Religion and Spirituality: Opposing Views: Yoga

Presented by ex-followers of the ex-"Lord of the Universe," Maharaji. Information in English, French, and Spanish on Prem Rawat, Elan Vital, and the Divine Light Mission. Interviews, personal stories, news items.

Alleges abuse of power and sexual impropriety by Swami Shyam, based in Kullu India. Links to other "opposing views" sites.

Surveys some basic inconsistencies in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga.

Critique of Swami Chetananda, with links to media articles and stories by former members of Nityananda Institute.

A database of articles about Adi Da, a.k.a. Da Free John, a.k.a. Franklin Jones.

Ananda members charge that Self-Realization Fellowship has changed the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

A short expose of Michael Martin, a guru from East Texas who claims to be God Incarnate, a perfect living master in the Shabd yoga, Radhasoami tradition.

Debates, essays, and reviews.

Open forum for the discussion of Self-Realization Fellowship, its practices, goals, and relationship to members and monastics/employees.

Information and testimonials from former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA), describing sexual abuse and other kinds of corruption connected to Muktananda and Gurumayi.

An essay using Siddha Yoga (SYDA) as an example of an abusive group, exploring issues of trauma and recovery in cults.

Former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA) outline the specific abuses of the group and its leaders that led them to leave the group.

An ummoderated discussion group for former members of SYDA (Siddha Yoga), also open to current members.

Archive of articles, most related to the 1985 lawsuit by a former member charging the sect with sexual abuse, involuntary servitude, and false imprisonment.

Ken Wilber says that while Adi Da has written some extraordinary things, there are serious problems that should make anyone reluctant to take up Daism.

Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville