Gokul Yoga Bali is a yoga school and ashram set amid lush green on a Bali river bank. The school offers yoga workshops, classes, and teacher training courses.
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7 Day Establish Your Own Practice Yoga Retreat & Vegan Food in Shanti Toya Ashram, Bali, Indonesia
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I Ketut Aryantha
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School of Sacred Arts
Ary was born into a Balinese healers family and practiced yoga from a young age with his yogi sister, Pradnya, and father. He graduated from the 200-hour TTC at the School of Sacred Arts in Ubud in 2012. Since then, he's been teaching every day. Since 2013, Ary has been studying yoga with Jani Jaatinen (Mahayogi Gokulacandra Das). Ary teaches Gokul Hatha (asana, pranayama, meditation) and Gokul Vinyasa yoga. His traditional approach to yoga helps people understand its roots and value. He encourages people to establish their own practice by giving them appropriate tools, wisdom, and skills.
Madhuri Rasika Devi Dasi (Pradnya)
Pradnya is an E-RYT 500 at Yoga Alliance. Has 100++ certification with Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh India and Yin yoga instructor certification (Bali Yoga Teacher). Since 2012, Pradnya is studying Bhuddhi Yoga and Bhakti Yoga with Jani Jaatinen a.k.a. Mahayogi Gokulacandra Das. Pradnya is teaching Gokul Hatha and Gokul Vinyasa (Bahiranga and Antaranga Shadana). During all these years of teaching, she had many opportunities to deepen her experiences as a professional yoga teacher by traveling all around the world. Together with Ary and Kalina, she created Gokul Yoga Bali school.
I Wayan Suwitra
Since Wayan committed his life to yoga, he’s been studying it with Balinese and European masters who opened his heart, mind, awareness for deeper understandings. He experiences yoga as a meditative, healing and holistically balancing practice. Wayan is certified with 200h TTC at School of Sacred Arts, Yoga for Happy, Cheerful and Healthy Kids TT, Fundamental Aerial Antigravity YT, Reiki and Love & Kindness Healing Meditation. His daily classes are held by Four Seasons Resort Ubud, Bali. He shares his knowledge and experience with smile, kindness, and patience.
I Wayan Sudira
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Born in Tabanan, Bali, in November 27th, 1960. He first met yoga in 2005, and then started teaching in 2012 at Seger Oger, a yoga community in Denpasar, Bali. He was certified with an international Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud, Bali in 2014.
Reviews (145)
Theresa Wolf
from Indonesia, December 2024
"A stay that fills your soul and belly"
Breathtaking location in the middle of the jungle with the natural pool as a highlight, excellent and fresh food, super lovely and funny people and great yoga classes. You get so much for your money!
Monique Beulink
from Netherlands, December 2024
"Peaceful"
Alles!
Emilie Böhnke
from Indonesia, December 2024
"It was an amazing retreat and so much more than I expected!"
It was my first retreat and it was the loveliest week! Everyone is so kind and makes you feel so welcome.
The food was fresh and always so delicious! We asked for many recipes.
The yoga teachers always make sure that everyone can get further on their level.
Go there you won’t regret it!
Sanjukta Glentworth
from Australia, November 2024
"A wonderful yoga immersion in the most mesmerising location"
From the moment you step foot into its grounds, you realise paradise on Earth. The surroundings are perfect for yoga and relaxation.
Every meal is delicious, the staff are friendly and helpful.
Each yoga teacher was so informative and dedicated to the practice.
The masseuse Ubu August is possibly hands down one of the best in the trade.
I will be coming back to this paradise again in the future. Thank you Ari and Kalina for this wonderful experience. Suksuma from Australia :)
Cláudia Ferreira
from Portugal, September 2024
"highly recommended "
Staff were very responsive and always willing to help. All the activities went very organised and according to the plan. I will definitely recommend and comeback.
Monica Chinchilla
from Australia, June 2024
"Fabulous Yoga Retreat Experience"
The level of yoga was great for beginner to intermediate and could be easily adjusted to your own requirements. Each of the instructors were fantastic and lead different but great yoga classes that exposed us to a number of different styles. The instructors also explained a lot of the mechanics behind each of the poses so I learnt so much! The food was unbelievably tasty and nutritious. The schedule of activities were a great balance of providing us with different activities to be doing while also not overwhelming us with too many (as there was still time to relax) and were almost all included in the price! The staff were so friendly and helpful. All in all an unreal 7 days where at the end I felt better than I have in years, more motivated and confident in my yoga practice. It was very reasonably priced and I had to best massage of my life there! I am so glad I booked this retreat and would recommend it to anyone!
Cristina Otoni
from Brazil, June 2024
"Very good!"
I enjoyed having different yoga classes with different instructors. Yudhi (yoga teacher) was really helpful with the alignments and I really enjoyed getting to have a class of Kundalini yoga! All the staff was very friendly! Great experience!
Karen Lau
from Hong Kong, May 2024
"Amazing week in Shanti Toya"
I like everything here and I had a grateful week with all beautiful souls. The foods are very great and all staffs here are super friendly and helpful. Yoga teachers here are amazing and I learnt so much during my week. I am definitely highly recommend for everyone if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place. The place surrounding by nature so you can listen the nature all the times which is beautiful. I will be back for sure 👍🏾
Anonymous
from Canada, April 2024
"So much more than you think!"
The overall vibe is excellent. Calm, peaceful and genuine. Hatha classes were challenging with space to take care of oneself, everything is optional.
