Miquel Angel Ramon Martinez
from Andorra,
November 2024
"Todos fueron espectaculares "
Tanto el yoga como la meditación tuvieron en cuenta lo más importante, el proceso, nunca la foto para instagram, esto es lo que la gente que no es super pro agradece más. Disfrutar el camino para llegar a las posturas.
El staff increible, siempre preocupado por nuestro bienestar, comidas espectaculares sin dejar de ser sencillas.
Consiguen que te sientas querido e importante
Jacinta Balestra
from Australia,
August 2024
Such a lovely experience. Staff are incredible, accommodating and friendly, the place is absolutely gorgeous (the photos don't do it justice) and much thought and effort goes into personally crafting and experience that is both engaging and relaxing/ restorative. It felt like a true retreat without the over-commercialisation or
Maria Agustina Gattari
from Spain,
April 2024
"Hermosa experiencia."
Fue muy lindo, las actividades estuvieron increíbles y todo el staff súper amable. Estoy muy contenta con el retiro. Lo repetiría sin dudar.
Анна Панина
from Netherlands,
March 2024
"Very rich experience in a lovely place with incredible peopl"
Most of all I liked the rich agenda that helped to have a lot of insights!
Facilitators and instructors were incredible, especially Ari and Guru Made.
Leela game and Aroma psychological workshops were very helpful.
The activities were quite diverse and well organised!
People who come here are like-minded and interesting to share such experience with.
Food was very tasty and diverse (for vegetarians and non-vegetarians)
Ceren Günday
from Turkey,
March 2024
They know very well how their work should be done and they are very kind
Simon Wong
from Ecuador,
January 2024
"A great hidden gem!!! A great locally own experience"
To sum it up in a few words: if you want to experience the local bali, away from the now sprawl out western commercialized experience (ubud, kuta, canggu, etc). And want to have a central place in North bali to experience the rainforest, the beach, the surf/snorkel/dive and also local culture with yoga/mediation (or even learning how to do balinese massage) and want to contribute economically to a local balinese-owned (instead of western foreigners-owned) retreat, then this place is for you.
It is also a great value retreat but you have to understand you are living in either dream hill (the yoga retreat center) in the mountain with no ac or in the loca with AC but not a typical luxury hotel. So you have to fully prepare to embrace the local experience.
Lien Lepere
from Belgium,
November 2023
"Dankje voor de geweldige retraite"
Duikinstructor fantastisch
Perfecte integratie van de duikcursus in de andere activiteiten
Nathalie Guillot
from New Caledonia,
October 2023
"A découvrir absolument !!!"
La diversité des activités, la bienveillance et la gentillesse de tous le personnel et des intervenants… la rencontre et le partage avec d’autres participants
Anonymous
from Australia,
October 2023
"Magical place"
There is nothing to fault.. from the quirkiness of Dreamhill to the amazing staff.. from the food to the views - it is exactly like the name “DREAMhill”🥰
Anonymous
from Hungary,
September 2023
"Not the best retreat of my life"
Novie’s (the main organiser) professionalism and devotion was magnificient though, she deserves a payrise.
Anonymous
from United States,
July 2023
"Yoga instructor was mediocre"
The location was amazing - the place itself was wonderful, staff were great.
Justina Hennessy
from Spain,
July 2023
"Life changing, heart healing, unconventional experience."
The owner has is a very creative person and entertaining person. He has built this amazing place from scratch. Together with his wife Ana they have turned it into a soul healing heaven.
I really enjoyed my training courses with Mira, Ana and Putu 🙏
Ari's meditations were amazing. She has a way to connect people. She can feel your energy, and if you want to hear it, she will give you a short insight on what she saw during meditation. Everyone was always looking forward to this part ✨️
Yus, the driver, was like a personal assistant to all of us. Always happy and cheerful will great you with a smile on his face and brighten up your day.
Guru Made was able to get me into a very deep relaxed state. I enjoyed his purification ritual as well as his laughing meditations.
Ana is a very wise woman, you can learn so much from her, I loved our conversations. Mira with her gentle and caring energy created a feeling of belonging for me. Marlina, Junie and Nanda at Santhiku as well as Putu at Dream Hill were always so thoughtful and helpful. They all made me feel at home.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this retreat.
Nicky Sura
from Great Britain,
July 2023
"Very special retreat in Lovina Bali"
The area, accommodation, program, staff, organisation, massages, yoga..... everything was executed to a very high standard. The extra special treat for this retreat was Anna's kindalini meditations...they were amazing. Also the extra curricular games, were just amazing.
Magdalena Szal
from Australia,
June 2023
Great experience, very flexible staff, delicious food and coffee. Drivers always available for our requests. Massages great. Felt very relaxed and looked after.
Gwynneth Dunne
from United States,
May 2023
"Beautiful magical Thank you "
I loved the whole retreat so much!!!
Anonymous
from Norway,
May 2023
A wonderful combination of yoga, meditation, self-awareness, sight-seeing and socializing. I left this place more centered and happier :)
Theresa Owens
from United States,
May 2023
"Santhika Retreat, life changing experience "
The instructor led a variety of activities to reach the best of our inner selves. The off property activities allowed the participants to see Lovina and surrounding areas.
I can not recommend the retreat enough of looking for emotional healing and a plan to wellness. There is no other yoga retreat in Bali that offers anything close.
Anonymous
from Australia,
May 2023
"Massage instructor yeyen- organized, adaptable, compassionat"
The yoga instructors were terrific, the food at Dream Hill and on a dinner expedition was excellent, and my room at Lovina was inviting and pristine every day. The programme was also diversified and fabulous. The classes Ana taught were excellent. The programme used a real holistic approach and had a broad and deep base in effective therapeutic techniques. Thank you Ana for clearly understanding your clients needs. I will be back again.
Anonymous
from Singapore,
April 2023
"Amazing experience "
Very well and comprehensive structured schedule - you get to learn through the workshops, yoga and meditation session , you get to have some fun with the tours and social activities , and you get to relax with the massage session. Everything was well planned out, and everyone was very accommodating to any request
Alison Murday
from Great Britain,
April 2023
"Awful stay, proprietor dishonest from start to finish "
The staff were very friendly, hard working and overstretched.
The yoga teacher was graceful, gave clear instructions and was very encouraging.
Olga Korneeva
from Netherlands,
April 2023
"Een geweldige ervaring!"
Massage workshop: zeer leerzaam; de instructeur Nadi was zeer geduldig en duidelijk in haar uitleg. Het is best veel werk en je moet veel onthouden, maar aan het eind kan je het wel.
Yoga: prachtige ervaring, goede instructeur, je merk dat je binnen een week echt lenige wordt.
Meditatie: zeer bijzonder en indrukwekkend.
Eten: gezond en lekker. Aan het eind van de week ben ik een paar kg afgevallen door al die activiteiten en gezond eten (een mooie bonus dus:))
Service: vriendelijk en zorgzaam
Jørgen Skjødt
from Denmark,
April 2023
"The best relaxing and yoga/meditiation expierince ever"
The program, selfcare/insight games, being together with different people from all around the world, high service level
Célia Putz Bordi
from Luxembourg,
April 2023
"perfect but so much more"
i loved everything about the retreat. I stayed in the hotel for 8 nights but have also been a lot in the treehouse since yoga courses and a lot of activities are there.
Amazing view, wonderful people, very friendly dogs, cats and bird.
very eye opening journey with people who want and will help discover your best self (body, mind and soul)
+ not everything is focused about the retreat, you’ll see the city, temples, other restaurents, waterfalls, the beach,…
George Bayer
from United States,
April 2023
"Amazing experience "
Amazing and caring team (instructors, staff, cooks and support teams!!!) I have traveled around the would and have never felt so cared for, so calm and so motivated by my surroundings! If I had to rate between 0 and 10 I would give the Spa, location, staff and support teams a 15 out of 10!!!! The management also was perfect, flexible and always supportive, literally 24/7!!! If you have the time and the money to go to the Santhika Retreat Center you will leave with riches beyond your expectations! I never write reviews!!!! But Santhika Retreat Center is truly worth the time, energy and work you put into it! Also, the other guests were from around the world, diverse and of all age groups! This made for a stimulating and rewarding exchange on the mat, during breaks, on field trips and around the group’s meal table! Why are you still reading this???? You should be booking your flight and making your reservation!
Anonymous
from Norway,
March 2023
"I was very special the dolphins swimming. "
Kundalini yoga. It was very good and the Haths yoga was also very good.
