sarah bonn was the first to come forward. she first told her story to "vanity fair." >> he absolutely chases women. he victimizes women. and someone can look him in the eye and say no and it doesn't matter. >> reporter: she was 20 when she dropped out of college to attend bikram's teacher training program. the grueling nine-week seminar led by bikram himself costs thousands of dollars and is the only way to become a bikram yoga teacher. >> it was a big commitment for me to make this decision. but it was something i was extremely dedicated and passionate about. >> reporter: meeting bikram for the first time, she says, she was full of hope. she told him his yoga had changed her life. >> and i told him i was sad, now i'm happy. i feel like a completely new person. bikram, i love you more than chocolate. >> reporter: she says bikram took an immediate interest. >> he took me by the arms and told me that there was a connection between the two of us that he had never felt before. >> reporter: later she says bikram told her privately