March 5 – 17, 2027
A Yoga and Mantra Journey to Bali
This upcoming spring we’ll have the opportunity to share an unforgettable journey through Bali, the Island of the Gods.
Bali is one of the places we return to often and keep dreaming of coming back to, after hosting several retreats on the island and experiencing firsthand the profound mark it left on us.
This time we’ll explore some of the island’s most inspiring corners, combining daily mantra chanting, yoga and meditation with an immersion into Bali’s lush nature, culture, warm-hearted people, and ancient traditions. You can join us for the complete 13-day journey, or just for the first six nights in the beautiful north of the island, an option for those who may not be able to stay for the full experience.
The retreat is organized by Paloma Dorado, founder of Shama Retreats, who has organized and led a total of 120 retreats worldwide. She will guide daily yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra, meditation, and pranayama.
We will also be honoured to share this adventure with Kevin James and Susana Rodríguez, well-known, experienced chant leaders who share their devotional music, sound journeys, and voice meditation in chanting circles around the world.
Their sacred chants will bring moments of connection, joy, stillness and celebration to our journey.
Throughout the journey, we’ll enjoy a selection of incredible excursions in collaboration with our friends at Yatra Tours. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in Indonesia, they’ll take us beyond the usual tourist routes to experience Bali through its local communities, nature and traditions.
This retreat is open to all levels of experience, with each practice adapted to allow everyone to participate comfortably and at their own pace.
“Bali is a place we return to year after year. We’re continually drawn back by its beauty, incredible food, and, above all, the devotion and warmth of its people. It feels like a place where the sacred is woven into everyday life.
We would love to share the magic of this island with you and take you to some of the places that have touched our hearts over the years. Places that, for us, represent some of the very best that Bali has to offer.” — Kevin James.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Bali in 2027 and share this extraordinary adventure together!
Why mantras?
Mantras are like a mandala in word form, reflecting harmony and beauty.
Singing and emotion are deeply interconnected. When we sing mantras, they help organise our emotions in a harmonious and beautiful way. This sense of harmony then extends to the mind and nervous system, helping us feel calmer, more balanced, and grounded, and bringing us into a state of equilibrium.
One of the main reasons chanting has such a powerful healing effect on people is because it works on us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, at the same time.
Kevin will share his knowledge and experience to allow you to bring the practice of chanting into your daily life, as a way to help you stay connected to your heart while navigating your way to living your dream.
“After more than 8 years of experience holding chanting retreats all around the world, I’ve witnessed the healing power of chanting everyday and we would love to share this experience with you. I’ve seen over and over that no matter where you are in your self-discovery path, these deeply nourishing days together will always help you get closer to your Heart.” — Kevin James
FACILITATORS
KEVIN JAMES CARROLL & SUSANA RODRÍGUEZ
Kevin James is an Australian singer-songwriter and experienced chant leader who shares devotional music in a way that transcends religious traditions and dogma.
For many years, he has travelled the world sharing his music, presence and heartfelt voice with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
His distinctive musical style blends English lyrics with powerful mantras from different traditions around the world. He has also created what he calls “Heartsongs”: songs in English that express the depth and wisdom of Eastern philosophy in a joyful, accessible way.
Kevin has been practising Bhakti Yoga — the yoga of devotion — since his first journey to India in 1990. Today, he leads chanting circles that invite people into a powerful shared experience of connection, as well as workshops at yoga festivals, studios and retreats around the world.
He now continues this path alongside his wife, Susana, who accompanies him on harmonium. Together, they offer events and retreats centred around their shared vision of connection to the heart as a path towards a more harmonious way of living.
You can discover more about Kevin and listen to his music on: www.kevinjamesmusic.com
YOGA TEACHER & ORGANIZER
PALOMA DORADO – SHAMA RETREATS
Paloma started practising meditation 20 years ago, guided by a desire to understand human nature. Passionate about the relationship between science and spirituality, she studies Physical Sciences, and later, she works for the European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN), located in Geneva.
At the same time, she trained as a therapist in various energy techniques and therapies, and collaborates with the meditation instructor Javier de Salas as an assistant, in retreats and workshops in Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong and Bali, including the Asia Yoga Conference and the Om Yoga Show, in London .
