

Our journey of dying and death is universal, and each person’s experience uniquely embodies all that was learned throughout the lifetime. We die as we have lived, so living your best life is essential on many levels.
Experience exercises that embody the cycles of birth, death, and rebirth, and share in inspirational stories to help you better understand the deaths that have taken place in your lifetime.
You will gain the tools to be a supportive witness for loved ones in grieving, as well as to train your mind for your own journey through life so you may experience it with more fullness, appreciation, and beauty.
Offered as 1 satsang and 2 afternoon workshops.
Robert Sachs is a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed massage therapist, yoga instructor, and student of Indian and Tibetan spiritual and healing traditions. He co-runs Diamond Way Ayurveda of the spa and beauty field.
Robert is also the author of books on Ayurveda, oriental astrology, Buddhism, and conscious dying. Along with his continual work with the dying and bereaved, he works with the Board of Directors of Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, California.
This program is offered through our Yoga Vacation Program (YVP) and is included in the YVP fee.
Winter/Spring
$32 per day plus accommodations (November 1 – June 30)
Summer/Fall
$20 per day plus accommodations (July 1 – October 31)
This includes your meals, yoga classes, daily workshops, and satsangs, as well as access to our beautiful beach and the ashram grounds and amenities.
Please note A Bahamian VAT tax of 7.5% is NOT included and will be added.
*Accommodations are additional. The total cost for your stay depends on your choice of 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.
Choose your room at the ashram. Accommodations include your lodging and meals. Rates are determined by length of stay and by season:
Program tuition is additional. The total cost for your stay depends on your choice of program: Yoga Vacation, experiential course, or Teacher Training. All guests must be registered for a program.
Please note: Minimum 2-night stay year-round.
The rates below are per person, per night, and are listed in US dollars. A Bahamian VAT tax of 7.5% is NOT included and will be added.
Payments: We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash (US dollars), and US certified bank drafts to the name Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat. We do not accept personal checks or travelers checks. All deposits and payments in US dollars only.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean from your own spacious, private balcony. Our luxurious Beachfront Deluxe Suites are furnished with two double beds and include a private bathroom with tub and shower, a kitchenette (no stove), and air-conditioning. These rooms are available for reservations of two or more adults only.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $159 | $136 |
7 – 13 nights | $148 | $128 |
14 – 20 nights | $141 | $121 |
21 nights or more | $136 | $116 |
Welcome to our newest room, set in a palm tree grove with ocean views from a private balcony. This beautifully appointed room with contemporary design features a king-sized bed or 2 XL twin beds and includes a private bathroom with tub and shower, a kitchenette (no stove), a closet, desk, and rocking chair, and is fully air-conditioned. These rooms are available for reservations of two or more adults only.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $147 | $129 |
7 – 13 nights | $137 | $121 |
14 – 20 nights | $130 | $114 |
21 nights or more | $125 | $109 |
Featuring their own bathroom, our Gardens Room with Bath are shared rooms with 2 single beds. Situated in various locations throughout the ashram, these rooms provide simple furnishings, including shelves and hooks for clothing and personal items, a refrigerator, and air conditioning. If you register for this shared room by yourself, a roommate of the same gender will be assigned to your room.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $138 | $121 |
7 – 13 nights | $129 | $113 |
14 – 20 nights | $122 | $107 |
21 nights or more | $117 | $103 |
For those seeking solitude, our Garden Room Singles feature 1 single bed and provide simple furnishings, including shelves and hooks for clothing and personal items, and air conditioning. Situated in various locations throughout the ashram, including the main building, shared bathrooms are a short walk away.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $133 | $116 |
7 – 13 nights | $125 | $108 |
14 – 20 nights | $119 | $103 |
21 nights or more | $113 | $99 |
