Guru Jagat

Katie Griggs, professionally known as Guru Jagat, was an American Kundalini yoga teacher, podcaster, and author born in 1979. Raised with New Age influences, she studied Kundalini yoga under Harbhajan Singh Khalsa. Before adopting the Guru Jagat name, she used several aliases. She established the Ra Ma Institute, a Kundalini yoga studio in Los Angeles, which attracted celebrity clients. Griggs also owned a fashion brand and a record label. Her podcast, Reality Riffing with Guru Jagat, featured discussions on conspiracy theories, including those related to COVID-19, chemtrails, and artificial intelligence. She interviewed prominent conspiracy theorists and expressed skepticism towards public health measures during the pandemic. Griggs also shared support for her mentor, Yogi Bhajan, despite accusations against him, and promoted QAnon theories. Accusations of cult-like practices at her studio and discriminatory remarks were also reported. She passed away in 2021 at the age of 41 due to complications from surgery.

Guru Jagat, born Katie Griggs, was a prominent figure in Kundalini yoga, studying under Harbhajan Singh Khalsa. She founded the Ra Ma Institute, a yoga studio that offered instruction in Kundalini practices. Her book, "Invincible Living," published in 2017, detailed lessons on Kundalini yoga, including breathing exercises, movement, and lifestyle advice aimed at enhancing well-being. The book purported to offer guidance on increasing metabolism, improving mood, boosting creativity, reducing stress, and even improving financial prosperity and romantic relationships. These teachings were disseminated through her media outlet, RA MA Media, and focused on practical tools for a "radiant life."

Beyond her yoga instruction, Guru Jagat gained attention for her podcast, "Reality Riffing with Guru Jagat," where she explored and discussed conspiracy theories. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she voiced theories about the virus's origins and spread, including connections to chemtrails and artificial intelligence, and interviewed figures associated with conspiracy movements. Griggs did not adhere to public health guidelines during this period and expressed opposition to vaccination. She also faced scrutiny for her public support of her mentor, Harbhajan Singh Khalsa, despite allegations of misconduct against him. Furthermore, accusations of running her yoga institute as a cult and making derogatory remarks toward social justice movements emerged.