Food was delicious every meal, when requested eggs for more protein it was no problem at all. Kalina and all the staff are so kind and friendly, loving Famiky vibe in the whole space. The way they have incorporated the community into the business model seamlessly is impressive. I highly recommend.
David Gerry
from United Arab Emirates, April 2024
"A wonderful yoga retreat in Bali"
An hour from Denpasar airport and a mere twenty minutes from Ubud lies the beautiful and serene Shanti Toya. A wonderfully peaceful retreat that is perfect for anyone seeking some quiet and yogic solitude. During your week (or more) you will have twice daily yoga sessions consisting of vinyasa, hatha and yin. Three delicious vegan meals are provided every day, and the rooms are spacious and very clean. The surrounding area is a lush green of rice fields, trees and vegetation. On site there is a large spring water swimming pool. Relaxing massages, for a small cost, are also provided just a few steps from your room in cool and calming surroundings. Daily trips and activities are also arranged, including a fantastic Balinese experience tour around the local area of Badung. A wonderful place that I would happily stay at again.
Maria Christina Maniatopoulou
from France, February 2024
"One week at Shanti Toya "
I passed one week in Shanti Toya and I have to admit that it was better than I expected. Everyone who is working there is very professional but also very human. From the first moment I felt welcomed and surrounded by people who like what they do. Yoga instructors managed to adapt their practices to everyone’s level so no one got excluded and people with higher level could advance even more.
Other services like massage sessions were very well organized and available all the time. Activities organized for the retreat’s participants allowed us to immerse ourselves in the Balinese culture and gastronomy.
The environment is dreamy for those who love the nature, its colours, its sounds and its content. Meaning that is the absolute place to relax if you like nature, but be prepared to live the whole experience of nature. Of course you will meet up some ants or spiders ! It’s part of the deal!Out of your room of course, but even if they come to your room the staff will help you deal with it. As for the hygiene conditions everything was very clean at the kitchen and the toilets and the room.
I highly recommend this retreat for nature and yoga lovers. And for those who are more skeptical about the natural element, don’t hesitate to ask the staff to find a solution for you. They are very helpful!
Justine Gebhardt
from Australia, January 2024
Die kursleiter und das Personal
Sofia Cambra
from Indonesia, December 2023
Superó todas mis expectativas. Tanto las clases de yoga, como el lugar, como el resto de actividades. Una bonita forma de conocer mejor la cultura y las costumbres balinesas. Además de todo el mundo que trabaja allí, siempre amable y haciendo la experiencia aún mejor. Sin duda lo recomiendo al 100%
Erin Carlin
from United States, December 2023
The staff was delightful! The extra activities were fun. I very much enjoyed the sound healing.
Sijana Mamos
from Poland, November 2023
"Incredible place and most peaceful retreat"
My week at the retreat was excellent, with incredible hospitality, food that ended up being the culinary highlight for my entire time in Bali, and great mix of yoga sessions, some challenging, some more relaxing. I met great people and loved how peaceful the retreat was as it was situated between rice fields near a small village. The cultural activities were great and gave us a good insight into what life on Bali is like. The massages were to die for. They kept us very busy for sure. I am very keen to return as soon as I can! But be prepared for some close encounters with geckos, mosquitos and other inhabitants of a jungle - but this is what you get with more remote, peaceful places.
Anonymous
from Turkey, November 2023
I like hosting and people working in the kitchen. I like the foods and programs. Also I like the yoga classes actually some of them was so good.
Giulia Ricci
from Italy, October 2023
"Unforgettable experience in bali"
The food was Amazing, as well as the music night, the yoga sessions, the environment... everything was Just perfect!
Manuela Moreno Rodríguez
from Australia, September 2023
"Excellent experience "
All instructors were amazing.
Recommend 100%.
You feel the peace in the place as soon as you walk in , the staff was marvelous.
Sandra Grziwok
from Germany, July 2023
"Absolute Empfehlung!"
Der Ort und die Menschen dort sind magisch. Die Ruhe tut wahnsinnig gut und die Umgebung ist genau das richtige für ein Retreat! Wir hatten auch neben dem Yoga ein wahnsinnig tolles Programm, alles nur Locals und sehr sehr herzlich!! Es hat sich angefühlt wie "nach Hause" kommen.
Sophie Nazar
from United Arab Emirates, July 2023
Tout, et les employés étaient au top.
Ma chambre au yoga shala.
Je me sentais bien entourée de personnes bienveillantes dans un superbe cadre. J'ai vécu de superbes expériences et recommande ce stage.
Valérie Bielawski
from France, June 2023
"Excellent séjour "
Les profs de Yoga, les activités étaient top. La gentillesse du staff et leurs bienveillance . Le massage est excellent et les activités le soirs sont une belles découvertes. Un environnement apaisant qui ressource.
Nargiz Alieva
from Germany, April 2023
"Atemberaubend "
Ich fand meine gesamte Reise dort sehr schön. Das Essen war mit liebe zubereitet und köstlich. Die Mitarbeiter waren zu jeder Zeit hilfsbereit und freundlich. Die Yogalehrerin wären super kompetent. Ein Ort um sich zu entspannen aber auch um Energie zu tanken. ☺️ Ich werde auf jeden Fall wieder kommen!
Anonymous
from Philippines, March 2023
"The best week of my whole trip!"
Really good instructors, nice food, a lot of local experiences, really kind and helpful staff and also a good group of people who I now consider my friends!
Maddeleen Hop
from Netherlands, March 2023
"Geweldige Ashram midden in de natuur "
Ik heb genoten van mijn verblijf in Shanti Toya. Je zit midden in de natuur waardoor je constant geluiden van dieren, insecten en water hoort. De lessen waren leerzaam, het eten was heerlijk en de mensen die er werkten waren heel lief.
