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Temple of Steal: The Unofficial Breath of Fire Companion Podcast

Axis Mundi Media
Yogi Bhajan
Kundalini Yoga
3HO
Guru Jagat
Breath Of Fire
Abuse In Religious Communities
Childhood and Family Dynamics
Spiritual Teacher
Cult Dynamics
Katie Griggs
Axis Mundi Media
Spirituality
Akal Security
Peace Cereal
Yogi Tea
Kundalini Yoga Teachers
BLM
Me Too Movement
Los Angeles
Sikh Dharma

From Axis Mundi Media, the unofficial companion podcast to the HBO Max docuseries "Breath of Fire" which chronicles the rise and scandalous fall of two Kundalini Yoga teachers : the Indian-born Yogi Bhajan who came to Los Angeles in the 1960s, and the millennial American Katie Griggs known as Guru Jagat. Hosted by journalist Stacie Stukin and scholar Philip Deslippe, who appear in the docuseries a... more

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Stacie Stukin
Co-host and journalist with expertise in the cultural implications of Kundalini Yoga and its figures.
Philip Deslippe
Co-host and academic focused on historical and critical analyses of yoga practices and their cultural implications.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Brilliant!!

    Insightful and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emjaem
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • Excellent, excellent, excellent!!

    This podcast is as gripping as Breath of Fire. I listened to it after watching the show and found that it helped me gain a deeper understanding of a number of topics the documentary touched only lightly upon. The hosts have a great back-and-forth dynamic, and I hope they collaborate on more podcasts…so good!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nillavu
    United States8 months ago
  • 2nd gen opinion on podcast

    As a 1977 second gen member who lived half on the outside and half deep in with divorced parents, this podcast sees and agrees with my outside 3HO half but still alienates my 3HO half because it wasn’t weird it just was. Now you’re putting to words my childhood experiences and thoughts that I thought nobody else would ever notice. Quite surreal to stir up my unspoken memories even if you still make me feel like I was a weird abnormal kid for that half of my life. FYI I remember knowing that Y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doctor poppin
    United States10 months ago
  • Great listen It seems like done by a defender of Katie Griggs

    Saw the documentary and listening to this it feels like to me they are defending what 3H0 and Katie did. Katie was part of 3H0 by teaching their beliefs. This podcast was a good listen and a little bit of a love letter to Katie. So very disappointed in this podcast Ra Ma (3H0)was and still is a cult that hurt people . Even Katie mom says she lost her way.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lorilee63
    Canada10 months ago
  • Biased Propaganda from the Media Elite

    Smug commentary by activist “journalists” who think they’re so much smarter than you. Very little substance. A lot of gloating and glee over the takedown of a powerful and smart woman. It’s easy to attack someone who’s dead.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JasonDilts
    United States10 months ago

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Critics point to perceived bias in the commentary, suggesting a one-sided narrative focusing on the negative aspects of yoga culture.
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The content offers a nuanced exploration of the Kundalini Yoga community, focusing primarily on the controversial figures of Yogi Bhajan and Guru Jagat, and the implications of their legacies within the spirituality and wellness industries. Key themes include the dynamics of leadership, the impact of abuse and exploitation within spiritual contexts, as well as the commercialization of yoga. Each episode serves as an unofficial companion to the HBO Max docuseries "Breath of Fire," providing critical commentary, historical insights, and a thorough analysis of the complex relationships between spirituality and institutional practices. The hosts' backgrounds in journalism and academia bring depth to the discussions, making it a noteworthy resou... more

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