50-hour Kundalini Yoga Training in Thailand.

I had a blast at the retreat! The classes were awesome, the food was delicious, and I absolutely loved getting a daily massage. It was such a nice bonus.

The Garden Rooms are located close to a very busy street and some loud bars, so you’ll definitely want to bring ear plugs.
It would be helpful to have more detailed explanations of what each workshop entails – just having the titles isn’t enough.
I attended a workshop where the teacher unexpectedly challenged our questions, insisting that believing in Karma is the key to wholeness – not what I signed up for and wouldn’t recommend.
The yoga classes were fantastic, and the teachers were knowledgeable and skilled. The food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Plus, the sunset views made dinner extra special.

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The yoga classes and workshops at the place are amazing, and all the staff are polite. Valerie creates a family energy that makes you feel at home. It’s been one of the best experiences in my life.

We absolutely loved our yoga retreat at Ananda! The street and a few restaurants nearby can be noisy at times, but it didn’t bother us at all. We stayed for 5 days and received way more than we anticipated. The variety of yoga classes and workshops to choose from were great, and the teachers were fantastic. The food at the shell was delicious, and the staff was lovely. We highly recommend Ananda Yoga and Detox Center for a complete yoga experience and good vibes on Koh Phangan. We’d definitely return. Thanks for everything!

– Unsere Einweisung ins Programm war leider nicht so gut, da wir uns als Anfänger etwas verloren gefühlt haben, als es darum ging, welche Kurse wir belegen sollten und was uns erwartet.
– Die Zimmer waren leider zu dunkel, deshalb haben wir uns dort nicht so gerne aufgehalten.
– Das Personal war sehr freundlich, zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
– Das Programm ist ziemlich breit gefächert.
– Es gibt viele gemütliche Aufenthaltsorte, besonders das Restaurant direkt am Strand.
– Das Essen war super lecker und es gab eine große Auswahl.
– Die täglichen Massagen waren ein Traum.
– Das Yoga Equipment war in einem sehr guten Zustand, da wurde immer auf Sauberkeit geachtet.

We found it very relaxing and recharging to stay at the accommodation after two weeks of traveling through Thailand. The place was clean and nice. The yoga program was extensive, with many different teachers offering various levels and methods of instruction. Meeting Sabina, who taught us basic yoga positions, was a highlight for us. Big thanks to Paola for her cheerful demeanor and friendly attitude. It was a pleasure staying here and we will definitely recommend it to others.

The rooms at the resort were pretty good for Thailand standards, a little musty during the rainy season. They weren’t anything fancy but they had everything I needed. I did wish for a better beach nearby, but I found out they were a 20-minute drive north of the resort.

I felt like I got my money’s worth with the yoga teacher training at Ananda Yoga and Detox. Valerie has a wealth of knowledge and a love for yoga that shines through in her teaching. I was impressed by how she managed to run the program and connect with each student. Alona showed dedication to her students’ yoga practice and genuinely cared for others. Britt, with her laid-back and approachable nature, was great at building others up. Thanks to them, I left feeling confident in leading yoga classes successfully.

I absolutely loved it 🙂 The training was fantastic, I was able to improve my own practice and learn a lot about teaching yoga. The teachers were well-trained and could deliver the material effectively. The location was amazing, right by the beach with a view of the sunset. And the food was so delicious! I looked forward to every meal and it was always fresh, healthy, and varied. They accommodated my vegan diet and I always got really tasty food 🙂

I wanted a proper yoga experience but didn’t quite get it here. It’s more like a resort with yoga classes as an option, but don’t expect a traditional retreat like the title suggests. Unfortunately, 5 out of 5 ashtanga mysore classes were canceled with no replacement teacher, which was a letdown for more advanced students like me. No compensation offered either. Overall, I was pretty disappointed.

Check in was confusing with minimal instructions since the manager wasn’t around. My room had spider webs, the bed wasn’t made when I arrived, and they didn’t even refill the toilet paper towards the end of my stay. Surprising for a seemingly empty resort.

The staff was a mixed bag – some friendly, some seemed annoyed. Service in the restaurant was kind but slow, and they often forgot or mixed up orders during my 6-day stay of eating there 3 times a day.

The massages included in the package were hit or miss. On my fifth massage, the lady hurt my neck and despite asking twice for a different therapist, it never happened. I had to endure two more sessions with her or skip them altogether.

Overall, not a terrible stay but definitely not a full-fledged yoga retreat. The place is nice, with basic but clean rooms, two shalas, a herbal sauna, a lovely pool, and plenty of chill-out spots. The restaurant serves tasty food and the area is peaceful, making it ideal for exploring on a scooter.

The rooms are dirty.

If you want to learn how to teach yoga, come to this place. You will leave with the ability to lead a full 90-minute yoga class on your own. Jonny, our amazing teacher, poured his passion and knowledge into the course. The food is delicious and nutritious. The Resort has a pool and a sauna for you to enjoy. The staff is extremely helpful.

Melissa’s Yin teacher training blew me away! I learned a ton and now I feel totally ready to hit the ground running as a confident yoga teacher. It exceeded all my expectations.

At Ananda, everyone is lovely and available. The food, which is vegetarian, organic, and delicious, is served in a peaceful heaven. The yoga shala is incredibly inspiring. It offers excellent value compared to other expensive, trendy, and fashionable yoga places on the island.

I thought the rooms would be better, but for Koh Phangnan standards, they’re actually really nice. Ananda’s teacher training creates a great bonding experience where Yogis see the best in each other. This program isn’t as strict as a Sivananda Ashram, but there’s a lot of information to learn if you’re willing to put in the work. The food is great, the pool is great, the steam room is great, and the staff is great. This program isn’t just about poses – it’s well thought out and will give you a ton of useful information for teaching Yoga effectively.

We need to improve on all the extra classes like pranayama, meditation, anatomy, and special classes like pregnancy. The room cleaning was not up to par. The food was good, but it lacked variety for such a long stay, which is disappointing. These issues show the downside of a low-cost TTC. Overall, it was as expected, but I was hoping for a more thorough experience with all aspects of yoga. The yoga classes and alignment were top-notch.