Are you longing for personal growth and transformation?
Are you ready to befriend your soul?
Is now the time for you to release past trauma, and access clarity and strength through the practice of Kundalini Yoga?
Would you like to understand and explore the root cause of your addiction?
We invite you to join us and others from around the world on this sacred journey of inner healing and transformation in Catalunya, Spain.
Participate in this 9-day immersion followed by a 16-week 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.
Registration is open
Early Bird registration is available until November 2, 2025
The Catalunya Retreat is a 9-Day Immersive Experience + 16 Week Online Follow-up using
Kundalini Yoga • Counselling • Naturopathic Medicine
Facilitated by Sat Dharam Kaur ND and Guest Instructors
The course includes:
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Written materials to read and absorb – the manual totals over 500 pages
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Yogic guidelines for recovery
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Dr. Gabor Maté video clips
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A pranayam (breathing exercise), kriya (yoga set), and meditation taught by Sat Dharam Kaur ND
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A detoxification and rejuvenation guide for the colon, kidneys, liver, lymph, glandular system and to balance brain neurotransmitters
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Follow up – A weekly home practice program wich begins June 2nd 2026 (online)
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Self-assessment forms and research questions to track your progress
Who is this for?
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.
Bringing the Beyond Addiction program to Catalunya, Spain, will offer participants an alternative to the limited provisions available for those struggling with addiction or addictive behaviours.
What you will learn:
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Utilize yogic techniques to decrease cravings
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Restore the nervous system, brain, frontal lobe and adrenal glands with yoga and naturopathic therapies
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Access your spiritual center and learn to rely on your Higher Self
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Develop neutrality and clear subconscious patterns
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Manage your reactions to people and events
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Enhance communication and relationship skills
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Make a healthy shift in perspective and attitude
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How to use Kundalini Yoga and meditation to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit, and heal the wounds of trauma
“It’s not about why the addiction, but why the pain.”
-Dr. Gabor Maté
Location & Dates
Vecindario de Can Traver
17851 Maià de Montcal, La Garrotxa, Catalunya
https://www.cantraverdebesalu.com/en/spaces/
How to Get Here
Can Traver, Maià de Montcal
In nature near Girona, 1 km from Besalú, 20 km from Figueres (high-speed train).
Fly: Barcelona Airport (BCN). We’ll arrange two shuttles on the arrival day once the flight times are confirmed.
Train: AVE to Figueres-Vilafant. Taxi or pickup from there.
Bus: Hourly buses from Barcelona to Besalú.
Car: We can help coordinate shared rentals. By car, it is 1hr 30 minutes from Barcelona
Daily Schedule
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (may be subject to change)
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5:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Sadhana (Early Morning Spiritual Practice)
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08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Breakfast
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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Theory, Check-in, Kriya and Group Work
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Theory, Group Work, Kriya and Sharing
*Tea Breaks during each morning and afternoon sessions
Program Instructors
Founder, Lead Trainer, Naturopathic Doctor
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 … Continued
Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Professional Trainer, Clinical Psychologist, Addiction Expert
Dr. Wendy Harris (Livtar Kaur) is an IKYTA Level Two certified teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation and Director of the Addiction and Recovery Specialization at Antioch University Los Angeles Masters Program in Clinical Psychology. As an instructor and teacher trainer with Beyond Addiction, she integrates her experiences and knowledge as a yogi, teacher, and therapist to bridge the gap between academia, clinical settings, and … Continued
Anouk is a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner and Beyond Addiction Instructor-in-training. She works in private practice and facilitates group trainings for adult education in Nonviolent Communication and group support. Rooted in a deep commitment to holistic care, Anouk brings together a unique blend of experience in third-culture life, outdoor education, doula work, midwifery, grief counselling, traumatology, all supported by the technology of Kundalini Yoga. Her work … Continued
Sahiba / Dayana Rivera has 20 years of experience teaching Kundalini Yoga in yoga studios, companies, detention centres, public spaces, universities, museums, and institutes in the 3 Americas, Europe and Asia (E-RYT 500). Master in Art Education for Social and Cultural Institutions (Universidad Complutense de Madrid); certified in Art as Therapy in Different Social Contexts (Universidad Complutense de Madrid); trainer in Science of Mind and … Continued
Fees & Registration
Because of the remote and peaceful location, the only option is to join the training with full accommodation.
We’ve negotiated the best possible rate so you can relax and fully focus on your inner work, without having to organize meals, logistics during your stay.
You simply arrive, settle in and show up for yourself.
Training will be taught in English.
* Transportation is not included but can be arranged 2 months before the due date. Shuttles will be available for the day before and the day of, to and from the location for an extra fee *
* Extra CI sessions are not included in the price. In case you want to have more sessions with one of the practitioners on-site, you can pay them directly CAD120 / €75 *
What’s included:
- 9 days of immersive training in nature
- 9 nights of accommodation (Rooms can be shared between 2,3, or 4 people)
- 10 days of full meals
- 8 months of access to online learning content
- 4 months of guided online sessions
- 4 months of Kriya practices
- 1 Compassionate Inquiry session with a practitioner
Early Bird Price: 2090€ or $3340 CAD – Available until November 2, 2025
Regular Price: 2490€ or $3975 CAD
Returning Price: 1570€ or $2510 CAD
*Price based on a shared room with 2/3/4 participant / *For single rooms extra €30 per night (limited amount of rooms)