Apple TV+ Unveils Twisted Yoga docuseries from Academy Award-Winning Producers

Apple TV+ today announced the upcoming global premiere of "Twisted Yoga," a new three-part docuseries that delves into the disturbing hidden history of an international yoga empire. The series is the latest project from the acclaimed production house Lightbox, led by two-time Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn (Man on Wire, Searching for Sugar Man) and Emmy Award winner Jonathan Chinn (Tina, LA 92).

Directed by Rowan Deacon (Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story), the series follows a diverse group of young students from across the globe who, in their pursuit of spiritual purpose, became entangled in a network led by the reclusive Romanian "guru" Gregorian Bivolaru.

From Spiritual Search to Criminal Allegations
The narrative centers on an international network of yoga studios specializing in tantric rituals. As students were drawn into the practice, many began to suspect the organization operated as a cult. The documentary highlights the experiences of select female students who were allegedly summoned to Bivolaru’s Paris apartment for "private initiations," uncovering a dark history of abuse and manipulation.

Currently, Bivolaru faces severe legal charges in France, including human trafficking, kidnapping, and rape. While Bivolaru denies all allegations, the series documents the efforts of his former students as they cooperate with French authorities to secure a conviction.

High-Profile Production Team
"Twisted Yoga" features a formidable lineup of executive producers specializing in high-stakes investigative storytelling: Suzanne Lavery (Curse of the Chippendales, The Diamond Heist), Bernadette Higgins (The Tinder Swindler, American Nightmare), Simon and Jonathan Chinn (Lightbox)

The series is produced for Apple TV+ by Lightbox in association with Ladywell Films. Along with the announcement, Apple TV+ has released the official trailer, offering a first look at the testimonies and archival footage that drive this three-part investigation.

The global launch on March 13, 2026, adds to the platform's growing slate of premium non-fiction content, focusing on true crime and social justice narratives with international impact.

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