{"id":1097,"date":"2025-12-28T08:02:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T08:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogadetox.kr\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T09:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T09:23:06","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yogadetox.kr\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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ABOUT ANANDA KARNIKA \u00b7 WANJU, SOUTH KOREA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

A place to pause. A purpose that reaches further.<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

A peaceful yoga retreat centre in Wanju\u2019s forested mountains\u2014created for meditation, natural wellbeing, ecological living and service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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AT A GLANCE<\/p>\n

Wanju, Jeonbuk<\/strong>
Forested hills and a tranquil reservoir<\/span><\/p>\n

Small retreats<\/strong>
Yoga, meditation and natural health<\/span><\/p>\n

A larger purpose<\/strong>
Self-development, ecology and service<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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MORE THAN A RETREAT CENTRE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

A centre for wellbeing, ecology and service.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Ananda Karnika is a Yoga Retreat center, where personal wellbeing and community development support one another.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Set among wooded hills near Gosan in Wanju, the centre offers a quieter rhythm than everyday urban life. Guests come for yoga, meditation, fresh vegetarian organic food, guided yoga and detox programs, nature and meaningful rest.<\/p>\n

Ananda Karnika is also a Master Unit\u2014a rural project intended to demonstrate balanced development through health, education, ecology, community service and care for all living beings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\"\u00c1nanda<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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In nature<\/strong>
forested mountains and water<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Small groups<\/strong>
warm, personal guidance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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All levels<\/strong>
beginners are welcome<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Whole person<\/strong>
body, mind and spirit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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OUR PURPOSE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Develop the individual. Support the whole.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

The centre brings together three dimensions of a healthy and meaningful life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Personal wellbeing<\/h3>\n

Yoga, meditation, nourishing food, natural-health practices and deep rest help guests reconnect with their own needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Ecological living<\/h3>\n

Life close to the land encourages simpler habits, respect for natural resources and a more conscious relationship with the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Service & community<\/h3>\n

The long-term vision is a rural multipurpose centre supporting education, health, service and sustainable local development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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YOUR HOME IN NATURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Forested hills. Quiet water. Room to breathe.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

The environment is part of the retreat. Forest paths, mountain air and the nearby reservoir invite the mind and body to slow down naturally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

\u2713   Quiet walks through forested hills
\u2713   A peaceful reservoir beside the centre
\u2713   Comfortable shared, double and private rooms
\u2713   Dedicated space for yoga and meditation
\u2713   Free parking and optional Jeonju pickup<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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THE RETREAT EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Four days at a kinder pace.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Yoga twice daily<\/span>Meditation<\/span>Vegetarian nourishment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Our residential programs combine gentle yoga, guided meditation, conscious breathing, nourishing vegetarian food or fresh juices, practical workshops and unhurried time in nature.<\/p>\n

The Yoga Detox & Juice Cleanse Retreat offers a guided physical reset, while the Yoga & Meditation Retreat creates space for deeper rest, inner balance and a sustainable personal practice.<\/p>\n

Both programs welcome complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners. The atmosphere is supportive and adaptable, with enough structure to feel held and enough freedom to rest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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MEET YOUR LEAD TEACHER<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Dada Yog\u00e1nanda<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Yogic monk since 1995<\/span>Meditation teacher<\/span>Naturopathy trained<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Originally from the United Kingdom, Dada Yog\u00e1nanda qualified as a yogic monk and meditation teacher in 1995. His life of service has taken him to the United States, Uganda, Japan and Mongolia, and he has been based at Ananda Suruci in Taiwan since 2009.<\/p>\n

Dada became involved with Ananda Suruci\u2019s detox retreats in 2010. After completing naturopathy training in Cebu in 2012, he helped develop the center\u2019s regular bilingual Yoga Detox Retreats and Yoga Meditation Retreats, which began in 2014.<\/p>\n

His teaching is practical, calm and encouraging. He helps guests understand not only what to do during the retreat, but why it matters and how to adapt the practices to real life at home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\u00c1nanda<\/p>\n

means \u201cbliss\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Ma\u0301rga<\/p>\n

means \u201cpath\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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OUR SPIRITUAL ROOTS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

A practical path towards a fuller life.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Ananda Karnika is a project of \u00c1nanda M\u00e1rga, meaning \u201cPath of Bliss.\u201d \u00c1nanda M\u00e1rga teaches that lasting fulfilment develops through the balanced cultivation of physical health, mental clarity, spiritual practice and compassionate service.<\/p>\n

Its practical system includes meditation, yoga postures, ethical living, personal discipline and service to society. Its universal outlook recognises all people\u2014and all living beings\u2014as members of one cosmic family.<\/p>\n

Guests of every culture, faith and level of experience are welcome. There is no expectation that retreat participants adopt a particular religion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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SELF-REALISATION & SERVICE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

From inner peace to compassionate action.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Inner development becomes complete when it is expressed through care for others and the world around us.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

\u00c1nanda M\u00e1rga\u2019s global service activities include schools, children\u2019s homes, food distribution, disaster relief, healthcare, community development, yoga and meditation centers.<\/p>\n

Ananda Karnika carries this same spirit into rural Korea. Its long-term aim is not simply to host retreats, but to become a living example of how spiritual practice, ecology, education and practical service can work together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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COME AND EXPERIENCE ANANDA KARNIKA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Come as you are. Leave with something that lasts.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Join us for yoga, detox, meditation, nourishing food and meaningful rest among the peaceful mountains of Wanju.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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