Rajorshi Dasgupta
from United Arab Emirates,
March 2023
I like the whole concept of the place the way it was arranged and the professional approach ..its a must-do for everyone - no regrets - absolutely value for money
Chloe Orwin
from Great Britain,
March 2023
"Life changing experience "
This trip was everything and more than I expected, most people were travelling solo and were so friendly and opened up on their journey why they were on this retreat. The activities that were on offer were fantastic and the schedule was packed with busy agenda so expect to be kept busy, of course if you prefer a quieter day then you do not need to do everything on your itinerary. The food was super tasty and satisfying and the spiritual games were so interesting and really got you thinking about life back at home. The spa treatments were incredible, could not fault the service provided and the yoga instructor was perfect, alternating the classes and working with us to tailor make any postures / poses. Anna the host is incredible lady and inspiring to see how she has created and developed her dream in Bali, this place is truly magical and everyone who comes here should come open minded and enjoy this unique experience. 10/10
Noor Nageeb
from United Arab Emirates,
March 2023
"live changing experience "
I was at the beginning so hesitate and opened so many browses confused where to head and every-time something dragging me to the Santhika, well I am so grateful I did it and I consider my self lucky to expertise it. It was awesome and beyond that. The food, the community, and location the activities are so intense and in all day you do many activities that retreats your whole entire mind and soul, its worth the try just don't take so much cloth. You will meet amazing people.
Sara Nesis
from United States,
February 2023
"An incredible, once in a lifetime experience "
I am really blown away by the variety of activities, the beautiful views from the retreat center, and the quality of people running the retreat and the attendees. I would consider coming back for a longer retreat! I felt very taken care of- the meals, spa treatments, excursions, sound healing and meditation/yoga were so what I needed to grow and recover from trauma. I really miss the retreat already and part of me wants to move to Bali because my experience here was so incredible.
Susana Afonso
from Switzerland,
February 2023
"Retreat "
I likes the people the food, the activities
Jacob Lorenz
from Germany,
February 2023
"Fantastic"
[The location]
- amazing view from the retreat, very rural area
- very few tourists in the area, at least during rain season
- great staff which is always super friendly and helpful
- great instructors: very energizing yoga and stunning meditations
- great vibe overall, very personal and never resort-y
[The daily schedule]
- awesome choice of activities
- very rich in variety: yoga, treatments, cultural immersion, hiking, sight-seeing, games
- the daily schedule is full: that's great if you want to go with the flow and embrace the experience (as I did); nothing is really mandatory and the staff is open for moderate changes but if you want lots of free time and freedom of choice with your activities this retreat may not be for you
[Summary]
Overall fantastic experience! I even extended for another day. I wish I could rewind and experience it for the first time again. Definitely recommend this place!
Laurène Dessi
from Philippines,
February 2023
"Amazing experience"
I had an amazing time at Santhika yoga center for 8 days... I loved to sleep and wake with the beautifull view every morning at Dream Hill.
After the program of 8 days I felt so good and I have defenitly learned more about myself.
I recommend this yoga retreat to everyone !
Thank you so much for this beautifull experience 🌸
Lisa Zdravkovic
from Great Britain,
January 2023
"Loved Dream Hill - location, place, people, everything!"
My body, mind and spirit needed time to switch off from work, take time to reflect and focus on my health, and various that had taken over from being balanced.
A friend recommended Dream Hill, and I was not disappointed. After a long flight from the UK, the arranged pick up by the retreat, on time great driver, some distance from the airport was worth it. Lovely Lovina Bali.
Dream Hill is true to its name, and unique, quirky, bohemian from its foundations, roots, interior and workshops provided. Care, love and thought was evident throughout my stay. From the wonderful 3 meals each day, yoga class, meditation sessions, massage treatments, trips and workshops.
The well thought of arty signs\quotes displayed at the retreat made me smile, gentle positive and some humour reminders and encouragement by the retreat.
The views are stunning, nature incredible, staff look after you so well, always happy to assist. It was just what I needed, and exceeded my expectations.
The wildlife sounds I found relaxing, nature was also very healing. You'll hear crocking frogs in harmony, roosters in the morning, all of which I thought wonderful.
The trips are amazing, seeing stunning waterfalls. The spiritual games very interesting and food for thought. I hope to return and spend longer next time. Dream Hill for me, was the refresh and boost I needed, and has motivate me to take care of myself not neglect due to work yoga, mediation, good food and calm. Thanks to all
Pilar García León
from Spain,
November 2022
"Un Viaje MAGICO Y PROFUNDO al Interior de Bali "
Hola a todo el mundo que ahora esté leyendo este comentario, solo os diría, que no os lo dudéis.
Decidí ir al retiro para seguir aprendiendo a Meditar, ya que hacía unos meses que había empezado y aprovechando mi estancia en Bali, fui a Dream Hill.
Ha sido una de las mejores experiencias en mi vida, es mucho más que un retiro de Yoga y Meditación, es Transformador, para mi ha sido un Renacer, un aprendizaje desde el interior.
Las responsables de ello, Ana y Mira, junto con Rini, a parte de ser unas Maestras, se preocupan por cada uno de los invitados a este retiro.
Dream Hill es un lugar Mágico, una inmersion completa, pura y cercana de lo que significa la cultura y espiritualidad Balinesa.
Es otra manera de ver y sentir la vida, de la mano del increíble Gede Arimbawa.
Cada salida, actividad, estan cuidadas hasta
el ultimo detalle, y complementan este completo retiro
Sin olvidar al resto del equipo que son una familia en la que te hacen sentir que formas parte de todo ello.
Gracias a todos, solo espero volver pronto, para seguir mi crecimiento personal con cada una de vuestras enseñanzas, me llevo un trocito de Bali conmigo. Gracias Shantika Center.
Anonymous
from Austria,
October 2022
"This place is a DREAM"
Everything was amazing - delicious and healthy food, incredibly friendly and helpful staff, great yoga and meditation sessions, very cool trips and cultural activities and a lot of super cute dogs :) Anna is very well organized and you can see that she really puts a lot of thought and effort into preparing the schedule that best fits everyone. She also makes sure that all you need is available to you during your stay. Dream Hill is such a great place to stay - ok except for many steep stairs that lead to it, but it is SO worth to climb them as what awaits you up there is just beautiful - all the cute small details, an amazing view and an awesome pool. This was exactly what I needed and I am so thankful to everyone that made my stay so special and unforgettable. Would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Valerie Pouget
from Indonesia,
October 2022
"Exactly wha I needed "
Dream hill is a beautiful place and the programs are well thought by Ana. It s a combination of exercise, meditation, self discovery experiences, relaxation and sightseeing. And for once I see where to start to change what I need to. The cards and Leela game are really self revelatory. Mira was amazingly attuned and helpful. It was an amazing week. And the staff is really nice, specially Yeyen.
Christine Falson
from Australia,
September 2022
"Santhika yoga retreat centre - Dream Hill "
I love the location, the view, the infinity swimming pool that overlooks the sea from the top of the mountain, the outdoor and indoor baths and showers, the quirky rustic features, the aqua colored doors and eclectic furniture, the kundalini yoga, meditation, Hatha yoga, the remoteness, the transport, the community and like minded people that visit. My heart stays at Dream Hill when I leave. Thank you Haridass for the love you put into this place for our enjoyment 🙏
Daria Pershina
from Sri Lanka,
January 2022
"Amazing Deep Life changing retreat"
I loved everything about this retreat - incredible place, yoga, excursions, teachers, massages and the vibe. Definitely recommend
Caroline Brugot
from Indonesia,
August 2020
"Wonderful retreat "
This place is aptly named "Dream Hill". A very colorful construction, respecting nature, which offers rooms on the hillside. Ideal for having your head in the clouds and admiring the sunset. The team is very kind and ensures that everything is for the best. The retreat program offers a perfect balance between yoga / meditation practice, massages / treatments and visits / discoveries. Delicious moments! I also had the chance to discover kundalini yoga and meditation with Anna, a wonderful teacher. The best is to go there to live it!
Lise Eskildsen
from Denmark,
March 2020
It was a great mix of yoga, spa and experiences/tours. Exactly how I would prefer a vacation.
The dolphin adventure was better than I
expected.
So lovely surroundings, friendly staff and authentic accomadation.
Anonymous
from Indonesia,
March 2020
Would recommend anyone to do this one week travel and kundalini yoga experience which was really interesting, challenging and fun. Dream Hill is a unique place and Anna is very knowledgeable and shared her experiences and stories with us. The day trips were better than expected and very well organized. I had some fantastic moments with the group with much fun and adventure, especially visiting the waterfalls. The staff at Dream Hill are so lovely and so so helpful - excellent service and delicious homemade Balinese food!
Tracy Sutherland
from Australia,
March 2020
"Bliss"
Anonymous
from United States,
March 2020
Our driver Gana was so friendly and so incredibly kind, we immediately felt comfortable talking with him and he answered whatever questions we had. Since it was our first time in Bali we had a lot of questions! Dream Hill is absolutely beautiful!! It felt like we were in a magical tree house. Very bohemian, eclectic, and peaceful. Every single one of the staff members were so warm and welcoming. Madde truly went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The food was delicious,healthy, and fresh and our spa treatments were amazing.
