Anandan Dhandapani, originally from South India, is a devoted yoga teacher and practitioner with over 15 years of experience sharing the transformative essence of yoga around the world.
His journey began at the age of seven, attending temple yoga sessions with his family, a sacred introduction that awakened a lifelong dedication to self-realization and holistic living. Rooted in the traditional teachings of Haṭha Yoga, Naturopathy, and Yoga Therapy, Anandan’s approach integrates ancient wisdom with practical tools for modern life.
His deep connection to Prāṇāyāma has expanded beyond the mat into the water, guiding his exploration of freediving and SUP (Stand Up Paddle) athletics, where he represents India in the World Championships since 2023. Through these practices, Anandan embodies the union of breath, movement, and stillness, bridging yogic awareness with the natural elements.
With his calm presence and intuitive understanding of alignment, breath, and energy, he guides students toward balance, vitality, and inner freedom.
RETREAT IN BALI
RELEASE 2026
NEW YEAR DETOX RETREAT
Cleanse. Realign. Awaken.
Step into the new year with clarity and intention.
30th December to 3rd January
Through yogic detox practices, breathwork, deep rest and nourishing food, we release what no longer serves, making space for vitality, creativity and light.
Why joining Release 2026?
Ever feel like you need a reset? Release 2026 isn’t just a detox retreat, it’s a journey to realign your body, mind, and energy.
Through cleansing practices, mindful movement and sacred rituals, you’ll release what feels heavy and step into the new year with clarity, vitality and a renewed sense of purpose.
Ready to begin the year awake and alive?
INCLUSIONS
DEEP PURIFICATION
Daily Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation
Complete Yogic Detox (Satkriyas)
Guided Fasting & Digestive Rest
Farm-to-Table Detox Meals
Herbal Infusions, Juices & Ayurvedic Elixirs
1:1 Ayurvedic Consultations with Anand & Laura
New Year’s Eve Agni (Fire) Ceremony
New Year’s Sunrise Purification Satkriyas Rituals
Deep Hip Opening & Trauma Release Workshop
Sauna, Ice Bath & Breathwork.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS & TREATMENTS
PRICE: IDR 10.660 K
Early Bird: Ends 15 days before the starting date.
Add ons: Accommodation options to suit every preference, from shared dormitories to private suites.
Optional 1:1 therapy sessions for deeper integration and support.
SAVE THE DATE:
Through yogic detox practices, breathwork, deep rest and nourishing food, we release what no longer serves, making space for vitality, creativity and light.
30th December - 3rd January
Morning: Awakening the Inner Fire
06:30 Shatkriyas (Yogic Cleansing Rituals)
Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, Dhauti (abdominal cleansing), Laghu Shankhaprakshalana (colon cleansing), Kapalabhati & Trataka
These ancient techniques purify the digestive, respiratory and energetic systems, awakening the body’s natural intelligence and preparing it for meditation and asana.
We welcome the first sunrise of the year with the full set of Shatkriyas
07:00 Morning Meditation
A guided meditation to center the mind, settle awareness in the breath and prepare the inner field for practice.
08:00 Tea Time & Light Morning Snack
08:30 Hatha Yoga & Pranayama
A breath led practice designed to stimulate digestion (agni), balance internal organs, and restore energetic harmony. Focused, mindful movement guided by awareness rather than effort.
10:00 Sattvic Farm to Table Brunch
Midday: Integration & Nourishment
11:00 Personal Time / Private Ayurvedic Consultations
15min Private Ayurvedic or yoga therapy sessions with Laura & Anand.
14:00 Tea Time & Ayurvedic Snacks
14:30 Rest & Rejuvenate
Time for private therapies, reflect or walk around the garden. Silence deepens the detox process and supports mental clarity.
Afternoon Renewal & Inner Exploration
15:00 Special Workshop
Each afternoon offers a different experience designed to deepen awareness, open new perspectives, and support inner purification.
Day 1: Deep Hip Opening & Trauma Release
Day 2: Fire & Release Ritual (Agni Ceremony) New years Eve
Day 3: the Art of Breathing & Nervous System Reset New Year
17:00 Somatic Practices / Yoga Nidra
Drop into deep relaxation and subtle awareness, integrating the physical and energetic work of the day.
