Sahaja Yoga (10)

Websites in Yoga

1. 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.
   http://www.rickross.com/groups/adida.html
   
   
2. 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.
   http://members.aol.com/shawdan/open_letter.htm
   
   
3. Chinmoycult.com
   Critical information about the guru called Sri Chinmoy.
   http://www.chinmoycult.com
   
   
4. Critical Considerations Regarding Yoga As Spiritual Path Towards Transcendence
   Surveys some basic inconsistencies in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga.
   http://www.comparativereligion.com/Yoga.html
   
   
5. Daism Research Index
   A database of articles about Adi Da, a.k.a. Da Free John, a.k.a. Franklin Jones.
   http://lightmind.com/library/daismfiles/
   
   
6. 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.
   http://www.ex-premie.org/
   
   
7. 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.
   http://www.geocities.com/lulalake_1999
   
   
8. Gentle Wind Project
   Former Gentle Wind Project members tell insiders' stories of experiences and recovery.
   http://www.windofchanges.org/
   
   
9. Kundalini Complications
   An overview of the hazards of forcing a Kundalini awakening with real world examples.
   http://heartseva.com/
   
   
10. Leaving Nityananda Institute
    Critique of Swami Chetananda, with links to media articles and stories by former members of Nityananda Institute.
    http://leaving-nityananda-institute.org/
    
    
11. 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.
    http://leavingsiddhayoga.net/
    
    
12. Paramhansa Yogananda: A Different Light
    A follower of Yogananda expresses concerns about the Self-Realization Fellowship organization.
    http://yogananda-dif.org/
    
    
13. Radhasoami, Sant Mat, & Shabd Yoga
    Debates, essays, and reviews.
    http://vm.mtsac.edu/~dlane/rsdeb.html
    
    
14. SRF Walrus
    Open forum for the discussion of Self-Realization Fellowship, its practices, goals, and relationship to members and monastics/employees.
    http://pub78.ezboard.com/bsrfwalrus
    
    
15. Self-Realization Fellowship's Kriya Pledge
    To learn kriya, you have to promise things over your head; to keep your pledge may be impossible.
    http://oaks.nvg.org/fila.html
    
    
16. ShivaYoga Information Page
    Former members of Swami Shankaranada's Shiva Process Group, in Melbourne, Australia. Shankarananda was formerly a Siddha Yoga swami.
    http://shivayogainfo.tripod.com/
    
    
17. 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.
    http://www.swamishyam.com/
    
    
18. Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
    Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
    http://www.rickross.com/groups/yogaville.html
    
    
19. Tantric Tibetan Buddhism
    Essay by Frank Robert Pedersen
    http://www.sitecenter.dk/oplysning/essays/
    
    
20. 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.
    http://wilber.shambhala.com/html/misc/adida.cfm/xid,4572/yid,4887247
    
    
21. The Shadow of the Dalai Lama
    Sexuality, magic and politics in Tibetan Buddhism.
    http://www.trimondi.de/SDLE/Index.htm
    
    
22. 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.
    http://members.aol.com/shawdan/essay.htm
    
    
23. Yogananda Rediscovered
    Ananda members charge that Self-Realization Fellowship has changed the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
    http://www.yoganandarediscovered.com/
    
    
24. Yogi Bhajan Parody
    Critique of bogus Yogi Bhajan and his 3HO cult.
    http://www.yogibhajan-parody.org/
    
    
25. eXSY
    An ummoderated discussion group for former members of SYDA (Siddha Yoga), also open to current members.
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/exSY/
    
    

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