My 5-Day Detox D' Lite at The Farm at San Benito, The Perfect Wellness Destination in The Philippines!

 South Pool at The Farm at San Benito

On this 5-Day Detox D' Lite Program at The Farm at San Benito http://www.thefarmatsanbenito.com/ ,  I had experienced a full immersion to clean living through medically guided fasting primarily on pure vegetable juices and nutrient-dense whole foods, movement, and fitness.  Medically supervised treatments and services to support in the elimination of toxic substances trapped in the tissues of the body while restoring the body's optimum ability to absorb nutrients for total health. Mind and spirit enrichment is also provided for a holistic and balanced approach to healing and well-being. Here are the amazing treatments and inclusions in the 5-Day Detox D' Lite Program where I stayed at Palmera Glass Villa!

Day 1 / Detox D' Lite Program
30-minute Medical/Health Consultation/ Holistic Sanctuary
30-minute Live Blood Analysis/ Holistic Sanctuary
20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (1st session)
Daily Nutritional Support / Holistic Sanctuary (1st session)
60-minute Little Yin Yang Dry Brushing Treatment / Healing Sanctuary

Day 2 / Detox D' Lite Program
Harmonizing Flow : Psycho-Emotional clearing (60 mins.) / Holistic Sanctuary
Blood Sugar Monitoring / Holistic Sanctuary
Urine Test Monitoring / Holistic Sanctuary
20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (2nd & 3rd Session)
Daily Nutritional Support / Holistic Sanctuary (2nd session)
Thai Massage (90 mins.) / Healing Sanctuary

Day 3 / Detox D' Lite Program
Vitamin Infusion (30 mins.) / Holistic Sanctuary
20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (4th & 5th Session)
Daily Nutritional Support / Holistic Sanctuary (3rd session)
Earth Body Wrap (90 mins.) / Healing Sanctuary

Day 4 / Detox D' Lite Program
60-minute Colema Treatment
60-minute Coffee Infusion Therapy
20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (5th & 6th Session)
Daily Nutritional Support / Holistic Sanctuary (4th session)
Relaxation Massage (60 mins.)/ Healing Sanctuary
Hair Sanctuary (30 mins.)/ Healing Sanctuary 

Day 5 / Detox D' Lite Program
20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (7th Session)
Medical, Retreat Follow-up with the Medical Doctor/ Holistic Sanctuary

The Farm at San Benito- Palmera Glass Villa

The Farm at San Benito http://www.thefarmatsanbenito.com/, located in Batangas, Philippines, a  90 minutes' drive south of Manila is a 48 hectares of lush green jungle, stunning view of majestic mountains, pure and fresh air with clear and strong energy radiating around the property. Guests will surely come back home fresh, rejuvenated and recharged with energy. With only 33 suites and villas, personalised service and the Filipinos' warm hospitality and nurturing touch offer guests an unparallel medical wellness experience journey! The Farm at San Benito is also among the most lauded holistic wellness and retreat centers all the over the globe. After earning accolades from SENSES Germany as "The Best Medical Resort in the World". The Farm's signature programs provide certified professional guidance to achieve and sustain optimal physical health, emotional well-being, along the spiritual growth. Their natural body detoxification techniques reduce toxins, boost overall immunity, encourage mental clarity leading to improved lifestyle habits, and can have a profound impact on better understanding interpersonal relationships....detox cleanse, weight management, beauty and vitality rejuvenation, mind and body restoration, sport recovery and regeneration, eat clean, live well!

Upon arrival, amazing staff gave us a warm welcome and only after 10-minute property introduction from the Front desk staff,  the booked Palmera Glass Villa was ready. 

The Palmera Glass Villa is the latest edition of the Farm's luxurious selection of villas and suites. Each villa opens to a spacious lanai, embraced by a horizon of lush greens crowned by the skies above. A perfect place to relax and unwind in private. Even baths become indulgent experiences with indoor and outdoor showers. Each villa has a walk-in closet with ample space for all guest's belongings. 

Palmera Glass 1

After settling in our room, I immediately checked the Daily Activities at the Reception. In The Farm at San Benito, you have amazing options of FREE Daily Activities (Medication, Yoga, and Movement sessions) such as Yoga (such as Vinyasa, Vinyasa Krama, Classical Hatha, Gentle Flow, and Guided Meditation to help keep the mind, body and spirit well-balanced), Fitness (Core Training, Qigong, Yochilates, Fitness Round, High Intensity Interval Training, Aqua Training Exercise, Functional Fitness, Tai Chi Quan, Circuit Training, Tai Chi Qigong) and Movement (Sunset Power Walk -weather permitting, Plyometrics or Fitness Walk at The Farm at San Benito). During my stay, I tried the YOGA with Earl and it was fantastic! (Just check with the Front Office to find out the daily schedule of activities.). Then, after my Vinyasa Yoga Class, I straightly went to Holistic Sanctuary for my scheduled Detox D' Lite Program.