She immerses herself in the practice of yoga and trainned as a Sama Yoga teacher, a soft and deep style, which combines classic Hatha yoga asanas with Chi Kung postures and mantras, and as a yin yoga teacher.
Guided by her love for yoga and meditation, in 2017 she founded Shama Retreats, as a conscious life project, where she shares spaces for practice, rest and connection. Nowadays, Shama Retreats, is a small company which organizes 16 yoga and meditation retreats per year worldwide, in collaboration with international teachers.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Bali
RETREAT VENUES
Our journey through Bali will take us across some of the island’s most breathtaking landscapes: from the wilderness of Menjangan, in the far northwest, to the misty mountains of Munduk, before ending in the cultural and spiritual heart of Ubud.
We’ll stay in three carefully selected locations, each offering a different experience of the island.
The journey begins in Menjangan, a very peaceful and largely untouched corner of Bali bordering West Bali National Park. Surrounded by tropical forests, mangroves and an extraordinary marine ecosystem, this is where we’ll experience the heart of the retreat itself.
We’ll stay in a beautiful retreat center surrounded by nature and natural hot springs, and we’ll practice daily Hatha Yoga, meditation, mantra chanting and pranayama. We’ll also have time to explore West Bali National Park and Menjangan Island, and the option to snorkel or dive among its spectacular coral reefs.
From there, we’ll travel into the mountains to Munduk, staying in an astounding eco-lodge overlooking the forests and valleys of northern Bali. Here, our practice will be complemented by excursions through the surrounding countryside, with jungle trails, tropical waterfalls, volcanic lakes, secluded forest temples and local markets.
Our final destination is Ubud, Bali’s artistic, cultural and spiritual heart. We’ll stay in a charming retreat center where we could continue with our daily practices, and we’ll have time to discover its temples, markets, cafés and local culture, while enjoying the unique atmosphere that has drawn artists, seekers and yogis here for decades.
Throughout the journey, we’ll enjoy the delicious vegetarian and vegan cuisine Bali’s famous for, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Getting There
Bali has one international airport, Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar, with excellent connections from Europe, Australia, and many major international hubs across Asia and the Middle East.
You’ll generally find convenient one-stop connections via hubs such as Doha, Dubai, Singapore, or Hong Kong, depending on your departure point. If you’re travelling from Australia, there are direct flights available from several cities.
Please make sure your flight arrives in Bali on March 5, before 12.00 at the latest. Airport transfers to the retreat center are included in the price. We will organize several departure times from the airport, and the journey will take approximately four hours.
If you prefer to arrive a few days earlier, please let us know and we’ll help you arrange the most convenient meeting point to join one of our transfers to the retreat center in Menjangan.
If you join us for the complete journey, please book a flight departing on March 17. We will organize three group transfers from Ubud, our final stop, to the airport at different times to accommodate participants’ departure schedules.
Before purchasing your flights, please contact us at info@shamaretreats.com to confirm your place on the retreat.
IMPORTANT
Please don’t book your flights without contacting us first.
Once you’ve found your preferred flights, please send us your itinerary and we’ll let you know when it’s the right time to book them.
This helps us coordinate everyone’s arrival and ensure everything is in place before you purchase your tickets.
RETREAT ITINERARY
Friday, 5 March 2027
Arrival in Bali – Transfer to Menjangan
Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar), we’ll meet our drivers and begin our journey northwest across the island to the peaceful region of Menjangan.
Surrounded by tropical gardens and natural hot springs, our beautiful resort will be the perfect place to unwind after the journey, settle into the rhythm of Bali, and enjoy our first evening together.
Friday, 5 March to Thursday, 11 March 2027
Retreat in Menjangan & West Bali National Park
Our retreat begins surrounded by one of Bali’s most pristine and untouched landscapes.
Located within West Bali National Park, Menjangan is renowned for its peaceful beaches, mangrove forests, extraordinary biodiversity, and some of Indonesia’s healthiest coral reefs.
Our daily yoga, meditation, and mantra practices will begin here, gently easing us into the rhythm of the retreat.
