THE PROGRAM

Created and developed by the Cleanse of Santa Fe™ creators, Dr. Kartar & Deva Khalsa the Whole Self Recovery Program facilitates journeys of healing and rejuvenation that purify, strengthen and merge the body, mind, heart and spirit. Whole Self Recovery offers an alternative to those who seek something other than the traditional recovery program styles as well as something alternative to the most popular 12 step programs. The program immerses the individual in a lifestyle where optimum physical, mental and spiritual health can be achieved and maintained using Kundalini Yoga, Acupuncture, Chiropractics, Ayurveda, Cleansing, Psychology, Addiction Counseling, massage, numerology and other elective therapies. This substance abuse recovery program is 40 days to one year of yoga, cleansing and rejuvenation specifically designed for individuals seeking a wholistic healing experience that is an alternative to current Western protocols and pharmaceuticals. With this holistic approach, our residential program treats the whole self, providing a catalyst for growth, healing and transformation.

Holistic Modalities

The Whole Self Recovery team works together to support the patient throughout the process. Treatments of diverse healing techniques are designed to work together to deepen the experience. The combination of diet, exercise, Kundalini Yoga, meditation, and personalized healing treatments revitalize the body and its life energy (prana) to provide an opportunity for a deep self transformation. Once cleansing has begun, the mind quiets and the capacity of the spirit becomes engaged and emerges to fulfill ones destiny. This program establishes a platform of wellness and creates a sustained opportunity to engage the soul, the essence of being, which is unlimited and infinite. The program combines medical, yogic and spiritual psychology to neutralize the polarities of the mind and bring about a tranquil state of peace. Each person is individually assessed and given customized therapies. Each client receives daily homework, meditations and exercises for self reflection. Many of the meditations practiced can help to alter brain chemistry and function; and help to reprogram thought patterns in order to facilitate a more successful way of thinking, communicating and being. Meditation gives one the power to process adversities and create solutions. The program gives you the capacity to recalibrate your thought patterns so that you are no longer haunted and victimized by your habits, your thoughts, and your past

Daily Schedule

This is a general schedule and subject to change depending on individual needs.
4am - 6am Early Morning yoga and meditation; Sadhana
7:30 - 8:45am Private Kundalini Yoga Classes
9:00am Breakfast of fresh juices and other beverages
9:30 - 12:30pm Treatments and walking
12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch
2:00pm-5:30pm Rest and/or treatments
6:00pm-8:00pm Group Kundalini Yoga Class Monday through Thursday
Weekend Group Kundalini Yoga Class 12:00pm Saturday and 8:30am Sunday
9:00pm Evening Meditation and Bedtime

Free Time Activities

Walking
Vegetarian cooking classes when available
Dreamcatcher Cinema (movie theatre)
Hiking
For some people we may recommend that individuals have a car to facilitate getting to appointments and classes.
Hot Springs 35 minutes drive north and south (Ojo Caliente and Ten Thousand Waves)
Southwestern shopping and Gallery viewing (30 minutes to Santa Fe or 45 minutes to Taos)

An example of our Medical Based and Substance Recovery 40 Day Program based on past experiences and current evaluation this schedule below is a recommendation. This program is subject to evaluation, recommendation and discussions of our team of healers and teachers. Because team meetings and exchange of information is critical to your particular case you will be required to sign a medical release so that the team can exchange information.

What the program may look like based on your needs:
* The Cleanse 10 day program
* Rejuvenation Continuation Program for 30 days based on your personal needs
* Acupuncture two – three times weekly as needed
* Medical doctor two visits if needed
* Chiropractics twice weekly
* Numerology one - one hour session
* Psychology once weekly
* Neuro Modulation Therapy once weekly
* Yogic counselor once weekly
* Massage twice weekly
* Colonics once weekly
* All organic meals consciously prepared
* Daily morning juices consisting of one quart of fresh juice, the master cleanse, liver flush, yogi tea, or Kombucha.
* Private Kundalini Yoga classes at 7:30am daily Monday through Friday
* Group Kundalini Yoga classes daily except Friday
* Accommodations

Accommodations

The Whole Self Recovery Retreat is situated in the high desert between Taos and Santa Fe at 5,550 feet in the Rio Grande Valley of northern New Mexico. Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram is a residential community of Kundalini Yoga practitioners and healers, some of whom have lived and worked together for over 30 years. Some members of the community live on the ashram property while others live within homes near the ashram. The accommodations for this program are private rooms with shared bath in community (sangat) member's houses. A private inn can be rented for an additional fee and first class accommodations are available nearby. Together we are committed to creating a hospitable environment for upholding the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga.
An ashram is an intentional community of individuals and families who share a common spiritual discipline and who have made a conscious commitment to live together as a cohesive social unit. Members of this community agree to abide by certain lifestyle guidelines to maintain the spiritual vibration of the community which includes no recreational drugs, alcohol or smoking, together with a vegetarian diet.

YOGI BHAJAN

Yogi Bhajan was the Master of Kundalini Yoga and held the title of Siri Singh Sahib, a position of distinction in the Sikh religion. He served as the chief administrative authority for Sikhs in the Western Hemisphere until he passed in October 2004. We strive to pass his legacy of Kundalini Yoga, meditation and Humanology on to you with as much clarity as it was given to us. Many of the people who live in this ashram practice both Kundalini Yoga and the Sikh spiritual discipline.

HOW IS AN ASHRAM DIFFERENT THAN OTHER PLACES TO STUDY KUNDALINI YOGA?
Yogi Bhajan taught that in the upcoming Aquarian Age we need to go from individual consciousness to group consciousness to achieve universal consciousness. For over 30 years, community members have meditated and prayed together to build the spiritual and vibrational strength of the Hacienda de Guru Ram Das ashram. This allows community members and guests such as yourself an enormous opportunity to develop your practice in a pure and disciplined way, supported by the vibration and energy of hundreds of other people.

Pricing

Whole Self Recovery partners with The Cleanse of Santa Fe and GRD Health Center to be a broad-range facility offering programs ranging from our most simple and affordable at-home 7 day correspondence program, our 10-day Wellness Journey, to our most intensive 40 day to one year addiction and substance abuse recovery programs. Prices start at $249 for the at-home program and can go up to $30 - $50,000, depending on the specifics of your needed program, length of stay and the extensiveness of the condition. For more information on costs, please contact us directly at info@thecleanse.com 800-563-3327 505-988-7076

Course Conditions

Whole Self Recovery is a multi-disciplinary synergistic center that approaches health from many angles. We create complete and thorough individualized healing programs for a variety of health problems. At this time our program does not treat patients with severe psychiatric conditions. We are not an in-house facility. If someone requires constant supervision he/she will not be an appropriate candidate for our program. In addition we are not a 'Detox Center' however, for the person with a history of drug or alcohol use, we will consider the patient on an individual basis and they must have proof of being clean for a minimum of two weeks.
Candidates will be evaluated for our individual programs prior to acceptance. We require a thorough intake form and may require homework that may include but not be limited to specific juices, foods, diets, supplements or herbs, specific yoga sets and meditations. We require a phone or personal interview prior to acceptance into this unique program and in some cases we may request past medical records.
If any of the following are consumed during the course a recommendation for excusal will be given by the course administrator: caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, meat or sugar. Smoking is not allowed in this program. In such case, no refund will be given. For your own benefit and protection as well as maintaining a group experience, the diet must be followed. Also please refrain from using cosmetic perfumes during your stay because of chemical sensitivities of those around you.

Arrival Information

The Albuquerque airport has more flights available than the Santa Fe airport and we recommend that you choose this airport when visiting. We are located 20 miles north of Santa Fe and 90 miles from Albuquerque, ½ hour drive from Santa Fe and 1 ½ hours from Albuquerque. We highly suggest you rent a car for more flexibility and freedom during your stay. There is a shuttle service from the Albuquerque airport if needed. If your program needs to be supervised then there will be an additional fee to arrange rides. Upon acceptance into the program we will send you a more thorough arrival packet with what to pack and directions on how to get here.