What is the "Twisted Yoga" docuseries about?

"Twisted Yoga" is a docuseries on Apple TV that details alleged sexual exploitation and psychological indoctrination within a multinational tantric yoga organization.

Who is Gregorian Bivolaru?

Gregorian Bivolaru is the 73-year-old founder of the Atman Yoga Federation, who faces charges in France for human trafficking, kidnapping, and rape.

What methods were allegedly used by the yoga organization?

The organization allegedly used psychological manipulation and indoctrination, with some female followers reportedly becoming digital porn workers.

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Apple TV Doc Unmasks Yoga Cult's Abuse

5 Mar

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Summary

The docuseries exposes alleged sexual exploitation within a tantric yoga organization.
Founder Gregorian Bivolaru faces charges including human trafficking and rape.
Former members detail psychological manipulation and digital porn work.

A three-part investigative series on Apple TV, titled "Twisted Yoga," premieres globally on March 13, detailing the alleged sexual exploitation within a multinational tantric yoga organization. Directed by Rowan Deacon, the documentary focuses on the psychological journeys of women who were drawn into the influence of Romanian guru Gregorian Bivolaru.

Bivolaru, the 73-year-old founder of the Movement for the Spiritual Integration into the Absolute, now known as the Atman Yoga Federation, was arrested in Paris in 2023. He currently faces charges in France, including human trafficking, kidnapping, and rape, which he denies.