Shanti Toya

I had the most amazing stay here. I was looking for a short stay and experience a consistent yoga practice. I stayed for the week and it surpassed everything I expected. The daily yoga sessions, the activities in the day, the teachers and the friends I made there, together created a truly memorable experience I will not forget. Thank you so much Shanti Toya!

I had an amazing experience at Shanti Toya. It is peaceful, quiet and just amazing for yoga and a personal retreat. Very nice garden and pool. Super nice and healthy food and very friendly staff. It feels like a family. Thank you!

The yoga teachers are Balinese which is a big plus, the vegan food every day was delicious, the place was very nice and not too far from Ubud, the only downside was the room and the swimming pool which took a bit of a hit since the creation, but apart from that everything was great and the staff incredibly nice!

Shanti Toya is an amazing place. I stayed there 6 days and I loved it!
First the place is very peaceful, in the middle of the nature, surrounded by rice fields. They take good care of the place which is clean.
The staff is incredibly friendly. The minute I entered it felt like home and they were like my family. Special thanks to all of them for creating this warm atmosphere.
Yoga classes were good, all the teachers are originally from Bali, which I really liked. It is Hatha yoga in the morning and Yin in the afternoon, they adapt classes for all levels. We also had 2 workshops to learn postures, kirtan yoga, which I really loved and a sound healing class (not included in the price but worth it 100%).
All the activities organized are also great to discover the Balinese culture.
Special mention for the Balinese massages with Lila, the best I had in Bali!
The vegan food is very good, every day they cook fresh vegetables. We also had tea, coffee, fruits, bread, homemade peanut butter available at any time of the day.
We were a group of max 15 people which was perfect.
I highly recommend this place if you want to spend a beautiful week in paradise.
I hope I will be back very soon!

I had a really wonderful stay at the yoga retreat and there are several reasons why I can recommend coming to this place. The owner and the team are extremely nice and this makes you feel home just after a few days. Before coming I was a bit concerned because I was suffering from food poisoning a few days earlier, but the women who cook took great care of me and they made me some extra diet for my first days. The yoga classes are from various teachers and every teacher has a little bit different style. For me I suddenly found in Kundalini Yoga a new yoga stile resonating well with my body. The was also a class a bit too much for me, but I really liked to share then this experience with the group. In general, I really liked being here in a small group and experiencing everything together. This retreat is not exclusively on yoga, you have basically every afternoon another activity that brings the Balinese culture a bit closer to you. With a few people of my group we also booked a driver to a wonderful waterfall (Nungnung) and by sharing the costs, it was really cheap. (In the biggest car, you can get up to 7 people). The rooms here are not luxury, but no one can expect that in the natural place here where this retreat is located. Overall, I had a great stay and I can recommend everyone to go for the one week stay which is always in one group then. Short time request are answered quickly on WhatsApp by the friendly owner. Thanks for the great stay!

Is this paradise on Earth?
I ended up moving into Shanti Toya Ashram for 5 weeks as I loved it so much. The staff are so lovely and welcoming, and it's the most peaceful place to spend time in solitude or connecting with other like-minded yogis.
I will for sure be back again in the future, and I cannot thank the team at Shanti Toya enough for such a wonderful experience.

**Note. The rooms are fairly basic and you are surrounded by nature so this isn't luxurious accommodation. Arrive armed with mosquito repellent!

Shanti Toya Ashram is a very special place. The team are all wonderful and have created a warm, friendly and inclusive space for anyone to enjoy. The yoga classes were excellent and are taught by a range of teachers all with their own style.
The food is fantastic and prepared with love and care. The additional experiences, such as the cooking class, are well thought-out and the perfect length of time.
The grounds are beautiful - especially the pool and surrounding area.
The accommodation is basic but that is not why you are on the retreat and it actually meant we spent more time in shared spaces which was perfect as our whole group were wonderful and one of the highlights was getting to know each of them.
We had a mix of solo and paired travellers and everyone felt welcome and included.
The owners are currently renovating the shala and some other spaces and this will be wonderful to see when finished. Go now and support them as they work on this project!

Incredibly nice staff! My belongings were stored there for a long period of time free of charge, I received a lot of help when I lost my credit card. Just incredible this hospitality. The grounds are beautiful, a lot of program, beautiful pool! I met great people there!

