Missing Persons Cases at Sivananda Ashram Raise Concerns

The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas is under scrutiny following the recent disappearance of Taylor Casey, 42, and the long-standing case of another missing individual, Bell, who vanished in 2013. Jonathan Goldbloom, a spokesperson for the retreat, confirmed that both cases are linked to the same location. Despite multiple inquiries, the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the U.S. Embassy have not provided comments regarding the ongoing investigations into these disappearances. Bell's father, Don Bell, expressed his belief that his son may have drowned, while his mother, Marie Bell, was unaware of Casey's recent disappearance. Danniel Ward-Packard, a retreat visitor during Bell's disappearance, stated she has always felt safe at the ashram and has returned multiple times since the incident. The renewed attention on Bell's case coincides with the search efforts for Casey, whose friends and family have actively participated in the investigation. Casey’s loved ones have raised concerns about the police's handling of her case, questioning the retreat staff's actions during the search. Goldbloom noted that Bell's disappearance was widely publicized at the time, and he emphasized that the retreat staff cooperated fully with the investigation. In response to the criticisms, Bahamian officials have stated that the facts do not align with the interpretations presented in U.S. media, while the retreat maintains that Casey likely left voluntarily.