Question 1

What is The Yoga Review?

Accepted Answer

The Yoga Review is a platform designed to celebrate truth-sharing and support growth in yoga teaching spaces. We honor students' authentic experiences and teachers' paths toward excellence. Every review is rooted in the yogic ethical principles that inspire us all.

Question 2

How does the rating system work?

Accepted Answer

We use a 5-category star rating system based on yogic ethical principles (Yamas): Ahimsa (Non-Harming), Satya (Truthfulness), Asteya (Non-Stealing), Brahmacharya (Right Use of Energy), and Aparigraha (Non-Possessiveness). Each category is rated from 1-5 stars, and an overall score is calculated as the average.

Question 3

Can I submit a review anonymously?

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Yes! Student safety is paramount. You can submit reviews anonymously to protect yourself from potential retaliation. Both named and anonymous reviews are displayed equally on teacher profiles.

Question 4

Are reviews verified?

Accepted Answer

We implement a 'Dharmic Honor System' that relies on student integrity. When submitting a review, you must affirm that you have direct experience with the teacher, are being truthful, and are aligned with dharmic action. All reviews go through a moderation process to ensure they meet our community guidelines.

Question 5

Can teachers respond to reviews?

Accepted Answer

Yes, teachers can respond to reviews with one response per review (maximum 500 characters). Responses go through a moderation queue and must follow specific guidelines emphasizing acknowledgment, responsibility, growth, and professionalism.

Question 6

How do I add a teacher who isn't listed?

Accepted Answer

If your teacher isn't in our database, you can add them through the review submission process. Click 'Leave a Review' and look for the 'Add Your Teacher' option in the teacher search field. Teacher submissions are reviewed by our admin team before being published.

Question 7

How can teachers join the platform?

Accepted Answer

Teachers can create their own profile by clicking 'Become a Teacher' in the navigation menu. They can also claim existing profiles by clicking 'Claim Your Teacher Profile' on the homepage. Once registered, teachers gain access to a dashboard where they can manage their profile, view reviews, and respond to feedback.

Question 8

What if I see inappropriate content?

Accepted Answer

You can flag reviews that violate our community guidelines. After three flags, a review is automatically sent back to the moderation queue for admin review. We take content moderation seriously to maintain a safe and respectful space.

Question 9

How is my data protected?

Accepted Answer

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Student IP addresses are not logged in a way that's visible to teachers. We follow GDPR compliance standards. For more details, please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Question 10

Can I edit or delete my review after submitting?

Accepted Answer

Currently, reviews cannot be edited or deleted after submission and approval. This maintains the integrity of the historical record. If you have concerns about a review you submitted, please contact us through the feedback form.

Question 11

What are the community guidelines for reviews?

Accepted Answer

Reviews should describe specific, first-hand experiences, focus on teacher behavior, use 'I' statements, and be written thoughtfully. We reject reviews containing threats, hate speech, hearsay, unverifiable claims, spam, privacy violations, or pure praise with commercial intent.

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