Why Juicing and Yoga Works from the Inside Out

We’re all familiar with the many benefits of yoga, from calming the mind to releasing tension in the body. But have you ever considered how a juice detox could enhance your yoga practice and overall wellbeing?

As we move into the warmer months, combining yoga with a seasonal juice detox is a powerful way to support the body’s natural ability to cleanse and restore. We spoke to Ross Beckley, Nutritionist and Natural Juice Therapist, and Shruti Srivastava, Yoga Teacher and Founder of Yoga Mapp, both based at Maison de Lunel, a boutique wellness retreat in south-west France, to explore the transformative benefits of combining yoga and juicing.

What Is Detoxing and Why Does It Matter?

In our modern world, we’re exposed daily to man-made chemicals and toxins, from air pollution and pesticides to household cleaning products and processed food. Our bodies are remarkably capable of detoxifying naturally, but with ongoing exposure to external stressors, unhealthy diets and fast-paced living, the system can become overloaded.

This is where detoxing comes in. A juice detox retreat or regular cleanse gives your body the chance to reset, helping you eliminate toxins and restore balance. It’s like giving your body a service, just like you would with your car.

Signs that your body could benefit from a detox include:

• Low energy or fatigue

• Bloating or digestive discomfort

• Food cravings (especially sugar and salt)

• Mood swings or irritability

• Skin issues such as acne or eczema

• Headaches or foggy thinking

• Poor sleep or difficulty waking

  
  

If any of these sound familiar, a short juice detox could make a noticeable difference.

How to Support a Natural Detox

The body detoxifies through the lungs, skin, kidneys, liver, and digestive system. Supporting this process can be done gently and naturally through:

• A plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables

• Cold-pressed juices or smoothies

• Whole, organic foods (avoiding processed and refined products)

• Reducing exposure to household and personal care chemicals

A regular cleanse, even just a weekend at home or a week at a retreat, can deliver physical, emotional and mental benefits by giving your digestive system a rest and flooding the body with essential nutrients.

Why Juicing Is So Effective

Juicing is one of the most effective ways to nourish the body during a detox. It allows you to consume a wider variety of vegetables and fruits than you might otherwise eat, in an easy-to-digest form that’s quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.

Cold-pressed juice gives your digestive system a break, freeing up energy for healing, cleansing, and repair. It’s especially beneficial for the parasympathetic nervous system—the part responsible for “rest and digest.”

The benefits of juicing include:

• Clearer skin

• Improved energy and mood

• Better digestion

• Enhanced mental clarity

• Natural weight loss support

• Immune system boost

Green juices, rich in chlorophyll, help alkalise the body and reduce inflammation. To minimise sugar spikes, it’s best to focus on leafy greens, cucumber, celery and herbs—adding lemon or lime for flavour instead of sweet fruits.

Juicing and Yoga: A Powerful Partnership

When combined, yoga and juicing can work synergistically to rejuvenate the body and mind. While juicing provides nourishment and healing from the inside, yoga supports detoxification through breath, movement, and mindfulness.

Together, they can help to:

• Cleanse the digestive system

• Stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage

• Reduce stress and calm the nervous system

• Increase energy and vitality

• Release stored emotions

• Encourage mindful eating and movement

Yoga supports detox pathways through breath (lungs), skin (sweating), digestion (twists), and internal organ function. It also complements the emotional and energetic reset that comes with a juice cleanse.

Yoga for Detox: What to Practise

Incorporating the right yoga techniques can deepen your detox experience:

Breathwork (Pranayama):

• Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing) to calm the nervous system

• Ujjayi breath to generate internal heat and aid circulation

• Kapalabhati (breath of fire) to boost metabolism and eliminate toxins

Asanas (Postures):

• Twists like Seated Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana) to support digestion

• Core strengtheners like Boat Pose to stimulate abdominal organs

• Savasana to allow the body to fully absorb the benefits of the practice

Meditation & Yoga Nidra:

• Clear mental clutter and support emotional detox

• Improve sleep, which is essential for cellular repair
  

Why Choose a Juice Detox Retreat?

For those new to juicing or seeking deeper results, a supervised juice detox retreat is an ideal choice. At wellness retreats like Maison de Lunel in France, you’ll be guided through the experience with expert support, organic juices, yoga classes, meditation, nature walks and holistic treatments.

The benefits of attending a juice detox and yoga retreat include:

• Dedicated time to rest and reset

• Removal from daily distractions and temptations

• Support from like-minded guests

• Accountability and structure

• Faster and more sustainable results

Ready to Experience the Benefits?

Combining a juice detox with daily yoga can truly help you reset on every level - physically, mentally and emotionally. Whether you're looking to recharge, rebalance, lose weight or simply invest in your long-term wellbeing, this gentle yet powerful duo offers sustainable results from the inside out.

To learn more about Maison de Lunel, call our wellness specialists on +44 (0)203 886 0082 or contact us here.

Ross Beckley founded Maison de Lunel with husband Neil in 2019 having made changes to her own diet and lifestyle 10 years ago. Ross discovered a passion that motivated her to change her corporate career and inspired her to want to help others make small, but significant changes to their diet and lifestyle. After years living in Dubai in corporate events management, Ross trained as a nutrition and weight loss coach and Natural Juice Therapist and has recently qualified as a Food Matters Nutrition Coach.

Shruti Srivastava is Founder of Yoga Mapp, Yoga Teacher and Holistic Massage Therapist. Moonchild previewed the launch of platform www.yogamapp.com last August 2020, when Shruti was inspired to create a virtual space for yogis to practice together from all around the world during lockdown. Yoga Mapp helps you find and book online yoga classes, in-person retreats and workplace wellness, connecting you with quality yoga teachers and wellness experts from around the world.