Are you thinking about a juice cleanse but not sure if it's actually safe?

In this episode, Burkhard breaks down the complete yogic and Ayurvedic perspective on juice fasting — what it really is, how it works, and the critical blood sugar warning that most cleanse guides completely ignore.

What you'll discover in this episode:

• Juice fasting vs smoothie fasting — and why the distinction matters more than you think
• How removing fiber affects your digestive system and insulin response
• Why fruit sugar in juice hits your bloodstream directly — and how to manage it safely
• Practical tips for choosing low-sugar ingredients for an effective cleanse
• The best season to juice fast and when to avoid it
• How juice fasting fits into the broader yogic detox and spring cleanse framework

This episode is part of our Yogic Fasting series — a deep exploration of intermittent fasting, juice fasting, and water fasting through the lens of yoga and Ayurveda.

Recorded in Bali by Burkhard — Spirit of Akasha Yoga.

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Monks have been skipping dinner for 2,500 years — and waking up with razor-sharp minds. 🧘

In this video, Burkhard walks you through the complete beginner's guide to yogic fasting — combining ancient wisdom from yoga and Ayurveda with the modern science behind intermittent fasting.

What you'll learn:

✔️ What yogic fasting actually is (and how it differs from modern diets)

✔️ The Buddhist and yogic roots of intermittent fasting

✔️ How to structure your fasting week practically

✔️ Why skipping dinner works differently than skipping breakfast

✔️ The Ayurvedic principles behind fasting for your body type

Whether you're new to fasting or curious about the spiritual dimension of cleansing, this is the place to start.

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What you plant today, you will eat tomorrow.

In this episode, Burkhard shares one of yoga's most powerful teachings: that you are not a victim of your karma — you are its gardener. Every thought, word, and action you take right now is planting a seed for your future. And yoga gives us the tools to choose those seeds wisely.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The law of karma explained through a vivid, practical metaphor — seeds, soil, and harvest
• Why "what goes around comes around" is more than a saying — it's a law you can work with
• How to trim and reduce the impact of old negative karma you've accumulated
• How to prepare the inner soil for a brighter, more intentional future
• Why purification of karma is the deepest — and most transformative — level of yogic cleansing

This is not about guilt or judgment. It's about empowerment. You can cultivate the destiny you truly want — and it starts right now.

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