Yoga Vacation Program
August 9 — 11, 2026

Essential Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita

Rukmini Chaitanya

“The Gita embodies in itself a solution to the immediate pressing problems of man and carries a message of encouragement, hope, cheer and consolation. It is a direct appeal to divinize the entire nature of man. This little book of 701 verses is a constant companion for every man. It gives man a positive promise of salvation and makes him fearless. Therein lies the supreme value of the Gita.”
—Swami Sivananda, 1946

Dive into the teachings of the most important scriptures in yoga, the Bhagavad Gita. The Bhagavad Gita brings together knowledge and action, inner and outer, individual and society, man and God. All of life is presented as a perfectly complete organic wholeness, leaving nothing unsaid and attempting to solve every problem of life. Thus, the Bhagavad Gita has been acclaimed to be a gospel of life.

Come and experience these simple yet complex teachings and learn to live a life deeply rooted in service to humanity and the world at large.

Offered as three satsangs (subject to change).

The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with an 6am satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with an 6am 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.

Rukmini Chaitanya is a senior staff member of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas, and the personal assistant to Swami Swaroopananda, the Acharya, or spiritual director of the Ashram. She regularly teaches the Bhagavad Gita during the Sivananda Yoga Teacher training as well as other courses on the Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta, positive thinking, meditation, and yoga philosophy.

Rukmini Chaitanya is known for her enthusiastic and inspiring teaching style as well as for her devotion to the lineage and the scriptures. She is dedicated to each of her students and has an innate desire to share knowledge with them. She brings a great deal of clarity to every topic and is highly appreciated for her capacity to unfold complicated topics and present them in a coherent and pure way.

Rukmini Chaitanya was interviewed on The Spiritually Inspired Show

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