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
- Special offer: Discounted rates for stays between 01 Jun - 31 Aug 23 & 19 - 31 Dec 23 (already included in price, worth approx £295 for 5 nights stay)
- Free airport return from Malaga OR free massage (60 min for single room and 30 min per person for double/twin room). Valid for min. 5 nights stay.
- Free 2 group yoga classes (with min. 5 nights' retreat, not valid on our exclusive packages)
- For repeat clients: €80 spa voucher (only with pre-booked package) and a free room upgrade (if available at time of check-in)
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, 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
- 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.
The Premium Rooms are 25m2 and have either a king-size bed or can be converted into a twin room.
Each room is individually designed and comes with either a private terrace or balcony with views of the pine forests, gardens and mountains.
The are marble en-suite bathrooms, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Facilities include air conditioning, flat screen TV, toiletries and a safe.
There are 3 Junior Suites. They are 35 m2 so are slightly bigger than the Premium Rooms.
Each room is individually designed and comes with either a private terrace or balcony with views of the pine forests, gardens and mountains.
The are 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
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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