{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/6ac3c38c7c84f5d4dd51b628?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"I Was Groomed & Trafficked into a TANTRIC YOGA SEX CULT","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/0fdc1636bfe90feb209b7487504f95ca.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/n50bzbmqhmQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube</a></p><p>Find Miranda on Social Media!</p><p>IG:&nbsp; <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gracefullawakenings/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/gracefullawakenings/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/usyogaacademy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/usyogaacademy</a> US Branch <a href=\"http://atmancultalert.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">atmancultalert.org</a></p><p><a href=\"https://atmanyogafederation.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://atmanyogafederation.org</a></p><p><a href=\"https://atmancultalert.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://atmancultalert.org</a> resources in multiple languages with media on the organization to date</p><p>Subscribe to our<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> C2C \"CLIPS\" Channel!</a></p><p>Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.</p><p><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!</a></p><p>Patreon <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></p><p>Venmo @sheliseann</p><p>Find us on Social media!</p><p>Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Host Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann&nbsp;</a></p><p>Co Producer / Host <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jonathan.rosales_&nbsp;</a></p><p>TikTok <a href=\"http://cults.to.consciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cults.to.consciousness&nbsp;</a></p><p>Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a>&nbsp;</p><p>**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**</p><p>Chapter Marks</p><p>00:00:00 Intro</p><p>00:03:33 Miranda's experience telling her story</p><p>00:10:07 Group background</p><p>00:14:11 How Miranda got involved</p><p>00:15:46 When Miranda realized what she'd gotten into</p><p>00:26:03 Miranda's experience at the retreat</p><p>00:36:19 Meeting the \"spiritual guide\"</p><p>00:54:05 Noticing red flags</p><p>01:12:21 How Miranda felt after leaving</p><p>01:15:40 Miranda's deconstruction</p><p>01:21:30 Prosecution</p><p>01:27:29 What brings Miranda joy now</p><p>01:32:22 Linda, Listen</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}