• Surviving Satchidananda: The Dark Secrets of an International Yoga Movement

  • By: Brianna Patten
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Surviving Satchidananda: The Dark Secrets of an International Yoga Movement

By: Brianna Patten
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  • Surviving Satchidananda exposes the toxic underbelly of Yogaville, an internationally acclaimed spiritual retreat in Central Virginia. Through raw personal stories and interviews with experts, this gripping series reveals the hidden truths behind the so-called sanctuary. Hosted by Brianna Patten, a former Yogaville resident and insider, Surviving Satchidananda explores themes of power, secrecy, and corruption. With a focus on healing and justice, this show is a must-listen for anyone seeking to better understand the allure of spiritual communities and the impact of cult-like environments.
    2025 Brianna Patten
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  • Initiation

    Initiation
    Jan 7 2025

    Brianna Patten, former resident of a spiritual retreat center in Central Virginia called Yogaville, unpacks the community's toxic inner workings. She reflects on her secret mantra initiation ceremony and her complicated relationship with the ashram. In a revealing interview, Karla Helbert, a trauma therapist and former Integral Yoga leader, provides valuable insight as someone who was a member of the organization for decades. Both women stress the need for transparency, support systems for survivors, and the importance of practicing Ahimsa (non-violence) in yoga communities.
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    43 mins

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