Anonymous
from Denmark, March 2023
The yoga
Morgane Deconinck
from Fiji, March 2023
Un endroit au top, une équipe au top
Anonymous
from Japan, February 2023
"All was perfect!"
To be able to try many types of yoga!
Everything!
Amelia Dunne
from Indonesia, February 2023
"Utmost peacefulness, togetherness and joy"
I’ve just completed a week at Shanti Toya - it exceeded all expectations. It was extraordinary - the food was so so delicious, all the staff made it so fun and the yoga was great. It’s an amazing place and will definitely be returning🧘♂️🥰
Manon Villy
from France, December 2022
"What a beautiful retreat "
Thank you for this fabulous week in Shanti Toya Ashram. I found there all I needed to slow down, reconnect with my body and my mind.
The place is such amazing, really peaceful and wildlife. All the team is smiling, and can help you anytime.
Thank you for all !!
Catarina Abrantes
from Portugal, November 2022
"It's a beatiful place with beautiful people"
From the yoga teachers to the workers, everyone was genuinely kind and solicit. I took the 7 days yoga retreat and I wish I could stay more. The classes were very good and the food was amazing.
Anonymous
from Germany, November 2022
"Home far away from home"
It was such a special, wonderful week at Shanti Toya Ashram! Everybody was so welcoming and loving right from the beginning, that I felt right at home. They also put a lot of effort and love into the daily activities and the food was delicious! The time with Kalina, Putu, Widhi and the whole yoga group has warmed my heart! Thank you!
Inmaculada Serrano Valera
from Indonesia, September 2022
"Superó mis expectativas"
Todo fue perfecto desde la reserva del retiro hasta las clases pasando por las actividades, las comidas y la magia del lugar.
Clara Acolatse
from Indonesia, August 2022
Shanti Toya was an amazing experience. I felt very welcomed by the team when I arrived and had a very good yoga experience. What’s also amazing there is that you really get to know Balinese culture. Plus the food is amazing!! Thank you to the team for a week I will never forget :)
Pilar Troya Ruiz
from Spain, August 2022
"Retreat in Shanty Toya Ashram"
I loved the staff ,the yoga teachers were all brillant,I really recomend the retreat because all the people there are so great.
Unique swimming pool in an amazing location.Great cultural activities and very good massage.
Jet Kellner
from Switzerland, July 2022
"Verrassende plek met veel extra verwennerij "
Gastvrij en attent shanti toya team, mooie en interactieve en informatieve workshops rond balinese cultuur zoals de village toer, de jamu workshop, balinese dans, offeringen maken
Alina Mitriaieva
from Seychelles, March 2020
"Yoga sessions were great"
I loved the 2 times a day yoga sessions 1,5 hour long. All the teachers were conscious about the group needs - all levels. The team of the retreat is attentive and helpful, you feel that they care, it made us feel welcome. They have a really nice cultural program for guests, it kept us entertained and busy. As long as you are prepared for the small minuses, this is a good value for money, I’d recommend.
Andrea Cifuentes
from Malta, February 2020
"The best decision I made in my life"
I had the pleasure to join a Yoga retreat on the 07th of February, it wasn't only a Yoga retreat it was, have the opportunity to become part of their family... each particular member of the staff is an incredible person, everything they can do for you they will.
How to describe the location and the place... I have not words, the best peaceful place I been in my life, the food and facilities are 5*.
The Yoga classes are perfect prepare and giving you the energy to continue with this daily routine, understanding what Yoga means on a daily basis...
I will come back as soon as I can... thank you, big family.
Andrea
Natasha Tsingas
from Australia, February 2020
"Amazing retreat experience"
The ashram was an amazing experience, from the location, facilities, food to the people, I am so grateful for this retreat. The workers are beyond amazing, they are some of the nicest people I have ever met. Nothing is ever to much for them and they are the true definition of going above and beyond. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone, beautiful place and the yoga practise is also fantastic taught by amazing teachers.
Anonymous
from France, February 2020
Very well-organized schedule of twice a day yoga and other activities which allow for the full immersion in the Balinese culture. The food was delicious, freshly prepared by lovely people and the restaurant area was nice to hang out at any time of the day. Yoga classes vary depending on the teacher, there was only one meditation class which was a bit disappointing. It could be nice if yoga classes would include more of the yoga philosophy, theory, meditation as often they were quite technical and focussed on the physical implementation of asanas only. Very good massage available on-premise. In general, it was a great experience in a beautiful location and in close proximity to the local culture. The people were very friendly. The community of fellow yogis, the home-cooked food, the yoga+activities schedule and location were the highlights of the retreat!
Marine Laffay
from France, February 2020
- Delicious freshly prepared food
- Excellent yoga classes
- Extremely friendly staff
- Very interesting daily activities
- Magical jungle atmosphere
Overall I highly recommend this retreat
Eileen Hazel
from United States, February 2020
"A really lovely and affordable yoga retreat "
Shanti Toya was a lovely haven away from the hustle and bustle of Ubud. I enjoyed everything about it, my favorite aspects were the community created by the participants, our wonderful fun hosts, and the pool was a life saver on the hot days. Totally worth it and I would highly recommend this retreat.
Yoga with Carrie
from Canada, February 2020
"Beautiful inside and out!"
Shanti Toya is a very heart centred Ashram <3 From the initial communication, one feels like a dear friend. Everyone is so compassionate and caring, and this is reflected in how you feel when you are there. I felt very comfortable, and well looked after.
