The Hidden Dangers of Yoga Cults: How to Protect Yourself and Find Authentic Teachers

The sacred practice of yoga holds tremendous power for healing, integration, and transformation—but with that power comes the responsibility to navigate the yoga world with awareness and discernment. Drawing from personal experience and years of professional observation, I pull back the curtain on the sometimes uncomfortable reality of yoga cults and high-control groups that have caused harm to vulnerable practitioners.Whether you're a yoga practitioner, teacher, or someone curious about the practice, this conversation offers essential guidance for navigating the sometimes murky waters of modern yoga while preserving access to its profound gifts. Choose wisely, trust your instincts, and remember that true yoga always returns you to your own wholeness and power.For Resources on Yoga  and Other Cult Documentaries, Cults and Cult Recovery:Yoga Documentaries: Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (Bikram Yoga), Breath of Fire TV Series and True Believers (Kundalini Yoga), Wild, Wild Country (Osho)Other Cult Documentaries:Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey, Holy Hell, Source Family, One Taste, Escaping Twin Flames and so many more. Organizations that Can Help: People Leave Cults and International Association of Cultic Studies both have great resources on their blog. 🌿 Start Here  - Free Resources for Women Ready to GrowGood at Meditation and Restorative Yoga GuideFor self-aware women who feel like you’re bad at meditation and are ready to feel successful. Get it here -> https://kerimarino.eo.page/meditationguideMeet Keri Marino Keri Marino is a Somatic Yoga Therapist and founder of The Nourished Woman, helping women move beyond overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt into embodied confidence and nervous system balance. Through women’s empowerment yoga, somatic healing, and inner work, she guides women to regulate their bodies, break old patterns, and reconnect with their strength, pleasure, and purpose. Her approach blends grounded spirituality with practical tools for real-life transformation.Connect with her here:https://www.kerimarino.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_nourished_womanhttps://youtube.com/@thenourishedwomanHelp Spread The WordIf you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts telling us what you love about this episode.