Bonus Episode: The Hidden Histories Behind the Breath of Fire Docuseries

Subscribe for bonus content: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Temple of Steel: Hidden Histories Behind the Breath of Fire DocuseriesIn this episode of Temple of Steel, Stacy Stukin and Philip Deslippe provide in-depth context and analysis of what transpired within the Breath of Fire docuseries and the real-life events that followed its filming. They cover the aftermath of critical events that were briefly mentioned in the series, focusing on lawsuits, the closure and digital transformation of the Rama studio, and the schisms within the organization. They also discuss the reparations program initiated by 3HO for victims of historical abuses and its contentious execution. The episode concludes by considering the future of Kundalini yoga and the ongoing influence of Yogi Bhajan amidst the organization's internal power struggles.00:00 Introduction to Temple of Steel01:23 Welcome to Episode Five01:34 Updates Since Filming Stopped03:16 The Rama Studio Closure07:22 The Second Generation's Struggles17:14 The Reparations Program32:19 The Hardliners Take Control45:08 The Future of Kundalini Yoga50:38 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLinks:https://www.vice.com/en/article/inside-the-dubious-world-of-ra-ma-yoga-and-its-girl-boss-guru-jagat/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/11/the-second-coming-of-guru-jagat?srsltid=AfmBOoqwSuuiAxuHruG_3FiGr34kXoMoSUuW1AqKLQtaT4J6RDEUTIJKhttps://laist.com/podcasts/imperfectparadise/queen-of-conspiracy-theorieshttps://lamag.com/featured/yogi-bhajanhttps://www.baaznews.org/p/3hos-boarding-schools-abuse-yogi-bhajanhttps://www.baaznews.org/p/yogi-bhajan-siri-singh-sahib-exposeStacie Stukin:"Yogi Bhajan Turned an L.A. Yoga Studio into a Juggernaut, and Left Two Generations of Followers Reeling from Alleged Abuse" for Los Angeles Magazine (2020): Philip Deslippe:"From Maharaj to Mahan Tantric: The Construction of Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini Yoga" for Sikh Formations (2012): Yogic Studies Course on Sikhism and Yoga with Jvala SinghCommissioned report from An Olive Branch 2020Producer: Brad Onishi (@bradleyonishi)Engineer: Scott OkamotoProduction Assistance: Kari OnishiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy