3-day retreat in Ubud featuring fitness and yoga activities.

I think it was pretty pricey, but the staff really gives you top-notch attention, so I suppose it balanced out. Maybe I just have a backpacker’s mindset. The room looked amazing, but the walls were so thin! You could hear all the commotion from the neighboring rooms. But overall, I absolutely adored this retreat. It exceeded my expectations. The yoga classes were just right, challenging but not too much. The sound healing and breath work really played a significant role in the healing aspect of the retreat 🙂 I’m grateful for everything and happy that I had this opportunity!

I’m disappointed and sad about this retreat that I had high expectations for. The communication isn’t good and the program doesn’t match the package and schedule as promised. It’s not my first time in Bali, so I don’t understand why I have to pay for a retreat that only lasts less than a day and a half instead of the advertised 3 days on the website.

On top of that, there was a problem with the room – it didn’t match the photo and was close to a noisy construction site. There was also a bad odor and humidity in the room. I had to pay for my own lunch on the first day and all the 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 teacher. To my surprise, the breathwork and ice bath took place in my room. Not all yoga classes were held at the Yoga Shama.

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

In the end, the retreat is very expensive for just one day of activities. I was disappointed to not receive any response after sending a message to express my concerns. I think the retreat could have been good if the provided information was accurate. I loved the class with Dewie, as well as the breathwork and ice bath – those activities were amazing.

The hotel itself is nice, despite the major issue with humidity and construction nearby. The food was good and the hotel staff were lovely.

If you’re looking for a proper wellness/spiritual retreat, this retreat is not what you’re looking for. Plus, not all the photos match the hotel. The pictures of the woman doing yoga next to a pool and the yoga deck don’t correspond to this hotel/retreat.

This is basically just a person organizing activities at different hotels and sending teachers for the classes. However, no one from Shakti was actually at the hotel managing and organizing the activities. It was a complete nightmare. At some point, I felt like I was the employee trying to coordinate between the hotel and the teachers. I had to message the teachers and figure out where and when the activities were happening. Definitely not the relaxing and disconnected experience I was hoping for.

Even the hotel didn’t receive clear instructions, so it was constantly disorganized and lacking in management and professionalism from Shakti.

When I arrived at the hotel, I had no idea that the retreat wasn’t organized directly by the hotel. They didn’t even know about the booking or the “retreat.” The first yoga class didn’t even take place in a yoga studio. It was in a random area of the hotel with people walking by.

Lila, the owner of Shakti, didn’t show any leadership skills in dealing with the problems that came up. She just kept sending the teachers to handle everything. She never apologized or offered a solution.

In terms of quality and value for money, it’s definitely overrated. They charge a high price for what you actually get. Luckily, I was accidentally moved to a much better hotel and room in a beautiful location with friendly people and delicious food.

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

I had a fantastic time at Shakti Wellness. The instructors were so friendly and genuinely interested in getting to know each of us and how they could support us on our personal journeys. The sessions struck the perfect balance between being relaxing and challenging. I can’t wait to come back again!

I found the food a little disappointing. Overall, I thought it was a bit pricey for the services we received. However, the overall ambience was very serene. I have to say, the facilities were all good. And you know what? The staff was also really friendly.

I absolutely loved it! Unfortunately, my candlelight meditation got cancelled, 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 was new and up-and-coming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was amazing, perfectly balanced and incredibly tasty. The yoga practice and teaching were top-notch, and I had one of the best massages ever! The Breathwork and Ice Bath experience was also incredibly interesting and unforgettable. I felt a real connection with Lila and Vena, and all the teachers were absolutely fantastic. Overall, it was such a great way to unwind and practice yoga without overwhelming myself. Lila had a very personal approach, giving me all the attention I needed.