Ary, Kalina and everyone are always smiling. As a yoga instructor, I found the yoga classes to be just what I needed to refill my own cup. Rami gives an excellent massage, and Widi is always there to help, what a happy soul! We had different experiences every day, and you truly get a sense of what Bali is all about. Visit the healer if you have the chance, I feel 10x lighter! I am looking to bring a group back next year!
Anonymous
from Germany, January 2020
"Life Changer"
Ein paradiesisches Kleinod das mit liebevoller Hingabe und Aufmerksamkeit geführt wird. Grossartige Yogalehrer aller Bereiche- in der Auswahl und Abfolge der Sessions wunderbar für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene. Die Option noch weitere PrivateSessions zu buchen, bietet die Möglichkeit, sich weiter zu entwickeln. Ein authentischeres Leben auf der Insel bekommt man wohl in keinem anderen Umfeld geboten wie dort. Das essen wird jeden Tag frisch zu bereitet - 3 mal am Tag und man kann sich satt essen. Die indonesische vegane Küche schmeckt grossartig, es werden jeden Tag frisches Obst und Kräutertees bereit gestellt. Mir hat es an nichts gefehlt. All diese Erfahrung nehme ich nach Hause in mein Leben und schätze, dass es mein Leben verändert hat und wird. Alles auf Anfang im neuen Jahr. Ich freue mich für jeden der dort hinreist und werde selbst auch wieder dorthin zu reisen!
Anonymous
from Germany, January 2020
"Entspannung pur"
Du fühlst dich sofort gut aufgenommen. Alle, wirklich alle im Ashram sind richtig freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre. Die tagesplanung ist locker und lässt viel Platz für Ausflüge. Das Essen war einfach nur fantastisch!
Bianca Hoogerwaard
from Netherlands, December 2019
All yoga teachers were verry good! And the program was also very Good. Also the staff provide very good service! I loved the food!
Anonymous
from Germany, December 2019
staff was very nice
Angelika Maier
from Sri Lanka, November 2019
The yoga classes and tge food was very good.
The staff was like a family, really friendly!
Renate Steinfort
from Netherlands, November 2019
"Absolute aanrader! 100% hart voor wat ze doen en uitdragen!"
Alles!! De absolute overtuiging van alle medewerkers en de visie van hen en de Balinese eigenaresse om de yoga-filosofie uit te dragen. De prachtige jungle-achtige groene omgeving met veel hoogte verschillen.De kwalitatief hoogstaande yogalessen. Het uitzicht op de jungle vanuit de Yoga-shala. De prima accomodaties met alles wat je nodig hebt. 3x per dag vers Vegan eten, dat de hele dag ook klaar staat al. Dus je kunt eten wanneer je wilt. Fruit, thee, koffie, koud water, maar ook Gember, Kurkuma en limoen water staan de beledig voor je klaar. De gratis massage..heerlijk! Het leuke uitstapje naar de Village met demo’s over de traditionele Balinese cultuur en waaanziing lekker eten daarna. De bereidheid om alles voor je te regelen naar uitstapjes, incl betrouwbare chauffeurs uit het dorpje zelf. Kortom: 100% de moeite waard! Ze geven er ook 200 uurs Teacher Trainingen.
Patricia Sarmento
from Switzerland, October 2019
"Yoga in paradise"
- Authentic, peaceful and beautiful location.
- Great yoga classes & extra activities.
- Delicious vegan food 3x per day.
- Fruit & aromatic waters/tea available the whole day.
- Amazing kindness of the whole Shanti Toya Team who are so lovely and always ready and happy to help. Suksuma to all of them!
Anonymous
from Indonesia, October 2019
Super freundlich und herzlich sehr um den Gast bemüht familiäre Atmosphäre
Egle Altamirano
from Argentina, October 2019
"Excelente y saludable propuesta"
- Buena actitud de todo el personal
-Buen nivel de yoga adecuado a la expectativa del grupo.
- Muy buena cocina
- Buena propuesta de actividades
Ingrid Hammer Torp
from Indonesia, October 2019
"A very nice and personal retreat. A great yoga experience! "
The staff was very friendly and personal, and we all got to know them well. Same regarding the group of people joining the retreat. We became a very close group and it was easy going there solo. The group came from all over the world in all ages and we had such interesting and fun conversations. The food was really good, though it was a bit rough on the body with just vegan food when you’re not used to it. There was also plenty of activities during the week we could join. The yoga instructors were very good and we learnt a lot of the different aspects of yoga as well as the training it self. Some had never done yoga before and some very more trained. Anyhow, we had such great classes, not too strict, and a good laugh was never off the table. The area was very nice, located in the middle of the rice fields surrounded by palm trees and lush jungle. There was a very nice swimming pool in the garden that was very refreshing as it comes from a natural source of water. We spent quite a lot of time there during the day, chatted, relaxed and enjoyed the fresh water.
Sandi Petersen
from Australia, September 2019
"Perfect place for soul, body and mind "
This was a perfect place for a healing, yoga and meditation experience in a non-pretentious friendly environment. Every staff member, including the cooks, yoga teachers, massage therapist, groundsmen, went out of their way to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of their guests and consistently greeted everyone with respect, warmth and kindness. The location is beautiful - peaceful and quiet. Food was brilliant and available when you wanted to eat, rather than at a set time. The yoga platform among the treetops provided a beautiful space for morning and evening yoga while listening to birds, waterfalls, and the trees. Each yoga session was different and the instructors were willing to cater to all levels of capacity. The spring fed pool was always clean. Drinking water, tea and coffee and fruit was always available, room was clean and air conditioned.
