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Kundalini Yoga Leader In Venice Dies

Guru Jagat, who founded RA MA in Venice, died. She was 41.

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(L-R) Shabad Preet, Designer Deborah Baker and Guru Jagat attend the Fiorentini + Baker and Deborah Baker celebration of the publication of "Holz Hollywood" with photographer George Holz at Fiorentini + Baker on April 20, 2016 in Venice, California.
(L-R) Shabad Preet, Designer Deborah Baker and Guru Jagat attend the Fiorentini + Baker and Deborah Baker celebration of the publication of "Holz Hollywood" with photographer George Holz at Fiorentini + Baker on April 20, 2016 in Venice, California. (John Sciulli/Getty Images for Fiorentini + Baker)

VENICE, CA — Venice Kundalini yoga teacher and founder of RA MA died after suffering a pulmonary embolism following ankle surgery, LA Mag reports.

Guru Jagat died Aug. 1. She was 41.

Jagat opened RA MA in Venice in 2013 and taught all over the world. The yogi was followed by a number of students and celebrities, including Kelly Rutherford, Kate Hudson and Alicia Keys.

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She is survived by her spouse Teg Nam.

The RA MA Institute has created an online memorium for Jagat. They will chant in honor of Jagat through Aug. 17 via livestream and in-person.

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