From Cumaná, Sucre State in Venezuela, emerges one of the most notable figures in contemporary neuropsychology and yoga in Latin America: Robinson Morey Contreras, a man whose life has been marked by service, resilience, and a deep commitment to human rights. Now in his thirties, this Venezuelan has walked an extraordinary path that merges science, spirituality, and social action, becoming an international figure in the fight against sexual abuse in religious contexts.
A Life Guided by a Vocation of Service
From a young age, Morey showed an uncommon sensitivity to the suffering of others. This calling led him to pursue training in diverse fields such as Human Resources, Neuropsychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Disorders, Special Education, and Eastern practices like Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine. In 2014, he founded the Prema Yoga school, a space that fuses ancestral wisdom with contemporary science to promote holistic well-being.
However, Robinson’s life has not been without obstacles. During his stay in India amid the 2020 pandemic, he was the victim of a brief kidnapping by a perpetrator previously accused of sexually abusing minors—a traumatic experience that marked a turning point in his understanding of psychological trauma. Rather than break him, the ordeal strengthened his conviction that the human mind holds immense power for transformation when properly channeled. Since then, he has turned his life into a platform for the healing of others.
From Yoga to Social Justice
His connection with India was pivotal in both his spiritual and professional evolution. During the pandemic, he traveled on a scholarship to study Ayurvedic Medicine in the Himalayas. The global health emergency of 2020 forced him to remain there for two years, during which he not only deepened his knowledge but also became actively involved in humanitarian aid programs for victims of sexual abuse in religious communities.
It was in India that his pioneering research on sexual abuse in religious contexts took shape. His integrative approach—combining trauma neuropsychology, therapeutic yoga, humanistic psychotherapy, and social justice—has received international recognition. Through his projects, Morey has supported over 5,000 survivors in various regions of the country, many of whom were women and children abused by yoga teachers, gurus, and spiritual leaders. Thanks to his meticulous work in documentation, counseling, and legal advocacy, more than 30 perpetrators have been prosecuted and sentenced to prison.
His work has spanned across India, including more than 20 states and union territories such as Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Daman and Diu, Ladakh, Puducherry, among others. This on-the-ground experience allowed him not only to understand local realities but also to build protection and education networks that remain active today.
Recognitions and Honorary Doctorates
The international community has not overlooked his work. In the first quarter of 2025, Robinson Morey received four Honorary Doctorates awarded by universities in India, Europe, and the United States, recognizing his leadership in trauma and human rights research. In 2021, he was awarded the Humanitarian Excellence Award by India’s I CAN Foundation, becoming the first Venezuelan and Latin American to receive such an honor.
He has also been recognized as Neuropsychologist of the Year with International Social Impact, Therapist of the Year, and Yoga Teacher of the Year by various institutions in Venezuela and foreign embassies.
Prema Social Service: A Foundation Transforming Communities
His vision goes beyond individual intervention. Through his foundation, Prema Social Service, he has created a solidarity-based ecosystem of support that includes:
- Neuropsychological consultations
- Inclusive yoga classes for people with disabilities, older adults, and children
- Volunteer training in psychological first aid
- Psychological support for victims of gender-based violence
- Scientific research applied to trauma and spirituality
Founded in Venezuela, the organization now also works in alliance with educational institutions, yoga schools, and NGOs in India, where it has left a significant mark on communities affected by various forms of abuse.
A Venezuelan Inspiring the World
Beyond his titles and recognitions, what truly defines Robinson Morey is his deep humanity. His story is that of a young Venezuelan who, after surviving a kidnapping and witnessing the spiritual wounds left by the abuse of power, chose to dedicate his life to restoring the dignity of the most vulnerable. His legacy transcends psychology and yoga: it is a call for active empathy, conscious spirituality, and restorative justice.
Today, he continues his work in both India and Venezuela, while collaborating with universities, gurukuls, and international organizations to further expand his mission.
In a world where spirituality is too often weaponized for control and abuse, the voice of Robinson Morey rings out like a bell—awakening consciousness and restoring hope. Venezuelan by birth, healer by vocation, his work has saved lives, restored souls, and sparked structural changes in religious institutions. And he's only just getting started.
You can connect with him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zabethananda/ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinsonmorey/ to follow his journey, share insights, or collaborate on projects that promote healing, justice, and human dignity.