Daily Activity Guide during my visit

 The majestic view from Amphitheater while doing Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga with Earl

Vinsaya Yoga is a consciousness in motion. This practice place a proper order in a well-thought sequence of different yoga postures connected by a uninterrupted flow of the breath designed to purify and align the body. Students are advised to refrain from eating 2 hours before the lesson.

 Amazing that after a year I had a Yoga Class

Day 1 / Detox D' Lite Program

• 30-minute Medical/Health Consultation/ Holistic Sanctuary
• 30-minute Live Blood Analysis/ Holistic Sanctuary
• 20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (1st session)
• Daily Nutritional Support / Holistic Sanctuary (1st session)
• 60-minute Little Yin Yang Dry Brushing Treatment / Healing Sanctuary
 

Holistic Sanctuary

Holistic Health Consultation with the Medical Doctor

where Dr. Rommel Tinio M.D. discussed how stress and bad lifestyle can help to add factors for a person's health.

Live Blood Analysis

The procedure of Live Blood Analysis involves a real-time representation of guest's blood components. It has the ability to see how the various blood cells behave have a powerful effect on guests, further motivating them to actively pursue wellness.

20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage Treatment Room

 Daily Nutritional Support

Proper nutrition is one of the pillars in attaining optimal health. Their in-house nutritionist will assess

your diet and lifestyle history. She will then formulate a sustainable meal plan that suits your individual needs, daily commitments and lifestyle.

After my treatments in Holistic Sanctuary I relaxed in my room for two hours then headed to Healing Sanctuary to have my 60-minute Little Yin Yang Dry Brushing .

 Healing Sanctuary

 60-minute Yin Yang Dry Brushing Treatment Room
Yin Yang Dry Brushing has a unique style of massage, the Yin Yang method uses flowing and rhythmic strokes on the body to slowly and gently stimulate relaxation and balance and balance the energy flow within. It is one of the signatures spa treatments singularly developed and perfected at The Farm.  

5-Day Detox D' Lite Program includes the daily supply of  Detox Drinks which being served each meal. So, during my stay in a day I received 3 bottles of Detox Drinks and were delivered where ever I go since I was booked under the 5-Day Detox D' Lite Program.

Each drink has a corresponding calories count and advised time to drink

The next day (Day 2), we had a nice breakfast at Alive Restaurant. Alive Restaurant is a Vegan Restaurant which they prepare foods by soaking, blending, dehydration, culturing and with the talent of their Chefs  they can transform vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruits into delectable culinary delicacies.   The core principles of the Alive! the restaurant has remained constant over the years. It has stayed true in providing 85% raw and 15% cooked organic vegan cuisine to its guests, serving them with delicious creations enriched with living enzymes that nourishes the body while boosting its immune system.

Alive Restaurant

Fruit Platter

Healthy Cereals with Granola

Bessan Chila with Cilantro and Tamarind Chutney (Main Course)

Scramble Tofu with Potato Wedges (Main Course)

Turmeric Shot which includes in my Detox D' Lite Program

Day 2 / Detox D' Lite Program

• Harmonizing Flow : Psycho-Emotional clearing (60 mins.) / Holistic Sanctuary
• Blood Sugar Monitoring / Holistic Sanctuary
• Urine Test Monitoring / Holistic Sanctuary
• 20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (2nd & 3rd Session)
• Daily Nutritional Support / Holistic Sanctuary (2nd session)
• Thai Massage (90 mins.) / Healing Sanctuary

 Holistic Sanctuary

Blood Sugar Monitoring  and Urine Test Monitoring

 Harmonizing Flow : Psycho-Emotional clearing (60 mins)

In today‘s fast-paced society, many people suffer from mental stress and emotional distress. Often
emotional blockages, are at the root cause of physical ailments and disharmonies. The session involves a combination of any techniques that help clear mental confusion, reveal psychoemotional
scars, and break-free from negative emotional imprisonment. Psychoemotional Clearing (PEC) helps to  release suppressed and hidden emotional issues. 

 Healing Sanctuary

90-minute Thai Massage Treatment

Originating in Northern Thailand, Traditional Thai Massage has been attributed to good health, well-being and vitality. The technique is designed to stretch the body and clear all the energy lines. Its unique approach will restore and balance the mind, plus strengthening and aiding mobility.

The next day (Day 3), we had a delicious different breakfast set at Alive Restaurant!

