WanderFasting

A Transformative Journey Beyond the Body
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"Fasting is not about deprivation. It is a way to create space - for healing, growth and connection."

 

If you’re intrigued by fasting but feel overwhelmed about starting alone, you’ve found your tribe. Wanderfasting is a guided, small-group journey designed for beginners. We provide the safe container and expert support for you to safely explore your body’s innate strength and your mind’s profound capacity for healing. Your transformation begins with a single, supported step.

Move beyond the grumbling willpower of modern fasting. We don’t believe in fasting as a challenge or a competition. Discover WanderFasting, inspired by Germany’s art of transformative rejuvenation.

For us fasting isn't a trend!

Fasting a deep cultural tradition known in Germany as a “Kur” – a prescribed cure for body and soul. Inspired by Dr. Otto Buchinger who described “Fastenwandern” nearly a century ago, and who’s method helps thousands of people across the globe to heal their bodies.

His cure, called the Buchinger Wilhelmi philosophy, became the gold standard in Europe. The message is profound: true healing combines the metabolic reset of fasting with the power of movement, nature, and mindful support.

With WanderFasting we take it a step further and integrate ancient healing methods and modern techniques to harness the deep healing power of the fasted state for our mental well-being and improve our spiritual praxis.

Imagine this:

Your arrival will be like a gentle unraveling. The mental chatter you where hearing in your head begins to quiet, like turning down a radio you didn’t realize was blaring. You finally breathe, consciously, and start to feel a lightness, a curiosity.

On Day 2-3 you will start to feel a profound sense of clarity and connection. As your body conserves energy from digestion, your senses come alive. You will feel light. You’ll touch the moss on the trail with wonder, enjoy the silence as if it was a symphony, the connection with your fellow wanderers as a deep, unspoken bond. You will start to heal your body and listen deeply to your inner desires. Finally you will start to think about your new life after the fast.

Breaking the Fast: A celebration of pure, vibrant life. You will taste food as if for the first time – every flavor a burst of gratitude, every bite a sacred act of nourishment.

The overarching feeling? Lightness. Freedom. Liberation. Liberation from noise, from cravings, from the constant doing. You will remember what it feels like to simply be.

 

Discover the Art of Nourishment Through Letting Go.

In a world obsessed with counting hours, burning calories, and winning a challenge, we offer a different path. One of deep nourishment, heart-opening connection, and creating space for true healing to begin. This is WanderFasting. This is your Rebel Reset.

Is This your impression of Fasting?

You’ve seen it everywhere. Fasting is a tool to enhance your body and health, improve glucose sensitivity, fight aging, even cancer.

But also, fasting is portrayed as a white-knuckled test of willpower. A race to see who can go the longest with the least. It’s about science, fitness, and pushing through, deprivation, and yet another thing to accomplish on your already overwhelming to-do list.

This approach gives you the feeling that fasting:

  • Is an extreme, isolated and competitive practice, even with yourself.
  • Will leave you drained and weak, counting down the minutes until you can finally eat again.
  • Is a practice focused on calories burned, not peace gained.
  • Will be too hard to do and will leave you right back where you started once the “challenge” is over, because nothing fundamental has shifted.

This isn’t healing. It’s just another form of stress.

A Softer, Deeper, More Powerful Way

At soulrebel rio, we do not subscribe to the notion that fasting must be a struggle. We embrace the ancient wisdom that true transformation occurs not through force, but through surrender. Not through deprivation, but through nourishment of a different kind.

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We don’t just help you not eat. We guide you to feast on what truly matters:

  • Connection: Become part of a circle, not a competition. Share stories, fears, and breakthroughs with a small group of like-hearted souls who become your greatest supporters.
  • Space: Create profound mental and physical space for your body’s innate wisdom to emerge. This is where clarity, inspiration, and deep healing begin.
  • Nature: Let the lush rainforest of Rio, the rhythm of the ocean, and the open sky be your guides and healers. Your fast is walked, not waited out.
  • Self-Care: Through gentle yoga, meditation, and heart-opening practices, you learn to listen to and care for your body’s true needs.

 

This is the magic that happens when you replace deprivation with presence.

Can you continue to afford this? 

  • Another month of feeling foggy, fatigued, and just “off?” 
  • Another season of making decisions from a place of stress, not clarity.
  • The lingering question: “What if I had given myself that reset?”
  • The slow erosion of your vitality, your creativity, and your joy, simply because you never created the space to refill your own cup.

