I Was Groomed & Traff*cked into a TANTRIC YOGA S*X CULT

In 2017, Miranda signed up for classes at Tara Yoga Centre in London — a studio associated with the larger network Atman federation (also sometimes called MISA in other countries). At first, the classes were marketed as esoteric or tantric yoga — spiritual practices about inner work, self-improvement and body awareness. As time went on, students were encouraged to date the teachers, blurring lines and creating a toxic power dynamic. Only the true seekers attending the many expensive retreats, which groomed her into desiring a tantric session with the all powerful Guru nobody had met. Slowly, things would become more s*xual in nature and those who didn’t participate were seen as prude. After demonstrating her devotion, she was sent to meet the Guru in Paris at an undisclosed location with blacked out windows and other women coming and going blindfolded. She would then be forced into a “spiritual initiation” with the Guru which left her feeling empty and confused. After the ritual, most women were taken to another location where they were told to liberate the world, they needed to be Cam girls. In November 2023, Bivolaru was arrested in France along with many associates. Authorities accused him and the group of kidnapping, traff*cking, and s*xual exploitation of women under the guise of spiritual practice. Miranda continues to speak out about her experiences.

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Chapter Marks

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:33 Miranda's experience telling her story
00:10:07 Group background
00:14:11 How Miranda got involved
00:15:46 When Miranda realized what she'd gotten into
00:26:03 Miranda's experience at the retreat
00:36:19 Meeting the "spiritual guide"
00:54:05 Noticing red flags
01:12:21 How Miranda felt after leaving
01:15:40 Miranda's deconstruction
01:21:30 Prosecution
01:27:29 What brings Miranda joy now
01:32:22 Linda, Listen


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