Something happens when you arrive in Thailand. The moment you breathe in the warm, jasmine-scented air and hear the distant temple bells, your whole being begins to exhale. The body softens, the mind slows, and suddenly the rush of the outside world feels very far away. For centuries, Thailand has drawn seekers from around the […]
Imagine if your attitude could literally change your biology. It might sound far-fetched, but emerging fields of science are proving exactly that — that the way we think and feel can transform our health at the deepest cellular level. Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI – the study of how the mind, nervous system, and immune system interact), over
How the 200-Hour Training Emerged The idea of a 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) is so widespread today that it almost feels timeless. Yet it only came into being in the late 1990s, when Yoga Alliance began to set standards for yoga education. The aim was to create a common foundation — to ensure new
At Ananda Yoga and Detox, our signature detox program is our 7.5-day detox, which we affectionately call “The Transformer.” We believe that 7.5 days provides the optimal, yet achievable, detox duration. People often ask why 7 days, and what’s the purpose of the additional 0.5 days at the end. As we all know, detoxing and
Most people think Yin Yoga is simply “long, slow stretching.” But beneath the stillness lies an intricate world of connective tissue, nervous system responses, and stored life experiences. In Yin, we’re not just working with muscles—we’re entering the realm of fascia, the body’s living web that holds, supports, and remembers. My own journey into this
At Ananda Yoga and Detox Center, we’ve designed our detox program schedule over the years to provide you with the ultimate support and ensure your success on your journey to optimal health and wellbeing. Each of our detox programs includes daily Thai or oil massages, as well as yoga and meditation classes – essential components