This is the silent tax you pay every day. Don’t let the comfort of the familiar rob you of the transformation that awaits. Our retreats are an investment in your internal operating system. they are an act of self-respect that clears the static, so you can hear the signal of your own life again. You’re not just “taking a break”; you’re upgrading the very way you experience the world. Because your most valuable asset is your own energy! 

 

Your Space to Heal is Waiting

True transformation requires a sacred container. To provide the individual attention and intimate community that this work demands, we intentionally keep our circles small.

We think that fasting is a very intimate experience that can leave us sensitive and vulnerable. Our retreats are designed to hold space to open up yourself in the circle and feel seen and heard at all times.  Therefor we limit the number of participants to max. 8 people.

This isn’t a mass-produced challenge. It’s a deeply personal journey. And your spot in our next circle is waiting.

You can choose another stressful, solitary challenge; Or you can choose a supported, soulful rebirth.

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What kind of fast?

Only you can decide what kind of fast is best for you, but we can help  you understand your needs. If you have questions about the different fasts or are unsure of any of our retreats is right for you, please feel free to get in touch!

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Setting a clear intention for your fast, whether for mental clarity, physical renewal, or spiritual connection, as well as its length, is crucial for its success. The following step in your journey is to choose the right fast for you, in this moment, honestly assessing your experience. Remember, this is not a challenge and you don’t have to prove anything to anybody, especially yourself. Be kind! Go for a beginner-friendly intermittent fast if you are just starting out on your fasting journey or advance to a prolonged fast if you are seasoned. We are here to help and guide you, wherever you find yourself.

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The Daily Reset – Intermittent Fasting (IF)

Intermittent Fasting (IF) is the perfect introduction to the practice. It’s less about what you eat and more about when you eat, condensing your meals into a specific daily window.

This is where you begin to create that crucial daily headspace and give your digestive system a meaningful break.

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The Deeper Dive – Extended Fasting (24-72 Hours)

When you move past the 24-hour mark, you transition from a daily reset into a deeper, therapeutic process. This is where the body’s innate repair mechanisms shift into a higher gear.

These extended fasts are powerful, and they are the gateway to the most profound level of healing.

 

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The Transformational Journey – Long-Term Wanderfasting

This is the path less traveled in our modern, fast-paced world, but it is the heart of the European fasting tradition. A long-term fast of 5, 7, or even 10 days is not an exercise in willpower; it is a transformational pilgrimage for your body, mind, and spirit. 

This is the ultimate act of creating space.

  • Physically, your body is no longer just cleaning up (autophagy); it’s undertaking a full-scale renovation. Inflammation dramatically reduces, cellular repair peaks, and energy is redirected to deep healing.
  • Mentally, the constant chatter about food, meal planning, and body image dissolves. What emerges is a profound quietude—a clarity and creativity that feels like a superpower. This is the “wander” of the mind, where inspiration flows freely and without obstruction.
  • Spiritually, you are gifting yourself the rare opportunity to step completely off the hamster wheel of consumption. It is a time for deep reflection, connection to nature, and a rekindling of intuition. The light you feel shining from within is a real phenomenon.

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The Deep Reset: Therapeutic Fasting for Medical Healing

A fast of more than ten days is a powerful medical tool that can open the door to deep, lasting healing for specific chronic conditions. However, its power is unlocked only within the safe container of professional medical supervision. It is a journey of transformation that respects the body’s immense capacity for self-repair, guided by the science and expertise that ensures it is a journey of healing, not of harm.

Upcoming Retreats

Now that you have an understanding of what WanderFasting is about, are you ready to choose YOUR Fasting retreat?

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Wanderfasting for Beginners
36-Hour Reset

Deeper Healing
7-Days

WanderFasting Lifestyle Reset
Free Workshop

36-hours Beginner-friendly Fast

Your Journey to a Lighter Body & a Lighter Heart

Have you been curious about the benefits of fasting but feel intimidated by longer retreats? Our 36-Hour WanderFasting for Beginners is designed just for you. This is more than just not eating; it’s a guided, supportive journey that teaches you how to fast correctly and comfortably, leaving you with the knowledge and confidence to continue your wellness practice at home.

Our WanderFasts are meticulously designed to hold you in a safe, supported container for profound transformation.

You will leave with:

  • The Confidence to fast safely and effectively on your own.
  • The Blueprint for a nourishing pre- and post-fast routine.
  • The Connection of a community that truly sees you.
  • The Calm of a mind that has been given a break.
  • The Lightness of a body that has been gently reset.

Follow along to learn what you will experience during the 36-Hour WanderFasting.

