Juice Fasting retreat in either the mountains and hot springs or by the ocean. Lose weight, cleanse your colon, get rejuvenated by just drinking the best organic juices, fresh potassium broth, detox tea and lots of water to "flush" away any and all compacted debris in your colon and toxins in your body in general. Rest, read, do yoga, swim, walk, listen to the sounds of nature, write, meditate, reflect and commune with your higher energies during this holy time of fasting. Jill Schneider, Director of Circle of Life Holistic Programs, guides you and supports you in your process of healing and wellness.

In 1975, at the young age of 29, Jill was diagnosed with Malignant Cervical Cancer. She refused all Western Medical treatments and pursued alternative practices such as Macrobiotics, Yoga, Meditation, Metaphysics, Affirmations, Music and Massage. Jill quit her stressful job working as an activity counselor with the mentally ill, and went hiking in the Andes Mountains. Four months later back in Miami, she tested negative for all cancer. Three years later she gave birth to her son, Aaron.

For the past 30 years, she has developed her own skills as a bodyworker, juice fasting and raw food consultant, musician and singer-songwriter.

Jill Ayn Schneider is an author as well. See her 1997 article about the cancer in "Natural Health Magazine". She was also published in More Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul by Arielle Ford in 1999. She is in the process of publishing her first book about her challenge with cancer and a CD of healing songs called Romancing Life. Her adventurous and passionate life is documented in words and song with great clarity, passion and humor. Email Jill at jillsch@bellsouth.net to be placed on her mailing list for retreat, book/CD release or receiving her newsletter.

Jill Ayn Schneider created Circle of Life Holistic Programs when she knew that she really wanted to help others on their path to vibrant health. The turning point in her life began when she healed herself of malignant cervical cancer in 1975, using only natural methods. She realized then that health is our birthright and one must listen deeply to their own inner doctor to get the most important answers to the essential questions. Jill offers you an opportunity to be still, listen and learn how about your own goals of healing.

Whether you choose to juice fast or eat raw foods or both - it's up to you. Juices (wheatgrass, fruit and vegetable), organic and freshly made, nourish your body with the highest level of of nutrition. Juice fasting initiates rapid weight loss with little or no hunger. Most people are surprised at how little desire for food they have while fasting. Fasting promotes detoxification. As the body breaks down its fat reserves, it mobilizes and eliminates stored toxins. The process also gives the digestive system a much-needed rest. After fasting, both digestion and elimination are invigorated. Raw Foods and juices together make a wonderful and easy transition to an exceptional nutritional lifestyle. Weight loss is a natural result along with some detoxification and a renewed lease on life.