Yoga Vacation Program

 
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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 lifestyle
Increase 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 being
While you are here, consider making an appointment for an integrative healing session through our Well Being Center.
Meet interesting people
Experience 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 topics
Discover 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 Yoga
During 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 Program
September 26, 2023
Swami Swaroopananda

Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.

Yoga Vacation Program
October 1 — 2, 2023
Narayani Chaitanya

What does it mean to be a saint? Join this inspiring exploration of saints from around the world.

Yoga Vacation Program
October 7 — 9, 2023
Narayani Chaitanya

Practice the art of deep relaxation and live everyday with ease and calm

Yoga Vacation Program
October 11 — 13, 2023
Swami Paramananda

A series of talks exploring the power of prayer that will inspire you to embrace prayer as a regular spiritual practice.

Yoga Vacation Program
October 15 — 23, 2023
Krishnan Namboodiri and Senior Staff of the Yoga Retreat

Celebrate the Shakti (power) of the Divine Feminine manifested as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.

Yoga Vacation Program
October 25 — 27, 2023
Swami Shambhudevananda

This program offers the opportunity to transcend depression and anxiety by igniting a radical shift in your perspective.

Yoga Vacation Program
October 29, 2023
Swami Swaroopananda

Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 5 — 7, 2023
Dr. Marisa Jackson-Kinman (Sri Devi)

Healthy daily routines promote optimal health, supporting us to achieve inner peace and live our true purpose.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 9 — 11, 2023
Senior Staff of the Yoga Retreat

Join us for this special celebration of puja and prayer to honor the Mahasamadhi and Jalasamadhi of our founder and guru Swami Vishnudevananda.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 10 — 12, 2023
Zoe Weil

Creating a vision for a just, healthy, and humane future for yourself, your community, and the world.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 14 — 16, 2023
Maureen Whitehouse

Subtle shifts in your life can bring about miracles, radical change, and unexpected joy.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 17 — 21, 2023
Katie Papo (Ambika)

Cultivate a nurturing and loving relationship with food, and with yourself.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 18 — 21, 2023
Theodore Tsavoussis

Shamanic medicine is an ancient transformational approach to restoring power, creating healing, and harmonizing the mind, body, and spirit.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 22 — 24, 2023
Swami Brahmananda

In this special season of gratitude, you’re invited to come and cultivate this profound state of reflection into your own heart.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 24 — 27, 2023
Graham Schweig, Krishna Kanta, and Steve Gorn

Combined with sweet and serene kirtan, this program blends ancient Sanskrit poetry and literature with the mellifluous sounds of the classical Indian bansuri bamboo flute.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 28, 2023
Swami Swaroopananda

Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.

Yoga Vacation Program
November 29 — December 2, 2023
Karnamrita Dasi

Explore and experiment with the basic concepts of classical Indian ragas and the harmonizing gifts that they offer.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 2 — 5, 2023
Latif Bolat

Open your heart with ancient music, poetry, and stories from the Turkish mystic Sufi tradition.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 5 — 7, 2023
Paul Dugliss, MD

Discover how Ayurveda harnesses the healing power of the heart to transform all levels of our being.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 6 — 11, 2023
Swami Brahmananda

The teachings of Vedanta, when applied to our daily life, transform one’s life and open vistas to eternal bliss.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 10 — 12, 2023
Lama Karma Chötso

True spiritual warriors assume the responsibility of mastering their own minds.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 12 — 15, 2023
Sat Bir Singh Khalsa

Empower yourself with evidence-based insights and experience the benefits of Kundalini yoga practice.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 15 — 17, 2023
Kate Mitcheom and Lucia McBee

Using the core principles of MBSR and Sivananda Yoga, it is possible for everyone to improve their personal well-being.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 19 — 22, 2023
Tom Spector (Kumar)

A lesson in meditation, especially geared to those who believe they can’t meditate.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 21 — 23, 2023
Snatam Kaur and Sopurkh Singh

Join Snatam Kaur and Sopurkh Singh to discover the tools of Nada Yoga and resonate in the energy of pure love.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 23, 2023 — January 2, 2024
Swami Swaroopananda, Snatam Kaur, Sopurkh Singh, Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Kyriacos C. Markides, Emily Markides, Shaykh Abdul Haqq, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, Acharya Mangalananda, and Senior Staff of the Yoga Retreat

During this special time of year we invite you to join us in celebrating wisdom, love, compassion, and the transcendence of artificial barriers.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 25 — 28, 2023
Snatam Kaur and Sopurkh Singh

Experience the angelic voice of one of the most inspirational singers of devotional music of the Sikh tradition.