Anonymous
from Great Britain, July 2019
"Shanti Toya of dreams "
The yoga retreat at Shanti Toya was a very peaceful and enriching experience. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The ashram is situated in a great location and the rooms are surrounded by large trees which shield you from the outside world helping you to fully disconnect. The food provided is varied and delicious. The yoga classes were inclusive of all levels and took place in a little tree house. Additionally the daily activities were focussed on getting to know the Balinese culture and helped break the ice between guests. One massage is included in the price and we enjoyed it so much we ended up booking a second one. There are many peaceful spaces to sit and reflect alone and communal areas, such as by the swimming pool, where you can spend time with the other yogis. For me it was a much needed break and I highly recommend the yoga wellness retreat.
Lea Müller
from Switzerland, July 2019
"Absolutely in love with this place!"
The Yoga Retreat in the Shanti Toya Ashram was so so amazing! Beautiful Place and such a lovely staff! And the food was sooo good! For me, just perfect! Thank you so much!
Anonymous
from Germany, June 2019
Yoga Ashram with familiar flair. Lovely people, good yoga teachers, great activities- such as balinese massage and balinese cooking class-, fresh and healthy vegan food. I will come back :-)
Anonymous
from New Caledonia, June 2019
Le site, au milieu des rizières et les cours de yoga
Jue Wang
from Great Britain, June 2019
"Unique and relax experience "
The environment, the people (honestly enjoy their hospitality), teachers, the pool and food. You can hear rain, birds, roosts very clearly every night and morning, we didn’t mind, as felt like live in nature
Anonymous
from Great Britain, May 2019
Everyone was very nice, yoga classes were great, massages amazing, lunches delicious (breakfast not so much to chose from, however). Setting in the jungle was very pretty.
Anonymous
from Germany, May 2019
"Amazing"
Food, people, location, nature
Claudia Troche
from Germany, May 2019
"Das YogaRetreat war gut, das Zimmer leider nicht"
Das YogaRetreat als solches, die Menschen, das Essen, das Yoga waren toll. Alles haben auf die Anliegen reagiert. Sie waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Die Yogaeinheiten waren abwechslungsreich gestaltet, gut erklärt und auf die Korrektheit der Ausführung wurde geachtet bzw Fehlhaltungen korrigiert. Auch das Programm hat mir sehr gut gefallen und hat die balinesische Kultur gut näher gebracht.
Olivia Baccellieri
from Australia, May 2019
"An amazing experience...!"
Shanti Toya was an incredibly rewarding experience. The various instructors introduced several different kinds of yoga to us. The cultural classes in the afternoon, included the Balinese experience tour, were very special to partake in. My room was air conditioned, very clean, and comfortable. The staff members were all very kind, helpful and accommodating. Thank you so much for this wonderful week!
Anne Ritter
from Germany, May 2019
Ein wunderbar unaufgeregter, ehrlicher Ort. Herrlich zum entspannen. Schönes Rahmenprogramm. Nette Leute. Sehr schönes Yoga Shala. Abwechslungsreiches veganes Essen.
Anonymous
from Germany, May 2019
Wonderful place, wonderful staff, had a great Time!
Monika Gisler
from Australia, April 2019
"A hidden gem in Bali"
Wonderful place in Bali to switch off and recharge. The location is totally off the beaten track within the rice fields but surrounded by lush palm trees. The rooms are unpretentious but more than sufficient and the Ashram has an amazing pool, two great yoga areas, a cosy dinning area and provides good WiFi.
The staff is absolutely amazing and goes above and beyond to accommodate your needs. As for the yoga, the yoga teachers are top class, well experienced and totally acknowledgable Balinese yogis. Hands down the best yoga teachers I have ever experienced.
Emma Furneaux
from Great Britain, April 2019
"Amazing experience "
An absolutely incredible retreat, the staff are some of the nicest people I have met. Nothing is too much trouble. What a way to spend a week relaxing and taking time for my self through amazing yoga practises twice a day, plus countless activities if you want to take part. The yoga set at every level, from beginner to advance so don’t feel like you can’t go here because you’re only starting your yoga journey, they cater to every level
Marieke Van Stigt
from Netherlands, April 2019
"Knusse omgeving en fijne yogalessen! "
Gemoedelijke sfeer en hele fijne yogalessen!
Patrick Chung
from Indonesia, April 2019
"The Negatives Don't Come Close to Outweighing the Positives"
Yoga instructors/classes - a good breadth of styles across morning and afternoon sessions for five days
Private one-on-one yoga curse (paid extra) - now I can work on Yoga solo when I return home
Free Massage
Amazing food - 100% vegan, 100% tasty and filling
Warm friendly staff
Location - Rice fields on one side, a forest on the other. Perfect escapee from hustle and bustle of more touristy areas nearby
Daily Activities, especially the Balinese Experience - this was a day where we walked around the village and learned about temples, visited schools and got to see Balinese traditional dancing, plant rice in the fields (wear shorts!), see how coconut oil is made and more!
Gill Harrison
from United States, April 2019
"Pure paradise"
Surrounded by nature, this retreat is so tranquil. It's about 20 minutes from Ubud in a taxi, which is perfect to get away from the business there. The shala is so beautiful and the best place to develop my practise. The staff are amazing - so welcoming and helpful, they always had genuine smiles on their faces. The swimming pool is fresh spring water, which was so refreshing. I would highly recommend staying here, I had the best time.
