I think it was quite expensive, but the super attentive treatment made up for it, so I guess it wasn’t that bad. Maybe I just have a backpacker’s mindset. The room was gorgeous, but the walls were so thin that you could hear everything happening next door and below you… However, I absolutely adored this retreat. It exceeded my expectations entirely. The yoga sessions were just perfect; they pushed you out of your comfort zone without being too difficult. The sound healing and breath work were crucial for the healing aspect of the retreat 🙂 I appreciated everything so much, and I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to experience this!

I’m disappointed and sad about this retreat that I had high expectations for. The communication is not good, and the program doesn’t match the package and schedule I was promised. It’s not my first time in Bali, so I don’t understand why I paid for a retreat that lasted less than a day and a half when it was supposed to be 3 days according to the website.

On top of that, I had issues with the room not matching the photo and being near a noisy construction site. There was also a bad smell and humidity in the room. I had to pay for my own lunch on the first day and all the small drinks throughout the day.

The 7am classes are free for hotel guests, and the last class wasn’t even taught by one of the retreat’s instructors. The breathwork and ice bath took place in my room, which was surprising. Not all yoga classes were held at the Yoga Shama.

The schedule for the day was too packed, with hardly anything planned for the arrival and departure days. This is not a retreat for solo travelers, as it takes place in a romantic hotel filled with couples, and all the classes are private. This was not mentioned initially.

To top it all off, the retreat is very expensive for only one day of activities. I was disappointed to not receive any updates after I reached out to express my dissatisfaction.

I believe this retreat could have been great if the provided information was accurate. I loved the class with Dewie, as well as the breathwork and ice bath. Those activities were truly amazing.

The hotel is nice, despite the major moisture problem and construction nearby. The food is good, and the hotel staff is lovely.

If you’re looking for a proper wellness/spiritual retreat, this retreat is not it. Plus, not all the photos on the website match the actual hotel. The image of a woman doing yoga by the pool and the yoga deck don’t even belong to this hotel or retreat.

Basically, this retreat is run by someone who arranges activities at different hotels and sends teachers for the classes, but no one from Shakti, the organizer, was actually at the hotel to manage or organize anything. It was a total nightmare! At times, I felt like I was the one working for them, trying to coordinate between the hotel and the teachers. I had to constantly message the teachers to figure out where and when the activities were happening. Definitely not the relaxing and stress-free experience you would expect.

Even the hotel didn’t receive clear instructions, so it was a constant hassle of disorganization and unprofessionalism from Shakti. When I arrived, I had no idea that the retreat wasn’t directly organized by the hotel. They didn’t even know about the booking or the so-called “retreat.” The first yoga class didn’t even take place in a proper studio; it was just in some random area of the hotel with people walking by.

Lila, the owner of Shakti, showed no leadership skills in dealing with the problems that arose. Instead, she kept pushing the teachers to handle everything. She never even bothered to contact me and apologize or offer a solution. In terms of quality for the money, it’s definitely overrated. The retreat is priced too high for what you actually get. Luckily, I was accidentally moved to a much better hotel and room, which turned out to be in a beautiful location with friendly people and delicious food.

So, all the things I liked about my stay were related to the hotel, not the retreat itself.

I had an amazing experience at Shakti Wellness. The instructors were so friendly and made sure to really get to know each and every guest to see how they could support them on their unique journey. The sessions struck the perfect balance between being relaxing and challenging, and I can’t wait to come back again someday.

The food didn’t quite meet my expectations. I felt like the services were a bit overpriced for what I received. However, I really enjoyed the peaceful ambience. The facilities were all in good condition. The staff were also very friendly.

I absolutely loved it! Despite my candlelight meditation being cancelled, I didn’t feel like I missed out on anything. The location was wonderful and peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle of Ubud. This hotel is definitely one to watch, as it’s new and up and coming. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the food was absolutely amazing. It was well balanced and so tasty. The yoga practice and teaching were top-notch, and the massage I had was one of the best I’ve ever experienced. The Breathwork and Ice Bath experience was also incredibly interesting and unforgettable. I really connected with Lila and Vena, and all the other teachers were fantastic too. Overall, this short retreat was a great way to relax and practice yoga without overwhelming myself. Lila’s personal approach ensures that you get all the attention you need.

