Wellness / Multi-Level
Joe Dispenza meditation network
17/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Joe Dispenza's meditation/neuroscience workshops and retreats. Substantial multi-thousand-dollar event fees; parasocial community dynamics.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control4/10
Information Control4/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — major neuroscience-themed meditation entrepreneur; substantial retreat fees and parasocial dynamics.
Founded
2007+
Members
Hundreds of thousands of lifetime workshop attendees
Active in
USA, Global
In context
Dr Joe Dispenza (chiropractor, not neuroscientist) presents pop-neuroscience meditation programmes through Hay House publishing and major weeklong retreats ($2,000–$10,000+). Substantial parasocial community dynamics; documented reports of moderate cult-like patterns in core attendees.
Timeline
- 2007+'Featured in 'What the Bleep Do We Know!?' (2004) and book series
Sources
- Various wellness-press analyses
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.