Reclaiming Lives

Nicole Norton is an individual who made headlines after speaking out about her experiences working as a personal assistant for the head of a Kundalini cult called RAMA Yoga Institute. After working for the cult for two years, she became a whistleblower and exposed the truth about the organization.

Norton's journey began when she met Guru Jagat, the leader of the RAMA Kundalini community, at a yoga retreat in the desert. Impressed by Jagat's charisma and presence, Norton accepted her offer to become her personal assistant. However, she soon discovered a shadow side of the community that was based on devotion and obedience to Jagat (and others in power). Those who questioned were ostracized and punished.

As Jagat's personal assistant, Norton was majorly responsible for managing her schedule, social media accounts, and the community. She was expected to be available 24/7 and put Jagat's needs above everything and everyone else. Despite the challenging nature of the job, Norton believed in the teachings of Kundalini yoga and felt like she was making a difference in the world.

It was only after two years of dedication to Jagat that Norton began to question the validity of the teachings. She discovered that Kundalini yoga, which was promoted by Jagat, was not the ancient practice it was claimed to be. Instead, it was created by Yogi Bhajan, who was accused of sexual abuse, fraud, and other federal crimes.

Disturbed by this revelation, Norton unwillingly became a whistleblower and spoke out about her concerns. She was contacted by journalists and former members of the RAMA, who had left the community due to similar concerns. Her story was picked up by several news outlets and famous podcasts. People were shocked to learn the truth about Kundalini yoga and the specifics of the RAMA community.

Norton's bravery and determination to speak out about her experiences have brought important attention to the issues within the RAMA Kundalini community. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of questioning authority and doing one's own research. Norton's actions have also inspired others to speak out and to not be afraid to expose the truth.