasting Transforms You

We’ve just returned from an extraordinary journey through Egypt ... a land of mystery, magic and deep awakening. Each day brought wild experiences, sacred places and powerful realisations that left us in awe and overflowing with gratitude for this beautiful, ever-surprising world we share.

Egypt called us far beyond the familiar. It nudged us gently (and sometimes boldly) out of our comfort zone in the most magical way. I’ve returned home feeling shifted, expanded… transformed into a clearer, lighter, more connected version of myself.

This journey reminded me of the true gift of stepping beyond the known. It’s in those moments of courage, when we step beyond the familiar shores of comfort, that we open, expand and grow in ways we never imagined. Life becomes bigger, brighter. Our spirits stretch into their fullest potential.

Fear will often whisper to us in those moments, trying to keep us safe in the smallness of what we know. But fear is rarely the truth. As someone wise once said, FEAR stands for

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. When you feel the call to something new ... whether it’s a journey, an experience, or an inner practice ... pause, breathe, and listen. If your body gives you a deep, quiet YES, trust it. Step forward anyway.

I felt this same trepidation before my very first Water Fast. My mind swirled with fear-based questions that never became reality. Many people feel the same way when they consider a Fast. Yet when you listen to the deeper knowing within, rather than the “false emotions” of the mind, you open to something profoundly healing and life-affirming.

Fasting offers not only incredible physical benefits but also an invitation into a whole new realm of self-care, clarity and vitality.

Our Fasting Retreats are already fully booked for 2025, but we are now welcoming bookings for 2026. These retreats offer 5–10 days of guided Juice and/or Water Fasts in a nurturing, supportive environment.

2026 Retreat Dates

• January 10th
• February 7th
• March 14th
• April 18th
• May 9th

If you’re feeling that quiet, internal YES, we’d love to hold space for you on this journey of renewal and expansion.

Prices for the group fasting retreats start from $2890 for 5 nights for detox of choice (water and/or juice).
(10% discount for resits or $250 early bird discount for bookings 2 months in advance.)

• If you need a reset …
• if your mind is in overdrive …
• if your health out of whack  ...
• If your hormones are driving you crazy ...
• If your gut is giving you grief ...
• or you just need to stop  

... then join us for a magical, timeless pause at Wind Spirit to restore, rejuvenate and re-establish a new path forward.