Clockwise from left: Pool, yoga room, hiking, a bedroom, Tibetan bells.

We did the ultimate cleanse.

There are juice cleanses, raw cleanses, vegan cleanses...and then, there's the luxury cleanse. Blue Pearl Laguna Beach may be the ultimate way to detox.

Run by Geo Takoma--the original creator of Power Yoga--and his stunning wife, Katresha (creator of these natural cosmetics), Blue Pearl is a total immersion in the cleansing lifestyle, in a lush, spa-like atmosphere.

Rather than a juice fast, this is a high-nutrient, low-calorie food cleanse combined with yoga, hiking, weight training, t'ai chi and meditation.

Click here for our full account of what it's like.

Highlights:

• The food. Though portions are small (recent attendees have lost eight pounds in a week), every dish is locally-sourced, powered up with superfoods and liquid vitamins, and magnificent. Standouts include Katresha's famous veggie broth (get the recipe here).
• The yoga. Geo is a master of the slow burn, teaching seemingly simple sets that build strength.
• The hiking. Stunning mountains will test your thighs and glutes as you climb to breathtaking vistas.

At more than $3,000 per week, it's no small investment, but attendees call it transformational, and even our three-day visit left us feeling changed (and yes, two pounds lighter).

Talk about a hidden gem.

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