I felt like it was pretty pricey, but the attentive treatment made up for it. I might just have a backpacker’s mindset. The room looked gorgeous, but the walls were so thin that you could hear everything happening next door and downstairs. I absolutely adored this retreat! It exceeded my expectations. The yoga sessions were perfect as they pushed you just the right amount, and the sound healing and breath work played a crucial role in the healing process. I’m truly grateful for everything and I’m thrilled 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 poor and the program doesn’t match the package and schedule that was promised. It’s not my first time in Bali, so I don’t understand why the retreat only lasts less than a day and a half instead of the 3 days stated on the website.

On top of that, there were problems with the room, which didn’t look like the photo and 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 little 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. The breathwork and ice bath took place in my room, which was a big surprise. Not all the yoga classes were held in the yoga shala either.

The schedule for the day was too packed, with almost nothing planned for the arrival and departure days.

This retreat is not suitable for solo travelers because it takes place in a romantic hotel filled with couples and all the classes are private, which was not mentioned initially.

Lastly, the retreat is very expensive for just one day of activities. Sadly, I haven’t received any response to my message regarding my disappointments.

I believe this retreat could have been good if the correct information was communicated. I loved the class with Dewie, as well as the breathwork and ice bath. I think these activities were even amazing.

The hotel is nice, despite the major humidity issues 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. The photos don’t match the actual hotel, like the woman doing yoga next to a pool and the yoga deck/area that don’t exist here.

Basically, this is just a person who plans activities at different hotels and sends teachers for classes. But, no one from Shakti was actually at the hotel managing and organizing the activities. It was a complete nightmare. I felt like I was the employee trying to coordinate between the hotel and the teachers. I had to message the teachers to figure out where and when the activities would take place. Definitely not the relaxing and disconnected experience you want.

Even the hotel didn’t receive clear instructions, causing constant disorganization and a lack of management and professionalism from Shakti.

When I arrived at the hotel, I didn’t know that the retreat wasn’t organized directly by the hotel. They didn’t even know about the booking or the so-called “retreat.” The first evening’s yoga class didn’t even happen in a proper yoga studio, it was held in the hotel’s general areas with people passing by.

Lila, the owner of Shakti, didn’t show any leadership skills in handling the problems that came up. Instead, she just sent the teachers to deal with everything. She never reached out to apologize or offer a solution. And considering the quality for the price, it’s way overrated. This retreat costs more than it’s worth.

The only things I liked were related to the hotel itself, not the retreat. Luckily, I was accidentally moved to a much better hotel and room that ended up being in a beautiful location with friendly people and delicious food.

I had an amazing time at Shakti Wellness. The instructors were so friendly and really made an effort to connect with everyone and understand how they could assist us on our personal journeys. The sessions were a perfect mix of relaxation and challenge, and I can’t wait to come back again soon!

I found the food to be slightly disappointing. It felt a bit expensive considering the services we received. However, the overall ambience was very peaceful, and the facilities were all in good condition. The staff were also 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 hustle and bustle of Ubud. The hotel itself is new and up and coming. The staff were super friendly and helpful. And let me tell you, the food was amazing! It was well balanced and so tasty. The yoga practice and teaching were top-notch, one of the best massages I’ve ever had! The Breathwork and Ice Bath experience was so interesting and unforgettable. I really connected with Lila and Vena, but honestly, all the teachers were fantastic. Short time retreats are the perfect way to unwind and practice yoga without overwhelming yourself. Lila has such a personal approach, you get all the attention you need.

I think it was kind of expensive, but the treatment was so attentive that maybe it wasn’t so bad after all. 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 to and below you. I really loved this retreat. It exceeded my expectations. The yoga was just right, challenging enough, and the sound healing and breath work were essential for the healing aspect of the retreat 🙂 I appreciated everything so much, and I’m really glad I got to experience this!

I’m disappointed and sad about this retreat that I had high expectations for. The communication is poor and the program doesn’t align with the package and schedule that were initially 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, there were issues with the room not matching the photo, being close to noisy construction, and having a bad smell and dampness. I had to pay for my own lunch on the first day and all the small drinks throughout the day.

The 7 am classes were supposed to be free for hotel guests, but the last class wasn’t even taught by a retreat instructor. The breathwork and ice bath took place in my room, which was a big surprise. Not all the yoga classes were held in the yoga shala.

The schedule was too packed for just one day, and there was hardly anything planned on 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 off, the retreat is very expensive for just one day of activities. I was disappointed to not receive any follow-up after sending a message about my disappointments.

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 think these activities were even incredible.

The hotel is pretty, despite the major moisture and construction issues 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 photos don’t match the hotel and the activities were not organized by Shakti. It was a nightmare trying to coordinate everything between the hotel and the teachers. It was definitely not a relaxing or disconnected experience. The hotel didn’t receive clear instructions either, causing even more disorganization. When I arrived, I found out that the retreat wasn’t directly organized by the hotel and they didn’t even know about it. The yoga class took place in a public area with people passing by, not in a dedicated yoga studio. Lila, the owner of Shakti, didn’t handle the problems well and left it to the teachers to deal with. She never apologized or offered a solution. The retreat was overpriced for what was provided. The only positive aspects were related to the hotel itself, such as the location, friendly people, and delicious food.

I had an amazing experience at Shakti Wellness. The instructors were so friendly and really took the time to get to know each of us and how they could support us on our personal journeys. The sessions were just the right mix of relaxation and excitement, and I can’t wait to come back again.

I found the food a little disappointing. I felt like I paid too much for what I got. The overall ambience was really peaceful. The facilities were all great. The staff was very friendly too.

I wasn’t disappointed at all 🙂 Unfortunately, my candlelight meditation got canceled, but I didn’t feel like I missed out on anything.

The location was absolutely wonderful and peaceful, away from the bustling center of Ubud. The hotel is new and on the rise, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was simply amazing, with a perfect balance and delicious flavors. The yoga practice and teaching were top-notch, and I even had one of the best massages I’ve ever experienced! The Breathwork and Ice Bath sessions were truly interesting and unforgettable. I felt a strong connection with Lila and Vena, and in general, all the teachers were amazing ?

Short time retreats are a fantastic way to unwind and practice yoga without overwhelming yourself. Lila has a very personalized approach, ensuring you get all the attention and support you need.