Surviving Satchidananda: The Dark Secrets of an International Yoga Movement

Brianna Patten

Surviving Satchidananda pulls back the curtain on Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, an internationally acclaimed spiritual retreat in Central Virginia with a with a hidden legacy of abuse. Hosted by former resident and insider Brianna Patten, the podcast features gripping firsthand accounts from those who experienced abuse within the community she once called home. Through raw personal stories and expert insight, each episode uncovers truths kept in the shadows and amplifies voices that refuse to stay silent.

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