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Tripadvisor Reviews

People love our programs. See below for reviews of our detox programs, yoga teacher trainings and classes.

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   camillo b 
 
 
 
 Verified You are in safe hands It's the second time for me in Ananda for a 7.5 days detox and I can't recommend the place enough! From Valerie, owner/yoga teacher, to Villy, detox manager, Noah and the boys @ the detox bar, everyone has been wonderfully attentive and professional thoroughly the entire process. After three years from my last detox, and living in London, I was ready for a general clean up. And boy they did deliver! The facilities: bedrooms, salt water pool, steam room, yoga shala, massage were spotless and kept that way by an array of young boys and girls always with a smile on their faces. I can't wait for my next visit!!
  
 
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   יונתן א 
 
 
 
 Verified My partner and I were removed from an aerial yoga class due to overbooking, with no proper checks or full refund given. My partner and I booked an aerial yoga class at the studio and were really excited to attend. We even arrived 30 minutes early to make sure we were ready and could fully enjoy the session. Unfortunately, when the class (which started late) began, we noticed there were more participants than available hammocks. I was left without a hammock, and the instructor asked me to check with reception. At the desk, we were told that someone who wasn’t supposed to be in the class had taken part. However, instead of addressing the issue and removing the extra person, they chose to remove both me and my partner without verifying the situation properly. To make things worse, they didn’t even refund us the full amount for the session. It was disappointing and left us feeling very frustrated with the poor organization and lack of professionalism from the studio.
  
 
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   Noya F 
 
 
 
 Verified Aerial yoga class, very disappointed. We booked an aerial yoga class on Ananda’s website and were very excited to attend. Came in early (super early like 30 mins before🤣) to make sure everything is according to plan. When class started we noticed there weren’t enough hammocks for everyone- Sylvia the teacher did not make sure everyone signed up before attending. So instead of checking who showed up unannounced, she told us to leave (as we didn’t secure ourselves a hammock before they were all taken). At the reception they only gave us back some of the money as some was “website fee”. Very disappointed, do not recommend.
  
 
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   TheMoroccanGipsy 
 
 
 
 Verified Absolutely recommended! I followed the detox for 5.5 days, which was my first time. I am 100% satisfied with the retreat. They are super clean, which is a thing for me. The team is incredibly sweet and helpful. And the program is put together in such a way that the days actually fly by. I will definitely be back here! Thanks Villy and your team for having me. It was an amazing experience 🙏🏽 Kah pu kah and namaste 🧘🏻‍♀️
  
 
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   Conscious R 
 
 
 
 Verified Lighter, Healthier, and More Balanced After Detox I completed the detox program at Ananda Yoga & Detox Centre a couple of months ago, and I can honestly say that I still feel the benefits today. My relationship with food has completely changed—I used to feel panicked whenever I missed a meal, but now I trust that my body has the energy it needs, even when I skip eating. I feel so much lighter and healthier, both physically and mentally. The support during the detox was incredible. The massages were wonderful, and the twice-daily colemas made the experience much deeper on all levels. I also noticed a shift emotionally, feeling much clearer and more at peace, which has stayed with me long after the program ended. If you're considering a detox, I highly recommend this place! Zivile
  
 
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   Jennifer 
 
 
 
 Verified Best detox in Thailand! I just completed a one week, detox, gallbladder, and liver cleanse retreat at Ananda. It was a phenomenal experience for me. First of all, this retreat appears to be dedicated to the detox experience as there are no food distractions to complicate the process. The restaurant, which does have absolutely delicious food, is located across the street so it doesn’t tempt you while you’re focused on your detox, and I really appreciate that. The program is completely balanced with all the nutrients that you will need to not feel hungry, to feel mental clarity improve, and a significant reduction in inflammation all over the body. The facility is extremely clean, and the staff are very attentive to every need. I enjoyed the saltwater pool, the sauna, the ice baths, and massages every day. The yoga classes were also very enjoyable and effective. If you’re looking for a detox retreat to reset your body mind and soul, I would highly recommend Ananda.
  
 
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   Familyoffour 
 
 
 
 Verified An amazing place with excellent yoga! We can highly recommend this beautiful place. Valerie is an amazing yoga teacher with 30+ years of experience. The classes are dynamic and joyful and she easily adapts to everyone needs no matter if you are a beginner or intermediate practitioner. In addition to Valerie there are some other talented yoga teachers who offer a variation of different classes. The rooms are cozy, beds are comfortable, the food is excellent and everyone extremely friendly. It’s such an amazing place with excellent yoga! We will definitely be back.
  
 
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   Marina B 
 
 
 
 Verified Simply the best for a reset of body and mind! A few days ago I finished the 7,5 day detox programme at the wonderful Ananda Yoga & Detox Center. It has brought me the much needed ‘reset’ I was looking for. It has helped me feel so much better in terms of a calmer gut, more energy, better-looking skin and a clearer mind. I furthermore could not be more thankful for the excellent guidance I received from the detox team. They were always available for help and advice whenever I needed it (a special thanks to Villy, Noa and Jay!). Also, the daily schedule (incl. daily massage, herbal steam sauna, meditation and yoga) was well structured and easy to follow. Even after the detox programme as the Shell lounge (part of and across the street from Ananda) provides a 'post-detox' menu with great food options for the first days after detox. This was my first detox at Ananda, but surely not my last! Thank you Ananda!
  
