Teachers who have tried to speak up say they’ve been threatened with poor experience certificates, deliberate delays in relieving letters, and even blacklisting among private schools in the city, all of which make it hard to find new employment.

Despite competing with five other candidates during the recruitment process, Jency was selected purely on merit.

This year, on International Yoga Day, Charlotte Chopin won’t be speaking at a mega yoga camp or appearing on television panels. “I’ll be in my garden,” she laughed when asked.