Experiential CourseMarch 31 — April 4, 2027
Ayurvedic Cleansing and Rejuvenation Retreat
5-Day Self-Cleanse with Food, Herbs, Yoga & Meditation
Ramkumar Kutty and Durga Leela
Tuition: $495
Give your body and mind the reset they deeply need in this immersive Ayurvedic cleansing experience at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas. Guided by two highly respected teachers with decades of experience, this retreat offers a gentle, time-tested approach to detoxification rooted in classical Ayurveda and supported by the nourishing rhythm of ashram life.
Modern living exposes us to toxins from food, environment, stress, and overstimulation. Ayurveda teaches that regular cleansing removes accumulated impurities (ama), restores balance, and frees the body’s innate intelligence to heal and rejuvenate. As digestion strengthens and the nervous system settles, clarity, vitality, and emotional ease naturally emerge.
The serene ashram setting — with daily yoga, meditation, chanting, wholesome meals, and time in nature — provides an ideal container for deep rest and renewal within a supportive spiritual community.
This retreat is uniquely led by Dr. Ramkumar Kutty, founder of Vaidyagrama Healing Village, an internationally respected center for authentic Ayurvedic healing, and Durga Leela, founder of Yoga of Recovery. Together they offer a rare blend of classical expertise, compassion, and practical guidance.
What the week includes:
- A 5-day guided self-cleanse with traditional kitchari and supportive herbs
- Educational workshops on Ayurvedic detox and rejuvenation
- Optional individual consultations
- Daily yoga, pranayama, meditation, and satsang
- Rest, nature walks, and spacious time for integration
- A warm, nurturing environment throughout the process
Leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply renewed — with tools to sustain balance long after you return home.
We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of this course and stay until at least one day after the course ends for the optimal experience.
Dr. Ramkumar Kutty is a lifelong student of Ayurveda and other traditional Indian knowledge systems and an internationally renowned speaker. He is a founder-director of Punamava Ayurveda, and institution committed to universal wellbeing through authentic Ayurvedic practice. He works in collaboration with Yoga of Recovery, facilitating profound healing through cleanses and Panchakarma.
Durga Leela is an Ayurvedic and Yoga Therapy Specialist and the founder of Yoga of Recovery®, a comprehensive program that integrates Ayurveda and yoga with recovery tools for those affected by addiction and self-destructive behaviors. She teaches a holistic approach to recovery, integrating mind, body, and spirit. She overcame her own struggles with addiction and is a grateful member of 12-step fellowships for over 20 years. She is the author of Yoga of Recovery: Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda With Modern Recovery Tools for Addiction with a foreword by David Frawley.
Daily Schedule (subject to change):
Your course schedule has been designed by the presenter to provide a holistic educational experience, and includes course presentation time, meal times, and free time for you to enjoy the beach and the grounds and participate in the ashram’s daily programs.
Morning and Evening Satsang: community gatherings for meditation, chanting & teachings; sometimes a silent beach walk.
Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes: available on outdoor ocean and bayfront platforms (beginner and intermediate levels offered twice daily).
Lines in bold type indicate required course times. Other ashram offerings are optional.
DAY 1:
6:00-8:00am Morning Satsang
9:30am-10am – Course Inauguration Ceremony
10:00am-10:45am Cleansing Kitchari Brunch
11:00am Ashram Welcome & History Tour – Optional (meets at Reception)
11:30am Inauguration Ceremony
12:00-2pm Course session – Ayurveda Workshop and Snack
2pm-4pm Optional Ayurvedic Consultation Appointments (additional fee)
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00pm Cleansing Kitchari Dinner
8:00 to 9:45pm Evening Satsang
DAY 2 – DAY 4:
6:00-8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00am-9:45am Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
10:00am-10:45am Cleaning Kitchari Brunch
12:00-2pm Course session – Ayurveda Workshop and Snack
2pm-4pm Optional Ayurvedic Consultation Appointments (additional fee)
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00pm Cleansing Kitchari Dinner
8:00 to 9:45pm Evening Satsang
DAY 5 (Last Day):
6:00-8:00am Morning Satsang
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
10:00am-10:45am Cleaning Kitchari Brunch
12:00-2pm Course session – Ayurveda Workshop and Snack
2pm-4pm Optional Ayurvedic Consultation Appointments (additional fee)
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00pm Cleansing Kitchari Dinner
7:00pm Graduation Ceremony
8:00 to 9:45pm Evening Satsang
Please plan on arriving at least one day prior to Day 1 of the course and departing at least one day after the last day.
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