the midwinter shift
R E L E A S E | R E S E T | R E A L I G Npress pause — retreat
scotland.
january.
are you in?
a small group. the scottish highlands. candlelight, dark mornings, peat fires — the kind of quiet that reorganizes you from the inside.
i've been dreaming this one up for a while. a new year's container for the ones who want to begin the year slowly — not with resolutions, but with presence. with the body. with winter doing what winter does.
dates are still forming. details are still forming. i kind of love that — i want to build this with the people who are meant to be there.
if something in you just moved, add your name below.
something in you is already saying yes.
shift your perspective.
it’s the last week of 2025, the liminal week between christmas and new year’s day. i am reveling in
the midwinter shift is a 9 day holistic mini-cleanse, steeped in reflection, reverence, and intention. it is designed to help you release physical and emotional baggage, reset your energetic baseline, and realign your vision with your values for the coming year.
it’s an invitation to shed the weight that’s been holding you back, a chance to recalibrate your cravings, habits, and focus—so you can realign with your inner compass and embrace the new year feeling light and clear.
through a modified elimination protocol, guided mindfulness and embodiment practices, cleansing and nourishing daily routines, supported by a committed community, this program offers you the opportunity to align with the season and connect with what matters.
the midwinter shift is designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re easing in gently or ready to dive deep.
the journey begins january 11.
the midwinter shift serves as an antidote to post-holiday heaviness and year-end burnout. it harmonizes the discipline and depth of the cleanse sādhanā with the poignant potency of new year’s day—a time ripe with momentum and brimming with potential, yet often fleeting due to overly ambitious or surface-level resolutions. this program offers a grounded, practical way to channel that energy into meaningful change and set the tone for the year ahead.
while there is an emphasis on plant-based nutrition, guidelines around food quality, and a practice of temporary restraint on some foods, the program is inclusive of omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.
this 9 day mini-cleanse is your opportunity to
+ release stress, chaos, and old patterns from the past
+ reset your cravings and habits to nourish your body and mind
+ realign your vision with your values to create intentions for the new year
we’ll eliminate commonly inflammatory ingredients (sugar, dairy, gluten, alcohol, refined and processed foods) and increase nutrient-rich foods (eat more vegetables); align with cycles of nature; practice mindfulness and embodiment; reflect and contemplate through writing; make space in our environment and on our plates; and lean on our committed cohort to help you create momentum for the year ahead—with grace and purpose.
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
WHAT’S INCLUDED
+ movement practices with reflection prompts to cultivate self-awareness
shift your patterns.
+ eliminate inflammatory ingredients (sugar, dairy, gluten, alcohol, refined and processed foods)
+ increase nutrient-rich foods
+ get outside, absorb nature’s vitamins
+ rehydrate your cells
+ develop morning and evening routines
+ create boundaries with technology
+ practice mindfulness and embodiment
+ curate a supportive environment
+ prioritize rest and restoration
shift your trajectory.
+ reduce inflammation and shed excess weight
+ rein in cravings and emotions that have run amok
+ increase your overall energy
+ improve the quality of your sleep
+ heighten mental clarity
+ improve digestion
+ support your immune system
+ enhance your natural capacity to respond to stress
+ increase metabolic efficiency for sustained energy and balance
SCHEDULE
JANUARY 11–19
two live 90 minute sessions will be held virtually, via zoom. these will be recorded and made available after.
saturday, january 11 @ 10a pst / 1p est / 7p cet
sunday, january 19 @ 1p pst / 4p est / 10p cet
in these sessions, lila will guide you through the principles and protocols of the program. there will be space for reflection, connection, and q + a. these sessions are designed to anchor the intention for the journey and support you in completing it with clarity and focus.
COST
regular price is 95 usd.
register by january 2 for only 79 usd.
a handful of suggested tools and supplements will be recommended to enhance your experience. none of these are required to have a fruitful journey, and you’ll receive more details upon registration.
REGISTER
THE JOURNEY BEGINS HERE.
STEP 1. book your spot
click the register button to create your account and complete payment. this account will give you access to all program materials and live session links.
you are more than welcome to save me the fees and pay directly via venmo (@eltaff) or zelle (holla@eltaff.com). use coupon code SENT to complete registration if you choose this.
STEP 2. submit intake form
take stock and reflect on your intentions for the journey by completing this questionnaire.
further instructions and program materials will follow!
have questions? need clarification?
(email holla@eltaff.com)
in 2013, i became a teacher at the dailey method and began to unearth parts of myself that had been hiding. it was here that i met ti caudron—a renowned leader in health and wellness innovation and founder of vitaliti wellness nutritional programs. i enrolled in her cleanse program and what began as a ‘why not?’ adventure became an endless journey of discovery, and a new level of living.
i went on to do countless cleanses with vitaliti, and soon began working on the inside, as a strategic and creative director running the programs, marketing, and supporting clients.
with the knowledge and tools i’d learned from ti, in less than a year, i confidently made the shift from vegetarian to vegan (without going hungry or missing any particular foods). i grew up in mississippi, and my mother taught me that everything was a vehicle for butter! so yes, i was a proud drinker of heavy whipping cream in my coffee and a collector of cheeses—until i discovered how much better i felt without dairy.*
over the years my tools have expanded; i have continued to explore and experiment with various methods and modalities to increase my own state of wellbeing. i received my 200 hour vinyasa yoga teaching certification from stephanie snyder in san francisco, and 250 hours in clinical ayurveda studies with deanna batdorff—covering the vast arena of physical and energetic health, including nutritional remedies and seasonal alignment.
i teach public and private yoga classes, support individuals on personal cleanse journeys, and host workshops and gatherings that invite one to press pause and realign. there are few things more fulfilling to me than gathering people together and facilitating nourishment and self-awareness, and i am called to bring this powerful, transformational work to many!
YOUR GUIDE
LILA TAFF
*after over eight years of being vegan, i now prefer a vegetarian diet. i prioritize plant protein sources, but do include eggs and some dairy. being vegan was invaluable to me, as it opened me up to a vast new world of ingredients, ways of eating, living, and experimenting. i initially resisted becoming vegan because i thought it would limit me, but that decision ended up expanding me beyond any assumption. i believe it is important to feel the freedom to eat in a way that is aligned, and to recognize that what that is can change—with the seasons.