The Movement Center
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Battery and Exploitation by J. Michael Shoemaker AKA Swami Chetanananda and Associates
This is the first post in a series on the latest lawsuit against J. Micheal Shoemaker, AKA Swami Chetanananda.
From Rudi’s Ashram to Swamiji: Early Encounters with Michael Shoemaker Leaves Yoga Teacher Shocked at What He Became
J. Michael Shoemaker, AKA Swami Chetananda, is a purported spiritual leader of some renown. He led the Movement Center in Portland. He was highly regarded, especially by women, some of whom considered him divine. They believed he could cleanse bad karma and alter destinies. Many women were deeply de