in imageOr if they speak with disrespect vilify others.
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders vs Respects Others
And isolation deepens as all needs are supposed to be met within the group.
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Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[ment]
Slande[r]
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Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
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Financial penalties
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Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
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paranoia and Conflict in Yoga Communities

in imageAuthoritarian
Leadership not
questioned
Inner circles
Strict
hierarchies
Leadership styles
Narcissistic
Theatrics influence beliefs
Charismatic
Manipulation through drama
Criticism forbidden

in imageSlandering former members
Slander
Threats to those who leave
-
Penalties
Physical penalties
Shunning
Social penalties
Financial penalties

in imageRespect personal choices
Allow lifestyle diversity
Individual Autonomy
Draconian Rules vs
Individual Autonomy
Draconian Rules
Regulate all areas of life
Punish deviation harshly

in imageLeaders are above the law
Yes.
Double
standards?
Hypocrisy tolerated
Misconduct excused
Justified actions
No
Equal treatment

in imageWork Independently
Resist Supervision
Conceal Activities
No Engagement with
Advisors
No Collaboration with
Organizations
1)
Leaders'
Accountability
1
Yes-
No
Are leaders
accountable?
>
Engaged and
Collaborative

in imageStart
Are there
excessive
rules?
Control extends to
personal life
Yes
Relationships are
monitored
Behaviors are
restricted
Yes"
Disobedience is
punished
Decisions are
controlled
Surveillance may occur
Is there
disobedience?

in imageSlandering
Shunning
Social penalties
Threats to those who leave
Physical penalties
Violence
Intimidation
Loss of support
Financial penalties
Employment issues

in imageSelf-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
Doubts blamed on evil or outside
influences
Self-blame for misfortunes or doubts

in imageRespects decision
Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving vs
Respect for Departure
Uses shunning
Threats for Leaving
Slander
Employs threats
1)N
Maintains civility

in imageEmphasizes supernatural
threats
Which is
it?
Highlights mystical
experiences as proof
Magical Thinking
Magical Thinking vs Reason &
Evidence
Does not pressure for
conformity
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and reason
Encourages diverse
experiences

in imageReassures that doubts are
normal
Builds self-confidence
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
Self-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Encourages self-blame
Self-Doubt
Reliance on leaders
Doubts are condemned

in imagefor honest questions
ismissed or punished
Opposition to Critical Thought
Only leader-approved sources
encouraged
Contradictory or confusing dogma
Indoctrination practiced
Confusion in understanding
Mainstream research d
Refusal to acknowledge o
views

in imageSpeaks of non-members
with respect
Open to learning from
others
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders vs
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders
Extreme "us vs. them"
attitude
Outsiders seen as
dangerous or evil

in imageAuthoritarian/Narcissistic
Leadership
Democratic, Accountable
Leadership
Impact on Team
Key
Traits
Shared Decision-Making
Open to Critique
Encourages Feedback
Impact on Team
Key
Traits
Strict Obedience
Drama & Manipulation
Adaptable
Leadership
Enhanced
Collaboration
Limited Innovation
Increased
Morale
Discourages Criticism
Reduced Morale
Emotional Control

in imageLeaders admit limitations
No hierarchy of
enlightenment
Humble Leadership
Leadership Styles
Supremacy of Leaders
Fosters dependency
Leader claims unique
knowledge

in imageDogma
Replace independent
understanding
Rote learning
Learning approaches
Clichés
Leaders claim special
insight and supreme
knowledge
Charismatic leaders
Claim special revelation
Claim unusual authority

in imagePunishes
dissent
Toxic/High-Control or
Cult Group
Discourages
Critical
Thought
Discourages
skepticism
Welcomes
questions
Fosters open
discussion
Encourages
Critical
Thought
Safe/Healthy
Group
Values
skepticism
Cult?
suppresses
questions

in imageRejects external revien
No External Accountability
Open to Oversight
Inspection
Accountability
Works in secrecy
Welcomes collaboration
Accountability from outside

in imageRidicule of other groups
Misrepresentation
Outsiders and Outsider
Groups
Conspiracy theories
Slander and Vilification
Paranoia
About the outside world
"Us vs. Them" Mentality
Fosters conflict
Seen as morally inferior
Demonization

in imagePREVALENCE OF MAGICAL THINKING
BELIEF IN SUPERNATURAL FORCES
V
FEAR OF SUPERNATURAL
RETRIBUTION
PRESSURE TO SHARE MYSTICAL
EXPERIENCES
V
CONTROL
ANXIETY FROM NON-PARTICIPATION

in imageJUST KNOW I'VE BEEN