Why Do We Call It "Joy for Life"


Joy For Life Retreat

The name of our retreat reflects the mutual intention of our team, Tom Compton and the Boutenko family. Our mission statement is –– to help each retreat participant to find their Joy in all possible ways for their Lifetime. To make this dream come true, we combine two greatest techniques that we know:

  • Green smoothie fast

  • The Work of Byron Katie

So far we have conducted 10 amazingly successful Joy for Life retreats. Each retreat brought Joy to our participants and deeply changed many people's lives in a positive way. Some of our guests returned to the retreat two and three times, many sent their relatives to participate in our retreats.

At the Joy for Life Retreat, our days are packed with activities. Green smoothies made from fresh organic produce, are served four times daily and documentaries from Victoria's personal collection are shown on a big screen every evening.

Victoria Boutenko lectures twice a day. Some of the topics she covers include:

  • Understanding Detox
  • The Self-Healing Ability of the Body
  • History of Eating
  • Strengthening Immunity
  • Taking Care of Skin, Hair, Teeth and Eyes
  • The Nutritional Value of Greens
  • Women's Health
  • Organic vs. Conventional
  • Raw Food on a Budget
  • Parasites
  • Colon Health
  • Travelling with Raw Foods
  • Q & A

Tom Compton guides the daily workshops introducing the work of Byron Katie, which help:

  • To identify stressful thoughts
  • To question stressful thoughts
  • To live with less fear
  • To minimize stress in everyday life
  • To resolve conflicts
  • To improve relationships

Valya Boutenko teaches a morning fitness program and yoga. She also lectures on:

  • Food Demo: Green Smoothies for Any Occasion
  • Restoring Vision Naturally
  • Helping Children Become Healthy
  • Q & A

Sergei Boutenko leads a variety of workshops:

  • Wild Edible Walk
  • The Nutritional Superiority of Greens
  • Salsa Dancing
  • Short distance hikes
  • Q & A

To learn more about Joy for Life retreats please visit: WWW.JOYFORLIFERETEAT.COM



Reversing Psoriasis with Green Smoothies


Valya has videotaped testimonial of a woman who suffered from this skin disorder for 24 years and what happened after living on green smoothies for a week.


View the video by clicking here.


Fingernails Improved by Drinking Green Smoothies


Another short video by Valya. A girl who is too young to have severe health problems became amazed at her multiple health improvements.


View the video by clicking here.

Byron Katie on Youtube


Many people ask about Byron Katie. Here is a sample of her Work:


View the video by clicking here.



With Green Love,
Victoria Boutenko



Visit the Green Smoothies Blog for the latest information from Victora about Green Smoothies and there amazing benefits. www.greensmoothiesblog.com

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