6-Day Yoga Reset on Koh Phangan's Sandy Shores

Ananda Yoga & Detox Center is based on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province, Thailand, and runs yoga retreats of four, five, six and eight days. This is the six-day version. The centre handles its own bookings and you deal with the team directly, so the schedule, room and food questions get answered by the people who will actually be looking after you that week.

A typical day starts with a morning yoga session before breakfast, then a longer break in the middle of the day when it's hottest, and a second, gentler session in the late afternoon or early evening. The exact style and length of each class is set by whoever is facilitating that week, and the team confirms who that is before your stay. Sessions suit mixed abilities — beginners are shown modifications, and people with an existing practice are given more to work with.

What separates this from a longer retreat is the pacing. Six days is short enough that the programme stays tight: you get the morning and afternoon practice blocks most days, and the rest of the time is genuinely free rather than filled with optional extras. That makes it a reasonable first retreat if you've never done one, or a workable top-up if you already have a practice at home and want a week of consistent classes somewhere warm.

Rooms are all air-conditioned, which matters on Koh Phangan. Options run from a bed in a dorm through to private garden rooms and stand-alone bungalows, including double rooms priced for couples. The centre can also arrange upgrades — ask them directly about what's available for your dates.

Food is prepared on site and the kitchen works around dietary requirements, including vegetarian and vegan. You need to tell them what you need when you book rather than on arrival. Full travel directions to the centre are sent once your booking is confirmed. Cancellation terms are set by the centre and confirmed with you before you pay anything, and nothing is charged upfront when you send a request.

What's included

- 6-day yoga retreat programme at Ananda Yoga & Detox Center - Accommodation in your chosen room type, all air-conditioned - Daily yoga sessions, morning and evening - Meals prepared on site, tailored to the group - Guidance from the centre's facilitator team - Travel directions and arrival guidance - Use of the centre's practice spaces

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Ferry or transfer costs to Koh Phangan - Travel insurance - Optional treatments or upgrades - Personal expenses - Drinks and snacks outside the meal plan