I am deeply saddened to hear about abuse of many different kinds by various people in yoga lineages putting themselves up as gurus or experts. I stand with the victims of abuse, support them to share their stories if they want to, and will support them to heal. Abuse by someone in a position of power is a deep betrayal of trust and of the teacher-student relationship. In yoga situations this cuts even deeper because the person is set up as a spiritual leader. As a teacher I aim to always uphold the Kundalini Yoga Teacher's Oath - particularly to always remember that I am a representation of my student's higher selves, and to never abuse this or betray this representation; and to always deliver my students to themselves and never to me. I recognise that the teachings aren't mine, but are ancient sacred teachings which have been past down through lineages to support humanity for its healing and enlightenment. I recognise my sacred oath to faithfully deliver these teachings with integrity to their origins and share them with all. I am also a member of the Yoni Shakti Movement which aims to educate people about abuse in yoga and stamp out all forms of abuse in yoga everywhere. There are 9 calls to action, which I stand by and uphold: 1. WITHDRAW FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROMANY ORGANISATION OR INDIVIDUAL THAT HARMS WOMEN 2. NOTICE WARNING SIGNALS, LEARN ABOUTBYSTANDERS AND BENEFICIARIES SO YOUCAN HONOUR YOUR INTUITION 3. ASK QUESTIONS OF TEACHERS, TRAINERS,GURUS, RETREAT AND STUDIO OWNERS 4. LISTEN TO THE SISTERS, SURVIVORS,WHISTLEBLOWERS: TESTIMONY ISEVIDENCE 5. SHARE WHAT YOU NOTICE: CALL OUTHARM AND CALL IN HELP. 6. REFUSE TO KEEP SECRETS7 NAME NAMES, JOIN DOTS 8. CENTRE THE MARGINS, GATHER INCIRCLES 9. DECOLONISE YOGA TO DISMANTLEHARMFUL SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION THAT DAMAGE EVERYONE More information on the movement can be found here: https://yonishakti.co/the-movement