A Supported Journey, Starting Before You Arrive

We believe a successful fast begins with proper preparation. That’s why our support starts the moment you book. You’ll receive a preparatory guide with dietary and mental tips to ensure your body and mind are perfectly ready for the experience, making your transition into fasting smooth and effective.

Your Gentle Introduction to Fasting Wellness

During this retreat, you will learn gentle, natural methods to support your body through its first longer fast. We will guide you through the use of:

  • Dry Brush Massages to stimulate circulation and invigorate the skin.

  • Liver Packs to comfort and support your hard-working liver.

  • Enemas to gently assist the body’s natural cleansing process.

Your Weekend Itinerary: A Journey of Renewal

Friday Evening (Arrival & Intention)

  • We meet in the afternoon to settle in.

  • Our journey begins with a welcoming circle to get to know each other, discuss the fasting process, share our personal goals, and set a powerful intention for the fast.

  • We’ll enjoy our last light meal together as a group.

  • To initiate the cleansing process, we will take bitter salts (also known as a “purge” or “clean-out”) to gently empty the digestive tract.

Saturday (Embracing the Fast)

  • Morning: A gentle yoga session by the pool, followed by an invigorating plunge to awaken the senses.

  • Wellness: We’ll practice our dry brush massage technique and other wellness routines.

  • Nature: A refreshing, light walk in the beautiful surrounding nature to connect and breathe.

  • Afternoon: Time for deep rest and supportive practices like an enema, applying a soothing liver pack, and reflective journaling.

  • Evening: A calming yoga and meditation session to center the mind, followed by a warm, nourishing vegetable broth. Then, a restful early night.

Sunday (Breaking the Fast & Heading Home)

  • Morning: A final morning yoga and meditation session to greet the day, followed by a pool plunge and wellness routines.

  • Conclusion: After 36 hours, we come together for a mindful “Refeeding Meditation” to guide us through the important process of breaking the fast.

  • You will be sent home feeling light, empowered, and refreshed.

You Will Leave With:

  • The practical knowledge to safely conduct a medium long fast on your own.

  • A newfound group of like-minded supporters and friends.

  • A sense of profound peace and a reset body and mind.

Ready to begin? Book your spot in our next 36-Hour Wanderfast today!

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7 Days transformative WanderFast

Invite lasting change to your Life

For those who feel called to go beyond a simple cleanse. Our 7-Day Transformative WanderFast is a carefully curated sanctuary for your mind, body, and spirit. This is a journey of release – releasing not just physical toxins, but mental clutter and emotional weight. Through prolonged fasting, mindful movement, and deep connection with nature and a like-minded community, you will create space for profound calm, clarity, and personal insight to emerge. This experience will change your Life!

7 Days of Supported Deep Cleansing

Your transformation begins before you arrive with our preparatory guide, helping you gently transition into the fast. Throughout our week together, you will be held in a safe, supportive container where you will learn to nurture your body through this deep process with time-honored practices:

  • Yoga sessions and Meditation to support our body and Mind throughout this process of profound transformation
  • Circles to share our breakthroughs and support each other during our moments of struggle
  • Cleansing Rituals under Waterfalls and Deep connection to Mother Nature
  • Dry Brush Massages to awaken the senses and stimulate energy flow.
  • Soothing Liver Packs to comfort and support your body’s internal cleansing.
  • Gentle Enemas to assist the physical release, making space for mental and emotional lightness.

Your 7-Day Journey Inward: A Glimpse into the Rhythm

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival & Sacred Intention

  • Afternoon arrival to settle into the silence and peace of our surroundings.
  • Our journey begins with a sacred circle: sharing our hopes, setting heartfelt intentions, and forming a true community of support.
  • A final, mindful meal together, followed by the initial internal cleanse with bitter salts.

Day 2 (Sunday): Grounding & Release

We are now fasting for 12+ hours. The human growth hormones (HGH) start kicking in. Our glucose stores are now starting to deplete leading to reduced inflammation and the beginning of fat burning. Throughout the day, as we go into deeper fasting, cellular detoxification and repair lead to improved immune function. Intestinal stem cell regeneration starts and GABA production rises, leading to brain and autoimmune healing. This first day will be very serene and contemplative.

  • Morning meditation and gentle yoga to connect with the body.
  • A mindful pool plunge, feeling the water awaken every cell.
  • A light walk to a close-by waterfall
  • An afternoon of gentle, supportive practices: dry brushing, a first enema, a soothing liver pack, and reflective journaling.
  • Evening meditation and warm broth, followed by deep, restful sleep.

