Yoga Vacation Program
August 21 — 23, 2026

Finding Serenity: Yogic Remedies for Depression and Anxiety

Swami Shambhudevananda

Are you ready for a turning point in your journey? Depression and anxiety are among the leading causes of disability for individuals aged 15 to 44, but they don’t have to define your life. This transformative weekend offers you the opportunity to transcend the grip of depression and anxiety by awakening a profound shift in your perspective and reconnecting with your true self.

Through a combination of powerful yoga postures (asanas), breathing techniques, dietary guidelines, and other yogic practices, you’ll learn to ease the mental and emotional burdens that weigh you down. This course is designed to help you release stress, find balance, and unlock your natural state of joy, peace, and vitality.

What you can expect:

  • Learn specific yoga postures and breathing practices that help alleviate anxiety and depression 
  • Understand the impact of diet on your mental health, and how to nourish your body to support emotional balance 
  • Explore mindfulness and meditation techniques that foster mental clarity, emotional resilience, and peace 
  • Receive personalized guidance to help you reconnect with your essential self, and rediscover joy and fulfillment 
  • Gain tools to create lasting change in your life, including daily routines that promote long-term well-being

This weekend is not just a retreat; it’s an opportunity for radical transformation. Join us and experience a deep sense of relief and empowerment as you move beyond the limitations of depression and anxiety, and create a life filled with joy, health, and harmony.

Offered as 3 satsangs and 2 workshops (subject to change), this program provides the perfect setting to unwind, rejuvenate, and embark on your path to healing.

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.

Swami Shambhudevananda is a senior staff member at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas and a practitioner of yoga and meditation for more than 30 years. A member of the Sivananda organization since 1995, Swami Shambhudevananda regularly teaches Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga philosophy for the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Courses and advanced courses. He is a much-loved, knowledgeable, and inspiring teacher.

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