Yoga Vacation Program
December 31, 2023 — January 2, 2024
Acharya Mangalananda

Join us for an auspicious start to the New Year, singing the Divine Names that are manifestations of the One Divinity.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 5 — 7, 2024
Subhash Kak

Explore convergences between contemporary science and Yoga.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 6 — March 14, 2024
Swami Sharvananda Giri

This immersion offers the doorway through which moksha or true freedom is attained.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 7 — 9, 2024
Amir Vahab

Immerse yourself in spiritual music and soften into love and healing.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 9 — 16, 2024
Swamini Svatmavidyananda Saraswati

Study selections from the Taittiriya Upanishad with a world renowned master teacher to gain the direct knowledge of ananda as the truth of oneself.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 14, 2024
Krishnan Namboodiri

Join us as we celebrate Lord Ayyappa with a puja conducted by the ashram's Tantric priest.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 16 — 18, 2024
Marc Halpern (Siva) and Andrea Deerheart PhD

Unlock stuck energy with high awareness in deep relaxation

Yoga Vacation Program
January 19 — 21, 2024
Mark Mincolla

Learn what generates miracles and become a Miracle Maker in your own life!

Yoga Vacation Program
January 22 — 25, 2024
Tenzin Dasel

Explore a Buddhist approach to how wisdom and compassion leads to lasting happiness.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 24 — 26, 2024
Nora Benian (Sundari)

In this program, we will learn and practice safe and specific therapeutic postures for spinal health, hip and shoulder mobility.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 26 — 28, 2024
Divya Alter

Bring yoga into your kitchen and discover a creative way to commune with divinity and humanity through food.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 28, 2024
Swami Swaroopananda

Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.

Yoga Vacation Program
January 29 — 31, 2024
Girish

Open your heart, unlock your voice, and let the transformative power of kirtan guide you towards your innermost self.

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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. Take a snack break at the Boutique, 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 range from self-pitched tents to comfortable cabins to luxurious beachfront suites. All of our accommodations are welcoming and simple, allowing 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.
  • Children are welcome to stay at the Ashram. See the Families tab for pricing and details.

Payments We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We do not accept American Express, 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 14 days before your arrival. If the booking is made within 14 days of arrival, the full balance is due at the time of booking. 

Our rates are seasonal

      • Winter/Spring Season: November 1 – June 9
      • Summer/Fall Season: June 10 – October 31

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 $490 $490 $490
Double Occupancy $490 $490 $640 $490
Each Additional Person (max 4 persons) +$158 +$140 +$158 +$140

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Oceanview Deluxe

  • Oceanview Deluxe Twin Room

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 $450 $450 $450
Double Occupancy $450 $450 $600 $450
Third Person +$120 +$120 +$120 +$120

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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 $200
Double Occupancy $320 $240

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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 2022-2023 Summer Winter 2023-2024
Single Occupancy $260 $190 $270
Double Occupancy $320 $220 330

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Beach Hut West (private)

Beach Hut West - Two twin beds in a room overlooking the ocean

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 2022-2023 Summer Winter 2023-2024
Single Occupancy $240 $170 $250
Double Occupancy $300 $210 $310

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Spacious Double Bed Room

spacious double bed room

The Spacious Double Bed Room allows for single or couples occupancy. These rooms 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 $160
Double Occupancy $300 $200

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Double Bed Room

The Double Bed Room allows for single or couples occupancy. These rooms 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 $150
Double Occupancy $290 $190

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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

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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 $200 $160
Double Occupancy $256 $190

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Spacious Twin Bed Room

Om Huts

A Spacious Twin Bed Room contains two single beds with the option to add a cot for a third person. These rooms are sold for single, double, or triple occupancy. They are located in various parts of the Ashram, and shared bathrooms are nearby. Bedding and one bath towel per person are provided.

Family Room Winter Summer
Single Occupancy $225 $185
Double Occupancy $306 $240
Triple Occupancy $434 $315

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Tent Hut Double Bed

  • Tent Hut Single Accommodations | sivanandabahamas.org

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

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Tent Hut Single

  • Tent Hut Single Accommodations | sivanandabahamas.org

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

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Tent Space

  • Tent Accommodations | sivanandabahamas.org

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

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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.

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