The Scandalous Celebrity Cult Leader From Suburbia | Guru Jagat and Yogi Bhajan Documentary

NOT THE GOOD GIRL・2 minutes read

A woman from Colorado transformed into Guru Jagot after a Kundalini awakening, spreading the practice through classes, social media, and her own studio. However, despite initial success and celebrity endorsements, allegations of financial misconduct, mistreatment of employees, and promoting conspiracy theories led to backlash and a decline in support.

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  • Katie, now known as Guru Jaget, rose to fame by becoming a prominent figure in the Kundalini Yoga community, attracting high-profile disciples and expanding her business empire to include multiple ventures and teachings.
  • Despite her initial success, Katie's journey took a dark turn as she faced accusations of financial misconduct, mistreatment of employees, and controlling behavior towards followers, ultimately leading to the downfall of her studios and a significant loss of support due to her controversial actions and associations.

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Summary

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"Katie's Transformation into Guru Jagot"

  • Katie from Colorado became Guru Jagot, anointed by a Kundalini Master.
  • She wrote a book, spoke at Harvard, featured in magazines, had a fashion line, and ran seven businesses, including yoga studios frequented by celebrities.
  • Kundalini Yoga releases divine feminine energy through deep breathing exercises.
  • Katie experienced a Kundalini Awakening in a class led by Yogi Budon.
  • Yogi Budon brought Kundalini to the West, blending practices from various religions.
  • Budon profited from Yogi Tea and a private security firm, contradicting his teachings of peace.
  • Katie joined Budon in India, where she spent time in meditation and was given the name Guru Jagot.
  • 3HO, a yoga organization, offers spiritual names and training in astrology, chakras, and third eye.
  • Katie, now Guru Jagot, began teaching Kundalini classes and spreading its beliefs after Budon's death.
  • She used social media to promote herself, offering guidance on liver cleanses, detoxes, and meditation.

18:38

Rise and Fall of Guru Jaget

  • Katie, after an epiphany, opened her own Kundalini Studio named Raah Ma Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology in 2013.
  • At the Institute, Katie offered business classes on building profitable businesses and achieving success.
  • Katie's business expanded to include retreats, online courses, crystal sales, and a fashion line.
  • Katie rebranded herself as Guru Jaget and attracted high-profile disciples like Alicia Keys and Kate Hudson.
  • Katie's teachings and Kundalini Yoga gained popularity, especially among Millennials.
  • Katie's husband, Huie J, founded a Grammy-winning band called White Sun.
  • Katie received praise from celebrities like Alicia Keys for her impact on their lives.
  • Katie spoke at Harvard Divinity School and was hailed as a thought leader and entrepreneur.
  • Katie's teachings became increasingly specific and controlling, dictating followers' daily lives and diets.
  • Despite her success, Katie faced accusations of financial misconduct, scamming investors, and mistreating employees, leading to the closure of her studios.

36:12

Katie's Controversial Actions Lead to Backlash

  • Katie demanded her staff share their deepest secrets and relive trauma to use against them.
  • An employee was attacked for forgetting sour cream in Katie's burrito during a meeting.
  • Employees were made to feel grateful for working with a Kundalini master, pitted against each other, and threatened with firing.
  • Katie defended Yogi Budon against allegations of abuse and essay, despite multiple claims.
  • Katie admitted to never meeting Yogi Budon, despite defending him against abuse claims.
  • Katie married Austin Dunbar, known for espousing conspiracy theories, during the pandemic.
  • Katie shared anti-semitic conspiracy theories and denied the existence of the virus during the pandemic.
  • Katie's podcast featured pandem mic deniers, conspiracy theorists, and anti-semites.
  • Katie faced backlash for her behavior towards employees and students, leading to dwindling support and classes.
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