Yoga Vacation Program
Simplify, reset, and reconnect with yourself.
Retreat from the stressors and distractions of everyday life and discover a healthier, happier you. Our Yoga Vacation Program was designed by Swami Vishnudevananda to ensure complete relaxation and rejuvenation for the body, mind, and soul. Daily yoga classes work in conjunction with the ashram schedule to help your body reconnect with the natural rhythms of nature so that your mind can become more restful and present.
Whether you are new to yoga or a well-established practitioner, the Yoga Vacation Program will help you quickly find your way back to balance in an optimal environment for spiritual growth, healing, and relaxation where you are surrounded by a nurturing, supportive community. The best part? The tools you learn will last you a lifetime and the benefits of the ashram will continue to uplift your being long after you’ve concluded your stay.
The ashram is all-inclusive, offering a private beach, delicious food, 2 daily yoga classes, 2 daily satsangs (communal events with joyous chanting, meditation, and spiritual lectures), and various workshops with acclaimed presenters. Each year, we invite hundreds of guest presenters to the ashram (scholars, spiritual teachers, scientists, and artists) to offer a rich tapestry of engaging talks, performances, and workshops as part of the Yoga Vacation Program. Browse the calendar below to see what’s happening when you plan to stay with us.
What you will experience in the Ashram
Immerse in a yogic lifestyleIncrease your vitality, positivity, and ease of being as a result of daily yoga practice, a healthy vegetarian diet, silent meditation sessions, and uplifting teachings.
Connect to nature’s healing Enjoy the restorative power of the natural world as you take in the fresh sea air, the sounds of the waves, and the beauty of the tropical gardens.
Experience well beingWhile you are here, consider making an appointment for an integrative healing session through our Well Being Center.
Meet interesting peopleExperience the pleasure of good company through connection with kindred spirits from around the world at meals, on the beach, in classes, and in satsang.
Explore inspiring topicsDiscover new ways of thinking and being, deepen spiritual knowledge, learn body-mind practices, and celebrate the diversity of life through mid-day workshops and inspiring evening talks.
Learn the Tools of YogaDuring your stay with us, we invite you to discover how powerful the tools of yoga can be in your personal evolution, helping you to live in constant peace with yourself, humanity, and nature.
Satsangs & Workshops
What makes our Yoga Vacations unique? In addition to our location and yoga lifestyle immersion, we offer an extraordinary program of talks, workshops, and performances — all included in your stay.
Through the Yoga Vacation Program, we welcome more than 200 distinguished presenters each year — spiritual teachers of different traditions, scientists, healers, religious leaders, authors, and musicians, each one a jewel in their discipline. Come and be inspired.
See what’s happening when you plan to stay with us:
Upcoming Yoga Vacation Programs
Yoga Vacation ProgramMarch 25 — 27, 2023
Suhas Kshirsagar and Manisha Kshirsagar
Discover how emotional healing can be found through Ayurvedic techniques and practices.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMarch 26 — 28, 2023
Narayani Chaitanya
Practice the art of deep relaxation and live everyday with ease and calm
Yoga Vacation ProgramMarch 28, 2023
Swami Swaroopananda
Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMarch 29 — April 2, 2023
Ragani
Sing the ancient mantras of India and access a joyful, meditative state.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 2 — 9, 2023
Swami Swaroopananda, Rubin Naiman, Shamini Jain, Bishop Trevor Williamson, Marilyn Rossner, Krishnan Namboodiri, and Senior Staff of the Yoga Retreat
This symposium brings together leaders who draw on yoga, ancient spiritual wisdom, modern psychology, and the shared focus on health as our natural state.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 2 — 4, 2023
Rubin Naiman
Learn how to address insomnia and improve the quality of your sleep based on an integrative body, mind and spirit approach to sleep and dreams.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 5, 2023
Senior Staff of the Yoga Retreat
Enjoy a delicious vegetarian feast, a reading of the Haggadah, Passover chants, and teachings on Passover’s relationship to yogic principles.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 6 — 13, 2023
Marilyn Rossner
Join well-known intuitive Marilyn Rossner for talks on the intriguing topic of life after death.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 7 — 9, 2023
Shamini Jain
Integrate the healing keys into your life to move through your days with more energy, joy and ease.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 9, 2023
