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Blair Glaser discusses her experiences within Siddha Yoga and the impact of a sex scandal on her beliefs and personal journey.

The Siddha Yoga Sex Scandal: What Really Happened Inside | Blair Glaser Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of Cultimatum, author Blair Glaser discusses her years inside Siddha Yoga, a spiritual movement rocked by controversy and allegations involving its guru. Drawing from her memoir, This Incredible Longing: Finding My Self in a Near-Cult Experience, Blair shares how she was initially drawn to the community, the benefits she experienced, the red flags she encountered, and how the sex scandal ultimately changed her perspective. Unlike many former members of high-control groups, Blair's story is nuanced. She found genuine value in many of the teachings and was not shunned after leaving. In this conversation, we explore faith, devotion, guru culture, spiritual communities, scandal, personal awakening, and the difficult process of questioning beliefs once deeply held. Whether you're interested in cult dynamics, spiritual movements, guru scandals, or stories of personal transformation, this episode offers a thoughtful look at one woman's journey from devotion to disillusionment…

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