ABSTRACT
This chapter explores and critically discusses Gurudisciple Yoga Practice and highlighted important issues to consider for the present study of involvement in a New Religious Movement (NRM). Gurudisciple Yoga Practice presents an exotic movement which exists within and yet stands apart from the culture of the Christian West from where it has attracted followers. Like other NRMs, Gurudisciple Yoga Practice presents an alternative religious or spiritual practice which appears attractive to some, and gaining an understanding of these attractions is important to developing knowledge of initial contact and sustained involvement in an NRM. Knowledge of a false guru syndrome is planted early in the follower's journey and examples have been given of this since the very early days of Siddha Yoga, starting with the story of Franklin Jones asking Swamii Muktananda for a formal letter that recognizes his attainment.