I just spend a week at Shanti Toya ashram and I had the most wonderful time! I checked in Sunday night and the staff was extremely nice I immediately felt at home. Kalina (the owner) is very kind and good with communication and we had frequent contact the month leading up to my stay at shanti toya.
From Monday to Saturday we had yoga, everyday twice a day. Shanti Toya invites a different verity of yoga teachers which is really nice and keeps it dynamic. The yoga classes are suited for beginners as well as advanced yoga practicers. During the day you also participate in fun activities with your group, such as a Balinese experience tour and a Balinese dance class. These activities are well organized and give you a deeper understanding of the amazing Balinese culture. The location of shanti Toya is very beautiful, in the middle of nature. This contributed to a very relaxed vibe at the ashram. If you are looking for a week full of good yoga, kind people, a relaxed vibe and a way to experience Balinese culture, be sure to book your retreat at Shanti Toya!

Shanti Toya is the perfect place to slow down and deepen your yoga practice. The people are lovely and the vegan food is delicious. We could have stayed here much longer than one week!

Great place, great people a very nice experience, was there two weeks with my sister would love to stayed more.
Yoga teacher are awesome, i recommend!

This place is magic. I learned so much about yoga whilst staying at Shanti Toya. The lessons are taken by different teachers daily which means you are exposed to so many different styles. I loved that we weren’t just told what moves to perform but were shown, adjusted when needed and educated about what each move did for your body. I’m a complete beginner and just felt so at ease from the get go. I even ended up extending which I believe is quite the norm.

The staff are friendly, inviting and so cheerful, even remembering each guests name. I could go on and on!

I had a such a lovely experience here, supported by such a kind and attentive staff that promptly answered any questions to make my stay more enjoyable, peaceful, relaxed and fun. The rooms were very clean and comfortable and so fun to make new friends. They provided delicious and and healthy food, amazing cultural experiences beyond daily yoga at the ashram including: visiting local villages to see and learn how to make satay, coconut oil, coffee, handmade temple offerings, see how the rice field work functions from planting to harvesting to collecting the grains. It was so enriching and re-centering to body and spirit, all the while learning so much about Balinese culture in a GORGEOUS natural location. Thank you so much

Shanti Toya was a magical experience! ️. Run by such an amazing group of people, who make you feel apart of their home and share special aspects of Balinese culture.was truly an honour to learn here. The yoga classes were enriching and the vegan good is incredible! Definitely felt like a home away from home. I can't wait to return one day, hopefully soon. Thanks for having me Shanti Toya fam

Everything we needed and much more! Beautiful location, amazing yoga teachers, great vegan food and awesome activities. Thank you to Shanti Toya team for creating such a unique and safe place to embark on a journey to deeper connexion to our bodies and minds. Forever grateful. Will definitely be back!

A little peace of heaven. Shanti Toya is a place of serenity and kindness in the middle of a sometimes chaotic Bali. The daily rythm, the yoga classes, the pool, the food but mostly the amazing staff made my stay a definite highlight of my three months of traveling through Asia. It felt like a little home away from home, very safe and warm, just the friendly faces I needed at that point during my trip. If I can, I will definitely be back!

My first time in Shanti Toya has been 5 years ago. Arrived planning to stay 1 week, I ended up staying 1 month! Since then I have returned to it another 2 times - I just left - and I am already planning a 4th one! Shanti Toya is homy atmosphere, lush vegetation, spectacular swimming pool, professional and diverse yoga classes, authentic cultural activities, wonderful massages, smily friendly always available stuff, delicious abundant food, inspiring books to borrow and like minded travellers. If you need to recharge yourself nourishing your body and soul this is where you need to come. PS: I am a solo traveler and they always made me feel so much genuinely looked after. Shanty Toya is a special place run by special people. Thank you Shanti Toya for what you give. See you soon!

I absolutely loved it. The best place for an AUTHENTIC experience - it's hard to imagine a retreat in Bali being better than this. Food is unbelievable, the people are lovely. My time at Shanti Toya was so revitalising

I spent one week at Shanty Toya and i can tell that it was amazing. This place is down to the earth in very quiet area near the river and surrounded by rice fields. Shanty Toya's team prepared well balanced schedule, which includes 2 daily yoga practices with different teachers and also a program that would allow you to see more how people live in Bali. Kalina and her team are alwaes open to help and talk to you when you need it. The food was really tasty and always fresh prepared. In case you have dietary restrictions, you always can let the cook know and they will adjust. You always have a choice to be on your own or to spend time with other people. This place has amazing swimming pool with gives yourself a chance to relax after yoga practice. Sunsets and sunrises are amazing in the rice fields. I would like to come back again!

I cannot recommend this place enough! Where can I start? I had an amazing retreat and experience. The retreat consisted of 2 yoga sessions a day - 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. It included 3 meals daily and all vegetarian. The food was homemade by local Balinese cooks and oh SO good! There were daily activities including a cultural activity, cooking class and jamu juice making. The yoga sessions were high quality and taught by expert instructors.

The value you get in this retreat is unmatched and un-paralleled to any other retreats in Bali. Don't look any further - I would recommend booking here.