HBO’s upcoming documentary series, Breath of Fire, follows the life of Guru Jagat, an American Kundalini yoga teacher, and will be directed by Hayley Pappas (On Her Shoulders, White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch) and Smiley Stevens (Moments Like This Never Last), who are also producing the series.
Breath of Fire was greenlit by HBO back in 2021, and it was noted that this docuseries will be based on reporting by Vanity Fair, who are co-producing the project.
What is the Premise of Breath of Fire?
The series is centered around Haley Phelan’s article in Vanity Fair, which was written after Phelan attended Guru Jagat’s yoga class, who was originally Katie Griggs from Colorado. Guru Jagat specifically practiced kundalini and became increasingly popular as the years went by, even amongst Hollywood celebrities.
However, as time went by, there was an imminent fall that none of her followers saw coming. The upcoming docuseries focuses on Guru Jagat’s beginning, her connection to Yogi Bhajan, and how they influenced an endless number of people. You can catch a glimpse of Breath of Fire in the official trailer released by HBO.
The Cast of Breath of Fire
Breath of Fire brings in plenty of archival material from Guru Jagat’s days of immense popularity when she preached away her ideologies and conspiracy theories to several people.
In addition to this material, the docuseries is built carefully with the help of interviews from different sources that give an interesting glimpse into the rise and fall of Guru Jagat.
We also hear from Haley Phelan, who serves as the source material for the Vanity Fair article, which eventually led to the birth of this docuseries. There will be several firsthand experiences of those who have personally met Guru Juagat and are aware of her influential personality, and where everything went wrong.
When and Where Can You Watch Breath of Fire?
The official release date of Breath of Fire is just around the corner as the upcoming four-part docuseries is scheduled to be released on October 23, 2024.
Breath of Fire also premiered at Tribeca Festival back in June this year. The series will be available to stream on Max.
Conclusion
Breath of Fire is all set to become the most binge-worthy docuseries of the year, and if you’re already aware of Guru Jagat’s life and story, this series will provide context that hasn’t been revealed before, so don’t forget to mark your calendars!