I think it was pretty pricey, but the super attentive treatment made it worth it. Maybe I’m just used to the budget traveler mindset. The room was gorgeous, but the walls were way too thin. You could hear everything happening next door and downstairs. But I absolutely adored this retreat! It exceeded all my expectations. The yoga sessions were just the right amount of challenging, and the sound healing and breath work played a vital role in the healing process. I was grateful for everything and I’m so happy I had the opportunity to experience this!

I am disappointed and sad about this retreat that I had high expectations for. The communication is not good and the program does not match the package and schedule that were initially advertised. This is not my first time in Bali, so I don’t understand why I paid for a retreat that lasted less than a day and a half instead of the advertised 3 days on the website.

Furthermore, there was an issue with the room not matching the photo, and it was located near a noisy construction site with a bad smell and humidity. I had to pay for my own lunch on the first day and all the small drinks throughout the day.

The 7 am classes are supposed to be free for hotel guests, but the last class wasn’t even taught by a retreat instructor. I was also surprised to find out that the breathwork and ice bath took place in my room. Not all yoga classes were held in the Yoga Shama as advertised.

The schedule was too packed for one day and there was almost nothing on the day of arrival and departure. This retreat is not suitable for solo travelers as it takes place in a romantic hotel filled with couples, and all the classes are private. This was not mentioned initially.

Lastly, the retreat is very expensive for only one day of activities. I was disappointed to receive no response after sending a message expressing my dissatisfaction.

I think this retreat could have been great if the provided information was accurate. I loved the class with Dewie, as well as the breathwork and ice bath. I thought those activities were amazing.

The hotel is nice, despite the significant humidity problem and construction nearby. The food was good, and the hotel staff was lovely.

This retreat is not what you’re looking for if you want a proper wellness/spiritual experience. The photos don’t even match the hotel, like the one with the woman doing yoga next to a pool that isn’t even at this place.

Basically, this person just organizes activities at different hotels and sends teachers, but nobody from Shakti was actually there managing everything. It was a complete nightmare. I ended up feeling like the employee stuck in the middle, trying to coordinate between the hotel and the teachers. I had to constantly message the teachers to figure out where and when the activities were happening. Definitely not the relaxing and disconnected experience I was hoping for.

To make matters worse, the hotel didn’t receive clear instructions either, so it was disorganized and lacking in professionalism from Shakti.

When I arrived at the hotel, I had no idea that the retreat wasn’t being directly organized by them. They didn’t even know about the booking or the retreat. The first yoga class didn’t even happen in a proper yoga studio, it was just in a random area of the hotel where people were passing by. Not exactly the peaceful environment I had in mind.

Lila, the owner of Shakti, didn’t show any leadership skills in handling all the problems that came up. She just kept sending the teachers to deal with them instead of taking responsibility. She never even reached out to apologize or offer a solution.

Considering the price, this retreat is definitely overrated. You don’t get what you pay for. However, I lucked out and got moved to a much nicer hotel and room by accident. It was in a beautiful location, with friendly people, and the food was delicious. So basically, everything I liked about my experience was only because of the hotel, not the retreat itself.

I had an amazing time at Shakti Wellness! The instructors were so friendly and really took the time to get to know each of us and understand how they could support us on our personal journeys. The sessions struck a perfect balance between relaxation and challenging ourselves. I can’t wait to go back again one day!

I found the food to be a little disappointing. Overall, I thought it was a bit pricey for the services we received. However, the overall ambience was very serene, and the facilities were all good. The staff was also friendly.

I loved it! I wasn’t disappointed at all 🙂 Unfortunately, they had to cancel my candlelight meditation, but I didn’t feel like I missed out on anything.

The location was wonderful and peaceful, away from the busy center of Ubud. The hotel is new and up and coming. The staff there were incredibly friendly and helpful. And let me tell you, the food was amazing! It was well balanced and really tasty. The yoga practice and teaching were also top-notch. And to top it all off, I had one of the best massages ever!

One of the most memorable experiences I had was with the Breathwork and Ice Bath. It was fascinating and something I’ll never forget. I really felt a connection with Lila and Vena, and all the other teachers were amazing too ?

If you’re looking to unwind and practice yoga without overwhelming yourself, I highly recommend trying a short time retreat. Lila has a very personal approach, so you’ll get all the attention you need.