Cults to Consciousness29 Des 2025

I Was Groomed & Trafficked into a TANTRIC YOGA SEX 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 attended 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 sexual 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, trafficking, and sexual 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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