Surviving Satchidananda: The Dark Secrets of an International Yoga Movement
Brianna PattenSurviving Satchidananda is the podcast that exposes the toxic underbelly of Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, an internationally acclaimed spiritual retreat in Central Virginia. Through raw personal stories and interviews with experts, Brianna Patten, a former Yogaville resident and insider, reveals the hidden truths behind the so-called sanctuary. survivingsatchidananda.com
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityTrue Crime | |||
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What can Yogaville teach us about abuse in modern yoga organizations?
In this episode, Matthew Remski, author of Surviving Modern Yoga, explains the dynamics that allow spiritual abuse to persist in our communities. Matthew brings his own experienc... more
In this episode, we analyze the most recent Yogaville lawsuit and the settlement statement released by Integral Yoga and two of Swami Satchidananda's victims. Brianna examines what the statement acknowledges, what it omits, and how Yogaville’s accomp... more
Catherine Cheng went to Yogaville for a month long retreat and didn't come back home. What happened to her? Famous Cult Deprogrammer and Archivist Rick Alan Ross worked with Catherine and her family over 20 years ago. He visited the show to talk abou... more
Joan Cichon got involved with Integral Yoga in 1968 after experiencing personal crises that led them to seek greater control of their mind and a more meaningful way of life. Initially, the spiritual community and Swami Satchidananda's teachings were ... more
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Possibly the most soothing (??) cult exposés I’ve ever listened to, and I’ve listened to many. Impressive in its intelligence and care. Rings true in its trauma-informed depiction of the experiences of survivors and victims without being sensationalistic or maudlin. Currently on episode 6. Learned about this podcast because of the interview with Matthew Remske, who I’ve listened to and appreciated for years. Enlightened stuff.
Apple Podcasts5Birdabirda
United Statesa month ago - THANK YOU.
Thank you, Brianna, for your service to our community and for your courage. This podcast series is an incredible resource for truth. You are also an incredible intelligent and compassionate interviewer. Keep up the good fight.
In Satya and gratitude, Jonah.
Apple Podcasts5Jonah 1977United States4 months ago
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Listeners can expect a thorough, investigative look at spiritual communities tied to Yogaville and Swami Satchidananda, with emphasis on abuse, coercive control, and institutional accountability. The show pairs survivor narratives with expert analysis from clergy abuse researchers and cult specialists, often unpacking legal angles like statutes of limitations and civil settlements. Unique strengths include first-hand resident perspectives, deep dives into organizational ethics, and discussions that bridge spirituality, law, and survivor advocacy. This combination tends to attract listeners who value rigorous, evidence-backed storytelling and want practical takeaways for policy reform, legal accountability, or personal safety within high-con... more
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