The Prama Institute & Wellness Center invites you to a gentle yet transformative weekend retreat designed to nourish the body, calm the mind, and reconnect you with your natural vitality. Set in the healing beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Marshall, North Carolina, this short but impactful getaway combines a one-day juice fast with yoga, meditation, and hands-on workshops on making delicious, medicinal smoothies and cleansing juices.

On the fasting day (Saturday), fresh juices and vegetable broth are served throughout the day. Nutritional, organic raw and cooked meals are provided on Friday evening and Sunday for breakfast and lunch, gently transitioning the digestive system into and out of the cleanse. Through the weekend, participants will discover how fasting, yoga, meditation, and fresh nutrition can heal and harmonize body and spirit — awakening energy, clarity, and inner peace.

Whether you seek to reset your health, deepen your self-care practice, or simply pause and reconnect, this retreat offers a perfect balance of renewal and inspiration. More details on the approach can be found on the Prama Wellness Method page at prama.org.

What You’ll Learn

The retreat includes specialized workshops that teach the basics of juice fasting and intermittent fasting, how to design your own juices at home, how to pick the best juicer for your needs, and how to make medicinal and antioxidant smoothies. These practical skills are designed to carry the benefits of the retreat well beyond the weekend.

Your Facilitators

The retreat is led by two experienced practitioners. Ramesh Bjonnes is the Director of the Prama Wellness Center, where lifestyle is considered the best medicine. A writer, yogi, and workshop leader, Ramesh studied yoga therapy in Nepal and India, Ayurveda at the California College of Ayurveda, and is a certified yoga detox therapist from the AM Wellness program.

Radhika Banu is a certified sound meditation and wellness practitioner who has been deeply inspired by the transformative power of sacred sounds since childhood. She has studied under some of the most renowned teachers in the field and brings her daily practice of sound exploration to the retreat experience.

What’s Included

The retreat package covers 2 nights of accommodation on Prama’s secluded mountain campus. On day 2 (the fasting day), participants receive 3 nutritious, cleansing, organic juices and broths. Delicious, light plant-based meals are provided for the first and last meals to gently transition the digestive system into and out of the cleanse. Enema kits and mud packs for skin cleansing are provided on an optional basis, and participants have unlimited access to the cedar sauna throughout the stay.

The program features daily yoga classes and daily meditation sessions suitable for all levels, along with specialized workshops on making medicinal smoothies and cleansing juices. Group sharing and support sessions foster community among participants. Group sizes are kept small — a maximum of 16 people — to ensure personalized connection and guidance from the facilitators.

Participants also enjoy access to forest trails, free parking, Wi-Fi in all facilities, and water and detoxifying teas served throughout the day.

Optional add-ons include personalized one-on-one wellness consultations with Ramesh and massages, both available for an extra fee.

Schedule

Registration and check-in take place on Friday, May 29th from 3:00–5:00 PM ET. The retreat runs through the weekend and concludes on Sunday, May 31st at 2:00 PM ET.

Accommodation & Pricing

Several accommodation options are available across two facilities. At the Prama Institute, a private room with a queen bed and shared bathroom is $825, a private room with a twin bed and shared bathroom is $790, and a shared room with shared bathroom is $560. At the Prama Wellness Center, a private room with a private bathroom is $880, and a private room with a shared bathroom is $825. All registration fees include program activities, accommodations, and meals. Detailed descriptions and photos of each accommodation option can be viewed through the registration page on the Prama website.

Early Bird Discount: Book now and receive 10% off the listed prices. This offer is valid until March 29, 2026.

A limited number of sliding scale scholarships are also available for some retreats. Those interested can contact info@prama.org for more information.

Location

The retreat takes place at the Prama Wellness Center campus in Marshall, North Carolina. The Prama Institute is located at 182 Ananda Girisuta Drive, and the Prama Wellness Center is at 161 Wellness Way, both in Marshall, NC 28753, USA.

Contact

For more information or to register, visit prama.org or call 1-828-649-9408 or 1-828-649-9911.