eXSY
An ummoderated discussion group for former members of SYDA (Siddha Yoga), also open to current members.
Kundalini Complications
An overview of the hazards of forcing a Kundalini awakening with real world examples.
Leaving Nityananda Institute
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.
Daism Research Index
A database of articles about Adi Da, a.k.a. Da Free John, a.k.a. Franklin Jones.
Traumatic Abuse in Cults
Cult Information, cult counseling, cult abuse and recovery; using examples from Siddha Yoga (SYDA) of traumatic abuses in cults.
An Open Letter About Siddha Yoga, 1995
Former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA) outline the specific abuses of the group and its leaders that led them to leave the group.
Self-Realization Fellowship's Kriya Pledge
To learn kriya, you have to promise things over your head; to keep your pledge may be impossible.
SRF Walrus
Open forum for the discussion of Self-Realization Fellowship, its practices, goals, and relationship to members and monastics/employees.
Radhasoami, Sant Mat, & Shabd Yoga
Debates, essays, and reviews.
The Case of Adi Da
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.
Critical Considerations Regarding Yoga As Spiritual Path Towards Transcendence
Surveys some basic inconsistencies in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga.
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.
Radhasoami Sant Mat
Michael Martin, false guru from Texas claiming to be God Incarnate and a Perfect living master in the Radhasoami and Surat shabd yoga tradition.
False Guru
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.
Prem Rawat aka Maharaji
An objective review of Prem Rawat, sometimes called Maharaji or Guru Maharaj Ji and his supporting organisations like TPRF, Elan Vital and Raj Vidya Kender.
Adi Da/Adidam
Archive of articles, most related to the 1985 lawsuit by a former member charging the sect with sexual abuse, involuntary servitude, and false imprisonment.
Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
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.
Gentle Wind Project
Former Gentle Wind Project members tell insiders' stories of experiences and recovery.
Yogananda Rediscovered
Ananda members charge that Self-Realization Fellowship has changed the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
Paramhansa Yogananda: A Different Light
A follower of Yogananda expresses concerns about the Self-Realization Fellowship organization.
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