Lotus Centre

"Hi, I use to be a part of this cult for many many years reaching the higher level workshops but of course at the time I thought I had found a meaningful practice. Starts of with simple practices, love bombing, then the workshops and finally "The Truth" about our hearts and lives. You guessed it, the founder Irman Effendi is the part of The Divine helping us to help save the entire Universe and beyond by helping others open their hearts, pray and of course purchase workshops, creams, jewellery etc. I still laugh at how I was so brain washed e.g. I thought paying $75 for anti aging evian water blessed by the founder Irman was amazing. Still, like many, I woke up and my life is so much richer learning about cults, what authentic community is and I totally understand why you get caught up in them. And yes, many positive reviews are done by members whom are actually really nice people meaning to do good. Fyi if you want to know what being in a cult is like just watch doco's on them as they really are to a degree ALL the same."

"Notice that the recent reviews mostly come from higher level cult members. This is how a cult operates. Rather than discussing any critical reviews to their cult, they will add new reviews so that they appear on the top. I probably know more about this organisation because I owned the building and was the co-ordinator for the group based on the top floor, known as True Heart Foundation or Natural Way of living. I therefore am privy to the reality of the Lotus Centre, having founded it. The cafe is an independently owned business and is excellent. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a vegan , vegetarian option. Some other practitioners run independent businesses , so use your normal duty of care when using them. If you ask any questions to cult members about many of their harmful practices, you will not get an answer from them. Similar to Scientology, the system works on levels and the higher up one goes, they learn more information directly from their Guru. They are told not to communicate with ones who have not done those levels because their "hearts" are not strong enough yet to understand the meaning. In reality, it is because it is downright embarrassing to speak truthfully about their beliefs, given that they are stranger than scientology."

"I have found this place to be an oasis in the centre of Hobart. The people are really genuine and the atmosphere is one of peace and gentleness. The massage therapists are wonderful and I always leave feeling calm and rejuvenated."

"Over the years I have enjoyed the yoga classes, meditations, several styles of massage, the book/gift shop..this place has so much to offer."

"Agree with review about top floor being a cult centre. Did the meditations and some workshops before I met an ex-member who made me have a better look and realized some thing was deeply wrong and left."