Angela Erceg
from United States,
February 2020
"Absolutely amazing experience!"
-I really loved everything, the accommodation was perfect as well as the food. They took such a good care of us; it was very family-like. The Kundalini and Vinyasa yoga teachers were very inspiring and I felt I have learnt a lot during this retreat. The people who were there at the same time as me, were absolutely fantastic and with them this whole experience rendered lots of good and happy vibes. I would definitely consider doing this one more time.
Gwen Fitzgibbon
from Ireland,
February 2020
"Dream Hill Review"
Location was very special in the treehouse (steps up may be a challenge to some).Ana made the week very special,she taught kundalini yoga, I’m new to yoga and can honestly say it has opened up a personal journey for me , Ana can read people so well and adapt to what they really need from the class , also being so helpful in organizing travel and trips . Charis also made the Vinessa yoga personalised to each of us , the classes were rewarded in how I felt for the rest of day , relaxed and happy, I also had a Balinese massage there , strongly recommend this , it unlocked so much tension and relaxed my body, the food was delicious and freshly prepared each meal , smoothies yum too. If you are thinking of a yoga retreat in Bali , I would highly recommend Dream Hill and I hope to return next year.
Ruby Halabi
from Great Britain,
February 2020
"Excellent Yoga and More !"
The location is incredible, yoga in a tree house up in the mountains is one of the most amazing experiences ! Even the fact that it was rainy season made this even more incredible as the thunder and lightening just added to the experience - so don't let the season put you off !
You receive a personalised schedule when you arrive, so the days are pretty much full, the excursions were incredible and you meet some really awesome people along the way. Even though I only spent one week, you build bonds very quickly in such a short space of time. The staff go a long way to give you an authentic experience, especially Alan if you are lucky enough to have him on any of the excursions. The experience also includes spa treatments galore, couldn't recommend this place enough !!
Robyn Crawford
from Canada,
February 2020
"Great potential, but currently only “okay”"
beautiful location, beautiful yoga space, very nice local staff, good food, good quality beds, nice hot water showers. And great day trips that are part of the package. Northern Bali is gorgeous and it’s nice to explore it with your yoga buddies, and really get to know each other.
Paula Tavares
from Ireland,
February 2020
"I loved my stay!!.I felt I was well looked after"
The staff was very pleasant an amiable. I like the way the food the outings the yoga sessions and spa treatment all complemented each other even the whole 98 steps contributes to this holistic approach
Christian Toft
from Thailand,
February 2020
"Good atmosphere and talented yogainstructors"
The people working at this retreat are so pleassant to be arround.
Jordi Masdevall
from Great Britain,
February 2020
"the program exceeded my expectations"
main focus on yoga with additional activities (excursions, Balinese cultural workshops and best-ever relax massages) that complete your day.
Anna Lea Smit
from Netherlands,
January 2020
"I love this place"
Ann Beilby
from Great Britain,
January 2020
"Simply amazing"
I had an incredible experience at dream hill, it was such an inspiration to me in so many ways. So happy I got to try Kundalini in such depth - it was really powerful and I now have so much inspiration to go further with embodying this style into my own practice. Both Anna and Charis gave really wonderful classes which fit the environment perfectly. I made some incredible friends who I will treasure for years to come and I hope I can return to this magical place (soon!). Thanks so much. ❤️
Clare Cameron
from Great Britain,
January 2020
"Best end to 2019 and start to 2020 I could have imagined "
Accommodation is kitsch and has a great vibe. Miss my quiet little spot in the balcony area looking over the homes below, listening to the birds, insects and general life carrying on as you relax and unwind. The whole experience has helped change my mind-set on life, so if you're looking to kick start change this is a great place to do it.
Severine Diaz
from Great Britain,
January 2020
"Everything was amazing highly recommend the retreat"
All the excursions, the scenery and that everything was included. Anna was great and super helpful.
Anne-marie Cullinan
from Australia,
January 2020
"magical yoga retreat "
Caring and highly trained instructors. I feel my yoga practise has strengthened and deepened. Food was delicious and plentiful. The building is an unique Balinese design, very quirky with amazing views! I stayed in a Gazebo with sea views, really lovely. Caring and helpful staff. A variety of wonderful day trips, the waterfall yoga day and the dolphin trip were magical! Met a wonderful group of people and have many positive memories.
Jodie Huitema
from Australia,
January 2020
"Amazing experience!"
My favourite part about this detox retreat was not having to open my wallet every 5 minutes. Everything is included and they don't trick you with any suprise/hidden costs. If you do want an extra spa treatment or to hire a scooter it is extremely cheap anyway. I went with my brother, neither of us had ever done yoga before. The instructor taylored the class to suit every individual. I found two yoga classes a day a bit overwhelming so I only attended the morning classes and took some free time out for myself in the afternoons. All the staff were so attentive and very friendly. Don't do this retreat if you have problems with stairs. It's very much worth the climb though :) the trip to the waterfalls & the dolphins were the highlight for me. Also I have gluten allergies and there were a few vegetarian guests so the kitchen tailored the food to everyones dietary requirements. Food was amazing!
Tatiana Panfilova
from Australia,
January 2020
"Magical place!"
The retreat is on the top of a hill with an amazing view, and looks just awesome and magical! It has a true yoga & meditation vibe. The staff is very helpful and affable. The program is a great combination of yoga (kundalini and vinyasa flow), spa treatments, tours around the area and Balinese activities! You never get bored. Oh yes, and the food is delicious! Lots of local tropical fruit and smoothies, and local vegetarian dishes.
Julia C
from Germany,
January 2020
"Overall - it was a very special experience "
I loved the variety of people I have met there. Everyone was very easy to talk to and to connect with. Range of activities was excellent and they tailor your schedule based on your requirements which is great. I really loved yoga at the waterfalls, - such a special thing to do. I thought that teachers were also wonderful, really passionate about yoga and they both had a very positive vibe. Massages in the spa center were also impressive. You can tell that therapists are trained and that they know what they are doing. Staff in in the retreat are just the sweetest! So attentive and helpful. I would especially like to mention Marina who was incredibly kind! Overall, it was a unique experience and I am glad I went along with it.
Anonymous
from Australia,
January 2020
"Absolutely amazing! "
I came to Santhika Dreamhill to find self-healing and peace and I was not disappointed. The daily kundalini yoga practices, amazing trips with great drivers, cultural activities, home-cooked like food, smoothies, happy personel, spa and of course the cute treehouse stay were absolutely exceptional and I would highly recommend taking this yoga retreat to anyone! I will be returning customer for sure!
Janne Butterworth
from Australia,
January 2020
"One of best holidays ever"
Everything really. The list includes the helpful, committed and highly experienced yoga teachers (in a range of practices). NB I hope I nominated the right Anna above - not sure I actually knew Anna’s surname.
Other highlights included high quality, friendly and helpful staff and the interesting and varied food and drinks (think tropical fruit smoothies made on the spot - never a problem - and tropical juices), the traditional Balinese decor and the very well structured itinerary. I went by myself and met a group who were a delight to be with. Icing on the cake - unexpected invite to a Balinese wedding and then to the opening of a bar in Lovina. I am soooo relaxed after my stay I just want to say thanks.
Elizabeth Belz
from Great Britain,
December 2019
"Great retreat for rejuvenating the mind, body, and soul "
I loved this retreat. I was looking for somewhere where I could relax and reconnect with myself - I got exactly that!
I had never done Kundalini yoga before and I really enjoyed the meditative nature of the practice. It always left me feeling calm and was a great day to start and end my days. I would recommend that anyone that is not familiar with Kundalini to google it before signing up as it is different from many other forms of yoga and is very meditation focused! There is an optional vinyasa class you can take some days (your schedule permitting) but don’t show up expecting Kundalini to be similar to Vinyasa!
The daily optional activities were also superb and a massive added bonus, particularly the dolphin tour and waterfall trek. The food that is included is amazing and I loved that I could grab a snack or smoothie at any point of the day free of charge.
Re. The different accommodation locations - dream hill is good if you want to be in the middle of everything / are looking for a more social experience. Santhika is the ‘luxury’ option and the rooms are larger with air conditioners, ideal if you want your own space. You will not be inconvenienced by staying away from dream hill as the staff are happy to drive you between sites whenever you want in the day.
I absolutely loved my week at this retreat and would recommend it to anyone! Thank you Anna :)
Brian Dykes
from Great Britain,
December 2019
"Dream Come True"
I really enjoyed the friendly environment. I was made to feel welcome and part of the family as soon as I arrived. I really liked the fresh cooked food (which you get the chance to learn how to cook) and the amazing accommodation. It was a tiny hut with awesome views and I thought it was brilliant. It was clean and had a fan which kept me cool enough to sleep.
