Surviving Satchidananda: The Dark Secrets of an International Yoga Movement

By Brianna Patten

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Surviving Satchidananda is the podcast that exposes the toxic underbelly of Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, an internationally acclaimed spiritual retreat in Central Virginia. Through raw personal stories and interviews with experts, Brianna Patten, a former Yogaville resident and insider, reveals the hidden truths behind the so-called sanctuary. survivingsatchidananda.com

Episode Date
What Happens When Spiritual Teachers Abuse Their Power? with Matthew Remski
Sep 20, 2026
Yogaville Lawsuit Analysis with Legal Expert Marci Hamilton: What the Joint Statement Really Means
Jul 07, 2026
What Happened to Catherine Cheng at Yogaville? Featuring Rick Alan Ross
Jun 01, 2026
Tiger King and Teen Pregnancy at Yogaville: Joan Tells All
Dec 22, 2025
Silenced by Swami Satchidananda: Maxim's Story
Oct 22, 2025
At The Right Hand of The Guru: Vijay's Story
Sep 01, 2025
Assaulted by Swami Satchidananda: Sharada's Story
Aug 16, 2025
Growing up in Yogaville: Forest’s Story
Jul 25, 2025
Carol Merchasin: “The Cult Assassin” who is taking Yogaville to Court
May 20, 2025
Growing up in Yogaville: Chai's Story
Feb 03, 2025
Indoctrination
Jan 21, 2025
Initiation
Jan 07, 2025