I love the community at my dojo but I'm starting to see how the sensei uses his authority to make people feel small and I don't know if I should speak up or just leave. Everyone acts like his cruelty is wisdom.
More people experience this than they realize.
Sacred contexts can make it difficult to distinguish between legitimate challenge and harmful manipulation.
“Where Are You with Traditional movement practices — Tai Chi yoga qigong martial arts?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.