The Yoga was well presented and well paced. Charis was patient and (in my case) sympathetic. :-)
The Kundalini Yoga was an eye opener for me. Ana uses this practice to shift deep seated emotional blocks. I found this a bit unexpected but most welcome as stuff came up that I was completely unaware of.
The tours were fun. A few Temples, a swim in the fabulous hot springs and some local waterfalls. On one such excursion our driver (Radek??) asked if we wanted kopi (coffee). We said yes so he took us to a Balanese Wedding!! There we posed for pictures with the beautiful Bride an ate all their cake. Another trip we were taken to a sacred, family owned place overlooked by a waterfall. We meditated in this spot blessed by Buddhist monks and swam in the pools nearby.
We got to see dolphins and snorkel amoungst the coral.
We learnt to cook, to dance and my yoga practice has been greatly improved and cemented into my daily routine. It was a wonderful experience and I look forward to returning one day.
Anonymous
from Australia,
December 2019
Great spiritual experience in a unique place with like minded people, very well organized
Sarah Binnie
from Australia,
December 2019
"Perfect"
This was a beautiful experience. What has been created here is wonderful. All the staff were lovely and the food was healthy and a good variety (mostly vegetarian) will be back. Thankyou 💓
Mirelle Gun-fevang
from Norway,
December 2019
"Not happy "
Amazing location, other than my room. Amazing colors, amazing food at times, amazing staff, amazing energy at times.
Anonymous
from Switzerland,
December 2019
Great setting, vibe and atmosphere. Staff went out of their way to make you feel at home. Other guests were great, activities and yoga were great.
Tessa Dixon
from Great Britain,
December 2019
"Excellent trip thank you "
I liked the friendliness and helpfulness of all staff, the level of challenge within the yoga, the beautiful coloured carvings and wonderful atmosphere. It’s a top location, fresh yummy food and hard working staff. I loved the trips, views, meditations, visualizations and all the people. I loved my room, cosy and all the pictures around the bed like a story.
Thank you very much 😊 I had a brilliant holiday and felt stretched and revived. Fully recommend. A beautiful, special spot and treasured memories. Well done everyone who contributed to this experience.
Tess 🌟💫💫❤️
Patricia Leal
from Great Britain,
December 2019
"My best holidays ever "
La gente, las clases, el ambiente, la comida, las actividades, no podia creer que tanto estuviese incluido en el paquete por ese precio.
Las cascadas impresionantes, y los delfines magicos. Un viaje que jamás olvidaré.
Xavier Calonne
from Vietnam,
December 2019
"Tres complémentaires"
Tout dans l’ensemble, la gentillesse du personnel, l’approche d’Anna sur sa discipline, l’attention de Charis, ma chambre était parfaite ainsi que la nourriture et les sorties où on en a pris plein les yeux !! Et pour celui où celle qui ne connaît pas le kundalini yoga et qui veut sortir de sa zone de confort, ce stage est parfait !!
Même le bruit des animaux faisait parti du décor !! Il faut juste savoir lâcher prise.
Sophie Longley
from Singapore,
December 2019
"Paradise"
Everything was expertly organized so there was an equal balance of physical outdoor activities and chill alone time during the day. Staff were friendly and approachable. I had an early flight at 4 am on the last day, and the staff woke up extra early to prepare breakfast and drive me 4 hours to the airport! Everyone goes above and beyond. The meditation and yoga sessions were very good.
Nadine Connock
from Indonesia,
December 2019
"Highly recommended"
A profound and deep journey in a stunning setting. Great teachers, knowledgeable, passionate, experienced, grounded, warm and approachable. The organisation and itinerary was flexible and accommodating. Anything on request was provided for you. An authentic experience, a real local immersion, that felt very real and connected. Thank you so much for your dedication.
Man Chi Siu
from Hong Kong,
December 2019
"A Hassle free Retreat"
A wonderful getaway with professional yoga instructors ~ Anna and Charis and an interesting first encounter of Kundalini yoga and meditation. It aroused my interest in looking into more information about it.
Staff were all friendly and always make things happen for you and make you feel calm and peaceful. Thanks for Made, Dave, Komang, Gede, Melina, Iluh to take care of us all and the wonderful surprise birthday celebration arrangement. You gotta meet people from around the world here as well to explore together.
I have been to Bali many times but never been to the north, love the package I chose as it also cover all excursions I need to know about the area and culture. A recommended retreat in Bali.
Anne-helene Cavasa
from France,
November 2019
"Paradis et Eveil"
I'm writing in french:
J'attendais ce séjour avec impatience! Quel bonheur!
Entre les visites & excursions proposées (cascades incroyables, temples, sources chaudes, dauphins & corails,...), les cours de yoga kundalini avec Anna, les méditations (une avec le gong, une autre à coté d'une cascade et toutes les autres à Dream Hill), les repas, l'accueil d'Anna et des locaux de Dream Hill, les palmiers, les bananiers, le café, le chocolat, les mangues, les plantations de riz, etc. Je me suis cru dans le Livre De La Jungle!
Essayez d'arriver à l'aéroport le matin car il y a 3h de route, et d'avoir un vol le soir pour votre retour. A l'aller, mon chauffeur m'a arrêtée dans une plantation de café et chocolat. C'est pour les touristes, mais j'étais la seule. Du coup j'ai pu apprécier les explications de l'hôte et déguster cafés, chocolats et thés. Ce petit arrêt finalement était bien sympa.
En bas de Dream Hill, il y a un petit village. Je n'ai pas été gênée par le aboiements des chiens (nombreux), ni par les chants des coqs (nombreux aussi). En fait, j'ai trouvé ça dépaysant. Si vous pensez être gêné, vous pouvez demander à être logé à Santhika, l'autre hotel qui fait parti de la retraite. Anna vous amenera en voiture pour chaque session de yoga.
Dream Hill: j'adore le recyclage/détournement des matériaux, la zenitude, les couleurs.
J'y retournerai <3
Merci Anna et ton équipe pour tout!
Kerstin Trautmann
from Switzerland,
November 2019
Es stimmt einfach alles. Es ist eine Oase zum erholen, Ruhe finden. Ich bin überwältigt. Die Kombination , Yoga und unterschiedliche Aktivitäten über den Tag, ist super abgestimmt. Es ist alles sehr ordentlich, super freundliches Personal. Dream Hill ist ein Geheimtipp, absolut. Ein grosses Danke schön, dass ich so tolle Ferien hier hatte. LG Kerstin
Ria Elisa
from Indonesia,
November 2019
"I’m from Indonesia. And this retreat was the best so far ❤︎"
The people, the service, the FOOD, the teacher, and the positive people arround.
Mari Nitsar
from Indonesia,
November 2019
"Life changing experience! "
There's many different packages you can choose, there's different places you can stay. But anything you choose it's the best! There's excellent teachers, most delicious food and amazing people around! So thankful for this experience!
Sophie Vaxelaire
from Great Britain,
October 2019
"A week in heaven"
The place and energy are amazing. All the staff is adorable and here to make your retreat the best possible. I felt so much better after all the classes from Anna and Veronika. It was perfect, thank you so much !
Jennifer Andrews
from Australia,
October 2019
"An amazing week doing yoga in paradise "
I couldn’t recommend this retreat enough. It was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on and I am so thankful to have had this experience. Anna is very kind and professional and I really enjoyed the challenge of Kundalini. Veronika is an amazing Vinyasa teacher and they both taught me so much over this week. The staff are amazing and so was the food. I will definitely be returning to Santhika. Thank you for an amazing experience Anna!
Julia Wildhaber
from Switzerland,
October 2019
"An incredible experience! "
As someone who hasn't practiced much Kundalini Yoga it was quite tough in the beginning but it is definitely worth it! Everyday the classes get noticeably easier and you soon start to feel the benefits of this practice. Anna is a very patient and overall great teacher. If Vinyasa yoga is more your thing I can definitely recommend those classes as well. Veronika the Vinyasa teacher creates very varied lessons and makes sure the class is suitable for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners alike.
Apart from the Daily yoga classes there are many other fun and exciting activities included in the daily program. From visiting breathtaking waterfalls in the most scenic places to watching dolphins and snorkelling and let's not forget the relaxing Spa treatments. Also worth mentioning is the incredible Balinese food and the daily balinese cultural activities. It's a great way to learn a bit more about this wonderful place.
Anonymous
from Finland,
October 2019
I liked everything. I felt so relaxed and healed after that retreat. Staff was very welcoming. I liked trips and started to like yoga again after a break.
Rachelle Lintag
from United States,
October 2019
"Unsatisfied "
Anonymous
from New Zealand,
October 2019
"A very fulfilling experience, instructors and staff excellen"
Yoga teachings, activities, food
Christopher Weidenbach
from Indonesia,
October 2019
"beste zeit für ruhe, abstand, lernen, besinnen und wachstum"
Das Angebot, der Service und die Menschen waren einfach genial. Ich habe mich sofort unglaublich wohl gefühlt und einen platz zum entspannen gefunden. Die Aussicht ist wunderschön, die Unterkunft bietet platz zur entfaltung und der service ist der beste den ke erlebt habe.
