Shanti-Som
Malaga, Spain
Overview
When to go
What we love
- Shanti-Som’s charitable project Ashiana, which means ‘safe haven’ and actively supports other local charities, working in the community development in Marbella
- Relax in the lounge with a healthy juice or herbal tea - complete with library, fireplace for cooler evenings and comfortable Balinese armchairs
- The feeling of being on a relaxed retreat where you can practice yoga, pilates and meditation daily
Who should go
- Perfect for an easy to get to short break for a healthy reset on a physical, mental and emotional level
- Those looking for an intimate, friendly and nurturing environment
- Those who want to improve their fitness with their movement of choice (yoga, pilates, personal training)
Offers
- - 1 Free group activity (min stay 5 nights) - choice of group hike, yoga, Pilates, sound healing, group training
- - 10% discount on extra spa treatments
- - Early check in (subject to availability at the time of arrival)
- - For repeat clients who stayed at Shanti Som with Wellbeing Escapes in the past: Free one way airport transfer OR Spa treatment (60 minutes, choice of Deep tissue, relaxation and Reflexology)
Wellness
The retreat’s spa area is small and intimate. Treatments available include salt scrubs, facials, body wraps, cocooning, manicures and massages. There are also energy healing therapies such as Reiki and even soul reading for the spiritually inclined.
Shanti Som has a little shop where you can buy skin care products, organic teas, organic chocolates, jewellery.
Facilities include outdoor pool (heated in cooler months), sauna, oriental steam room, treatment rooms, yoga shala, reformer Pilates machine and a small gym.
- Deep tissue massage
- Shiatsu
- Hot stone
- Lymphatic drainage
- Seaweed body wrap
- Oriental foot therapy
Activities
- Hiking
- Yoga and meditation
- Swimming pool
- Small gym
- Visit upmarket marina of Puerto Banus or have a beach day. Taxi to Marbella is about € 35 per way
- Take your fitness to new heights with an excursion up Marbella’s famous La Concha Mountain
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Meditation
- Guided hike
- Stretching
- Fit Ball
- Core workout
- Circuit
* Some classes are free of charge but the yoga and pilates are chargeable.
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Small and boutique, Shanti-Som has only 15 bedrooms (12 Premium Rooms and 3 Junior Suites). They are all individually designed taking inspiration from Balinese culture. The rooms don’t have numbers but unique names like Passion, Kindness, Knowledge and Joy. Rooms are modern yet simple with marble bathrooms, fine linen and TV. They have private balconies where you can relax. 3 Junior suites have large terracies that overlooks gardens. The third junior suite has a separate large living room and has a public garden area when you can just step out of your room.
Standard rooms are 13 SqM with a garden view and a private terrace.
They have either a king-size bed or can be converted into a twin room.
They have marble en-suite bathrooms, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Facilities include air conditioning, flat screen TV, toiletries and a safe.
They have either a king-size bed or can be converted into a twin room.
They have marble en-suite bathrooms, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Facilities include air conditioning, flat screen TV, toiletries and a safe.
They have either a king-size bed or can be converted into a twin room. There is also a walk in closet.
Bathrooms have bathtubs with shower and you will find bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Facilities include air conditioning, flat screen TV, toiletries and a safe.
Junior suites are 27 SqM and have a large living room
They are located on Lower Ground floor with minimal natural light and have no views.
Although lacking a private terrace, junior suite has a direct garden access.
They have marble en-suite bathrooms, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Facilities include air conditioning, flat screen TV, toiletries and a safe.
What’s on the menu
Shanti som does serve alcohol on the premises however selection is limited as their focus is on juices and teas.
Location
Nearest airport
The transfer time from Malaga airport is 45 minutes by car. There are plenty of daily flights from most UK airports.
By car
There is also an express bus that stops just outside the airport's arrival hall and takes you straight to Marbella. The journey costs around € 6 one way and will take about 45 minutes. From Marbella a taxi to Shanti Som takes about 10 to 15 minutes and costs between €20 to € 25. On Sunday the taxi costs € 35.
Families, Children & Infants
Due to a nature of this retreat, kids are not allowed. Min age to attend a retreat is 16 years.Reviews
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