The Beyond Addiction program has been supporting individuals in overcoming addictive behaviours since 2008. It is an internationally recognized treatment for anyone who wants to establish healthy thought patterns and habits to nourish mind, body and spirit and manifest an inspired and fulfilling life. The program builds healthy, resilient individuals, families and communities.
The course comprises a 16 session recovery program which includes Kundalini Yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, relaxation, self-reflection, lifestyle and dietary guidelines, group support, stress management, hydrotherapy, naturopathic detoxification and nutritional and herbal supplementation for neurotransmitter and glandular balance.
The program was developed by Sat Dharam Kaur ND, and integrates the teachings of Dr. Gabor Maté and experts in the addiction field.
The Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation has approved Beyond Addiction: The Yogic Path to Recovery for 42 core CEUs.
Beyond Addiction is a program designed for individuals seeking to develop healthy habits and overcome addictive behaviour. For health professionals, yoga teachers, CI practitioners and clients, therapists and anyone who works with addiction, this is a unique opportunity to bring a new understanding and awareness to a complex issue. For certified Kundalini Yoga teachers who would like to teach a yoga-based addiction recovery program, this is your first step towards this. Beyond Addiction programs have been offered since 2008, beginning in Owen Sound and Toronto, Ontario. Following this program’s incredible success, they are now taught internationally. Bringing the Beyond Addiction program to the Mumbai will offer participants an alternative to the limited provisions available for those struggling with addiction or addictive behaviours.
What is the structure of the program?
Join us for this 9-day immersion followed by a 16-week beginning January 2026 integration, where you will be guided to connect deeply with yourself and others, cultivate healthy habits, explore the root cause of addiction, make peace with your past, gain understanding and choice in your behaviour, thrive in the present, acknowledge your strengths, and create an inspired, fulfilling future.
The Beyond Addiction program consists of 16 theme-based modules. Many people take the Beyond Addiction program several times – it can become a lifelong journey of self-discovery and self-refinement.
The course comprises a 16-session recovery program which includes Kundalini Yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, relaxation, self-reflection, lifestyle and dietary guidelines, group support, stress management, hydrotherapy, naturopathic detoxification and nutritional and herbal supplementation for neurotransmitter and glandular balance.
Program Cost Includes:
• 9-day immersive experience (lunch included)
• 4 months of guided online sessions
• 4 months of Kriya practices
• 8 months of access to online learning content
Not Included:
Travel, accommodation, breakfast, and dinner
The Gordon House Hotel
Road No. 5 Battery Street, Apollo Bandar, Colaba
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (The details below may be subject to change.)
Sat Dharam is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher trainer and instructor, author, and naturopathic doctor practicing in Owen Sound, Ontario. She has studied Kundalini Yoga since 1976 and has facilitated teacher training programs in Toronto (ON), Canmore (AB), and Owen Sound. She developed the Beyond Addiction program, inspired by the teachings of Dr. Gabor Maté an other addiction and trauma experts. She has also developed a breast health yoga training, designed to help educate women in breast cancer prevention through Kundalini Yoga and lifestyle change. A featured teacher at the Toronto Yoga Show for many years, she has written books: A Call to Women: The Healthy Breast Program and Workbook, The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer and The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.
Nyana Sabharwal, is the founder of Safe Space, an organisation working in the space of trauma and healing. She is a trauma psychotherapist, and a Kundalini yoga (KY) practitioner and in process of being certified as a KY teacher.
Her area of work includes trauma, addictions, suicide bereavement and adverse childhood experiences and its impact on the human potential. She uses a mind, body, soul approach to support clients to begin to reimagine their life, and innate potential beyond the trauma experience.
The fact that Nyana Sabharwal is a suicide loss survivor adds a deeply personal dimension to her work, and the creation of “We Hear You,” a support group for suicide bereavement, is her commitment to giving people who have suffered the profound loss of a loved one to suicide a place to feel safe. Her desire is to support people in understanding and healing trauma, grief and suicidality.
Nyana is committed to creating a more conscious and compassionate world through the integration of science and ancient wisdom, in her work and lifepath choice.
Nancy Zabaneh (a.k.a. Hari Darshan Kaur) is a human relations mentor, motivational speaker, Kundalini yoga teacher trainer and founder of the wellness community Darshan, based in Dubai. A pioneer in bringing yoga to the Arab world, she has been instrumental in training thousands of yoga practitioners and instructors across the region.
With a deep commitment to helping others achieve their full potential, Nancy draws on her own healing journey and extensive integrative studies. As a coach and counselor, she uses a range of psycho-spiritual tools, including Compassionate Inquiry, where she was among the program’s first cohort, and Beyond Addiction, with which she has worked for several years.
Priya is a naturopathic doctor and kundalini yoga instructor practicing in Toronto, Ontario. Areas of focus in her practice are breast cancer, autoimmune disorders, addictions and supporting people affected by mental health issues using the Compassionate Inquiry Approach. Priya obtained her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), Toronto. Prior to attending CCNM, Priya was trained as a medical doctor in India and did her post-graduate training in paediatrics and family medicine from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, UK.
The Beyond Addiction program has been supporting individuals in overcoming addictive behaviours since 2008. It is an internationally recognized treatment for anyone who wants to establish healthy thought patterns and habits to nourish mind, body and spirit and manifest an inspired and fulfilling life. The program builds healthy, resilient individuals, families and communities.
There are many options for finding a flight. Fly to Mumbai. Mumbai is one of the largest cities in India and direct flights are easily available.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for the dates of your trip. If you do not have a passport please allow adequate time to get one. You will not be allowed to board a plane to India without a valid passport.
Important Note: Make sure you check TOURIST for your Purpose of Visit. Do not check off anything but TOURIST. Your Visa may be held up otherwise. India now allows e-visas for citizens of many countries. The online portal is linked below:
Our cancellation policy is in place to help both guests and organizers share the responsibilities and expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.
Refund Policy
We understand that no one registers for a course with the intention of canceling, but unforeseen events can occur. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment.
Please note:
We reserve the right to cancel retreats with inadequate participant interest, in which case all money paid to Safe Space will be fully refunded.
You will be notified of such a cancellation at least 6 weeks prior to the retreat start date.
Note:
The cost of the program does not include transportation or hotel accommodations.
Safe Space is not responsible for hotel bookings or related cancellations. Please contact your hotel of choice directly for their terms and policies.