Anna ist eine sehr besonderer Lehrerin. Anfangs habe ich gedacht, dass das angebot nicht umfangreich genug ist für mich. Später stellte sich heraus dass es genau das richtige gewesen ist. Ich wurde auch mit persönlichen problemen, ängsten konfrontiert und anna hat mir gute hilfestellung gegeben mich zu besinnen. Ich würde jederzeit wieder hingehen und kann es nur jedem empfehlen die energien dieses schönen ortes und der Menschen mitzunehmen.
Danke für die tolle zeit!
Ang' Bolding
from Australia,
October 2019
"Take time for yourself"
The retreat is a beautiful, relaxing place in which you have an itinerary in which everything is organised for you. The yoga is uplifting and the activities are varied and well planned. The massages and treatments are of excellent quality. The staff are friendly and helpful and the accomodation is lovely. Do not hesitate to book a retreat here. I'm sure you will love it.
Anonymous
from Great Britain,
September 2019
"Really worth going there"
Everything! The service, the activities, the food, everything was just so great. I am so happy and thankful to have gone to Santhika for one week yoga detox retreat.
Scott R
from Australia,
September 2019
"Wonderful experience"
The retreat was amazing. The instructors were very helpful and were more than willing to provide extra individual attention. The food was a treat. The accommodation was very nice and clean and the rural feel added to the experience (only 20 minute walk to Lovina). The team cater for all abilities with the yoga and meditation. I highly recommend.
Sarka Frycarova
from Australia,
September 2019
"More then I expected!! Not just yoga practise."
Very personal and spiritual discovery of yoga practice and meditation.
Charissa Marwick
from Australia,
September 2019
"Do yourself a favour and book it! "
I had such a lovely time on the yoga retreat! The tours were amazing, the yoga had such variety and I learnt so much. I wanted for nothing. It was the perfect break for a mum of three travelling alone! The staff were wonderful and so were all the people met who were diverse and so lovely. I’m not a full time yogi, but asanas were adjusted for me, and the meditation was beyond words.
Do yourself a favour and book it!
Thankyou so much for everything!
Molly Pragert
from New Zealand,
September 2019
"Amazing experience "
Had a beautiful time at Santhika. Everything was amazing
Joane Tan
from Brunei,
September 2019
"Beautiful experience yet!"
I specifically came for the yoga and meditation and at the end of my trip, I was positively calm and relaxed and realized how much this retreat has helped me to slow down with life and mostly work. Anna and Veronika both have impacted me with their teachings and I am really thankful I found them.
I appreciate the morning pranayama and evening kundalini yoga routine the most.
The tours and people I met were an additional bonus for me. The tours were exceptional and well organized. The outdoor yoga at Santhipala waterfalls was the highlight of my yoga experience. The place is beautiful and I felt a sense of spiritual calmness.
The staff were VERY helpful. The climb to dream hills was a daily struggle but enough to make me realized how strong minded the staff there when it comes to going to work daily!
Christina Biberger
from New Zealand,
September 2019
"Way better experience than ever expected"
My room was beautiful, had my own bathroom and a comfortable bed. It was cleaned and colourful. Also dream hill where the yoga lessons and brekky and dinner was was really a dream. Up there an amazing view and delicious food. Our yoga teachers were amazing! I enhoued the lessons so much and I made many friends. It was of course sad to leave.
I recommend this yoga retreat to everybody.
Natália Silveira
from Great Britain,
August 2019
"Liberating!"
I didn’t know what to expect and was positively surprised each day. As a city person, I’m usually a bit afraid of animals and wild, but Anna and her staff were very reassuring all times. It’s very “all included”, from meals to drinks and adventures, and any logistics needed, the staff is attentions and kind. They know people by the name and ensure your stay is perfect. The location is special: top of a hill after a pretty long set of stairs, with a view to the mountains and sea. The rooms are for any kind of wish: from very rustic like a tree house to comfortable and spacious like a hotel room. In the middle of my stay I requested a room change and it went smoothly.
It was always clean and with facilities for shower, relaxing and snacking at all times.
The food is organic and delicious, cultural activities are very fun.
The highest point was the spa sessions! Debi did my massage and she was phenomenal.
The retreat provides shuttle to the beach and town center at anytime, including shiny plancton at the beach at midnight!!!!
The yoga is amazing! Both Anna and Veronika are skilled and compassionate, and will tailor the yoga and meditation sessions according to the group.
Definitely a place to love.
Anonymous
from Germany,
August 2019
I loved my stay at Lovina Loca! The yoga classes were amazing and the teachers very friendly and inspiring. It was nice to try out Kundalini yoga and the experiences I had with the meditations were great!
Annie Tompkins
from United States,
August 2019
"Incredible Experience "
A relaxing and rejuvenating week at Santhika and Dream hill. I don’t think you will find better quality for the price anywhere else. The food was excellent, including endless juices and tea. The 2-hour Spa treatments were awesome. There was a good range of included activities, treks to waterfalls, snorkeling with dolphins, hot springs, temple visits it was nice to have them all pre-arranged. The yoga space is beautiful at Dream Hill and the classes were difficult in a good way. It was nice to learn about different types of Yoga. It was all around a wonderful experience and I certainly hope to come back one day.
Dafna Poiesz
from Netherlands,
August 2019
"Would recommend this to anybody"
The Yoga/wellness/detox program is setup well. From the moment you arrive, there is a pick up from om the airport until the second you check-out they are looking after you. The yoga is amazing, really a nice way to start&end the day. The location is beautiful, with the spa being on the Santhika (different location from the retreat center) you will also enjoy spending time at Santhika, Dreamhill itself completely deserves her name. Up on a hill, about 99 steps up and the location looks like a dream, te view, the way the rooms are, a lot of the Dreamhill is open which gives such a nice feeling to the place. The day activities are amazing and the variety is perfect! every evening after dinner there is still something going on, Balinees dance, massage workshop always something. The spa treatments are amazing as well. Than meeting so many new people from all over the world made this trip extra special not forget to mention the staff, both at Dreamhill and Santhika, they are so nice completely looking after you. The fresh food, smoothies and drinks are really nice. If you would like to go the town or the beach, just let the staff know and they will arrange a ride same if you wanna go back. Also if you would like to change/add something on your program, its always possible. This week was beyond my expectations, thanks to Anna and all of the staff!
Julie Melchers
from Australia,
August 2019
"Best experience ever"
Being the age of 58 and not a regular yogi I found it very challenging (especially the 99 steps up)and the meditation was unbelievable clearing a lot of old emotions
The gong medication was unreal experience to the day trips, night time activities
Most of all the beautiful group of girls from all over the world who included me in everything and made me laugh again and looked after me
to the amazing staff who looked after us for the week beautiful special people
Thank you Anna for what you gave created🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yi Kwan Tse
from Indonesia,
August 2019
"Gd , nice location "
Very nice retreat , everyone friendly . Food is great . The place is clean . The tours were fun :) . Meditation & yoga was epic . Cultural activities were interesting and I like the Massage in here.
Isabelle Van Noort
from United States,
July 2019
"Best of both worlds"
For anybody who is interested in vinyasa, kundalini, amazing views, great connections, fun activities, delicious foods and a never to forget experience, this is the place to be. I was in Dreamhill for seven days and six nights, which I could definately recommend to everybody. No day is the same here.
For me Kundalini yoga was a first and perfectly practiced by the extreme knowledgable Anna. It is perfect to mix in with the Vinyasa classes. Keeps body, soul & spirit in perfect balance.
I have enjoyed every moment of it and will definately return to this beautiful place
Greta Jee
from Indonesia,
July 2019
"🦋🙏🏻💕"
Yoga and meditation at the waterfall is something I will never forget! And yoga /breakfast with the beautiful view at Dream Hill...amazing! My facial was also wonderful! I loved the yoga classes too, each one!
Charis Mazzolini
from Indonesia,
July 2019
"A place for inspiration and deep experiences"
What I especially appreciated about the yoga retreat is the Kundalini yoga teacher Anna, who is excellent in my eyes. I already had experience in Kundalini Yoga but not very intensive. The yoga lessons with Anna touched me on a deep level and awakened a lot in me and showed me how I have to work on my development, where blockages lie and how I can deepen my yoga practice especially on the level of consciousness. The combination with Vinyasa Yoga with the very warm-hearted second yoga teacher Veronika, was very good – she offers yoga lessons that are suitable for every yoga level. I am not at all interested in guided tours or organized activities for tourists – for this reason I did not participate in the day trips (which were anyway not included in my package but can be booked separately). But I have heard very good from those who took part. I took part in the Balinese evening activities (which were included) and was very positively surprised. On a small scale every evening you learn something new about Balinese culture like cooking, handicrafts, dancing, etc. I also booked a healing massage and can only say that this was also an excellent experience. The older Balinese woman knows exactly what she is doing. I also remember the employees very positively – very courteous, friendly and there for every wish. The different places which belong to the whole organization are very stylish and special and have met my taste in any case.