Fall asleep to the soothing sound of the ocean waves. Providing sensational views of the ocean, our Beach Huts are shared rooms with 2 single beds, air-conditioning, and simple furnishings, with shared bathrooms a short walk away. If you register for this shared room by yourself, a roommate of the same gender will be assigned to your room.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $127 | $109 |
7 – 13 nights | $119 | $102 |
14 – 20 nights | $112 | $97 |
21 nights or more | $108 | $93 |
Simple and comfortable, our Garden Rooms are shared rooms with 2 single beds. Situated in various locations throughout the ashram, these air-conditioned rooms are simply furnished, including shelves and hooks for clothing and personal items, with shared bathrooms a short walk away. If you register for the Garden Room by yourself, a roommate of the same gender will be assigned to your room.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $112 | $99 |
7 – 13 nights | $106 | $93 |
14 – 20 nights | $101 | $88 |
21 nights or more | $97 | $84 |
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $138 | $120 |
7 – 13 nights | $130 | $112 |
14 – 20 nights | $124 | $106 |
21 nights or more | $118 | $102 |
Meet interesting people from all over the world. Our single-gender Dormitories are simple and comfortable, furnished with 3-4 single beds and located in various locations around the ashram. Bedding and towels are provided and shared bathrooms are just a short walk away.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $80 | $83 |
7 – 13 nights | $75 | $77 |
14 – 20 nights | $71 | $73 |
21 nights or more | $69 | $70 |
Enjoy the outdoor camping experience with indoor comforts in these room-sized, straight-walled tents located at various sites throughout the ashram. Our Tent Hut Singles are comfortably furnished with a single bed, a nightstand, closet, bedside lamp, and electrical outlet, with towels provided. Shared bathrooms are a short walk away. *Not available in summer. Open for sale November 1.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $82 | — |
7 – 13 nights | $77 | — |
14 – 20 nights | $73 | — |
21 nights or more | $70 | — |
Enjoy the outdoor camping experience with indoor comforts in these room-sized, straight-walled tents. Perfect for couples, our Tent Hut Doubles feature 1 double bed and are comfortably furnished with a nightstand, closet, bedside lamp, and electrical outlet, with towels provided. Shared bathrooms are a short walk away. *Not available in summer. Open for sale November 1.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $82 | — |
7 – 13 nights | $77 | — |
14 – 20 nights | $73 | — |
21 nights or more | $70 | — |
Pitch your tent near the beach, the bay, or amongst the palm trees in the garden and create your own private space in the ashram. Bring your own tent, camping gear, mattress, bedding and towels. You are welcome to bring a tent up to a size of 8’X8′. *Not available in summer. Open for sale November 1.
Want to learn more about sleeping in the open air at the ashram? View our blog for some good tenting tips.
No. of nights | Winter | Summer |
1 – 6 nights | $69 | — |
7 – 13 nights | $64 | — |
14 – 20 nights | $61 | — |
21 nights or more | $58 | — |
All Courses (including the Yoga Teacher Training Course): Plan to arrive the day before the course begins and depart the day after it ends.
Yoga Vacation Programs: You choose your arrival and departure dates and can attend all or part of a particular program or special event.
Room check-in time: 3 pm
Room check-out time: 11 am
Fly directly to Nassau International Airport. Please note: the Bahamas is an independent country and you will need a passport to travel here. Most citizens from the US, Canada, and European countries do not need a visa to visit the Bahamas (you can verify whether you require a visa to enter the Bahamas at Bahamas.com or by contacting your local Bahamian Consulate).
Please note Visitors from some countries are required to have vaccinations before they can enter the Bahamas. Please check with your travel agent or local consulate to find out if you are required to have any vaccinations before your trip.
After collecting your luggage and passing through customs, Call us from a courtesy phone or airport pay phone (they take US coins) at 363-2902 or use WhatsApp (+1-242-559-3642) — let us know you are on your way and we will send our boat to meet you at our dock in Nassau. Then take a taxi to our dock at Elizabeth on Bay Marketplace and Marina in downtown Nassau. You can pay for the taxi with American or Bahamian dollars (you can use either currency throughout the Bahamas and at the ashram).
Our boat will pick you up from the dock and bring you to the ashram (an easy five-minute boat ride).
Please visit the Planning & Pre-Arrival Information for more details about your stay at the ashram, including What to Bring, Internet, Money, etc.