Oana Baldean
from Great Britain, April 2019
"Best holiday I've ever had"
The location is dreamy. The people at the AShram are the best people I've met. So caring and kind, I never felt safer and more at peace.The yoga classes were inspiring and varied. I have fallen in love with the place and hope my path will cross with them in the future as well.
Diana Sulkova
from Germany, April 2019
Amazing experience, beautiful location, very experienced yoga teachers, great food and very nice staff. Totally recommend!
Laura Denne
from United States, March 2019
"Serene retreat in beautiful natural surroundings "
The surroundings are just beautiful, the photos don’t really do it justice, you will be practicing yoga with the sounds of the jungle and the waterfall in the background, I don’t think it gets much better than that!
The staff are just lovely, widi and putu are such fun, and the other staff that work in the kitchen and the ground always greet you with a warm smile.
Nice cultural activities to enhance the stay. Stunning spring fed pool.
I met the loveliest group of like minded people at this small retreat and it really grounded me, ready for the end of a long journey.
The yoga is a good mix and appropriate for most levels.
Great food and drinks
Amazing value compared to other retreats
Matthew Brumbaugh
from Indonesia, March 2019
"Amazing Experience "
This yoga retreat was the highlight of my travels to until that point. The people were so friendly, the yoga was amazing and the food was so good! Overall am absolutely incredible experience!!!!
Sophie Merlin
from France, March 2019
"An incredible week in a real haven! "
The whole experience at Shanti Toya was absolutely brilliant!
The yoga sessions everyday and the food were my favourite! We had different teachers and different types of yoga to practice. The teachers were very nice and attentive, they really wanted us to progress at our own pace.
I have to come back on the food... It was SO GOOD !!!! Everything was vegan and just perfect! A lot of very different vegetables in different spices and sauce. The broth were amazing! Thanks to the brilliant chefs!!!!!
I loved the coconut water everyday, so healthy and so good.
I also really like to be able to discover and understand more of the Balinese culture with the different activities they planned for us, and also the conversations we had with them.
Anis Nabillah Mohd Azli
from Malaysia, March 2019
"Beautiful experience "
First of all, the yoga retreat price is really worth the trip/time. It’s one of the most affordable yoga retreat in south east Asia with awesome experience. The ashram, is hidden in the midst of rice paddy field with soothing environment (but beware of mosquito)
We have 4 different yoga instructors that came to teach us during the week. They’re so friendly and taught us the different types/dynamics of yoga. The classes were getting intense as day goes by but you’ll get stronger as well.
And I met 7 beautiful strong women from all across Europe and they made my stay even more special.
The host n staff were all friendly and helpful. They tend to our enquiries n help arrange our transportation when we’re going out to other areas.
Food was amazing! It’s all vegan but super delicious and there’s free flow of fresh tropical fruits daily.
I would definitely recommend this place to other people. Good job shanti toya ashram team !
Valentina Cavallaro
from Australia, March 2019
"Peaceful retreat"
I loved staying at Gokul Yoga Retreat, the location was so peaceful in the middle of the forest, the food was also good with different choices every day. Staff and all the instructors were really nice, I really had an amazing experience here!
Maaike Smelter
from United States, February 2019
"Local, vegan, middle of the jungle but close to Ubud"
This place was like paradise to me and my fellow retreat members. Nobody wanted to leave and luckily I was able to stay for 10 days. Unfortunately I had an accident the morning before the retreat, which stopped me from doing yoga, but I enjoyed myself very much everyday with my new friends, the amazing vegan food, the paradise-like pool, the wonderful staff, the daily activities and my books. Rama almost completely healed my almost broken tailbone, and after 7 days I was already able to do some yoga. The staff was super helpful and bought bandaids and medicine for me when I needed it.
It is very local, so you eat Balinese food, stay in rooms that are very comfortable but it's not a retreat. That also defines the people who do the retreat. It was very mixed, everyone was not about performing but about enjoying and learning.
The surroundings are so green, so many birds and insects (in the trees, they keep everything really clean so I had no fear of spiders or insects in the rooms or food) and you can see the sunset from the neighbourhood ricefields. You can rent a scooter for 60.000 rupiah and drive within 30 minutes to ubud if you like.
Because of my accident I had a different experience than the others, but it was the best I could've wished for. I only had to pay for my food, accommodation and treatments, which is still a very good price for what you get in return.
All in all, it was my best, most relaxing and eye opening experience in my 5 weeks of Bali.
Anonymous
from Indonesia, February 2019
The yoga classes, the teachers, massage, people overall were really, really great! And the vegan food was amazing! For that I would come back anytime.
Maditha Kredel
from Singapore, February 2019
"It was such a great experience!"
Literally everything
The food is amazing, the atmosphere so calm and beautiful, the staff so kind and nice and I learnt so much in yoga. Also the Massage is incredible!
I can only recommend this place!
Edith De Vries
from Netherlands, February 2019
"Yoga Retreat Shanty Toya was heerlijk!"
Zodra je de poort door bent voel je de rust. De geluiden van de jungle geven de yogalessen een extra dimensie. De sfeer in ashram was heel ontspannend. Maar liefst vijf Balinese yoga teachers lieten ons alle facetten van yoga beleven en gaven veel achtergrondinformatie. Ook de extra activiteiten waren erg leuk om te doen. Het veganistische eten was heerlijk. De medewerkers hadden veel persoonlijke aandacht voor ons, het voelde voor mij echt als thuiskomen!
