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OneTaste’s practice of “orgasmic meditation” is billed as the next women’s sexual revolution, but behind its meteoric, star-dusted rise are dark secrets and allegations of abuse.

The Modern Mystery School uses martial arts and sex magic to fight evil demons.

Online guru Teal Swan’s controversial trauma therapy is linked to several suicides

A trip to the toilet spawns a secretive, international esoteric wellness group.

The rise and fall of L.A’s biggest rehab empire.

3HO yoga guru Yogi Bhajan's spiritual empire is rocked by scandal.

People searching for answers, healing, or human connection end up joining some of the strangest organizations.

Bentinho Massaro claims to be helping his followers by encouraging spiritual enlightenment with an eye toward “upgrading civilization.” His followers praise his style, but critics slam his fringe ideas and irreverent tactics.

The U.S. is home to 20 percent of the world’s exorcists. VICE investigates why the phenomenon of exorcism is on the rise.