4-Day Yoga Detox & Juice Fasting Retreat in South Korea

Ánanda Karnika Yoga & Meditation Center sits in the countryside of Wanju, near Jeonju in Jeonbuk State. It's a small, quiet property surrounded by densely forested hills and close to a large reservoir. You won't be in a city here. The natural setting is part of the point: guests walk in the hills, sit on the deck in the sun, and generally slow down for four days. The centre is reachable by public transport from Seoul and Incheon International Airport, and staff meet arrivals at the intercity bus terminal at 12:30 pm on day one.

The programme runs over four days and three nights. A typical day includes yoga in the morning, breakfast or juice depending on where you are in the fast, a workshop or a therapy session such as a mud pack, meditation, lunch, more free time or a hike, dinner or broth, and an evening meditation or relaxation session. On the two fasting days, solid meals are replaced by juices and vegetable broth. The fast is adjustable — if you need to modify it, the team will work with you.

Dada Yogánanda leads the retreat. Originally from the United Kingdom, he qualified as a yogic monk and meditation teacher in 1995 and has lived and taught in the United States, Uganda, Japan, and Mongolia. He has been based at Ananda Suruci in Taiwan since 2009, got involved with their detox retreats in 2010, and completed naturopathy training in Cebu in 2012. He helped develop the bilingual Yoga Detox Retreats and Yoga Meditation Retreats that started there in 2014. His sessions are practical: he explains what to do, why it matters, and how to keep doing it once you're home.

The food is strictly sentient-vegetarian. That means no meat, fish, eggs, onions, garlic, or mushrooms, in line with yogic cooking. Meals are made from fresh whole ingredients, many of them organic (reviews mention the centre buying directly from organic farms), and are designed to be light and easy on the digestive system while you're fasting and refeeding. The kitchen caters for dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic-friendly, low-fat, and sugar-conscious diets.

Accommodation is in shared, twin, or private rooms. Shared rooms are the cheapest and are set up for guests who don't mind a friendly, communal atmosphere. Twin rooms suit friends travelling together or two guests sharing. The private single room is for anyone who wants their own space. All rooms have air conditioning and wifi, and the property has free parking, heating, a library, and a yoga shala/deck.

What separates this from a general yoga retreat is the fasting component and the small-group teaching around it. You're not just relaxing for four days — you're learning how to fast safely, how to cook and eat in a way that supports your digestion, and how to make healthier choices once you get home. It's a short, structured reset rather than a holiday with yoga bolted on.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (vegetarian, adjusted for fasting days) - Two-day juice & vegetable broth fast (adjustable to your needs) - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily workshops on holistic wellness, detox cuisine, and naturopathic health - Detox therapies such as mud packs - Cooking class - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary