I attended the yoga, meditation and juice cleanse retreat at Prama on January 8-12, 2025.  It was a wonderful experience. My blood work had been high over the last few years—very high triglycerides, high cholesterol, the start of pre-diabetes, and being about 30 lbs. overweight.  I booked a one-on-one session with Ramesh Bjonnes while I was there. He advised me to do a 14-day juice fast, and then a “graduated fast” consisting of only fruits and vegetables for another month.

I fully complied with the program. On February 5th, I had my blood work done again.  In just a month of following the program, all my bloodwork was normal!  No need to continue with my medication. It was the first time in years everything was in the normal range.  I also lost 15 lbs.  I look and feel so much better.

I will soon be moving into the “new normal” program, adding plant-based protein and whole grains to my diet, and will continue with this way of eating and practicing yoga and meditation for the rest of my life.  I plan on committing to my long-term health by coming to Prama twice a year. I am so very grateful for everything I learned at Prama.  What a lifesaver and life-changer!

Ramesh and his amazing coaching changed my life. At 77, I am feeling like I am 45. Indeed, people find it hard to believe what I have accomplished.  I just put together a 20-year plan that may turn into the most productive time of my life

I have lost over 100 pounds since I first attended Ramesh Bjonnes’ program and began my personal lifestyle change. Now my health and energy is better than ever.

For 19 years I sought answers and relief for multiple neurological conditions that have plagued me. Scouring the world, I saw hundreds of doctors, acupuncturist, dietitians, surgeons, physical therapists, shaman, massage therapists, functional movement experts, neurologists, rolfers, energy healers, sound healers, psychologists, orthopedic specialists, chiropractors, and I have tried many holistic and western-based medicinal recommendations. 

Then I stumbled upon Prama.

I showed up for a juice fast/meditation/yoga retreat with the intention of finding a quick reset and refresh.  In 6 days, all of my neurological pain was gone.  For the first time in my life, I was symptom free.  The horrific nerve pain I was experiencing throughout my entire body was gone.  Gone.  During that retreat, I was taught how to understand and maintain this transformation.  I walked away healed with a sustainable game plan in hand.

Prama is truly a life-changing hidden gem. The facilities are peaceful, comfortable and quickly feel like home.  There is also deep wisdom, experience, and knowledge within those walls.  Our teacher, Ramesh, is one of the most gifted educators you will ever encounter.  He is able to distill complex health philosophies, models, and sciences from around the world into a digestible forms that give the kind of hope and clarity I had never experienced.

Lastly, with my vast experience with similar facilities and practices, it’s important to note: Prama seeks true change and wellness, not profit. That is evident in every detail, practice, and teaching.  There is a deep caring heart for every person that walks through that door and it’s no coincidence that stories like mine are plentiful there.

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia several years ago, before they even had FDA-approved medications. I first signed up for a five-day detox program, and although I knew what to expect, I had no idea how fantastic it would turn out to be. Within days, I could already tell how much better I was feeling.

After I got home, Ramesh coached me over the phone. Between that five-day program in June and the first of September, when I saw the doctor, I had lost thirty pounds. I was also sleeping better and had much more energy, so I hadn’t been taking any meds for over a month. The doctor did blood work and said my numbers looked great, and when I asked if she recommended taking medication, she said, ‘Not if you don’t need it.’ Since July 10th of 2014, I’ve been on zero medications. It’s amazing how successful this was.

In those 30 days [of my personal retreat at Prama], I lost 25 pounds. And not only have I kept off every pound, I even came home and lost 10 more. Now if my weight starts to go up a little, I just juice for a while and the weight comes right back off.