Ubud, Bali offers a 3-day yoga retreat featuring meditation and breathwork for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation.

I thought it was a bit pricey, but the attentive treatment made up for it. Maybe I’m just used to traveling on a budget. The room looked great, but the walls were so thin that you could hear everything happening around you. However, I truly enjoyed this retreat. It exceeded my expectations. The yoga classes were the right mix of challenge, and the sound healing and breath work played a crucial role in the healing aspect. I really appreciated everything about this experience, and I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to do it.

I’m really disappointed and sad about this retreat I had high expectations for. The communication has been poor and the program doesn’t match what was promised in the package and schedule. 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 the website said it would be three days.

To make matters worse, the room was nothing like the photo and it was close to 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 beverages throughout the day.

The 7am classes are supposed to be free for hotel guests, but 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 a big surprise. Not all the yoga classes were held at the yoga shala.

The schedule was packed for one day and hardly anything was planned for the arrival and departure days. It’s not a retreat for solo travelers because it’s held in a romantic hotel filled with couples, and all the classes are private. This wasn’t mentioned initially.

Lastly, this retreat is way too expensive for just one day of activities. I was really disappointed to not receive any response to my message expressing my dissatisfaction.

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

The hotel itself is nice, although there’s a serious issue with humidity and construction nearby. The food was good, and the hotel staff were lovely.

This retreat is not what you’re looking for if you want a proper wellness/spiritual experience. The pictures don’t match up with the hotel, like the one with a woman doing yoga by the pool and the yoga deck. It turns out that this is just a person who sets up activities at various hotels and sends teachers for the classes. No one from Shakti actually manages or organizes the activities at the hotel. It was a complete nightmare. I ended up feeling like an employee, trying to coordinate between the hotel and the teachers. I had to constantly message the teachers to figure out where and when the activities would take place. Definitely not the relaxing and disconnected experience I was hoping for. The hotel didn’t even know about the booking or the retreat, so there was a lot of disorganization and a lack of management and professionalism from Shakti. When I arrived at the hotel, I had no idea that the retreat wasn’t directly organized by them. The first yoga class didn’t even happen in a yoga studio, it was just in a common area of the hotel with people walking by. Lila, the owner at Shakti, didn’t handle any of the problems that came up and instead sent the teachers to deal with them. She never reached out to apologize or offer a solution. The retreat is way overpriced for what you get in terms of quality and value. Luckily, I was moved to a much better hotel and room by mistake, which ended up being in a beautiful location with friendly people and delicious food. So, all the things I liked about my experience were actually related to the hotel itself, not the retreat.

I had an amazing experience at Shakti Wellness. The instructors were so friendly and really went out of their way to connect with each of us and see how they could support us on our personal journeys. The sessions struck a perfect balance between being super calming and pushing us to challenge ourselves. I’m already excited to come back again someday.

I found the food to be a little disappointing, but the overall price for the services received seemed a bit too high. However, I must say that the overall ambience was incredibly serene, and the facilities were all good. Plus, the staff was 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 fantastic, peaceful and away from the hustle and bustle of Ubud. The hotel was new and up and coming, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was amazing, with a perfect balance of flavors. The yoga practice and teaching were top-notch, and the massage I had was one of the best ever! The Breathwork and Ice Bath experience was truly unforgettable. I really connected with Lila and Vena, and all the other teachers were fantastic as well. One thing I loved about short time retreats is that you can unwind and practice yoga without feeling overwhelmed. Lila’s personal approach was incredible, and I felt so well taken care of.