Beyond Addiction, Amritsar, India, November 16 - 24, 2023

Is there an activity you crave and repeatedly do in your life that has a negative impact on you, your family and/or your relationships, and you tried to stop without success?

Have you experienced a disconnection from your true self?

Addiction is any pattern of behaviour you crave and find some temporary relief or pleasure in, but cannot give up despite the negative long-term consequences of engaging in that behaviour. Most of us have at least one addiction, whether it be sugar, internet use, compulsive cell phone use, or a more harmful physical substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, opiates or gambling. We use these substances and activities to relieve the painful emotions that we don’t want to feel, often due to childhood trauma.

Addiction springs from a desire to avoid or relieve pain, suffering, and uncomfortable feelings and to experience pleasure and comfort. When we are addicted, we surrender a piece of our autonomy to a substance or behaviour that may provide short-term relief but then has power over our feelings, thoughts and actions, with negative consequences to ourselves, our relationships and society.

Addiction can be healed by reconnecting to one’s essentially spiritual nature, nurturing a healthy lifestyle, practicing yoga and meditation, finding one’s place in a safe, supportive community, connecting to loved ones with authenticity, cultivating one’s strengths, and focussing on what gives us joy and a sense of purpose.

•  Use Kundalini Yoga and meditation to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit
• Utilize yogic techniques to decrease cravings
• Restore the nervous system, brain, frontal lobe and adrenal glands with yoga and naturopathic therapies
• Access your spiritual center and learn to rely on your Higher Self
• Develop neutrality and clear subconscious patterns
• Manage your reactions to people and events
• Enhance communication and relationship skills
• Make a healthy shift in perspective and attitude

1.  Individuals at least 40 days free of substance use or currently in a de-addiction program are motivated to heal.
2. Individuals who need support in their continued recovery, with a program that addresses the trauma and pain at the root of every addiction and takes you through a journey of profound healing and connection to yourself and others
3. Health professionals include addiction counsellors, therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, medical doctors, Ayurvedic practitioners, students, yoga teachers and family members.
4. Individuals wanting to use this program for personal growth. Experience the transformational power of kundalini yoga, make positive lifestyle shifts, and inspire your loved ones.