Breath of Fire

6.5
202455m

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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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2024

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1. Episode One

10.0

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

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2. Episode Two

10.0

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

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3. Episode Three

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

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4. Episode Four

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.

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