Spice and Soul Retreat
With Debby van Tegelen, Ed van Tegelen and Ana Cherny
April 25 - May 2, 2026
Spice & Soul retreat
Embark on a journey of renewal and transformation with our 7-night retreat. With expert guidance from Ed and Debby, a supportive and intimate group setting, and a carefully curated program that combines juice-fasting, nutrition, yoga, and mindfulness, this retreat is designed to leave you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to embrace life with a renewed sense of purpose. We look forward to welcoming you to our retreat and sharing this incredible experience with you.
– Plant-based juices & food
. Daily Yoga and Meditation classes
. Cooking demonstrations
– Workshops on spices
– Walks through the lush nature
– Exclusive and intimate setting
This transformative journey begins with a gentle arrival evening featuring a nourishing light meal, including a warming soup. The first two full days focus on a deep cleanse with three fresh juices, a revitalizing juice shot, evening vegetable broth, and fibre supplements to support your body’s natural detoxification.
Transitioning smoothly, the next two days introduce a very-low-calorie phase (approximately 800 calories, matching the juicing intake) to sustain your cleanse. The final two days celebrate reintroduction with vibrant, healthy plant-based meals crafted by Ed, bursting with flavour and vitality.
Throughout the week, enjoy daily yoga and meditation sessions guided by Debby, enhanced by the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls. Dive into educational workshops exploring the world of spices—their culinary magic, profound health benefits, and rich cultural significance. You’ll even create your own custom spice mixes to take home, along with a fresh take-away salad on departure day.
Each retreat coincides with the luminous full moon, offering magical evenings of unobstructed lunar views—perfect for reflection and moonlit meditation under Portugal’s clear countryside skies.
Embark on this soul-nourishing adventure to cleanse your body, harmonize your spirit, and rediscover the joy of spiced, plant-based living.
Spice & Soul awaits — your journey to inner harmony begins here.
About the Leaders
Debby van Tegelen
Debby van Tegelen is a dedicated yoga teacher, wellness guide, and co-founder of Fooded.nl, where she brings warmth, presence, and deep compassion to support people in reconnecting with their bodies, minds, and inner truth through mindful movement, breathwork, and holistic living. Originally from the Netherlands, Debby discovered her passion for yoga during travels in Asia […]
Learn more about Debby van TegelenEd van Tegelen
After completing my nutrition studies in the Netherlands in 2015 and starting an online nutritional advice practice, my wife Debby and I ventured to Asia. Our 18-month journey included engaging in various cooking classes and learning traditional Thai massage together. Returning to Europe in October 2016, we became part of Moinhos Velhos, a juice detox […]
Learn more about Ed van TegelenAna Cherny
I am Ana Cherny, a yoga and meditation teacher and integrative therapist. My work supports people in reconnecting with themselves through a combination of body-based practices, therapeutic sessions, and in-depth astrological work. I draw from yoga, Ayurveda, and meditation to help regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of inner balance. In one-on-one sessions, […]
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