Day 3 (Monday): Deepening & Connection

In the morning, we have now been fasting for 36 hours and are now in firm fasting territory. Ketones are now fuelling our body leading to higher cognitive function. Reduced glucose and insulin stores lead to increased fat burning and detoxification, which can lead to some symptoms. At the end of the day we reach the 48 hours landmark, meaning our dopamine receptors reset. We can now count with reduced anxiety and depression, and elevated anti-aging activity through higher antioxidant production. Our HGH increases by 500% at this point!

  • Daily morning meditation and yoga session to deepen the inner journey.
  • A long, mindful walk in nature, allowing the rhythm of our steps to become a moving meditation.
  • Full Body Massage to improve circulation, relaxation and lymphatic drainage
  • Time for personal reflection, enema, liver pack and integration.
  • Sharing circle in the evening to voice insights and experiences.

Day 4 (Tuesday): Clarity & Insight

After 60+ hours of WanderFasting we now reached peak autophagy. Throughout the day our body starts creating new immune stem cells and musculoskeletal stem cells meaning that chronic conditions start to heal on an accelerated pace.

  • Morning practice focused on opening the heart.
  • A serene boat journey and extensive connection with the Ocean, feeling a sense of expansiveness and freedom.
  • Time for Wellness and self-care with enema and liver pack, journaling and mindful rest.
  • Evening stretches and “dinner” with a clear broth to help with deep sleep.

Day 5 (Wednesday): Clarity & Insight

After approximately 80 hours of prolonged fasting, the body has completed a profound metabolic shift and entered a stable, deep state of ketosis and cellular cleansing. We are now firmly running on clean ketone energy: The brain’s primary fuel source is now ketones, derived from fat, instead of glucose. Mental clarity and focus are often significantly heightened at this stage, meaning that now is the time to plan for our lives after the fast. 

  • Morning yoga and meditation session
  • A contemplative visit to a powerful waterfall, using the sight and sound to cleanse the mind.
  • Afternoon dedicated to preparing for our symbolic flight – setting intentions for what we wish to release and what lightness we wish to carry forward.

Day 6 (Thursday): Embodying Lightness – The Flight

Contrary to short-term fasts, at this stage if long-term Wanderfasting our metabolic rate is not only stable, but may actually increase or be maintained to support these intensive repair and energy processes, driven by the sympathetic nervous system.

  • The highlight. A mindful paragliding experience. This is not a thrill-seeking adventure, but a sacred, silent meditation in the sky. It is a powerful physical commemoration of our newfound inner lightness – a chance to literally eise above and see the world from a new, expansive perspective.
  • Afternoon sharing circle to process the profound experience of the flight. Evening yoga nidra and a guided meditation to seal in the day’s insights.

Day 7 (Friday): Integration & New Beginnings

We have now completed our WanderFast and are ready to step back into our lives. But the Transformation won’t stop here. We will continue to support you during the process of integration of your experience and the continued Lifestyle changes that we invite into our lives.

  • A final, beautiful morning yoga and meditation session of gratitude.
  • A mindful “Refeeding Meditation” to gently and consciously break our WanderFast.
  • A closing circle to share our transformations and solidify the bonds of our newfound community.

You will be sent home not just lighter, but with a clear mind, a calm heart, and all the tools to continue your practice.

Are you ready to listen to the quiet within? Your transformative journey awaits.

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Workshop: WanderFasting Lifestyle Reset

Curious about Fasting but Don't Know Where to Start?

You’ve heard about the benefits – the clarity, the energy, the reset. But you also have questions. Is it safe? Will I be hungry all the time? What exactly is a “liver pack” and why would I need one?

It’s time to move beyond curiosity and find your clarity.

Join us for the soulrebel WanderFasting Introduction Workshop a free, online session for the fasting-curious.

This is your no-obligation, no-judgment space to:

  • Demystify the Process: We’ll break down what really happens in your body and mind during a guided fast.
  • Get Your Questions Answered: From enemas to energy levels, ask us anything. We believe no question is too simple.
  • Discover the “SoulRebel Way”: Learn how we blend ancient fasting wisdom with mindful movement and deep community support to create a transformative journey, not just a deprivation diet.

Sometimes we need more time to learn and understand if something is right for us. We are all about giving you everything you need in order to decide with confidence if WanderFasting is your next step toward freedom.

Ready to get the real story on fasting?

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Who is your facilitator

When I fasted for the first time as an adult I went into the experience with all the scientific information available to me at the time. I “knew” everything about Ketosis, autophagy and Immune System Reset better than my facilitator. But then she surprised me with a deeply spiritual experience that transformed my view on fasting forever and inspired me to follow the path which led me to create soulrebel rio and WanderFasting.

