Media Coverage
Yoga guru, sexual abuse, silence—inside the allegations against Rishikesh’s Sattva Yoga Academy by Vitasta Kaul on ThePrint.in (July 6, 2026)
From ThePrint.in “A yoga school that built a global following is now at the centre of sexual abuse allegations. Former students, teachers and associates of Sattva Yoga Academy have accused founder Anand Mehrotra of abuse, manipulation and retaliation—allegations he has denied. As more people come forward, the case has sparked a wider reckoning over power and accountability in the world of modern yoga. Watch #ThePrintGroundReport by Vitasta Kaul.”
Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPkOWu3VQGo
July 14th, 2026 Yogi Times adds disclaimer to an article from 2011 about “Lessons from the Highest Pass from Anand Mehrotra”
Editor’s Note · July 14, 2026
Since this interview was originally published, serious allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power have been made against Anand Mehrotra by several women formerly connected with Sattva Yoga Academy.
These allegations were not known to YOGI TIMES when this article was commissioned and published. The interview below reflects the information and editorial context available at that time and should not be interpreted as a current endorsement of Anand Mehrotra, Sattva Yoga Academy, or any individual or organization referenced in it.
We believe that those who report experiences of misconduct should be heard and treated with seriousness, dignity, and care. We also recognize the fundamental principle that allegations are not, by themselves, a judicial finding of guilt. Anand Mehrotra and Sattva Yoga Academy have publicly denied the allegations, and the matters remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.
YOGI TIMES is a French-founded independent publication committed to responsible and fair reporting. We are reviewing credible information from the individuals involved, relevant organizations, official authorities, and established news sources. We will update this note as further verified information, official findings, or court decisions become available.
Mid September 2026, GAIA and NEXT LEVEL SOUL streaming platforms drop two titles that feature Anand Mehrotra:The Highest Pass & The Road to Dharma.
Sometime mid September 2026, the streaming platform GAIA takes both The Highest Pass feature documentary (2011) and The Road to Dharma docu-series (2020) down from their platform.
Sometime mid September 2026, the streaming platform NEXT LEVEL SOUL takes both The Highest Pass feature documentary (2011) and The Road to Dharma docu-series (2020) down from their platform.