Joanne Thwaites
from Australia, February 2019
"Yoga retreat"
The staff were all very kind and helpful. All the yoga teachers were experienced and good teachers. The envioronment is divine and promotes tranquility.
Agnieszka Tracz
from Taiwan, February 2019
"Great yoga experience in a traquil setting"
The place is excellent, the people who work there caring and lovely, they try their best and overall we had a wonderful experience. Food was 100% vegan and inspired me to try it after coming back home - I felt light and healthy. Rooms were spacious, beds comfortable and bathroom was clean and practical. The whole place is located in the middle of rice fields, quiet and tranquil. Every day's schedule was interesting and we attended all the activities. Fantastic experience - highly recommend!
Giulia Maury
from France, February 2019
"An exceĺlent experience!"
The yoga workshop was amazing, so helpful and inspiring! All the yoga teachers were very good, experienced and helpful. The food was all fresh and delicious! Shanti Toya is a beautiful place with a very loving and caring atmosphere, one feels like the staff and guests are all part of a big family.
Annika Talmar
from Estonia, January 2019
"Everything that I excpected"
I liked everything about this retreat. It was certainly very good value for money. The premises were perfect. Like a paradise garden. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The pool was a real highlight and greatly appreciated after a hot day. I never knew vegan food could be that good. I slept like an angel. The daily activities were really interesting. Especially the visit to the local village and the local family. I also really enjoyed the massage and meeting the local healer. This experience truly changed my life and I would recommend it to everyone.
Victoria Brown
from Australia, January 2019
"Amazing experience "
Amazing location, lovely people, good food, awesome classes, fantastic massages and excellent value for money. If you need to get away for a while and be around like minded people, among nature then this is definitely the retreat for you, however if you like the finer things in life than this retreat may not be the one you’re looking for. You have everything that you need for a comfortable and relaxing retreat and the Bali experience is above and beyond. Everyone is so loving and accomodating and they really take care of you. I’ll be back for sure! Thanks so much Kalina and the rest of the team 🙂
Matthew Discombe
from Australia, January 2019
Fresh water pool
Sophie Baystream
from Sweden, January 2019
"Authentic Balienese experience"
You feel so welcome from the very start. The program is truly abundant. I loved to get to know the Balinese culture more.
Har Leng Law
from United States, January 2019
The instructors are good
Martina Tanganelli
from Italy, January 2019
"Magical "
Shanti Toya Ashram is a magical, quiet and peaceful place surrounded by lush tropical nature. Fresh spring water in the pool, delicious food and healing treatments combined with always different yoga and meditation classes make this place a dream. If you need to recharge your batteries, if you need some peace of mind, if you are looking for any kind of inspiration, well, this is the place for you.
Private yoga classes can be arranged and the library offers a great choice of books for the ones that want to go deeper in to yoga and its principles.
A special mention goes to the staff which is made by dedicated, sweet and caring people.
Unforgettable, I felt like home (and better!)
Anonymous
from Great Britain, December 2018
"An oasis in Bali"
I loved everything about this retreat, the set up was perfect! Staff were welcoming, the organised daily workshops/day tour was a fantastic way to learn traditional Balinese culture and 2 yoga classes a day with a variation of teachers to keep it interesting. We had a very small and intimate class which meant that the teachers could help us individually, and each one was knowledgeable and passionate about their practise.
Oh and the fresh spring water pool in the jungle was paradise!
Mary Kate Fitzpatrick
from Laos, December 2018
"Lovely Oasis"
I loved Shanti Toya Ashram. This was my first yoga retreat ever, and I enjoyed it immensely. The instructors were all wonderful, and each brought something different, and the site itself is a wonderful place to relax and reflect.
Anonymous
from United States, December 2018
"This is a very special place"
The people- so warm and friendly
Cait Davies
from Australia, December 2018
"Excellent opportunity to relax and further practice"
The staff and teachers were all amazing. So friendly, gracious and welcoming. The food was fresh and varied. The grounds themselves were so beautiful. The photos don't do it justice. On top of that the Balinese experience tour was such a great insight into Balinese culture. We did so much in just 4hrs. That was such a gift. Overall so many places to be mindful and reflective on the grounds and not far from Ubud for day trips if you like. A fantastic experience, I will definitely be back.
Aleksandra Caikina
from Latvia, November 2018
"Yoga classes"
Instructions and explanation
Tash Kenny
from Vietnam, November 2018
"Wonderful stay, thank you! "
The staff at this place are some of the nicest people I have ever met.
Natalia Zalewska
from United States, October 2018
"Wunderschöne Oase für die Sinne"
Idyllische Lage zwischen Reisfeldern und ein absolut traumhafter Garten. Insbesondere der Pool war super toll!! Abwechslung bei den Yoga-Stilen zum reinschnuppern. Der zusätzliche Workshop war für mich total hilfreich. Super nette Mitarbeiter und ein herrliches veganes Essen jeden Tag! Nur zu empfehlen :-)
Anonymous
from Australia, October 2018
"Good relaxing wonderful place"
The location was wonderful. Yoga class good. Staff friendly and happy. Overall I moved my stress levels to zero.
I healed and moved a lot of negative stuff.
Andrina Moltrasio
from Australia, September 2018
"Retreat revive and rejuvenate "
Everything
Zaida Aguado Bordes
from Ireland, August 2018
"Excellent"
Excellent instructors, really good course, wonderful location and amazing food. The staff in Shanti Toya Were wonderful and very helpful, food incredibly delicious, and the course intens but absolutely great.
I hightly recommend this place and this particular course.