 Seasonal Fruit Platter

 Healthy Cereal

 Buckwheat Pancake

Day 3 / Detox D' Lite Program

• Vitamin Infusion (30 mins.) / Holistic Sanctuary 
• 20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (4th & 5th Session)
• Daily Nutritional Support / Holistic Sanctuary (3rd session)
• Earth Body Wrap (90 mins.) / Healing Sanctuary

 Holistic Sanctuary

 Vitamin Infusion 

Vitamin Infusion is an intravenous procedure to replenish internal fluids and boost specific vitamins,
minerals and antioxidants levels. A variant drip called the Bio-Oxidative Drip, may also be used  to stimulate the immune system, and address a variety of infections, that include common colds, sinus congestion and flu, without the toxicity associated with synthetic antibiotics. It also helps to dissolve calcium and cholesterol plaque deposits associated with atherosclerosis. A series of Bio-oxidative drip has been clinically proven to improve compromised circulation, thereby preventing surgical amputation in diabetics.

Healing Sanctuary

 90-minute Earth Body Wrap

Ancient mud has been used since the beginning of creation. Body earth sea mud has natural elements
which are rich in minerals and extremely strong and absorbent, its magnetic properties make it ideal
for use in deep cleansing and detoxifying of the skin. Expect a tightening sensation as the mud draws
out impurities and eliminates toxins, resulting in smooth, fresh, and healthy beautiful skin.

The next day (Day 4), we had an amazing breakfast with a different set of breakfast at Alive Restaurant!

 Fruit Platter

 Healthy Cereal

Pancake

Day 4 / Detox D' Lite Program

• 60-minute Colema Treatment
• 60-minute Coffee Infusion Therapy 
• 20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (5th & 6th Session)
• Daily Nutritional Support / Holistic Sanctuary (4th session)
• Relaxation Massage (60 mins.)/ Healing Sanctuary
• Hair Sanctuary (30 mins.)/ Healing Sanctuary  

Colema Treatment

This treatment exponentially improves the efficiency of protective enzymes in the liver and stomach, which binds toxins and allows them to be safely eliminated from the body.  Guests who wish to undergo this detoxifying treatment are required to accomplish the Hydrotherapy Screening Form and to go on a two-hour fast prior.

After my Colema (Colon Hydrotherapy Treatment), I had a Prebiotic medicine 

 Coffee Infusion Therapy 

 has the same procedure of Colema (Colon Therapy) but more concentrated on cleansing the liver. 

 Healing Sanctuary

 Relaxation Massage (60 mins.) 

This therapy is a must for stressed individuals, as this gentle massage will ease away tension and

tiredness. Using long soothing strokes your therapist will lure you into a calm, peaceful space for both your body and mind.

Then followed by

 Hair Sanctuary (30 mins.) 

Ozone therapy stimulates the hair follicles; and stimulates the proliferation of the cells which reduces hair loss and prevents dandruff.

The next day (Day 5), we had an amazing breakfast with a different set of breakfast at Alive Restaurant!

 Fruit Platter

 Healthy Cereal

Banana French Toast

   

Day 5 / Detox D' Lite Program

• 20-minute Hydrotherapy Massage (20 mins) / Holistic Sanctuary (7th Session)
• Medical, Retreat Follow-up with the Medical Doctor/ Holistic Sanctuary

Medical, Retreat Follow-up with Dr. Tinio

And, the rest of the day before we check-out, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and their amazing facilities...Meditation in Big Lagoon, Swimming pools at South Pool and Acqua Pool in Spa/Healing Sanctuary and Waterfalls where all the guests at Farm at San Benito can definitely enjoy!

Big Lagoon

in Big Lagoon

Acqua Sanctuary Pool

 South Pool

How amazing The Farm manages to build a man-made waterfalls

This 5-Day Detox D' Lite at The Farm at San Benito cost US$2,960++ per person with booked Palmera Glass Villa for Single Occupancy. However, luckily, I got the Local Residents Rate so, it was cheaper. The FARM offers a 5-Day Detox D' Lite for as low as PHP70,000++ for Double Occupancy.  

For any inquiries, I suggest you contact directly (call or email) The Farm at San Benito in order to know more about their services and how they can help you for creating your own Detox and Wellness Journey based on your needs! 

For Reservations
The Farm at San Benito
http://thefarmatsanbenito.com/default.aspx 
119 Barangay Tipakan 4217 Lipa City, Batangas Philippines
+632 884 8074 | +63 918 884 8078  | +63 918 884 8080   |  info@thefarm.com.ph

The Farm at San Benito is a centre for holistic healing and wellness where people balance their mind, body and spirit with nourishing live foods in an eco- friendly place. The Farm features 33 cozy villas and suites which are surrounded by the natural landscapes. At The Farm At San Benito, guests are offered an unparalleled holistic holiday experience. The Farm’s signature programs provide certified professional guidance to achieve and sustain optimal physical health, emotional well-being, along with spiritual growth. Our natural body detoxification techniques reduce toxins, boost overall immunity, encourage mental clarity leading to improved lifestyle habits, and can have a profound impact on better understanding interpersonal relationships.

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