Swami Swaroopananda, Marilyn Rossner, and Bishop Trevor Williamson
Celebrate a beautiful Easter morning on Paradise Island with traditional Easter singing, stories, and messages of hope.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 10 — 12, 2023
Paul Dugliss, MD
Learn practical ways to healthfully digest your emotional experiences and improve your responses to life’s challenges through Ayurvedic psychology.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 13 — 16, 2023
Acharya Shunya
Explore what the spiritual wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda can teach us about our health, our world, our environment, and our true nature.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 14 — 16, 2023
Acharya Shunya
Teachings from the Bhagavad Gita for a happy, wholesome, and spiritually evolved life
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 17 — 20, 2023
Daniel Matt
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 19 — 21, 2023
Snatam Kaur and Sopurkh Singh
Discover peace and joy in the present moment with Japji, the seminal daily prayer from the Sikh tradition.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 21 — 23, 2023
Samuel Torjman Thomas
Explore song traditions, culture, and thought in the Jewish life of the Middle East and North Africa.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 25, 2023
Krishnan Namboodiri
Celebrate the lineage of Advaita Vedanta with prayer, puja, and prasad.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 26 — 28, 2023
Jonathan Schooler and Amanda Gregory
Cultivate wonder and wisdom through meditative sound journeys and discussions at the intersection of science and art.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 28, 2023
Swami Swaroopananda
Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 29 — May 1, 2023
Ram Vakkalanka
Receive rare and ancient wisdom about the sixteen Adharas from the Siddha yoga tradition.
Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 29 — June 20, 2023
Swami Paramananda Giri
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 2 — 4, 2023
John Kelly
Learn the science behind addiction recovery with Dr. Kelly, the first endowed professor in addiction medicine at Harvard University.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 2 — 6, 2023
John Kelly, Durga Leela, Ramkumar Kutty, and Katie Papo (Ambika)
Join us in exploring aspects and approaches to recovery of all kinds
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 2 — 4, 2023
Ramkumar Kutty
Learn the Ayurvedic approach to releasing anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 3 — 6, 2023
Katie Papo (Ambika)
Learn how to motivate and power your healthiest, most successful life.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 5 — 7, 2023
Ram Rao
Set yourself on a course toward a long, healthy, happy, purposeful, and extraordinary life.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 7, 2023
Tarini (Shanna) Ramakrishnan
Practice, relax, and learn how to incorporate the healing benefits of aromatherapy into your life and onto your mat.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 8 — 14, 2023
Sushri Rameshwari Devi
Through spiritual discourse and melodious chanting discover divine love and bliss.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 15 — 17, 2023
Raymond Moody
Learn from a foremost expert and his countless case studies to explore the edges of life, death, afterlife, and immortality.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 21 — 26, 2023
Swami Paramananda Giri
Discover the wisdom that will lead to eternal bliss.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 23 — 26, 2023
Debashish Banerji
Introducing Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and their teachings of the integral yoga.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 26 — 28, 2023
Peter Russell
Through guided exercises, connect to your true Self and effortless being.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 28, 2023
Swami Swaroopananda
Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.
Yoga Vacation ProgramMay 30 — June 2, 2023
Dr. John Douillard
Dive into the rasayana practices, Ayurvedic Psychology, circadian medicine, and more as the keys to longevity.
Yoga Vacation ProgramJune 2 — 9, 2023
Swami Swaroopananda, Menas Kafatos, Ramesh Parmar, Suba Ramesh Parmar, Master Ou Wen Wei, and Senior Staff of the Yoga Retreat
In honor of the Sivananda lineage and Swami Swaroopananda's birthday, we invite all guests, friends, and residents of the ashram to come together for a celebration.
Yoga Vacation ProgramJune 8 — 9, 2023
Master Ou Wen Wei
Come learn about Pangu Shengong mystical qigong with its originator, Master Ou Wen Wei.
Yoga Vacation ProgramJune 10 — 13, 2023
Swami Paramananda Giri
The famous yogic text, Upadesha Saram (The Essence of Spiritual Instruction), expounds the various paths to liberation.
Yoga Vacation ProgramJune 18 — 21, 2023
Antonio Sausys
Begin your journey toward optimal living and create a life full of abundance, joy, and fulfillment.
Yoga Vacation ProgramJune 21 — July 31, 2023
Swami Medhananda Puri
Yoga Vacation ProgramJune 21, 2023
Krishnan Namboodiri and Senior Staff of the Yoga Retreat
We celebrate the International Day of Yoga with special events, including pujas, workshops, and celebrations led by ashram priest Krishnan Namboodiri and the senior teachers of the Yoga Retreat.
Course List
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Daily Schedule
Yoga Vacationers are invited to follow the ashram’s Daily Schedule, which includes plenty of time for the beach as well as socializing, learning, and relaxing. As a spiritual learning center and community, we request that all guests attend morning and evening satsang and both yoga class per day to make the most of their stay and contribute to the community experience.
Morning Start the day at 6:00 a.m. with the serenity of early morning meditation. The clear sea air and radiant dawn aid the mind to focus and the body to be still. Half an hour of silent meditation is followed by joyful chanting, a spiritual talk or reading, and closing prayers. Next at 8:00 a.m. comes a two-hour class of asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (yogic breathing techniques), and relaxation that invigorates and refreshes the body and mind. Brunch awaits at 10:00 a.m.
Midday Create your own optimal afternoon schedule. Take an experiential workshop, attend a lecture or enjoy a healing art session. Study, swim, relax on the beach, or go snorkeling. Have a snack break at the Health Hut, meet new or old friends or take time to read a book in the tropical gardens.
Afternoon Start the third part of your day with a 4:00 p.m. yoga class. Feel how your body achieves maximum stretch at this time and the great progress that can be made. Observe as your breath gets calmer and your mind clearer in the serenity of your afternoon practice. Dinner will await you at 6:00 p.m. After dinner, take an early evening walk on the beach, enjoying the beautiful sunset.
Evening Satsang (meditation, chanting and talk) completes the day at 8:00 p.m. During the evening satsang we usually enjoy a concert, a dance performance or a talk by one of our special guests. Lights-off is around 10:00 p.m.
Cost
The Yoga Vacation program is included in our all-inclusive accommodation rates, which include meals, yoga classes, satsangs, and daily Yoga Vacation workshops, as well as access to our beautiful beach and the ashram grounds and amenities.
The individual Yoga Vacation programs listed in the calendar consist of a combination of morning or evening satsang presentations or performances and/or workshops offered at noon and/or 2:00 pm. These are included in the all-inclusive accommodations rates.
The total cost for your stay depends on your choice of accommodations.
Accommodations
Our housing options are designed for a range of budgets and personal needs and vary from self-pitched tents to luxurious beachfront suites to comfortable cabins. All of our accommodations are welcoming and simple, and the diverse spectrum allows you to relax and enjoy your time with us at the ashram.
Please note
- Accommodation rates are all-inclusive for our Yoga Vacation Program.
- Courses, cleanses, and trainings have an additional tuition.
- Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Course rates are all-inclusive.
- Minimum 2-night stay year-round.
Payments We accept Visa and MasterCard. We do not accept American Express, Discover, personal checks, or travelers checks. All deposits and payments in US dollars only.
Deposits To guarantee your reservation, a $300 deposit is required. The balance is due at least 14 days before your arrival; we will send you an email reminder a week before we process the balance.
Our rates are seasonal
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- Winter/Spring Season: November 1 – June 9
- Summer/Fall Season: June 10 – October 31
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Rooms are available for single or double occupancy. Prices are listed per night, per room and are in US dollars. Rates include accommodations, meals, yoga classes, satsangs, and Yoga Vacation workshops. A Bahamian VAT tax of 10% will be added.
- Note: Prices may be changed at any time without further notice.
Beachfront Deluxe
Delight in breathtaking, wide-open views of the sparkling ocean from your own beachfront private balcony. Our Beachfront Deluxe Rooms are simple and spacious, furnished with two double beds and include a private bathroom with shower and tub. You will have a miniature refrigerator, kitchen sink, tea kettle, and tableware. These rooms are fully air-conditioned; bedding and one towel set per person are provided (incl. bath towel and beach towel).
