Breath of Fire

2024 1 Season
Documentary, Crime

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

Episodes

  • Breath of Fire - Episode 1

    E1 · Episode One

    54 min

    Charismatic Katie Griggs, who takes on the name Guru Jagat, espouses the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, a mysterious Punjabi Sikh who brought his version of Kundalini yoga to the United States in 1969.

  • Breath of Fire - Episode 2

    E2 · Episode Two

    51 min

    Yogi Bhajan's teachings, including allegations of physical hardships, unusual rules, and abuse from former followers, despite his promotion of a drug-free lifestyle, enlightenment, and equality.

  • Breath of Fire - Episode 3

    E3 · Episode Three

    64 min

    A spiritual leader's extravagant lifestyle and questionable conduct face scrutiny from former employees, while a memoir casts doubt on her predecessor's legacy, leading to a defense of his narrative.

  • Breath of Fire - Episode 4

    E4 · Episode Four

    56 min

    A movement unveils controversies around a spiritual leader, exposing her embrace of conspiracy theories and alleged mistreatment of followers during the COVID-19 pandemic.