We’ll also explore this remarkable region together through carefully chosen excursions, discovering hidden corners of the national park and visiting the beautiful Menjangan Island, famous for its crystal-clear waters and spectacular marine life.
We will enjoy a snorkeling trip among colorful coral reefs, join the sacred temple ceremonies, and feel nature through some special hiking. We will also have time to relax and unwind in the resort’s natural hot springs.
Thursday, 11 March to Sunday 14 March 2027
Munduk – Mountains, Lakes & Waterfalls
We’ll then travel into the cool mountains of Munduk, one of Bali’s most authentic and least-visited regions.
Surrounded by rainforest, volcanic lakes, coffee plantations and spectacular waterfalls, this beautiful mountain sanctuary will become the heart of our retreat.
We’ll spend the next few days in a beautiful eco-lodge with a private yoga shala, where we’ll enjoy our daily classes and chanting.
Between practices, we’ll venture into the surrounding countryside to discover hidden waterfalls, hike through tropical forests, canoe across sacred mountain lakes, soak in natural hot springs, and experience local markets full of colour and Balinese tradition.
Sunday, 14 March to Wednesday 17 March 2027
Ubud – Culture, Temples & Local Cuisine
Our final destination is Ubud, Bali’s artistic and spiritual capital.
For centuries, Ubud has attracted artists, healers, musicians, and yogis from around the world, creating a unique atmosphere where tradition and creativity coexist in perfect harmony.
During our stay we’ll immerse ourselves in Balinese culture, visiting a secluded Sacred Water Temple out of the touristic and crowed most known water temples, where we’ll take part in the traditional Melukat purification ceremony—an ancient ritual using holy spring water to symbolically cleanse body, mind and spirit.
We’ll wander through emerald rice terraces, browse colorful artisan markets, enjoy some of Bali’s finest healthy cafés and restaurants.
This final stage of the journey is an invitation to celebrate everything we’ve experienced together before returning home—leaving Bali feeling inspired, grounded, and deeply renewed.
Wednesday, 17 March 2027
Departure
After breakfast, we’ll transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar) for your flight home or onward journey.
(*) Please refer to the Getting There section when planning your flights.
INTERESTED IN A SHORTER RETREAT?
We’ve designed this journey as a 13-day Bali experience, allowing you to discover three very different regions of the island while combining yoga, nature, culture, and adventure.
However, we also understand that travelling from nearby countries, particularly Australia, makes shorter trips much more accessible.
For this reason, we also offer the option of joining only the retreat portion of the experience: 5–11 March 2027.
This shorter retreat is designed for those who wish to experience the essence of the full programme.
You’ll join us in Menjangan, in the north-west of Bali, where we’ll spend 7 days/6 nights immersed in yoga, meditation, mantra music with Kevin James & Susana, nature, and community.
From 1.780€
Immerse Yourself in Yoga, Bali and Untamed Nature
What's Included?
What’s Included:
- Airport pick-up at Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar).
- All private transportation throughout the retreat.
- 7 days / 6 nights in a beautiful resort in Menjangan.
- All meals during the Menjangan retreat (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Balinese private temple ceremony.
- Snorkeling at Menjangan Island.
- Guided trekking in West Bali National Park.
- 4 days / 3 nights in an exclusive eco-lodge in Munduk, including breakfast and dinner.
- Full-day trekking: 7 waterfalls
- Canoeing though sacred lake Tamblingan and meditation in the lake temple.
- Excursion to natural hot springs and local markets in Lake Beratan.
- 4 days / 3 nights in a charming hotel in Ubud, including breakfast.
- Visit to a secluded Sacred Water Temple, away from the main tourist areas, and participation in the traditional Melukat purification ceremony.
- Taman Sari bike ride through the rice fields and local villages.
- Transfer from Ubud to the airport on the final day.
- Daily yoga practices: Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, meditation and pranayama practices during the completed journey. All classes are led by Paloma Dorado.
- Daily mantra sessions with Kevin James and Susana during the completed journey.
- Full use of the retreat centre’s facilities, including yoga shalas, swimming pool and hotsprings.
- Expert local guides during the excursions.
- Guidance and support throughout the retreat.