Book this room privately for yourself to enjoy or book for two (or three, or four) people.
| Beachfront Deluxe | Winter 2022-2023 | Summer 2023 | Winter 2023-2024 | Summer 2024 |
| Single Occupancy | $490 | $256 | $490 | $256 |
| Double Occupancy | $490 | $320 | $640 | $320 |
| Additional Person (max 4 persons) | $158 | $140 | $158 | $140 |
Oceanview Deluxe
Relax into gorgeous views of the turquoise ocean from your balcony, and be within a stone’s throw distance from our beachfront yoga platform. Choose from either one king bed or two extra-long twin beds, and enjoy your own private bathroom with shower and tub. These spacious rooms also have a rocking chair, desk, and kitchen area with a small refrigerator, kitchen sink, tea kettle, and tableware. These rooms are fully air-conditioned; bedding and one towel set per person are provided (incl. bath towel and beach towel).
Book this room privately for yourself to enjoy or book for two or three people.
| Oceanview Deluxe | Winter 2022-2023 | Summer 2023 | Winter 2023-2024 | Summer 2024 |
| Single Occupancy | $450 | $240 | $450 | $240 |
| Double Occupancy | $450 | $300 | $600 | $300 |
| Third Person | $120 | $113 | $120 | $113 |
Bayside Room with Bath
These rooms have two single beds and a private bathroom with shower and tub. Within a short distance of the bay, these rooms include simple furnishings, a small refrigerator, tea kettle, and air conditioning. Bedding and one bath towel per person are provided.
| Bayside Room with Bath | Winter | Summer |
| Single Occupancy | $240 | $150 |
| Double Occupancy | $320 | $190 |
Spacious Double Bed Room
The Spacious Room with Double Bed allows for single or couples occupancy. They feature one double bed, a desk and furnishings, and air conditioning. Situated in various locations throughout the ashram, shared bathrooms are always close by. Bedding and one bath towel per person are provided.
| Spacious Double Bed Room | Winter | Summer |
| Single Occupancy | $270 | $142 |
| Double Occupancy | $300 | $190 |
Double Bed Room
The Classic Room with Double Bed allows for single or couples occupancy. They feature one double bed, simple furnishings, and air conditioning. Situated in various locations throughout the ashram, shared bathrooms are always close by. Bedding and one bath towel per person are provided.
| Double Bed Room | Winter | Summer |
| Single Occupancy | $250 | $142 |
| Double Occupancy | $290 | $190 |
Single Room
Ideal for solo travelers, our Single Room offers a comfortable space with one single bed, simple furnishings, and air conditioning. Single rooms are situated in various locations throughout the ashram, including within our main building. Depending on the location of your room, various shared bathrooms are available within a few seconds walking distance. Bedding and one bath towel are provided.
| Single Room | Winter | Summer |
| $200 | $128 |
Beach Hut East (private)
Fall asleep to the relaxing sounds of ocean waves, and spend your time on the balcony. Our Beach Huts with with two single beds are comfortable, simple, and seconds from the beach. These rooms feature simple furnishings, and air-conditioning. Full bathrooms are located within one minute’s walk from your room. Bedding and one bath towel per person are provided.
| Beach Hut East | Winter | Summer |
| Single Occupancy | $260 | $170 |
| Double Occupancy | $320 | $210 |
Beach Hut West (private)
Fall asleep to the relaxing sounds of ocean waves. Our Beach Huts with with two single beds are comfortable, simple, and seconds from the beach. These rooms feature simple furnishings, and air-conditioning. Full bathrooms are located within one minute’s walk from your room. Bedding and one bath towel per person are provided.
| Beach Hut West | Winter | Summer |
| Single Occupancy | $240 | $170 |
| Double Occupancy | $300 | $210 |
Twin Bed Room
These Twin Bed Rooms are situated within various locations of the ashram. Featuring two single beds and air conditioning, these rooms are simply furnished with shared bathrooms nearby. Bedding and one bath towel per person are provided.
