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Search Home : Society : Religion and Spirituality : Opposing Views : Yoga
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- 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.
- 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.
- Chinmoycult.com: Critical information about the guru called Sri Chinmoy.
- Critical Considerations Regarding Yoga As Spiritual Path Towards Transcendence: Surveys some basic inconsistencies in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga.
- Daism Research Index: A database of articles about Adi Da, a.k.a. Da Free John, a.k.a. Franklin Jones.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gentle Wind Project: Former Gentle Wind Project members tell insiders' stories of experiences and recovery.
- 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.
- Paramhansa Yogananda: A Different Light: A follower of Yogananda expresses concerns about the Self-Realization Fellowship organization.
- Radhasoami, Sant Mat, & Shabd Yoga: Debates, essays, and reviews.
- SRF Walrus: Open forum for the discussion of Self-Realization Fellowship, its practices, goals, and relationship to members and monastics/employees.
- Self-Realization Fellowship's Kriya Pledge: To learn kriya, you have to promise things over your head; to keep your pledge may be impossible.
- ShivaYoga Information Page: Former members of Swami Shankaranada's Shiva Process Group, in Melbourne, Australia. Shankarananda was formerly a Siddha Yoga swami.
- 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.
- Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville: Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
- Tantric Tibetan Buddhism: Essay by Frank Robert Pedersen
- 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.
- The Shadow of the Dalai Lama: Sexuality, magic and politics in Tibetan Buddhism.
- 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.
- Yogananda Rediscovered: Ananda members charge that Self-Realization Fellowship has changed the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
- Yogi Bhajan Parody: Critique of bogus Yogi Bhajan and his 3HO cult.
- eXSY: An ummoderated discussion `group` for former members of SYDA (Siddha Yoga), also open to current members.
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