5 Day Yoga Detox & Juice Cleanse Retreat in Rural Taiwan

Nestled in the tranquil countryside near Yujing District in Tainan City, southern Taiwan, Ánanda Suruci is a twelve-acre residential yoga and wellness centre that has been hosting retreats since 2015. The centre is a true eco-community, with fruit trees, vegetable gardens, walking paths, and simple, comfortable accommodation, all designed to foster holistic wellbeing, sustainable living, and personal growth.

The retreat experience is thoughtfully structured to create a gentle yet profound reset. Each day begins with meditation and gentle yoga, suitable for all levels. The teachers, led by the experienced Dada Yogánanda, explain each step with care, focusing not on difficult postures but on improving flexibility, releasing tension, calming the nervous system, and developing body-mind awareness. These practices are complemented by twice-daily guided meditation, which helps settle the mind and reconnect you with a deeper sense of inner balance.

Nutrition is a cornerstone of the programme. The retreat includes two days of supported liquid fasting, during which you receive fresh fruit and vegetable juices, light vegetable broth, and lemon salt water at scheduled times. This is bookended by light, nutritious sentient vegetarian meals (no meat, fish, eggs, onion, garlic, or mushrooms), ensuring a comfortable transition. A vegetarian cooking class is included, offering practical ideas for healthy eating after the retreat.

Throughout your stay, gentle cleansing practices and natural treatments are woven into the schedule. Depending on the timing, you may enjoy mud packs, simple hydrotherapy, health workshops, periods of noble silence, nature walks, and a relaxing visit to a nearby hot spring. There is also ample free time to rest, read, explore the grounds, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The atmosphere is friendly, inclusive, and unhurried. You'll share the experience with a small group of like-minded individuals from different backgrounds, while still having space for personal reflection. The team remains available throughout to answer questions and offer support, ensuring you feel cared for every step of the way.

What sets this retreat apart is its holistic, integrative approach. It's not about extreme fasting or strict discipline, but about simplifying your routine, listening to your body, and rediscovering how good it feels to eat well, move consciously, breathe deeply, and rest properly. Many guests leave feeling lighter, clearer, calmer, and more energized—and with a new set of habits that support lasting wellbeing.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in shared or private room - Daily yoga and meditation classes (twice daily) - 3 daily delicious and nutritious sentient vegetarian meals - 2 days of juice and broth fasting (adjustments can be made) - Fresh juices, vegetable broth, and lemon salt water during fast - Daily workshops on holistic wellness, detox cuisine, and naturopathic health - Detox therapies such as mud packs - Visit to hot springs - Art therapy class - Cooking class - Group excursions/activities - Free Wi-Fi and parking - Specialized workshops - Supportive and informative staff

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Spa treatments outside the programme - Visa fees (if applicable)