Cult Information, cult counseling, cult abuse and recovery; using examples from Siddha Yoga (SYDA) of traumatic abuses in cults.

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.

A follower of Yogananda expresses concerns about the Self-Realization Fellowship organization.

Alleges abuse of power and sexual impropriety by Swami Shyam, based in Kullu India. Links to other "opposing views" sites.

Surveys some basic inconsistencies in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga.

Critique of Swami Chetananda, with links to media articles and stories by former members of Nityananda Institute.

A database of articles about Adi Da, a.k.a. Da Free John, a.k.a. Franklin Jones.

Ananda members charge that Self-Realization Fellowship has changed the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

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.

Debates, essays, and reviews.

Open forum for the discussion of Self-Realization Fellowship, its practices, goals, and relationship to members and monastics/employees.

To learn kriya, you have to promise things over your head; to keep your pledge may be impossible.

Information and testimonials from former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA), describing sexual abuse and other kinds of corruption connected to Muktananda and Gurumayi.

Former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA) outline the specific abuses of the group and its leaders that led them to leave the group.

An ummoderated discussion group for former members of SYDA (Siddha Yoga), also open to current members.

Archive of articles, most related to the 1985 lawsuit by a former member charging the sect with sexual abuse, involuntary servitude, and false imprisonment.

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.

Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville

Former members of Swami Shankaranada's Shiva Process Group, in Melbourne, Australia. Shankarananda was formerly a Siddha Yoga swami.

An overview of the hazards of forcing a Kundalini awakening with real world examples.

Former Gentle Wind Project members tell insiders' stories of experiences and recovery.

A site presenting criticism of the abusive, adharmic beliefs and practices of the Adidam cult and its leader, Adi Da Samraj.

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.

Michael Martin, false guru from Texas claiming to be God Incarnate and a Perfect living master in the Radhasoami and Surat shabd yoga tradition.