- A donation to the children’s community projects supported by Yatra Tours.
- 21% VAT.
Not Included:
- International flights to and from Bali (we can help you choose the best option).
- Indonesian online visa.
Travel and medical insurance (mandatory).
Meals not indicated in the itinerary. - Additional activities outside the schedule.
- Balinese massages and spa treatments.
- Personal expenses.
Small group · Limited places available
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Receive a €120 discount when you book your place before October 20, 2026.
Available for the first 8 bookings only.
Remember to apply your discount code SHAMAEARLYBIRD.
PRICING
Total price per person.
FULL JOURNEY · 5–17 MARCH
12 NIGHTS
OPTION 1
1.A Standard double room
(Double Use)
2.650€
One place in a shared double room (you can choose twin or double bed) with private bathroom, shared with another retreat participant.
1.B Standard double room
(Single Use)
3.050€
One place in a double room with private bathroom for single occupancy. You’ll be alone in this room.
OPTION 2
2.A 1-bedroom villa/studio with private hot spring in Menjangan
(Double Use)
2.950€
One spot in a spacious one-bedroom villa surrounded by tropical nature, with a private bathroom and your choice of a twin or double bed.
In Menjangan, you’ll stay in a one-bedroom villa with a private bathroom and your own natural hot spring. In Munduk, accommodation will be in a one-bedroom villa or studio, and in Ubud, in a double room.
The price is per person, based on double occupancy, so you’ll share with another retreat participant. For private accommodation, please select Option 2.B (Single Use).
2.B 1-bedroom villa/studio with private hot spring in Menjangan
(Single Use)
3.450€
A spacious one-bedroom villa surrounded by tropical nature, with a private bathroom and your choice of a twin or double bed. During our stay in Menjangan, your villa will also have its own private natural hot spring.
In Munduk, you’ll stay in a one-bedroom villa or studio, and in Ubud, in a private double room.
This option is for single occupancy, so all accommodation is exclusively for you.
OPTION 3
3.A 1-bedroom villa with private hot spring and private pool in Menjangan
(Double Use)
3.350€
One spot in a spacious one-bedroom villa surrounded by tropical nature, with a private bathroom and your choice of a twin or double bed. During our stay in Menjangan, your villa will also have its own private natural hot spring and private pool.
In Munduk, you’ll stay in a one-bedroom villa or studio, and in Ubud, in a double room.
The price is per person, based on double occupancy, so you’ll share with another retreat participant. For private accommodation, please select Option 3.B (Single Use).
3.B 1-bedroom villa with private hot spring and private pool in Menjangan
(Single Use)
3.850€
A spacious one-bedroom villa surrounded by tropical nature, with a private bathroom and your choice of a twin or double bed. During our stay in Menjangan, your villa will also have its own private natural hot spring and private pool.
In Munduk, you’ll stay in a one-bedroom villa or studio, and in Ubud, in a private double room.
This option is for single occupancy, so all accommodation is exclusively for you.
MENJANGAN RETREAT ONLY · 5–11 MARCH
6 NIGHTS
OPTION 1
1.A Standard double room
(Double Use)
1.900€
One place in a shared double room (twin or double bed) with private bathroom, shared with another retreat participant.
1.B Standard double room
(Single Use)
2.300€
One place in a double room with private bathroom for single occupancy. You’ll be alone in this room.
OPTION 2
2.A 1-bedroom villa/studio with private hot spring
(Double Use)
2.200€
One spot in a spacious one-bedroom villa surrounded by tropical nature, with a private bathroom and your choice of a twin or double bed. You’ll stay in a one-bedroom villa with a private bathroom and your own natural hot spring.
The price is per person, based on double occupancy, so you’ll share with another retreat participant. For private accommodation, please select Option 2.B (Single Use).
2.B 1-bedroom villa/studio with private hot spring
(Single Use)
2.700€
A spacious one-bedroom villa surrounded by tropical nature, with a private bathroom and your choice of a twin or double bed. Your villa will also have its own private natural hot spring.
This option is for single occupancy, so all accommodation is exclusively for you.