Virginia Puri
from Netherlands,
July 2019
"Exceeded expectations "
Set in a quieter part of Bali, the Lovina hostal was very nice and more than what I expected. Dream Hill where the yoga classes are located was beautiful, and both teachers were excellent. Also the staff and the food was amazing as were all the extra cultural activities included. I couldn’t recommend this experience more, it was perfect.
Katharrine De Montalk
from New Zealand,
July 2019
"Getting to know your authentic self in 7 days."
The retreat is organised with the care and awareness that I now want to practice in my life.
Anna’s teaching brings awareness to your inner world and during the 7 days I gained access to blocks I hadn’t understood I had. Each day of the tours (temple and waterfall visits etc) brought the evening classes into context in a beautiful and joyful way.
Kundalini yoga is challenging and really tests your determination. Each day is different because of what has been brought to your attention from the day before and freeing in the knowledge that it’s in your hands. I feel grateful and can’t wait to do more.
Tess Parker
from New Zealand,
July 2019
"The masters of our own space "
I honestly find it hard to find the words to sum up this experience. I did the 7 day detox vinyasa and kundalini retreat, and I absolutely recommend it- 7 days gives you the chance to fully relax into the activities and space. For me, I was able to develop my yoga and meditation practice, but also self awareness and reflection. Anna and Veronika (and the warm staff from Dream Hill and Santhika) create a safe space to explore yourself outside normal life. I was often out of my comfort zone, but loved every moment. I recommend to go with an intention to say YES to every opportunity.
I booked a private single room, which was brilliant- its 'cozy' but with a phenomenal view. I do second the others who have said bring good earplugs- you can hear the whole city. It was only solo travels while I was there, coming and going at different times, so you get to make new bonds and connections as the time goes.
I also would encourage you to do a little reading about kundalini yoga and the chakra system before you come- I did this, and it allowed me to jump straight it. You can choose how much you want to delve into the experience, and I am glad I jumped straight in. I feel full of life.
Thank you for absolutely everything!
Alison Godfrey
from Australia,
July 2019
"An amazing week"
Santhika and Dream Hill were a wonderful space to improve yoga practice, relax, rejuvenate and have an amazing time.
Anna and Veronika are great instructors who help guide and support your practice, they and the other staff are welcoming and kind and really do go above and beyond for you.
The inclusions on this retreat are impressive, not only 2 1/2 hours of yoga a day (4 if you complete Vinyasa too), but excursions to waterfalls, hot springs, temples, to swim with dolphins and about 6 hours of spa treatments, as well as delicious food and drink. The value for money was excellent considering so much was taken care of.
I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to explore Lovina, practice yoga with great teachers and relax their mind, strengthen their body and feed their soul.
Sue Etheirdge
from Australia,
July 2019
"Amazing, challenging and fun!"
the people, the time table, lots to do, the yoga and excursions
Eraine Poon
from Hong Kong,
July 2019
"lovely place, relax for yoga and meditation"
People and stuff are amazing, i can totally feel the love here.
Anna is very patient to teach me on the breathing and let me realize my heart center is blocked, she also teach me how can i improve and open the heart center. She also like a life coach - we share daily life/ experience and she could give me advice and guidance on my life journey.
after 7 days journey, i can feel my body totally lift up and light, i could do the yoga pose easily with correct breathing!
Also thanks a lot Veronika gave me lots of support as i wanted to do Crow pose, and at the end i literally make it under her help!
The staff there are nice, and the lady cooked amazing food. if you ask them for help, they immediately to come support you.
the environment is up on hill without any blocking where you could see very far to the seaside, the place is very relaxing and a hidden gem.
everyday i wake up with the animals together! totally a nice place for meditation.
the schedule they arranged for me is good and well planning which include local tour, culture experience and also good massage!
Catherine Marshall
from United States,
July 2019
I enjoyed the mix of both kundalini and vinyasa yoga that were offered as part of my retreat, and while there was not a specific retreat theme, the classes were tailored to the individuals attending. Both instructors had meals with attendees after classes which really personnalized the experience. The entire staff at Santhika were welcoming and made one feel like part of the family. The included retreat sight seeing activities kept the days busy; by the time I was ready for down time the day arrived with a free afternoon.
Christine Falson
from Australia,
June 2019
"Dream Hill was a dream come true"
From the moment I arrived, I felt like I had entered this magical place. The rustic accommodation, sumptuous meals, expert instruction and general authentic care shown by Anna, Veronika and staff made it one of the best (if not the best) experiences of my life. Anna and Veronika have a sixth sense when it comes to guiding people through the practice of Yoga and Kundalini meditation exercises. So much came up in such a good way in a supportive judge free environment, I have never dreamt so much and recalled my dreams vividly, as guide posts. I experienced many unbelievable moments of clarity and synchronicity, and had many breakthrough "wow" moments. I also met the most amazing two people I got to laugh and share the journey with that I now class as life long friends. I also had the pleasure of showering and bathing under a sea of stars in an outdoor bathroom. I purchased a wooden timber soup bowl with handle, which we used in the dining area and I now use this bowl daily to remind me to eat in moderation and to appreciate what I am putting into my body. Thank you Anna and Veronika for your words of wisdom and acts of kindness. This is an unforgettable experience if you surrender and let go. I am still in search of a local yoga teacher back in Australia. I can't recommend this program highly enough....whether you've left a job, a broken relationship, need nurturing time out, or need to regroup or find yourself. And it includes exercise, mental stimulation & culture.
Emma Pham
from Japan,
June 2019
"Perfect week :)"
Dream hill is exactly as its named. Throughout my one week there i was able to see waterfalls and temples while still relaxing and deepening my practice. Veronica is a beautiful soul who took such good care of us. The staff were so incredibly sweet and always eagger to share their culture with us. Anna is an extremly hard worker and i am so greatful to her for introducing kundulini to me! This meditation is seriously life changing... Anyone and everyone who wants to enjoy a week of original yoga, great food, all with a perfect view should join this journey. I hope to be back up those steep stairs one day!
Chantal Olde Hanhof
from Indonesia,
June 2019
"Zeer bijzondere week "
Ik heb genoten van deze week, van alle ritjes achterop de scooter naar Dreamhill, de leuke en goedverzorgde avondactiviteiten, de overheerlijke maaltijden en kombucha’s, vriendelijke en gastvrije personeel van Dreamhill en Lovina Loca, zelfs van de enorme klim van Dreamhill. De yogalessen waren fijn, stevig, zacht, krachtig, confronterend en openend, Dank Anna en Veronika, so much love.
Dit alles, samen met de meiden van de retraite maakte het een magische week. Ik kom zeker terug!
Margarita Arnaudova
from Indonesia,
June 2019
"The best moments I didn’t steal from myself!"
Now being back in London I realise that Santhika in Lovina was the best gift I gave to myself! Dream Hill is really beautiful and the stairs will break your barriers. Anna and Veronika really listen to everything you say and will help you, do not doubt they have the kindest intentions at heart! Putu, Ilu, Made, Dewi and the guys who work there really cared for me always with a smile and the food they prepare was delicious! Best time in Bali.
Delahaye Emma
from France,
June 2019
"Très bon séjour"
Les deux lieux sont agréables et conviviaux en architecture traditionnelles et colorées (Santhika Bed et Breakfeast avec petite piscine dans le jardin et clim. où je logeais à 1 KM du centre et de la mer et Dream Hill -la bien nommée- sur son extraordinaire promontoire avec ses structures perchées dans les arbres dominant la baie à 2 KM du centre et de la mer). J'ai été très bien accueillie avec une écoute et des cours adaptés à mon cas (femme 61 ans n'ayant jamais pratiqué le yoga et sans activité physique antérieure) qui m'ont permis de retrouver de la flexibilité et refaire travailler certains muscles pendant ma semaine de retraite. Anna et Véronika sont très agréables et de bon conseil pour la suite, merci beaucoup pour tout (et le transfert aussi à mon autre hôtel à Lovina avant de reprendre l'avion).
Ricki Mccarroll
from United States,
May 2019
"There are not enough words..."
