Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 20 — 22, 2026
Ayurvedic Approaches to Psychological Disorders
Integrating Ayurveda, Yoga and Jyotish
Dr. Jose Rugue Ribeiro
A Call to the Integral Healing of the Mind
The human mind is subtle, delicate, and sacred. When it becomes imbalanced, our entire being longs for harmony. Within the serene environment of the Sivananda Ashram Bahamas, Dr. Ruguê will lead a course dedicated to Ayurvedic approaches to psychological disorders — a journey that weaves together ancestral science, spiritual practice, and self‑knowledge.
Guided by the three classical pathways — Yukti Vyapashraya, Sattvavajaya, and Divya Chikitsa — we will explore how Ayurveda, Yoga, and Jyotish interconnect to restore clarity, stability, and inner light.
This program is an invitation for those who wish to understand the mind more deeply, learn traditional therapeutic tools, and experience practices that cultivate sattva, compassion, and presence.
In the silence of the ocean, in the energy of the Ashram, in the wisdom of the Vedas — you will find a space to study, reflect, and transform.
Offered as 3 satsangs and 2 workshops (subject to change).
The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with an 8pm satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with an 8pm satsang on the last day of the program. Click here to read more about the Yoga Vacation Program details and view the ashram schedule for yoga classes and meals during your stay. We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your program for the optimal experience.
Dr. Jose Ruge Ribeiro is a medical doctor and specialist in internal medicine in Brazil. Having completed his post-graduate studies in Ayurvedic medicine, he is now President of the World Movement for Yoga and Ayurveda and the honorary president of the Portuguese Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. Dr. Rugue combines his loves of yoga, Ayurveda, and medicine in his work with the Suddha Saba Yoga and Ayurveda Ashram in Brazil.
- Graduated in Medicine in 1981, Title of Specialist in Intensive Care, Master degree in Public Health
- Initiated in Sanātana Dharma Sādhana in 1974
- Acharya (Teacher) of Suddha Dharma Mandalam International
- President of the Sri Vájera Foundation and the Kalayasa Ayurvedic Clinic, Brahma Vidyalaya School and Sri Vājra Foundation
- Author of many books about Vedanta and Ayurveda
- Faculty member of the International Academy of Ayurveda – Pune – India
- President of the World Movement of Ayurveda
- Coordinator of the Postgraduate Course in Ayurveda at the Centro Universitario Ítalo Brasileiro
- Coordinator of the Ayurveda committee of CABSIn (Brazilian academic consortium for research in integrative health)
- Associate Professor and Researcher at Universities in India such as Patanjali Yog College, Mahatma Gandhi College (Datta Megue University) – Wardha – India; Tilak University – Pune, DV Patil Ayurveda College
- Considered the main Brazilian doctor, professor of ayurvedic medical clinic and panchakarma, recognized by the entire world ayurvedic community.
- Recognized as Arya Bishak in India
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