06/29/2026
It is always difficult when allegations of misconduct emerge involving someone who has had significant influence in a community.
In 2008, I co led a retreat where Anand was the featured teacher. At that time, I found his teachings to be profound, and I did not personally witness the behaviors that have since been publicly reported. Over the years, he became a prominent figure in the yoga world through the Sattva organization and its many centers.
If any of my students continued studying with him, my heart is with you. If you were personally affected by any misconduct, I am deeply sorry. And if you were unaware of the reports, I believe it is important to be informed.
As teachers and practitioners, we should never confuse wisdom in someone’s teachings with infallibility in their character. May we continue to foster yoga communities rooted in integrity, accountability, and the safety and well-being of every student.
In light of recent allegations involving Anand Mehrotra, founder of Sattva Yoga and Sattva Yoga Academy, I feel called to share my perspective, not to add fuel to the fire, but to reflect on the leadership dynamics, collective responsibility, and loss of discernment that can occur within spiritual c...