It has taken me a few weeks to sort out how I wanted to write this review because there are truly no words that are sufficient enough to describe my time with Anna and the entire staff at Santhika/Dream Hill. The 7 day detox program is the hardest thing that I have ever done: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You are surrounded by so much amazing energy in Bali and combine that with Pranayama classes at sunrise and Kundalini classes in the evening, you become part of that energy encircling the vastness of possibilities in your own body and your own mind. If you chose this program - of which I whole heartedly endorse - invest in yourself and surrender to the process. It won't be easy, but you will be so happy that you did. Anna is a great leader and you can trust her to push you beyond what you think that your limits might be in a safe environment. Come with an open mind, let go of your expectations, and give in to the process. Santhika/Dream Hill is a very special place that I will be returning to again and again. As for the trekking, food, and adventures, you definitely won't be disappointed. The staff feel like family, and you run into some pretty colorful travelers. As a single, female traveler, I felt completely secure. So what are you waiting for? Just book it already. I promise, you'll fall in love.
Takara Bond
from Canada,
May 2019
Retreat was wonderful and just what I needed. Food was good, beds were comfy, hot showers (not that you need a "hot" shower). It was really just a lovely experience. Would go back in a heartbeat. Anna is very accommodating and helpful. I loved that everything was planned and ready to go, but I never felt rushed. and the scenery was next level amazing for me.
Anonymous
from Indonesia,
May 2019
"Absolutely Amazing!"
We had a magical time at the Santhinka Dream Hill couples retreat! My boyfriend and I were treated as if we were on our Honeymoon! The dolphin experience was particularly amazing. The captain was very friendly and laid back. On the boat he provided us with breakfast, romantic music, hammocks, and close up views of the spinner dolphins! We also enjoyed the King and Queen massages. I’ve never felt more relaxed than after the part with the full-body scrub, then romantic bath with flower petals to rinse off.
Veronika did a fabulous job guiding us through the couples yoga session. She helped us to feel comfortable and open throughout it. Last part I want to highlight was the romantic dinner! Candles and flower petals guided our way to the delicious traditional feast!
There were many more experiences that were wonderful during our trip, but I don’t want to give it all away!... I rarely recommend places, but felt I absolutely had to after this spectacular trip! 10 out 10.
Tom Mckay
from Canada,
May 2019
"This Retreat is a Gem"
For the price this retreat offers a lot. My stay at Dream Hill, a "quirky unique wooden hotel", was one of many the highlights. The 3 possible yoga classes, Pranayama and Kundalini with Anna and Vinyasa with Veronica were customized for my experience level and deepened as the week progressed. The food deliciously prepared on request by warm and friendly staff and the touring and spa program organized by Anna were amazing. I felt at home and well cared for here on my first introduction to Bali. An added bonus were the roosters and dogs in the village below which really supported an early start to every beautiful day. This was the perfect retreat for me. I left feeling empowered and refreshed. And sad to leave such beautiful people.
Chiam Vivian
from Singapore,
May 2019
"Best decision ever!"
I’m not a person who usually writes reviews, but Santhika/Dream Hill provided me with one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had, in fact it was pretty life-changing for me. I’ve never tried Kundalini or meditation before, but Anna was patient to explain in detail on why we’re doing certain poses or mudras, and the purpose of them. She has definitely sparked my interest to learn more about Kundalini yoga. During my stay, Veronika has been an inspiring teacher to me, I attended her restorative and vinyasa flow sessions and truly enjoyed and learnt. Food was awesome, all the staff were friendly and treated us like families. The environment is great and not too commercialized. Great for solo travelers who want to meet like-minded people to share more about traveling and yoga experiences.
Anonymous
from Australia,
May 2019
"Relaxed"
I loved my tree house at Dream hill, the view, the staff, the crazy steep stairs, the day trips with Kadek to his village, the waterfalls and swimming with dolphins. I love the open minded lovely people i met. I loved the massages and how helpful and kind the staff were. The vinyasa yoga really made my mornings and Veronika was really helpful supportive and a great instructor.
Angela Siatta
from United States,
April 2019
"Amazing and beautiful "
This retreat was so enlightening. I really enjoyed getting to know the host and instructor. They made you feel like family. The staff goes above and beyond to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Beautiful accommodations and amazing retreat. It’s all in how open you are willing to be.
Naaz Kerin
from Australia,
April 2019
"Absolutely loved it! "
This retreat was amazing! Definitely would recommend my photos etc. are on Instagram nk_journeys go have a look at some of what you will get to experience.
Col Dixon
from Great Britain,
April 2019
"A piece of heaven on earth. "
I didn't like this place... I loved this place. From Ana, Veronika, all the staff... My darling Ketut and my little Nana Ninja (you must give her traditional Balinese healing massages ago).
This place has so much heart and soul. I went there looking for something, not knowing what, but I came back with something so important to my growth, I got my smile from my heart back.
I couldn't do much yoga and meditation because on the first day I developed a massive knot in my calves due to the stairs in Dream Hill, but because the way the trip is organized I got to see so much of north Bali and truly fell in love with North Bali.
Alexandra Dupont
from Indonesia,
April 2019
"Wonderful "
What a retreat !!!
I still can feel the bliss of being there.
The place is absolutely amazing and beautiful.
You can feel secure, extraordinary yourself and well guided through this retreat.
I discovered Vinyasa yoga with Veronika and couldn’t dream of a better teacher to begin, very attentive and very professional. Every day was different so I could experience so many different ways of considering yoga (postures, breathing, meditation, magic words ...) and body.
Also, Kundalini on the evening with Anna was such a experiment ! Challenging and inner, I’ve never thought I could go so deep into meditation. The gong session was the cherry on the cake, incredibly inward ! Thank you so much Anna for this moments of connexion and what you put in your classes.
Finally, excursions are beautiful, food is delightful, women and men working there are so kind and attentive and the spa was whaou ... wonderful... !
Danica Milord
from Canada,
March 2019
"A spiritual experience"
The food and service provided by Anna and her staff was amazing. Anna and Veronika genuinely care about your reasons for coming to do this retreat and care about your journey and want to help you. I didn’t know what exactly to expect but was pleasantly surprised by how much I got to see and do. The staff provide excellent food and spa services and are very accommodating. I really recommenced the extra day tour to the water temple.
Vera Thallinger
from Germany,
March 2019
"Amazing spiritual retreat"
My stay was a very spiritual and healing experience. The yoga practices is mostly Kundalini Yoga which I haven't tried before. It was very focussed on the breath and on controlling the energies in your body through pranayamas. I can say that it definitely stirred my inner energies and I will continue to practice Kundalini Yoga from now onwards. Thank you Anna for that. The additional Vinyasa sessions with Veronika were magical and helped to release the tensions from the body. I felt full of emotion and energy after those practices. Thank you Veronika for this beautiful energy of yours. The spa treatments were amazing and I enjoyed the trips to waterfalls, temples and to see dolphins. The food was always freshly prepared by the lovely staff and they were open to adjust the dishes to my vegan diet.
The accommodation was clean and open to nature. You basically slept in tune with nature and could hear the animals in the morning. I really enjoyed that :)
Claudia Maldonado
from Canada,
March 2019
"An Amazing Experience "
Being surrounded by nature and it’s sounds was meditative. Great, tasty menu options for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Anna was my amazing Kundalini Yoga and Meditation instructor. She felt like a loving sister. Veronica and her Hatha yoga was so positive and memorable. The spa!!!! The messages and flower bath was by far the best experience I’ve ever had!
Lynn Murray
from Great Britain,
February 2019
"Eutopia"
Fabulous welcome, I am solo traveller and arrived late in the evening and a meal was delivered to my accomodation which was a few hundred yards from the retreat. Everyone was so happy and helpful yet not overbearing. It was home from home with added peace and tranquillity.
The Yoga was excellent I am a beginner aged 55 with creaky joints, Anna pitched it perfectly, I am continuing with Kundalini yoga at home, it delivered all I hoped for, mindfulness and wellbeing. I had a strong spiritual experience during a meditation from which I felt so lifted, a mind opening experience. Anna is an amazing lady and has great intuition for tailoring your experience. I am not a big review writer but strongly recommend coming here. The relaxation and spa alone are worth it and the yoga is the icing in the cake. Anna also arranges local trips, thermal spa, dolphin watching and bathing in local waterfall, stunning scenery and visit to paddy fields. In summary a total joy 😍
Brittany Miller
from United States,
February 2019
"Uniquely tailored retreat"
Leading up to this trip the staff at Santhinka were very quick to respond to any questions we had. My cousin and I missed our connecting flight leaving the states due to bad weather. We contacted Santhinka retreat and asked to shift our retreat one day later. They were happy to accomodate this request. When we arrived in Depasar we easily found our driver who was holding a sign with our name on it. After a two or so hour ride in a very nice van we arrived at the retreat. Anna, our host, met us with a delicious fresh iced tea, fruit plate and fabulous itinerary for the next three days.
The excursions Anna planned for us were unique and local and the guides top notch! Our first day we went to a temple and hot springs. Our guide waited for us while we enjoyed both and gave us no time restraints. We literally could have stayed hours at each location.
The spa treatments were very relaxing and thorough.
Our room was clean, nicely decorated and air conditioned. The bathroom was a fun nature inspired experience with living plants that tied the outdoors with the indoors.