Katherine Marks
from United States, August 2018
"Exceeded my expectations "
Perfect location, great food. The best part for me was the variety of yoga styles and teachers- all Balinese. A perfect place to rejuvenate and heal. I’ll definitely be back.
Kat Mei
from Malaysia, July 2018
"Unglaublich entspannte Woche inmitten von Reisfeldern"
- die Anlage
- das große Zimmer (mit eigenem Bad)
- das super freundliche Personal
-das frisch zubereitete vegane Essen
-das vielfältige Yogaangebot
-die kostenlose Massage
Petra Hartman
from Slovenia, July 2018
A perfect little place in the middle of the jungle, with amazing fresh food and lovely teachers.
Sylvia Toporova
from Ireland, July 2018
"Week of yoga in tranquil forest and mid of rice fields "
Quality of daily yoga in morning and evening was amazing. Various instructors, different yoga (Vinyasa, Yin, Dynamic), breathing exercises. Besides that each day some activity - Balinese village, cooking and dancing class, make of offerings. Lovely staff - Kalina manager was very helpful all the time, Pradnya who runs the place is lovely lady as well, not to forget the chef ladies who prepared amazing vegetarian food. Ashram is in the forest, lot of flora and fauna( geckos:) so you rather like living in nature, no frills accommodation, focused on yoga.
James King
from Australia, July 2018
"Highly recommended "
The staff are welcoming, friendly and helpful. The yoga instruction and variety was excellent. The cultural experiences were interesting, educational and enjoyable. The food was healthy and very tasty. The location in a small forest by a river surrounded by a farming village was peaceful, relaxing, colourful, refreshing and there was local wildlife to be seen.A variety of accommodation options are available. Massage and healing services are very good. Transport services are timely and professional. Overall an excellent experience and value for money.
Sarah Brown
from Great Britain, July 2018
"Amazing week "
Such a lovely place with lovely people, beautiful surroundings in the most peaceful location, amazing homemade vegan food everyday, the trip was really interesting, the massage was amazing, the activities were all fun, yoga was great, the people I met there were so lovely... the only downside was my room which was a little unclean and they are very basic but they do their best to be accommodating and help in any way they can. The perfect place to relax and find your inner calm, thanks for a lovely week x
Anna Heldt
from Malaysia, July 2018
"for yoga beginners"
the yoga classes are perfect for beginners, the basics like right bearings are explained very well! For advanced yogis the classes are a bit simple sometimes. But anyways it’s great to get to know many types of yoga. The meals are super delicious and the massage is the best we’ve ever had.
Shirley Wei
from New Zealand, July 2018
Excellent value for money, with 7 days accommodation plus 3 meals a day and 2 daily yoga sessions, really couldn't ask for more! Enjoyed the tranquility of the surroundings, a good place to relax and distress. Staffs are all supper friendly and helpful.
Rachel Joyce
from Great Britain, July 2018
The environment and the staff were incredibly lovely. I felt very relaxed and calm on my return to work. A very good place to switch off
Ashley Train
from Indonesia, June 2018
"A little piece of heaven in the green "
Everything about this retreat exceeded my expectations. The environment was calm, comforting and friendly. The staff (and I mean ALL the staff) are some of the most welcoming and friendly people I have ever met. The location is perfect, surrounded my the green of bamboo, palm trees and rice paddies within a small village. I would highly recommend this to anyone, whether you are a beginner at yoga, or more experienced. The classes are fun and relaxed, and you leave with more confidence in your practice than when you first arrived. The activities and schedule allow you to really get to know more about Balinese culture, and fall in love with it.
Joyce Reyes
from Oman, June 2018
"The retreat was worth it!! "
The team is the best !
Paula Lopez Pena
from Bangladesh, June 2018
"Can't think of a better Yoga retreat"
Everything, from the yoga classes to the vegan food (and, of course, the customer service) was absolutely brilliant. And everyone was so friendly! It felt like home.
Dan Wang
from Thailand, June 2018
"Good retreat environment with great interaction of stuffs th"
The pool in the jungle is really nice and clean. The stuffs are awesome, they try their best to make you feel great! They schedule different type of yoga every day and also has a balinese culture tour which is really unique. It happned to be fullmoon, we had a very unique experience there. I really enjoy the staying.
Lily Spendlove
from New Zealand, June 2018
"Amazing quality peaceful retreat "
The value for money of this retreat was outstanding and the hospitality from everyone was amazing you felt well and truely part of the family
Angjelka Efkoska
from Macedonia, May 2018
"Relaxing retriet with serioze joga"
Staff are great-here to help you with everything. Food was delicious(special tnks to Aisa and Kade). Kalina the menager is there for everything you want(she made me feel special on this retriet and tnks for that.)
And joga lessons-this is seriouse joga. I have lerned much from all joga teachers-I was asking so many questions,they responded to all😊.
Not to forget the pool-georgious.
This retriet is my special experience,highly recomended.
Angjelka, Macedonia
Saida Amokhtari
from France, May 2018
"Super retraite très apaisante et intense "
Le cadre est très joli et excentré, la piscine très agréable. Les cours sont tops, le staff aussi, la cuisine même si vegane est excellente (moi qui ne mange pas de légumes d'ordinaire !) les activités en dehors des cours sont très bien... (visite du village, rizières, usine traitement de riz, cours de cuisine, danse Balinaise) 😊 j'ai vraiment apprécié ma retraite et rencontré des gens très gentils. Merci 😊
Anonymous
from Egypt, December 2017
"Gokul x Umasari"
Really a course where learning was at the foundation and practical application of the knowledge. The schedule was strict but we also had a lot of freedom.