18:00 Farm to Table dinner
A nourishing and wholesome meal prepared with love, using fresh ingredients from our local gardens.
Evening: Stillness & Reflection
19:00 Bone fire & Meditation
Evenings are sacred and slow. Guests are invited to walk the garden paths in silence or journal under the open sky.
New Year night:
Ice Bath & Sauna & Agni (Fire) Ceremony Gathering under the Stars: , Mantras, hot & cold therapy, breathworl, herbal tea and heartfelt sharing circle to welcome midnight in presence, a conscious transition into the new year.
The New Year Detox Retreat
What to expect at Release 2026?
BENEFITS
VITALITY
Awaken life force energy (prāna) and inner vitality.
BALANCE
Balance the nervous system and release deep tension.
PURIFICATION
Purify emotional and energetic blockages.
CLARITY
Sharpen focus and expand inner awareness.
RENEWAL
Rejuvenate body and mind, feeling grounded and inspired.
Anandan Dhandapani, originally from South India, is a devoted yoga teacher and practitioner with over 15 years of experience sharing the transformative essence of yoga around the world.
His journey began at the age of seven, attending temple yoga sessions with his family, a sacred introduction that awakened a lifelong dedication to self-realization and holistic living. Rooted in the traditional teachings of Haṭha Yoga, Naturopathy, and Yoga Therapy, Anandan’s approach integrates ancient wisdom with practical tools for modern life.
His deep connection to Prāṇāyāma has expanded beyond the mat into the water, guiding his exploration of freediving and SUP (Stand Up Paddle) athletics, where he represents India in the World Championships since 2023. Through these practices, Anandan embodies the union of breath, movement, and stillness, bridging yogic awareness with the natural elements.
With his calm presence and intuitive understanding of alignment, breath, and energy, he guides students toward balance, vitality, and inner freedom.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS:
Laura Rodenas, trained in Prāṇāyāma under the direct guidance of B.N.S. Iyengar, one of the last living masters from the Mysore tradition, she embodies a profound integration of breath, stillness, and embodied awareness.
Rooted in the Vipassanā lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw and the Vedānta teachings of the Bihar School of Yoga under Swami Taponidhi, her approach unites the depth of self-inquiry with the precision of traditional yogic practice.
Her journey began in childhood, guided by her grandmother’s devotion, and deepened at sixteen when her uncle introduced her to Sufi and Buddhist teachings. This inner calling led her to live among monks and nuns in monasteries across Sri Lanka, India, and Spain, and to study in Indian ashrams with revered teachers such as Yogacharya Kadambari, Swami Taponidhi, and Vijay Kumar.
Through years of self-inquiry, devotion, and silence, Laura came to the realization that everything we seek is already within, we only need to remember. Today, her presence reflects the clarity of mindfulness and the grace of embodied awareness, guiding others on the path of self-realization and inner freedom.
OUR PAST STUDENTS:
Past Retreats:
Born in Bali in 2024, the Ecstatic Prāṇāyāma Retreat emerged from our own years of dedicated breath practice and witnessing the remarkable transformation it brings: in clarity, vitality and inner peace.
Frederieke Klaassen, March 2025
"Grounding and deeply inspiring"
"I had the most beautiful days at Yogi’s Garden — a place that feels alive with nature, peace, and kindness. Joining the Ecstatic Prāṇāyāma Retreat with Anand was such a powerful experience. His way of guiding the breath work, and even the ice bath, made me feel completely safe and open to explore. It was both grounding and deeply inspiring.
I also joined Laura’s Hip-Opening and Eye Yoga sessions, and both were incredible. The hip session helped me release so much tension I didn’t even realize I was holding, and the Eye Yoga showed me how much healing is possible with simple awareness and practice.
Yogi’s Garden is more than a retreat — it’s a space where you reconnect with yourself. The people, the food, the energy... everything feels infused with care. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and truly grateful. A piece of my heart will always stay there. 💛"
ACCOMODATION:
Accommodation will be provided by Yogi’s Garden Retreat Center.
For more information and bookings, please contact: contact@yogisgardenbali.com
GALLERY:
