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Adam explores whether yoga can be considered a cult, discussing various warning signs and the importance of dialogue in the community.

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

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Host: Adam Keen

Topics covered

• yoga
• cult
• warning signs
• cultural influences
• open dialogue
• transparency

Keywords

• yoga
• cult
• charismatic leaders
• control
• coercion
• cultural influences
• transparency
• dialogue

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Organizations: Keen on Yoga

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