Sites expressing views in opposition to Yoga or to teachers of Yoga.
This page was last updated on October 15th, 2008
This page was last updated on October 15th, 2008
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Leaving Nityananda Institute
Critique of Swami Chetananda, with links to media articles and stories by former members of Nityananda Institute.
Paramhansa Yogananda: A Different Light
A follower of Yogananda expresses concerns about the Self-Realization Fellowship organization.
Derek Bishop's Criticism Of Avatar Adi Da Samraj, Daism, and Adidam
A site presenting criticism of the abusive, adharmic beliefs and practices of the Adidam cult and its leader, Adi Da Samraj.
eXSY
An ummoderated discussion group for former members of SYDA (Siddha Yoga), also open to current members.
The Shadow of the Dalai Lama
Sexuality, magic and politics in Tibetan Buddhism.
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.
Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
Self-Realization Fellowship's Kriya Pledge
To learn kriya, you have to promise things over your head; to keep your pledge may be impossible.
Tantric Tibetan Buddhism
Essay by Frank Robert Pedersen
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.
Kundalini Complications
An overview of the hazards of forcing a Kundalini awakening with real world examples.
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.
ShivaYoga Information Page
Former members of Swami Shankaranada's Shiva Process Group, in Melbourne, Australia. Shankarananda was formerly a Siddha Yoga swami.
Yogi Bhajan Parody
Critique of bogus Yogi Bhajan and his 3HO cult.
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.
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.
Yogananda Rediscovered
Ananda members charge that Self-Realization Fellowship has changed the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
Daism Research Index
A database of articles about Adi Da, a.k.a. Da Free John, a.k.a. Franklin Jones.
Critical Considerations Regarding Yoga As Spiritual Path Towards Transcendence
Surveys some basic inconsistencies in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga.
SRF Walrus
Open forum for the discussion of Self-Realization Fellowship, its practices, goals, and relationship to members and monastics/employees.
Chinmoycult.com
Critical information about the guru called Sri Chinmoy.
Traumatic Abuse in Cults
An essay using Siddha Yoga (SYDA) as an example of an abusive group, exploring issues of trauma and recovery in cults.
Radhasoami, Sant Mat, & Shabd Yoga
Debates, essays, and reviews.
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.
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.
Gentle Wind Project
Former Gentle Wind Project members tell insiders' stories of experiences and recovery.
Critique of Swami Chetananda, with links to media articles and stories by former members of Nityananda Institute.
A follower of Yogananda expresses concerns about the Self-Realization Fellowship organization.
A site presenting criticism of the abusive, adharmic beliefs and practices of the Adidam cult and its leader, Adi Da Samraj.
An ummoderated discussion group for former members of SYDA (Siddha Yoga), also open to current members.
Sexuality, magic and politics in Tibetan Buddhism.
Former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA) outline the specific abuses of the group and its leaders that led them to leave the group.
Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
To learn kriya, you have to promise things over your head; to keep your pledge may be impossible.
Essay by Frank Robert Pedersen
Information and testimonials from former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA), describing sexual abuse and other kinds of corruption connected to Muktananda and Gurumayi.
An overview of the hazards of forcing a Kundalini awakening with real world examples.
Archive of articles, most related to the 1985 lawsuit by a former member charging the sect with sexual abuse, involuntary servitude, and false imprisonment.
Former members of Swami Shankaranada's Shiva Process Group, in Melbourne, Australia. Shankarananda was formerly a Siddha Yoga swami.
Critique of bogus Yogi Bhajan and his 3HO cult.
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.
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.
Ananda members charge that Self-Realization Fellowship has changed the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
A database of articles about Adi Da, a.k.a. Da Free John, a.k.a. Franklin Jones.
Surveys some basic inconsistencies in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga.
Open forum for the discussion of Self-Realization Fellowship, its practices, goals, and relationship to members and monastics/employees.
Critical information about the guru called Sri Chinmoy.
An essay using Siddha Yoga (SYDA) as an example of an abusive group, exploring issues of trauma and recovery in cults.
Debates, essays, and reviews.
Alleges abuse of power and sexual impropriety by Swami Shyam, based in Kullu India. Links to other "opposing views" sites.
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.
Former Gentle Wind Project members tell insiders' stories of experiences and recovery.
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An Angle Straight to Hell.
June 9th, 2005, 03:26 AM No...not a yoga instructor. I was merely making a point. Even the cavepeop
June 9th, 2005, 03:26 AM No...not a yoga instructor. I was merely making a point. Even the cavepeop
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