OPTION 3
3.A 1-bedroom villa with private hot spring and private pool
(Double Use)
2.650€
One spot in a spacious one-bedroom villa surrounded by tropical nature, with a private bathroom and your choice of a twin or double bed. Your villa will also have its own private natural hot spring and private pool.
The price is per person, based on double occupancy, so you’ll share with another retreat participant. For private accommodation, please select Option 3.B (Single Use).
3.B 1-bedroom villa with private hot spring and private pool
(Single Use)
3.150€
A spacious one-bedroom villa surrounded by tropical nature, with a private bathroom and your choice of a twin or double bed. Your villa will also have its own private natural hot spring and private pool.
This option is for single occupancy, so all accommodation is exclusively for you.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR SPOT
1.Click the blue “Book Your Spot” button. You’ll see the live availability for each room type, including how many spots are still available in real time.
2.Choose your preferred room type. If you’d like a single room, we recommend booking early, as these tend to sell out first.
3.Add the discount code SHAMAEARLYBIRD. The discount is available for the first 8 bookings or until October 20th, whichever comes first.
4.Pay the deposit.
5.Your spot is confirmed! You’ll receive a confirmation email from our payment platform, WeTravel.
TESTIMONIALS
“We had an amazing time! It was a very emotional experience for me. Beautiful nature, a friendly atmosphere, and an incredible group! Yoga classes with Paloma and chanting with Kevin and Susana have brought love and peace into my heart.”
Anna K.
“What a unique experience this retreat was! Paloma is a little ray of sunshine and offered a lot of diversity in her yoga teachings. It felt truly like a release going through the different classes she has. Kevin and Susanna’s music is so healing. Chanting every day was such a beautiful experience to feel connected with the group. I highly recommend any retreat with Paloma and Kevin & Susanna if you want to reconnect to yourself and to the world around you.”
Marie B.
“I enjoyed this retreat a lot! Lovely people, fantastic food, and a beautiful venue. Special thanks to Paloma, who was taking care of all the organization, always having an eye of all the participants and our needs. Her yoga classes were exceptional, going deep, allowing us to release. Kevin and Susana were accompanying us with their amazing music and sound meditations, so we were able to express our voices freely. It was an outstanding experience I will never forget!”
Theresa W.
“Traveling with Shama Retreats is always a synonym for enjoying a good moment with your Self. Retreats are always very well organized; every single detail has been taken into consideration, and locations are always fantastic. The retreat with Kevin James has been awesome. Having the opportunity of chanting every day has been more powerful for me than meditation. Thank you!”
Ana F.
Booking and payment policy:
To book and secure your place, we request a 500€ deposit.
You can click on the blue button “Book your spot”, complete your details, and pay the deposit online.
Remember to use the code SHAMAEARLYBIRD in order to get a 120€ discount before October 20th, 2026 (only for the first 8 bookings).Once your payment is received, your spot will be officially confirmed, and you’ll receive a confirmation email.
The remaining balance should be paid before December 15, 2026. If you book after this date, full payment will be required at the time of booking.
If we don’t receive the remaining balance by this date, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and offer your place to another participant.
If you come alone and want to stay in a double room, you will share with a person of the same sex.
Please note that we cannot guarantee a roommate, as sometimes the group numbers are uneven or there may be no matching requests from people of the same sex. In the unlikely event that no suitable roommate is available, you will be offered the double room for individual use, and you will be asked to pay the single room rate.
Cancellation policy:
If you cancel before October 20, 2026: 50% of your deposit will be held as credit towards any Shama Retreats within the following two years. The remaining 50% is non-refundable.
If you cancel between October 20 and December 15, 2026: we will refund the total amount paid, excluding the deposit. In this case, the deposit will not be refunded nor transferred to future retreats.
If you cancel after December 15, 2026: no refunds will be issued.
At any time, you are welcome to transfer your booking to another person (a friend, relative, colleague, etc.) who wishes to attend the retreat and stay in the same type of accommodation.
In the unlikely event that we must cancel the retreat, you will receive a full refund within 7 working days. Please note that personal expenses, such as flights or additional accommodation costs not booked through us, will not be refunded.
All participants are required to have travel insurance that includes medical coverage. We strongly recommend adding trip cancellation coverage as well: this will protect you in case of unexpected circumstances — such as illness, an accident, or a family emergency — that prevent you from joining the retreat. It’s the best way to safeguard your booking and travel with peace of mind. These insurances are generally affordable and can make all the difference should your plans need to change.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@shamaretreats.com
FAQs
You should plan to arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar before 12:00 on March 5.
Depending on where you’re flying from, you may need to depart on March 4 to arrive on time. If you prefer to arrive in Bali a few days earlier, we can coordinate a convenient meeting point for your transfer to the retreat.
Please double-check your flight dates before booking to make sure you arrive and depart on the correct days.
Most travelers need a visa to enter Bali. Citizens of nearly 100 countries can obtain a 30-day Visa on Arrival (VOA) or apply online in advance for an e-VOA.
The process is straightforward, and we’ll provide all the necessary guidance after you register.
A valid passport (with at least 6 months’ validity from your date of entry) and an approved visa are required. We’ll send you all the necessary information and reminders before the trip.
No mandatory vaccines are required to enter Bali at this time. We recommend checking with your doctor or a travel clinic for personalized advice.
Yes, travel insurance with medical coverage is mandatory for this retreat. We also recommend adding trip cancellation coverage for extra protection.
Please note that many insurance providers require cancellation coverage to be purchased within a limited period after booking your flights, often within one week, so we recommend checking the conditions of your policy as soon as you book.
Once you’ve reserved your spot, we’ll schedule a group Zoom call about a month before the retreat. This is a chance to meet your fellow travelers, ask questions, and receive practical advice to help you prepare.
In the meantime, you’ll receive occasional reminders and emails from us with everything you need to know.
And of course, you can always ask us anything you may need at info@shamaretreats.com or schedule a phone call with us.
All transport between cities and to our activities is included and organized by us. You can simply relax and enjoy the journey, everything is taken care of.
Group size is usually between 14–18 participants, keeping the experience intimate and personal. For this kind of journey, we intentionally keep the group small to ensure everyone feels cared for and the experience remains meaningful and connected.
Yes, this retreat is opened to all levels of experience. The most important is to have a honest interest in practising.
Yes, as long as they have a regular yoga practice (even at a basic level) and are genuinely interested in the classes and the experience. This retreat is a deep, transformative experience, not just a tourist trip. If someone is only looking for sightseeing or relaxation, this journey may not be the right fit for them.
The retreat has a balanced rhythm of yoga, chanting, excursions to nature, and rest. There is space each day for reflection and relaxation, so you never feel rushed.
Participation in all classes and excursions is not mandatory; you are always welcome to rest at the accommodation if your body needs it. At the same time, the program is designed with the intention of going deeper together, day by day, through the practices and shared experiences.
If you prefer to travel on your own schedule or only join a few activities, this retreat may not be the best fit, as the power of the journey comes from sharing the full process as a group.
The schedule is tentative, and it can be slightly changed depending on unforeseen factors. In case of changes, the meditation, yoga, and chanting practices could be prioritized over the visits or excursions. If you are eager to visit the tourist places of Bali and get to know more areas of the island than the ones that we are indicating in the program, we would really recommend that you extend your trip by a few more days, to explore and meet your expectations.
You can have a look at our cancellation policy here. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers unexpected changes or cancellations.
We may adjust the daily program or schedule if necessary due to local conditions or unforeseen circumstances, always with the aim of offering the best experience possible.
Shama Retreats reserves the right of admission in cases where a participant’s physical or mental condition may compromise their well-being or the smooth development of the journey, or in cases of disrespectful or inappropriate behavior that affects the group experience.
We also reserve the right to cancel the retreat in the event of force majeure, in which case any payments made will be fully refunded.
Simply contact us at info@shamaretreats.com, we’ll be happy to answer any questions and help you decide if this retreat is right for you.
Still wondering if this retreat is right for you?
Give us a call at +34 627 419 996 or email us at info@shamaretreats.com. We’d love to hear what you’re looking for and answer any questions you may have.
Choosing a retreat is a personal decision, and we’re always happy to help you discover whether this experience is the right fit for you.