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Where you will stay

Our retreats are hold in the safe space of our beautiful Villa in the Hills of Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro. Secluded yet central, this is a perfect place to relax, connect with nature and restore our health.

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Luxury Loft

The ultimate space for your transformation. An expansive, private loft with premium amenities, designed for those who wish to immerse in solitude and luxury. (Single or double Occupancy)

Premium Double Room

Your private window to the majesty of the mountains. A spacious room to reflect, journal, and soak in the panoramic serenity. (Single or Double Occupancy)

Cozy Budget Room

For the traveler who knows the true journey is inward. Cozy, comfortable, just for yourself or shared with a fellow seeker. (Single or Double Occupancy)

What makes WanderFasting so special

1. Focus on Mindfulness and Spirituality

Wanderfasting is not another challenge, but a relaxing, restoring experience. We combine fasting with gentle movement, women circles, wellness and mindfulness.

2. Personal Support

We don’t let you hanging! When you sign up for one of our retreats you receive a questionnaire to assess your personal situation. We then recommend personalised advice to how to prepare for your fast. After the Retreat we will stay in touch and help you implement your new fasting lifestyle.

3. Community and Connection

Wanderfasting is an intimate experience, as fasting can leave us vulnerable and open our channels. We create a safe space where you can open up at your own pace, without fear, without judgment, just loving reception and understanding. During the retreat you will connect deeply to yourself as well as the other participants and you might leave with new friends or even Soul Sisters.

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Our retreats are safe spaces for our participants to share, grow and connect.

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What Am I Getting – What are the Benefits of WanderFasting?

Mental Clarity & Emotional Reset: Cut through the brain fog and emotional static. Emerge with a lucid, calm mind.

Cellular Rejuvenation & Physical Reboot: Activate autophagy, your body’s innate “spring cleaning” process. Reset your digestive system and relationship with food.

Deepened Intuition: When the noise of digestion and constant consumption fades, your inner voice becomes clear and strong.

A New Blueprint for Living: Return home with practical tools for integrating mindfulness, conscious eating, and self-care into your daily life.

A Tribe: Forge profound connections that support your journey long after you leave.

 

What’s Included & What’s Not
Included:

Included:

All retreat facilitation and guided Wanderfasting activities.

Accommodation at soulrebel.rio for the retreat duration.

The “Last Supper,” daily vegetable broths, and the “Break-the-Fast” feast.

All mindfulness, movement, and integration workshops.

Pre-retreat consultation and post-retreat integration guide.

Not Included:

Airfare and transportation to/from Soulrebel.Rio.

Travel insurance (highly recommended).

Additional meals or snacks outside of the provided fast-breaking protocol.

Spa treatments or other personal incidentals.

Will I be hungry and miserable?

 This is a common fear. We guide you into and out of the fast gently, and the supportive environment, mindful practices, and nourishing broths make the process surprisingly manageable and even euphoric.

 

The Food: What am I going to eat?

We honor the bookends of the fast with deeply nourishing, chef-prepared meals.

The Last Supper: A small but celebratory, wholesome, and delicious plant-based meal to mark the beginning of our fasting journey together.

Daily Broths: During the fast, you will be sustained with lovingly prepared, warm vegetable broths – sipped like a healing elixir to comfort and nourish you at a cellular level.

The Break-the-Fast: This is going to be a sacred, celebratory meal where every ingredient is chosen for its vitality and ease of digestion, awakening your senses with gratitude and setting the tone of your new life after the fast.

 

 

The Deeper Dive – Extended Fasting (24-72 Hours)

When you move past the 24-hour mark, you transition from a daily reset into a deeper, therapeutic process. This is where the body’s innate repair mechanisms shift into a higher gear.

These extended fasts are powerful, and they are the gateway to the most profound level of healing.

 

Cancellation Policy

We understand life can be unpredictable. To protect the integrity of our group and commitments, we have a clear policy:

  • 90+ days before retreat: Full refund minus a 10% administrative fee.

  • 60-89 days before retreat: 50% refund.

  • 30-59 days before retreat: 25% refund.

  • Fewer than 30 days before retreat: No refund available.

We strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance to protect your investment in case of unforeseen circumstances. In the event we can fill your spot, a partial credit may be offered at our discretion.

 

It’s too intense/I’m not spiritual enough.Wanderfasting is for anyone with an open mind. We blend profound practices with a down-to-earth, supportive, and non-dogmatic approach. Your journey is your own.

What if I don’t have the willpower?

This isn’t about white-knuckling it. It’s about being held in a powerful container where the group energy and expert guidance carry you through.