 
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   Janet 
 
 
 
 Verified Fabulous fasting retreat on Koh phanghan :-) It's a very nice place. Nicely located and with great management and super friendly staff. I have been coming there for about 15 years and always had good results from my fasting retreat. They offer Massages, Colemas, meditation and yoga plus steam room and little ice bath and meditation... the program keeps you busy which is great during a fast.Many thanks Amanda. I will be coming back
  
 
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   Wolfram F 
 
 
 
 Verified A great way to start the new year It was an experiment for me to do the eleven-day-detox program at Ananda and I can only I say it exceeded my expectations. Given the controversy around detox programs, I can only recommend it to anyone to just try and see for yourself. At any event, Ananda is the perfect place to do it. Staff is very friendly, professional and supportive. The location is beautiful, accommodation is simple but for my taste just perfect. The resort is very well managed, very clean, everything works and the management is very attentive. The only drawback is the occasional evening noise from the restaurants across the street who are in the habit of killing the beautiful atmosphere with extremely loud "music" (well, if the term even applies to the nerve wrecking, hammering, synthesized rhythms) - but that is a problem all over the island, so make sure to bring some earplugs.

Google Reviews

People love our programs. See below for reviews of our detox programs, yoga teacher trainings and classes.

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   Ben 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such an amazing place. The yoga instructors, receptionists and even the owner were so friendly. We went on the yoga retreat and the meals were phenomenal. I can't wait to go back.
  
 
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   Steven Judge 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Came here for the 11-day fasting detoxification programme recommended to me by a client of mine, it was perfect. Tranquil environment throughout the centre, which was so conducive to the process. Daily yoga, meditation, massage and herbal steam sauna were all perfect additions to the programme (if you felt like doing them, can also just chill). The location is stunning, and the Shell Lounge (beach front) Cafe directly across the road was perfect for relaxing before, during and after the programme. Noah and stuff running the detox bar were so friendly, efficient and fun to be around. The owners and stuff running the centre were similarly excellent. Just an awesome vibe all-round. I'll definetley be back. As a naturopath, I'd absolutley recommend my clients to Ananda if they were looking for a fasting and detoxification programme to partake in. Highly Recommended!
  
 
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   Stephan Maag 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mitte Mai war ich für das 3,5 tägige Detox Programm und 7 weitere Tage Yoga Retreat zu Gast. Ich war absolut begeistert von meinem Aufenthalt. Villy, die Detox Managerin, hat auf mich einen sehr kompetenten Eindruck gemacht, so dass ich mich während des Prozess absolut sicher gefühlt habe. Das war mir wichtig und hat mir sehr geholfen. Auch die Yogaklassen fand ich allesamt super, und ich habe aus jeder Klasse etwas für mich mitgenommen. Soweit ich das einschätzen konnte, ist die Qualität der Yoga Lehrer sehr hoch! Überhaupt ist das Angebot groß. Es gab bis zu acht verschiedene Klassen und Workshops am Tag. Wer in seiner Yogapraxis wachsen möchte, ist hier auf jeden Fall am richtigen Ort. Die täglichen Massagen waren Klasse, und das leckere vegetarische Essen vermisse ich sehr. Dazu empfand ich alle Staffmember als sehr herzlich, unterstützend und hilfsbereit. Egal ob Yoga Teacher, Detox Bar Crew, Masseuses oder Manager. Mir hat jeder meinen Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich gemacht. Vielen Dank!
  
 
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   Mads Fjordbak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had the best 1.5 hour session at this place. Supansa was a great instructor: motivating, encouraging and inspiring! Hope one day to come back to this place
  
 
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   Tabitha Gilbert 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. wish I could give 50 stars! this place is excellent. they have thought of everything. the staff are all brilliant and thoughtful and the teachers each bring something so special to every class. Nigel and Valerie (the owners) are superstars and can’t do enough for you to ensure you have a good stay. feels like a genuine family owned place. if you’re looking for a yoga retreat or juice detox, COME HERE! you won’t regret it
  
 
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   justin hopkins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great resort with friendly staff, awesome food and excellent instructors, as a total beginner I had an amazing experience and would recommend it to anyone.
  
 
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   timo2802 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 3.5 Tage Detox mit allen Extras. Eine Erfahrung wert. Das Strandcafe ist ein guter Ort zum entspannen. Mein Tipp ist der Schokoladenkuchen.
  
 
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   Danial Abbas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went for a yoga retreat but was slightly disappointed. The classes were good, but the rest of the experience wasn’t exactly the yoga vibe at all, as it is run just like any regular business. I have subsequently checked into Wonderland Healing Centre which is worlds apart and exactly what I was seeking.
  