| Twin Bed Room | Winter | Summer |
| Single Occupancy | $199 | $160 |
| Double Occupancy | $256 | $190 |
Tent Hut Double Bed
Perfect for couples and close friends, our Tent Hut with Double Beds feature one double bed and allow you to sleep in the Bahamas breeze. Sized for two people, these Tent Huts are comfortably furnished with a simple closet, nightstand with bedside lamp and fan, and electrical outlets. Bedding and one bath towel per person are provided for you, and shared bathrooms are a short walk away. Tent Huts are available from November until June.
| Tent Hut Double | Winter | Summer |
| Single Occupancy | $128 | not available |
| Double Occupancy | $180 | not available |
Tent Hut Single
Sleep in the fresh, tropical air while still enjoying indoor comforts — including one single bed, electrical outlet, simple furnishings, and a nightstand with bedside lamp and fan. It’s the easiest camping you’ll ever do, while you’re safely surrounded by your Tent Hut neighbors. Bedding and one bath towel are provided for you, and shared bathrooms are a short walk away. Tent Huts are available from November until June.
| Tent Hut Single | Winter | Summer |
| $110 | not available |
Family Room
A family room contains two bunk beds. Typically these rooms are sold for single or double occupancy.* These rooms are located in various parts of the ashram, and shared bathrooms are nearby. Bedding and one bath towel per person are provided.
*Upper bunks do not have safety railings
Please contact Reservations to discuss booking this room for more than two people.
| Family Room | Winter | Summer |
| Single Occupancy | $199 | $160 |
| Double Occupancy | $256 | $190 |
| Additional Person (max 4 persons) | $75 | $75 |
Tent Space
Many of our guests are nature lovers. Set up your tent near the beach, bay, or amongst the palm trees. Create your own sacred space within in the ashram to reconnect with nature and sleep close to the earth. And you won’t be completely alone — get ready to meet “tent neighbors” from around the world!
Bring your own tent (sized up to 8’x8’), camping gear, mattress, bedding, and towels.
Tent Spaces are available from November through May.
Are you new to the idea but want to give it a try? View our blog for some good tenting tips.
Enjoy your Tent Space privately for yourself, or stay together* with some friends or family.
*Tent Space pricing is calculated by person (not by tent).
| Tent Space | Winter | Summer |
| $65* | not available |
- Tent space rate is $89 per night during the end-of-the-year holidays, December 20 – January 1
Swami Vishnudevananda’s Five Points of Yoga
Swami Vishnudevananda created the Yoga Vacation Program so that people could return from a vacation truly relaxed and renewed. His Five Points of Yoga are built into each day at the ashram and offer you an immersion in a yogic lifestyle.
- Proper Exercise: Yoga exercises focus on the health of the spine, its strength and flexibility. By maintaining the spine’s flexibility and strength through exercise, circulation is increased and the nerves receive their proper supply of nutrients and oxygen. The exercises also affect the internal organs and endocrine system.
- Proper Breathing: Yoga teaches us how to maximize lung capacity and how to control the breath. This increases vitality and mental clarity.
- Proper Relaxation: By learning how to deeply relax all the muscles of the body, you can thoroughly rejuvenate your nervous system and attain a deep sense of inner peace. Yoga teaches us how to achieve this state of complete relaxation.
- Proper Diet: The Yogic diet is a vegetarian one, consisting of pure, simple, natural foods which are easily digested and promote health. The Yogic diet will help you attain a high standard of health, keen intellect and serenity of mind.
- Positive Thinking and Meditation: We become what we think. Through methods of positive thinking you will learn how to entertain positive and creative thoughts which contribute to vibrant health and a peaceful, joyful mind. Meditation opens the door to intuitive knowledge and realms of eternal bliss. The mind becomes calm and steady.
Plan Your Visit
Plan your Yoga Vacation for any time of the year — it’s always perfect here in Paradise! You can participate in the Yoga Vacation Program for any length of time; even a weekend stay will recharge your body, mind and soul! If you’ve had little previous exposure to yoga and wish to get the most out of your visit, we recommend that you plan a one- or two-week yoga getaway. This ensures that you will experience the equivalent to 3-6 months of weekly yoga classes.
Interested? Click on Register Now button in the sidebar to enter your dates.
Need more information?
- Browse the Calendar of Events for inspiration.
- See Planning & Pre-Arrival Information to find all the practical details about a stay at the ashram in one place, including What to Bring, Internet Access, etc..
