Mind Detox and Yoga Wellness Escape in the Saudi Desert

The retreat is the creation of Anayata Wellbeing, a company started by three former corporate professionals who left their jobs to build detox and healing programs. Their approach combines several modalities—juice fasting, yoga, meditation, energy healing, and spa treatments—into one package. The mind detox program is run year-round and is designed to work on mental, emotional, and spiritual balance rather than just physical cleansing.

The days have a set rhythm. Mornings begin with yoga and meditation, followed by a series of detox drinks, juices, and supplements through the day. Afternoons include group workshops and lectures on themes like letting go of emotional baggage, plus your scheduled therapies—Reiki, Emotion Code, Theta Healing, sound healing, or massage. There are also activities like guided walks, cycling, ice baths, and a Dead Sea mud experience, which are included in the package. In the evenings there's more meditation, and time to use the resort's gym, sauna, or steam room.

Simon Belcher is the lead teacher. He's a holistic wellness coach, Reiki Master, and Advanced Theta Healer who has spent years running detox retreats in Koh Samui, Thailand. He's now bringing that experience to new locations, working alongside other coaches and healers who fly in from around the world to teach on the program.

The retreat happens at the Nofa Riyadh resort, which sits right next to the property's own wildlife park. It's a luxury setting—private villas with gardens, a large pool, restaurants, and plenty of space to wander. The resort has an adventure playground, a zip wire, horseback riding, and lakes, so there's more to do here than at a typical detox retreat. But the core of the week is still the cleanse and the mental work, supported by the team throughout.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 2 nights' 5-star private accommodation in a villa - 1 x Liver Flush Drink to prepare the liver for the cleanse - 3 x freshly prepared cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices (daily) - 3 x Anayata Detox drinks (daily) - 1 x Detox Soup (daily) - Selection of herbal teas - End Fast Fruit - Daily check-in with the team - Daily group yoga classes - Daily group meditation classes - Daily group workshops, educational lectures, and activities - A full program of organic natural food supplements, intestinal cleanser, and pro-biotic healthy bacteria replacement - Initial consultations and health assessment - Body Composition Analysis - Sound Healing session - Breathwork session - Ice bath experience - Dead Sea mud experience - Guided walks - Cycling - 2 x 45 mins Massage Therapy - 1 x Reiki Healing treatment - 1 x Emotion Code session - 1 x Theta Healing treatment - 'Nutritional Booklet' full-colour printed booklet - Wellness support throughout - Final consultation with personalized take-home guidelines - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Dry Sauna Access - Steam Room Access - Gym Access - 'Detox and Wellness Journey' full-colour printed booklet - Lifetime membership to the ANAYATA Online Wellbeing Community - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Meals (solid food—this is a juice cleanse) - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary