Yoga
Categories
- Sahaja Yoga (4)
Links
Ex-Premie.Org
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.
Shyam Shadows: The Dark Side of Swami Shyam
Alleges abuse of power and sexual impropriety by Swami Shyam, based in Kullu India. Links to other "opposing views" sites.
Critical Considerations Regarding Yoga As Spiritual Path Towards Transcendence
http://www.comparativereligion.com/Yoga.html
Surveys some basic inconsistencies in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga.
Leaving Nityananda Institute
http://leaving-nityananda-institute.org/
Critique of Swami Chetananda, with links to media articles and stories by former members of Nityananda Institute.
Leaving Siddha Yoga
Information and testimonials from former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA), describing sexual abuse and other kinds of corruption connected to Muktananda and Gurumayi.
Traumatic Abuse in Cults
http://members.aol.com/shawdan/essay.htm
An essay using Siddha Yoga (SYDA) as an example of an abusive group, exploring issues of trauma and recovery in cults.
An Open Letter About Siddha Yoga, 1995
http://members.aol.com/shawdan/open_letter.htm
Former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA) outline the specific abuses of the group and its leaders that led them to leave the group.
Adi Da/Adidam
http://www.rickross.com/groups/adida.html
Archive of articles, most related to the 1985 lawsuit by a former member charging the sect with sexual abuse, involuntary servitude, and false imprisonment.
The Case of Adi Da
http://wilber.shambhala.com/html/misc/adida.cfm/xid,4572/yid,4887247
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.
Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
http://www.rickross.com/groups/yogaville.html
Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
Chinmoycult.com
Critical information about the guru called Sri Chinmoy.
Kundalini Complications
An overview of the hazards of forcing a Kundalini awakening with real world examples.
Gentle Wind Project
Former Gentle Wind Project members tell insiders' stories of experiences and recovery.
The Shadow of the Dalai Lama
http://www.trimondi.de/SDLE/Index.htm
Sexuality, magic and politics in Tibetan Buddhism.