Yoga Vacation Program
Simplify, reset, and reconnect with yourself.
The ashram offers an all-inclusive experience with a private beach, daily yoga classes, satsangs (meditation & chanting), engaging talks, performances, and workshops from acclaimed presenters daily. Whether you’re new to yoga or experienced, the program fosters spiritual growth, healing, and relaxation in a supportive community. The benefits and tools you gain will uplift you long after your stay. Check our calendar for events during your visit. Scroll down to the Daily Schedule tab to see what a day at the Ashram looks like.
What you will experience in the Ashram
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.
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.
While you are here, consider making an appointment for an integrative healing session through our Well Being Center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.
The yamas and niyamas (ethical guidelines) are the first two steps of the Raja Yoga system and create the foundation of a joyful and spiritual life. Come learn how to dispel negativity and fill your heart with love and kindness.
Join Kish and Bali of Mayapuris for an immersive journey of sacred sound with explosive beats and soaring melodies, unique kirtan and original songs!
Bhargavi Chaitanya will teach you the words and melodies to some of the Sivananda daily chants and other popular kirtan chants. Come experience the joy this uplifting tradition - no experience or singing voice required!
Celebrate the Jewish New Year with the ashram's staff and guests from the local community.
Celebrate the Shakti (power) of the Divine Feminine manifested as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
Join Swami Shambhudevananda during the sacred time of Navaratri as we explore its meaning and association with the Goddesses Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
A series of talks exploring the power of prayer that will inspire you to embrace prayer as a regular spiritual practice.
Come experience this unique program designed to celebrate the diversity of cultural traditions and engage participants in a meaningful exploration of Navaratri, Yom Kippur, and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
During this Prana & Pranayama program, Swami Brahmananda will share the significance of Prana and Pranayama and guide you through sessions of Pranayama practices to increase vitality and mental focus.
Mantras are considered mysterious invocations designed to shift the energy of the practitioner, those listening, the local environment, and the totality of the reality perceived around us. Experience your breath and voice to sweep the mind clean and open up the body.
Explore a Buddhist approach on how using wisdom and compassion helps to overcome suffering and leads to lasting happiness.
Discover the joy of turning our entire lives into a spiritual practice through Karma Yoga. Come learn about and experience this transformative path of selfless service.
Discover the peace, joy, and vibrancy that is revealed as old paradigms end with the illumination of awakened being.
Learn to become the master of your destiny and architect of your own fate. Explore the core spiritual values for living a divine life.
Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.
Brenda and John will take us on a stirring, nourishing, and heart opening journey into the world of sacred sound through a powerful and ecstatic experience of song, music, and poetry.
Learn how to use the core principles of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction such as yoga, meditation, and Buddhist teachings, to reduce stress that negatively impacts mental, emotional and physical health which can significantly improve personal well-being.
Learn to address insomnia and improve the quality of your sleep based on integrative body, mind and spirit approach the sleep and dreams. Take home new habits to support deep, rejuvenating sleep every night.
Join us for this special celebration of puja and prayer to honor the Mahasamadhi and Jalasamadhi of our founder and guru Swami Vishnudevananda.
Through the sweet strains of Karnamrita's melodious voice, you will awaken to the depth and intimacy of your own voice, gaining a deeper understanding of the power of sound and its effects on the mind, body, and spirit.
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 during this powerful full moon ceremony.
In this powerful and engaging program, you will unapologetically enter into the life that you deserve--filled with happiness, peace and paved with miracles. Learn how to make miracles commonplace for you as you bring more joy and grace into your everyday existence.
Forgiveness is a powerful part of spiritual life and a deeply transformative practice. Learn how to find forgiveness in your heart and what changes as a result.
Grammy-nominated Manose offers a unique program that combines various musical instruments and the power of Sanskrit Mantras and meditation to bring you to a powerfully healing and joyful experience.
Leave this unique holiday symposium empowered with practical tools and profound insights sure to enrich both your personal and professional journey.
Learn how to how to fit in yoga philosophy and practice in the midst of our busy professional lives. Together we will explore practices to help reclaim moments of tranquility, even as your calendar and inbox threaten to overwhelm.
Enjoy a special Thanksgiving celebration to uplift your spirit.
Discover how Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) promotes greater awareness of how we experience the pleasant and unpleasant aspects of life. Learn how to hold all experiences, including pain and suffering, not only with awareness but also with genuine kindness and compassion.
Swami Swaroopananda answers aspirants’ questions, clears troubled minds, and inspires listeners to advance on the spiritual path.
Create a vision for a just, healthy, and humane future for yourself, your community, and the world despite the many challenges we face as a global society.
Learn how to have direct awareness and utilization of the subtle energy, flow and power of Universal Love inherent in the depths of the heart.
Learn the modern “how to” of the ancient practice of letting go and experience your true nature of unlimited being and its essence of boundless love.
Discover practical strategies to trust your choices and soar in the life, work, calling and business of your dreams. Learn how to move past fear and thrive in the work you are meant to do.
True spiritual warriors assume the responsibility of mastering their own minds. Discover he innermost vaults of compassion within your own self so that you can have peace of mind and a sense of security in daily matters, interactions with others, and in the actions of your career, family life, and more.
Come explore the scientific rationale for multicomponent traditional yoga practices including postures/exercises, breath regulation, relaxation and meditation/mindfulness techniques for treating trauma and PTSD.
Learn practical techniques to find relief from stress, anxiety, and pain, and restore self-esteem and inner peace. This program is especially helpful to those who believe they can’t meditate.
Come experience yogic practices, inspired teachings, and heart-moving kirtan during Winter Solstice - a very special juncture point in the wheel of the year.
During this special time of year we invite you to join us in celebrating wisdom, love, compassion, and the transcendence of artificial barriers.
Join Snatam Kaur and Sopurkh Singh to discover the tools of Nada Yoga and resonate in the energy of pure love.
Course List
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 6:00 a.m – Start the day 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. 8:00 a.m. – Two-hour class of asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (yogic breathing techniques), and relaxation that invigorates and refreshes the body and mind. 10:00 a.m. – Delicious vegetarian brunch 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. 4:00 p.m. – Two-hour 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. 6:00 p.m. – Dinner After dinner, take an early evening walk on the beach, enjoying the beautiful sunset. Evening 8:00 p.m. – Satsang (meditation, chanting and talk) completes the day During the evening satsang we usually enjoy a concert, a dance performance or a talk by one of our special guests. 10:00 p.m. Lights-off
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.
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
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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 | Summer |
Single Occupancy | $564 | $490 |
Double Occupancy | $736 | $490 |
Each Additional Person (max 4 persons) | +$182 | +$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 | Summer |
Single Occupancy | $518 | $450 |
Double Occupancy | $690 | $450 |
Third Person | +$138 | +$120 |
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 | $276 | $200 |
Double Occupancy | $368 | $240 |
Beach Hut East
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 | $311 | $190 |
Double Occupancy | $380 | $220 |
Beach Hut West
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 | $288 | $170 |
Double Occupancy | $357 | $210 |
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 | $311 | $160 |
Double Occupancy | $345 | $200 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Spacious Twin Bed Room
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 | $259 | $185 |
Double Occupancy | $352 | $240 |
Triple Occupancy | $499 | $315 |
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 |
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
- 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..