Ananda Yoga & Detox Center in Hin Kong, on the west coast of Koh Phangan, has been running detox programmes for over 20 years. This cleanse lasts 12 nights: an 11-day liquid fast, then a short return to food. It is a fasting programme first. The yoga and meditation are gentle and optional.
- Duration: 13 days, 12 nights, with flexible start dates
- Fast: 11 days on juice, broth, coconut water and detox shakes
- Daily: Thai or oil massage, colema, herbal steam sauna
- Classes: morning meditation or pranayama, afternoon yin or restorative yoga
- Rooms: private garden rooms, elevated bungalows or sea-view bungalows
A day on the fast
The day is built around a fixed timetable of drinks and herbs. Detox shakes arrive at 7:30am and every few hours after that, with herbs, a green juice at noon and coconut water in the afternoon. One vegetable broth is part of each day too. A 45-minute guided meditation or pranayama class is at 8am, a Thai massage at 9:15, a colema late morning (a second in the evening is optional), a herbal steam sauna at 2:30pm and yin or restorative yoga at 4:30pm. The colema is a self-administered colon cleanse done in a private room that staff prepare and clean between sessions.
Breaking the fast
When you break the fast, two meals at the centre’s restaurant, The Shell, are included. It faces the sunset and puts on live music as the sun goes down. Ananda also asks guests to eat more simply for two to seven days before they arrive and to avoid stressful activities beforehand.
The setting
Hin Kong is a quiet stretch of the island with beach walks and sunsets over the sea. Rooms are simple Thai-style and all private, and the centre has a saltwater pool, a steam sauna and an ice bath.
Watch out: a long fast with daily colon cleansing is not medical treatment and doesn’t suit everyone. Talk to your doctor first if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take regular medication.
Who it’s for
Eleven days without solid food is a serious commitment, and the timetable is strict and supervised from the first shake to the last probiotic at 9pm. If you would rather eat well and exercise, pick a wellness retreat instead.
Insider Tip: the balance is due on arrival and the centre prefers Thai baht cash. Card payments carry a 3% fee, so bring cash or arrange a transfer.
Getting there
Fly to Samui (USM), which is about a 30-minute boat ride from Koh Phangan. Ananda doesn’t run transfers, but the centre is about 10 minutes by taxi from the pier. Check-in is at 2pm and check-out at 11:30am.
Meals & Dietary Options
Dietary Options
Included
- 12 Nights accommodation
- Post detox meals
- Detox herbs
- Fresh cold pressed green juices
- Vegetable broth
- Fresh coconut water
- Welcome drink
- Daily Yoga classes
- Daily Meditation classes
- Daily Pranayama classes
- 1 hour Thai/oil massage
- Herbal steam and ice bath
- Pre and post retreat support from the team
- Parking
- Wifi connection
Not Included
- Flights costs
- Visa fee
- Additional treatments
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfer
Highlights
- Beachfront setting at Hin Kong, on Koh Phangan's west coast
- Steam sauna, ice bath and saltwater pool on site