 
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   Lilith Xx 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came to Ananda for a 100 hour yin yoga teacher training. Unfortunately, the quality of the teachers was poor. One teacher read out his notes from a pdf file on a screen or his mobile phone, there was barely any interaction with the students. I would have rather chosen for an online training or reading a book if I had known this was the way of teaching. There were 14 hours of basic anatomy theory that werent linked to yoga, let alone yin yoga (the teacher is more experienced in private (physio?) sessions and mainly talks about that, not about yoga). Since the website stated this training was (also) intended for yoga teachers, it is strange to make basic anatomy such a big part of the training, since most (6 out of 7) attendees already were taught this. We all signed up to be taught about yin. At least link the anatomy to yin then. When i shared my dissapointment about the quality and the content with the teacher, he asked the group if anyone felt the same. No-one dared to speak up (because we were taught to just listen during this course) although the majority of the group felt the same. We didnt get taught about cueing in yin or how to get in or out of a yin pose, but since both teachers didnt do this well in their own practical yin classes, it was not possible for them to teach this to the students. I just did a 200 hour YTTC at another Yoga Center, and have done several other shorter yoga teacher trainings, so I know what the teaching standard is and should be. On the website it states you get taught in a big yoga shala, but most of the time we were in a very small stuffy room. It also states there are enough props, there arent. When i shared all this with the owner, Valerie, she was first very friendly. But as soon as I made clear I wanted to drop out of the course, she refused to talk to me. She responded my text messages about the refund she had promised with "sigh. ..." or not at all. In the end I got a 216USD refund, having followed 60% of the course, having paid 1250USD (including food, no accomodation). This means I paid over 1000 USD for an education I never received and I will have to invest in another Yin Yoga TTC. Another student also dropped out of the course because she was unhappy with the teaching standard (so 2 out of 7 students dropped out), she had accomodation on the property and was first promised by the owner she could stay but then a worker came to tell her she couldnt stay. (While all accomodation on the island was fully booked). The owner didnt have the guts to come tell her herself. After I left, the two teachers adapted the scedule. They put in classes on adjustments and cueing, things that were lacking in the initial program. This again shows the lack of a grounded and well established curriculum that takes students step by step towards being a well-educated Yin Yoga Teacher. Changing a scedule half-way through shows the inexperience (or incapability) of both teachers. The owner has a hard time dealing with unsatisfied guests and gets easily emotional (angry). I spoke openly and friendly with her, giving suggestions for improvement. Through this I gave her the chance to make things right, to make up for my dissapointment. Instead she decided to defend the teachers, warn me that dropping out would cost me my certificate and refund me as little as possible (initially indicating that a refund would be nothing to worry about) and tried to chase the other drop out student out of her accomodation. Not the way you would hope a yoga center manages their center.

Detox Testimonials

I had quit coffee tree weeks prior and eliminated a lot of processed sugars 2 weeks prior. I was looking for this cleanse to clean out and kick-start my digestive system again (I have issues with slow digestion and other poor digestive symptoms when I eat certain foods). I was mildly worried I wasn’t “ready” for a week long undertaking.
After the cleanse I feel clean! I am so ready to continue forward with better eating habits to do the detox and my body justice. I actually feel like I have stepped into the light after passing through a tunnel and I’m ready to begin anew. 🙂

— Victoria, Canada – 7.5 Day Detox Program

Before cleansing my diet was good but I was eating wheat which I don’t react well to. My skin was not in a good state either, as I had acne and oily skin issues. My energy was always good but sometimes I was very tired by late afternoon. I did not struggle at all throughout the cleanse. I found that time went very quickly, I was never hungry and never tired.
After the cleanse I feel amazing. My skin has cleared up, I don’t have any acne at all! I feel so energetic and feel ready to start a gluten free lifestyle. I feel less bloated and my mind is so clear. Emotionally, I feel absolutely fantastic! My negative thought processes have been wiped clean and replaced with much more optimism and clarity.

— Dacia, Australia

Before I was feeling heavy and intoxicated. At the beginning it was tough, but day after day I started to feel better. Not really hungry. My mind after a long time was clear! Now I am happy. I feel good with my body, that is lighter. My skin is simply clean and beautiful. My senses are really working. I can appreciate taste and smell. I don’t have that feeling of heaviness anymore.

— Rosella, Italy

Yoga Testimonials

That training was great experience, to improve my skills in teaching, clueing, layering. Valérie, the head of the training is knowledgeable, passionate for yoga, a great practitioner, she knows the business industry as well and shares that experience as a yoga studios owner. Most important, she manages to help us to develop our own style and voice as a yoga teacher.

— Linda, 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training

Yama Yoga studios is the most lovely Yoga community I could have ever imagined being a member of. Valerie Jeremijenko, the core and soul of the studios, is a charismatic and dynamic woman who has set the foundations of Yoga in the entire State of Qatar. I am honoured being to have graduated from such complete programs that equip all young teachers with the confidence.

— Karen, 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training

Yama Yoga Studios provides a unique teacher training. It takes commitment but through this it integrates the practice, study and pedagogy of yoga and assists you in building a daily routine. Valerie has a wealth of wisdom and can recognize and bring out the unique teaching talents of each course participant. The opportunity to study with a variety of guest teachers is an added bonus, providing even more variety in knowledge and yoga styles. Life changing!

— Jane, 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training