The staff and hosts were kind and fun to be around and extremely accommodating.
The food was delicious!
Wendy Gordon
from Australia,
February 2019
"A slice of Paradise"
From the moment I walked in, I felt like I had come to Paradise. Anna and her staff are just awesome.
As a 55+ year old woman who has never really done any yoga, Anna was superb at accommodating me. I was blown away by the power of the meditation and where it took me, I was able to reach deep into my soul.
The organised activities were great, I loved them all and they were flexible with changing them if requested.
The food was lovely, traditional Bali fare, freshly made as needed. Loved the Kombucha! .
The accommodation was clean and comfortable and I loved my little private Haven.
The spa treatment was to die for, absolutely divine.
All the staff there were just lovely, Agung took care of any minor request I had.
Anna has done an amazing job of ensuring you get what you need on so many levels.
I will definately be back and I already have a pile of friends who want to come as well to experience all that Santhika has to offer.
Thank you Anna and your team
Lavanya Boon
from Malaysia,
January 2019
"Excellent yoga and a little haven to relax."
Anna is an excellent gifted yoga teacher who can offer deep healing through the practice. I totally recommend it. The centre itself is idyllic and in a lovely location very quiet if you are looking for a place to relax. It’s also great for solo travellers. I recommend the 7 day yoga and wellness. It’s really good value for money with three tours involved in the package.
Also all food is included and some incredible spar treatments each day which leave you very relaxed. The place is situated in the north of Bali so beware that it’s a 4 hour transfer from the airport. You can book a taxi or a shuttle bus and to be honest the drive is quite relaxing if you happy to do it. The north of Bali is very beautiful so worth going. Anna and her staff organised all the transfers for me and anything I needed. The staff are lovely and happy to do things for you. I stayed in a private room that was unique and cleaned every day. It is quieter in a private room so if you want more peace I would go for that also they come with air con so it you struggle with heat it’s good to have. Other forms of accommodation are available but because the centre is small it can be noisy in certain areas depending on how full it is. I had a friend stay in a tent and she felt it was very noisy. I personally didn’t hear much in my room.
I recommend this centre totally
Anonymous
from Australia,
December 2018
"Magical place"
A true little paradise. So glad i decided to try something different from the usual when going to Bali. Anna and her staff are very warm and welcoming. The Yoga was fabulous. The massages amazing. Thank you to all for making my stay a truly memorable experience.
Lena Cervin
from Malaysia,
October 2018
"Amazing stay! "
Had a fantastic stay at Santhika! I was so good taken care of since the day I arrived. Got my own shedule of activities, yoga and massages. (Had the 7 days wellness, meditation and yogaretreat). The yogainstruktor and owner of the place, Anna, was great. She showed us and challenged us to go further and challenge our self, both physical and mentally.
The staff is amazing. They are all so kind and do whatever they can in order to give you a plesant stay. The food is excellent and healthy. The chef made me som special lunch/dinner from my request. The massage you get is really good. The ”queen treatment” was just amazing - you really felt like a Queen.
And then, above all, I had three tours in my package. Together with other guests, but always in a small group, we where taken out to see the best of North Bali.
To sum up - an amazing stay at a wonderful place! Highly recommended!
Kate Morris
from Australia,
August 2018
"Simple authentic Bali at its best"
I booked a private room and was given a villa at Alam Sunset Villas right on the water. I fell asleep listening to the waves, arose to pink hues over the ocean, was tended to with love by the staff Marilena and Surya - and had the most delicious massages by Putu and Marilena in the bungalow next to the ocean. And then there’s Ana and her strong but gentle way of guiding you through a Kundalini practice - I was lucky enough to experience this in the rustic shala by the beach whilst the sun set over the ocean in front of us as well as at the Santhika shala with the gong. Transformative! There was also two amazing days seeing the real Balinese villages, temples, waterfalls and jungle with Kadek then the local dolphins and snorkeling in crystal clear ocean with Dodi. Such happy spirited, informative and caring people. Feeling truely blessed by Bali and Ana & Komang’s team at Santhika. Suksma & Namaste x
Dawn Hughes
from Great Britain,
August 2018
"Amazing experience "
We were so well looked after from the moment we arrived to the morning we left. The Yoga was amazing as was the hospitality. The arranged excursions were breathtaking and included local knowledge that personalised it and gave you a real snapshot of the area/people.
Estelle Bardz
from United States,
July 2018
"Unforgettable experience"
My stay in Santhika was wonderful. I booked a private room for 11 days (quite big with a charming "outside-like" bathroom)
// food was healthy (usually cooked with coconut oil), that guests get to choose according to their diversified menu; + several opportunities to try Balinese cuisine (yummy!!)
// yoga classes took place within a nice atmosphere (music + insense), the asanas and meditation exercices were different each day, so we get to work on every part of the body along the retreat
// we got the opportunity to practice at another villa on the beach just before watching sunset, which was another magical experience....
// 3 spa sessions, with Balinese style massages, scrubs, facial, hair treatment and flower bath, dreamy
// 2 waterfalls excursions to discover the inner Bali + dolphins watching tour on Lovina beach : very well organized, the guides always made sure that we were comfortable and had always small attentions for the group (breakfast on the boat, clay mask in a river, photographs taken, etc.)
// Anna and her staff at Santhika were always lovely and happy to help or give advice for any kind of requests :)
Thank you once again for this fantastic experience, I'm already figuring out when can I come back!
Annick Aerts
from Indonesia,
July 2018
"A retreat center that i highly recommend"
This B&B is special with an very authentic character. A cosy and charming place to stay. Anna really takes good care of all her customers and the kundalini-yoga-lessons that she gives, are really good. She gives them in a very good way. The massages are also of high quality, just like the food. This B&B is located in a quite place, although regularly you hear dogs barking and chickens in the morning. It is the perfect location for interesting excursions.
Laura Asenjo
from Australia,
July 2018
"Great experience!Highly recommend it!"
Everyone was very warm, respectful and friendly.
Yoga with Anna was a beautiful experience, I left the retreat feeling amazing!
Spa treatments and the tours they organise for you were perfect!
I love the fact that it is located in the North of Bali, never been before and it is truly calm and authentic.
Liliya Vafina
from United Arab Emirates,
June 2018
"Wonderful stay at Santhika yoga retreat centre "
I liked the beautiful atmosphere at the resort. It’s quite small (currently expanding) and cosy which give you warm feeling even if u are a solo traveller. I liked the idea that you can stay there in the hostel and also be a part of yoga retreat. You can join different tours during your stay where you can see amazing waterfalls, rice fields and marvellous Bali nature. The food was very delicious and you can choose accordingly to your preference. It’s unlimited beverages throughout the stay. It’s a very convenient location as it’s just approximately 15 min walk to the beach. The place is perfect as for solo as for couple travellers. I’m looking forward to visit this place again and also have to mention friendly owners and staff who cares about their guests needs.
Mila Vio
from Indonesia,
June 2018
"Eternal gratitude. Sat Nam 🙏"
Anna is a force of nature and gifted me with her infinite generosity on precious kundalini yoga and meditation classes, not to mention the personalized kriyas. She also encouraged me to receive, by taking special spa sessions, which then I realized to be part of a broader learning lesson. The location is an oasis and the Villa has the most orange sky beautiful sunset I have ever seen. Anna, eternal gratitude 🙏
Lucy Gall
from Vietnam,
May 2018
"Great for solo travelers "
I loved the two spa treatments I received during my stay. I liked the atmosphere. I learned to like the kundalini style yoga. I like the attention and care I received from Anna and all the staff. I liked my outings and activities a lot. I liked being walking distance to the beach.
Sharrie Anderson
from Great Britain,
April 2018
"Beautiful and peaceful place to relax"
Santhika was wonderful. Anna met us when we arrived after our comfy airport transfer (even though we arrived at 3.30am) our rooms were beautiful with comfy double beds, fantastic bathrooms and beautiful gardens surrounding them.
The staff at Santhika were all so smily and friendly and we could want for nothing.
Our 7 day retreat was a perfect blend of yoga, relaxation, good food, exploring Northern Bali and of course the incredible massage.
Kundalini yoga was led by Anna who did a great job of pushing us so we could break our own boundaries and find new limits.
Anonymous
from Thailand,
December 2017
Santhika is a small little place in paradise. I felt so welcome and as a part of the family. Anna, her family and the staff are amazing. It's a cute little place to leave the outside world behind.
I'm honest if I would have seen on bookyogaretreat that it is Kundalini yoga I would haven't booked it but I am so happy about this! I didn't like Kundalini but with Anna it's awesome! You can trust Anna and feel totally safe with her. She got a huge knowledge. She really helps you and looks that you feel comfortable and good.
All my trips were amazing and not touristy. My massages as well. The girls are angels and the food they cook is so delicious ,)
