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. |
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. |
eXSY
An ummoderated discussion group for former members of SYDA (Siddha Yoga), also open to current members. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Radhasoami, Sant Mat, & Shabd Yoga
Debates, essays, and reviews. |
Self-Realization Fellowship's Kriya Pledge
To learn kriya, you have to promise things over your head; to keep your pledge may be impossible. |
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. |
SRF Walrus
Open forum for the discussion of Self-Realization Fellowship, its practices, goals, and relationship to members and monastics/employees. |
Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville |
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. |
Traumatic Abuse in Cults
Cult Information, cult counseling, cult abuse and recovery; using examples from Siddha Yoga (SYDA) of traumatic abuses in cults. |
Yogananda Rediscovered
Ananda members charge that Self-Realization Fellowship has changed the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. |
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