Breath of Fire
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
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E1 · Episode One
54 minCharismatic 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.
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E2 · Episode Two
51 minYogi 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.
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E3 · Episode Three
64 minA 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.
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E4 · Episode Four
56 minA movement unveils controversies around a spiritual leader, exposing her embrace of conspiracy theories and alleged mistreatment of followers during the COVID-19 pandemic.