Ananda Yoga and Detox Center

"I spent 5 days at this retreat center and would happily come back. The yoga classes were the highlight. Unlimited access, kind and attentive teachers, and the aerial sunset yoga was beautiful. The center itself is well maintained and clean, with simple but comfortable rooms. The sauna is a nice bonus, and being right by the beach with quiet nights made it easy to properly unwind. I also appreciated the welcome meeting with the director when I arrived. It’s a thoughtful touch that sets the tone. A couple of things to note: the restaurant food was inconsistent and just okay. The nightly live music at the restaurant didn’t add much to the experience and made it hard to relax in the evenings. Overall though, this is a solid retreat center with good yoga and a peaceful setting. I’d recommend it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"

"This review is based on an 11 day Detox in October 2025. My 5/5 star review is not a reflection of "perfection" but rather of the ratio between expectation and actual experience and in this respect the Ananda Detox Centre exceeded my expectations so a 5 star rating is warranted. So what were my expectations exactly? Well 1. a "budget" but comfortable Detox experience. As I was not paying for a more luxury premium spa style experience, I was not expecting "White Lotus" levels of comfort but not spartan conditions either 2. a well managed and mature detox program 3. clean, comfortable accomodation 4. a relaxed environment sheltered from the temptations of Thai food but easy access to the beach and sea Were there things I was disappointed by? Yes of course. The in-house masseuses were not great but that's to be expected for a budget all-inclusive experience. Also the initial impression is that the Detox is "one size fits all" but actually there is room for customisation. For example the quantities of bentonite & psyllium husk drinks offered were sized for a larger person who consumes 3 meals a day but as a smaller person who only has one meal a day, I found this overkill and in the end agreed to skip some. But these are minor issues. Overall the experience was a positive and I met all desired outcomes. Finally, I found doing the Detox during "low season" a great deal - although the island was still relatively lively with a lot on, there was clearly a chill vibe and I much prefer that to detoxing in high season with a large number of people in party mode"

"Highly recommend the trauma-sensitive Yin TT 50h. Fern & Magda are brilliant, and complement each other in such a beautiful way. From daily yoga practises, asana labs, Yin origins, TCM Meridians, sound healing, nervous system & trauma-sensitivity lectures & more - the course is so rich I now feel very well equipped to go out teaching. What a journey, thank you! 🙏❤️"