Support our Sponsor: Pretty Litter: https://prettylitter.com/milehigher For many in the West, Yoga’s ancient roots have been taken and twisted by scam artists, woo-girl bosses, and capitalist marketers using spiritual liberation as a selling point. Perhaps none have been more successful in this line of work than Katie Griggs. After celebrity endorsements from Alicia Keys, Kate Hudson, and Russell Brand skyrocketed her to fame, it was revealed that Katie was engaged in activities not exactly associated with light and love: scamming customers, verbally abusing staff, and spreading far-right conspiracy theories. So, what’s the truth about Katie Griggs? An earnest guru who just wanted to spread teachings as a devoted disciple? Or a con artist who used Yoga as a way to scam hundreds of people? Intro 0:00 What is Kundalini Yoga? 8:07 The Early Life of Katie Griggs 20:03 Katie Discovers Kundalini 28:25 Yogi Bhajan's Early Life 30:03 Bhanjan's Gross Opinions on Humanity 33:06 Hypocrisy of Bhajan 36:39 The Kundalini Compound 41:51 Katie Becomes Close to Bhajan 47:11 High Cost Clientele 52:43 "Rich and Hot" 54:26 Who is Hari Jiwan? 56:06 Katie's Appeal 1:07:48 From Guru to Cult Leader 1:13:31 The Birth of the Real Guru Jagat 1:19:30 How to Get Audited 101 1:24:14 The Abuse Worsens 1:30:52 Yet Another Hypocrite 1:38:56 Falling Down the Alt-Right Pipeline 1:48:16 The Death of Guru Jagat 1:49:40 Theories on Jagat 1:53:36 Final Thoughts & Outro 2:03:16 Higher Hope Foundation: https://higherhope.org Mile Higher Merch: https://milehighermerch.com Check out our other podcasts! The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X Lights Out https://bit.ly/3n3Gaoe Planet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleep Join our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxg Join our Discord community, it’s free! https://discord.gg/hZ356G9 MHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGf Are You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?! Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58 MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88 You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigher Hosts: Kendall: @kendallraeonyt IG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonyt YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplace Josh: @milehigherjosh IG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjosh Producers: Janelle: @janelle_fields_ IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/ Ian: @ifarme IG: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/ Tom: @tomfoolery_photo IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomfoolery_photo Podcast sponsor inquires: adops@audioboom.com ✉ Send Us Mail & Fan Art ✉ Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 Music By: Mile Higher Boys YT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik... Sources: https://pastebin.com/EeXnCeMS The creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value.