Breath of Fire (TV series)

Breath of Fire is an American documentary series directed and produced by Hayley Pappas and Smiley Stevens. It follows the life and career of Guru Jagat, additionally exploring the history and origins of Kundalini yoga.

Breath of Fire
GenreDocumentary
Directed by
  • Hayley Pappas
  • Smiley Stevens
Music bySarah Lipstate
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Hayley Pappas
  • Smiley Stevens
  • Matt Ippolito
  • Agnes Chu
  • Helen Estabrook
  • Sarah Amos
  • Lexy Altman
  • Sonia Slutsky
  • Jennifer O’Connell
  • Lizzie Fox
Cinematography
  • Cole Ellett
  • Adam Stone
Editors
  • Eric F. Martin
  • Adam Ridley
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO

It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 12, 2024.[1][2] and is scheduled to premiere on October 23, 2024, on HBO.[3]

Premise

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The series explores the life and career of Guru Jagat, a Kundalini yoga teacher, whose spiritual empire is faced with accusations of abuse. Additionally the series explores the origins and history of Kundalini.[3]

Production

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In December 2021, it was announced HBO Max had greenlit a documentary series revolving around Guru Jagat, with Hayley Pappas and Smiley Stevens set to direct, based upon reporting from Vanity Fair who will also co-produce.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Breath of Fire". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Dunn, Jack (April 18, 2024). "Tribeca Festival Reveals TV and Now Lineup Including New Series With Issa Rae, Serena Williams and Jake Gyllenhaal". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "What's New On Max This October". Warner Bros. Discovery. September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Pedersen, Erik (December 1, 2021). "'Breath Of Fire' Docuseries About Guru Jagat Set At HBO Max From Vanity Fair & SecondNature". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
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