Breath of Fire

"To be a god all you need is a following."

2024-10-23 Documentary TV-MA

This series explores the culture of modern spirituality through the rise of Kundalini yoga in the West, from its origins with Yogi Bhajan to its presence today.

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This series explores the culture of modern spirituality through the rise of Kundalini yoga in the West, from its origins with Yogi Bhajan to its presence today.

First Aired

2024-10-23
Last Aired

2024-11-13
Creator

Hayley Pappas
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

4
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

HBO

Keywords:

yoga guru miniseries based on magazine, newspaper or article

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Season 1

1. Episode One

Guru Jagat leverages social media to spread the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, a leader who brought Kundali...More

Guru Jagat leverages social media to spread the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, a leader who brought Kundalini yoga to the U.S. in 1969.Less

56mins 2024-10-23

2. Episode Two

As Kundalini yoga hits the mainstream, Guru Jagat opens the RA MA Institute in Los Angeles, claiming d...More

As Kundalini yoga hits the mainstream, Guru Jagat opens the RA MA Institute in Los Angeles, claiming direct links to Yogi Bhajan.Less

50mins 2024-10-30

3. Episode Three

While enjoying a lavish lifestyle, Guru Jagat continues to defend Yogi Bhajan's legacy despite the rel...More

While enjoying a lavish lifestyle, Guru Jagat continues to defend Yogi Bhajan's legacy despite the release of a tell-all memoir about him.Less

64mins 2024-11-06

4. Episode Four

A growing movement online builds to discredit RA MA and Guru Jagat, calling on aggrieved members to co...More

A growing movement online builds to discredit RA MA and Guru Jagat, calling on aggrieved members to come forward with their stories of abuse. COVID-19 hits and Guru Jagat's messaging espouses wild conspiracy theories and a mistrust of the mainstream while her business and health begins to quickly unravel.Less