Keen on Yoga Podcast Ep 269 Adam Keen – Is Yoga a Cult? What to Watch For

Adam explores the complex topic of whether yoga can be considered a cult, examining warning signs, cultural influences, and the importance of open dialogue in the yoga community. Key topics • Definition of cults and their characteristics • The role of charismatic leaders in yoga • Control and coercion in yoga practices • Cultural and religious influences in yoga • The importance of transparency and dialogue in yoga communities Connect with Adam Become a Patron: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Keenonyoga Website: www.keenonyoga.com Follow Adam: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Retreats with Adam: https://www.keenonyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga-retreats/ Support: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Timestamps: 00:00 Exploring the Cult Dynamic in Yoga 05:05 Defining Cults and Their Characteristics 10:50 The Role of Charismatic Leaders in Yoga 15:36 Coercive Control Techniques in Yoga Practices 18:58 Isolation and Authoritarianism in Yoga Communities 24:14 Transparency and Psychological Manipulation in Yoga 32:13 Navigating the Cult-Like Dynamics in Yoga 37:05 Conclusions on Yoga and Cult Dynamics LISTEN Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN WATCH https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga