World of Secrets The Bad Guru: 3. The Transformation
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Dec 23, 2024 Miranda embarks on a secretive journey to meet the controversial guru Gregorian Bivolaru, leaving her life behind. As she navigates the ominous underworld of the Atman yoga movement, unsettling revelations surface about the guru's dark past. Participants in a secluded retreat confront bizarre rituals and psychological manipulation, questioning the cost of their spiritual aspirations. Tension escalates as they arrive at a hidden location, stripped of personal belongings, leading to a profound transformation amid swirling allegations of misconduct.
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Blindfolded Journey
- Miranda was driven across Europe, blindfolded, to meet a guru.
- This followed a 16-hour journey and being moved into a car with Romanian men.
Joining Tara Yoga
- Miranda, an English tutor, joined the Atman movement through Tara Yoga Centre in Clerkenwell.
- She enjoyed the classes and the welcoming atmosphere.
Sexual Retreats and Festivals
- Miranda attended a sexual retreat run by Tara Yoga and a Romanian yoga festival.
- The festival promoted tantric yoga and involved nudity and body painting.