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AWAKENING THE GODDESS: A Documentary on Kundalini

A documentary feature film that explores the mysteries of Kundalini.

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AWAKENING THE GODDESS: A Documentary on Kundalini

AWAKENING THE GODDESS: A Documentary on Kundalini

AWAKENING THE GODDESS: A Documentary on Kundalini

AWAKENING THE GODDESS: A Documentary on Kundalini

AWAKENING THE GODDESS: A Documentary on Kundalini

A documentary feature film that explores the mysteries of Kundalini.

A documentary feature film that explores the mysteries of Kundalini.

A documentary feature film that explores the mysteries of Kundalini.

A documentary feature film that explores the mysteries of Kundalini.

Kija Manhare
Kija Manhare
Kija Manhare
Kija Manhare
1 Campaign |
Long Beach, United States
$12,618 USD 116 backers
50% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal



The ancient yogic practice of awakening the Kundalini could just be the answer to mankind’s modern day woes and the next phase in human evolution.

Hi! My name is Kija Manharé and I am a graduate student getting my Masters degree in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University. After experiencing the transformative power of a Kundalini awakening myself, I became determined to bring together experts in this field to explore Kundalini's mysteries, myths, and benefits for seekers today. This film is my thesis project.

Awakening The Goddess brings together leading experts and practitioners of this ancient practice to unveil its mystery, correct the misconceptions, assuage fears, and essentially bring Kundalini out of the esoteric closet where it can be of benefit to everyone!



MY JOURNEY: ANGRY FUNDAMENTALIST => YOGA PRACTITIONER

As a young woman, I was an angry minister's daughter who happened to have martial arts training from one of the world's greatest martial artists. In short, a recipe for trouble. With my angry disposition and bad temper, I was headed for disaster until by "accident" I experienced an awakening of my inner Kundalini energy. This totally changed the course of my life.

Kundalini isn’t a religious practice (though some religions recognize its power). Awakening Kundalini involves activating an energy that is within every human being whether they are Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Sufi, Buddhist, atheist, etc. Awakening it can give a person the energy and insight to live a life that is compassionate, loving, and peaceful. Kundalini can empower you to recognize the universality of all humanity without just paying lip service, but actually doing it.

Awakening Kundalini is humankind’s next evolutionary step, yet so few people know about it. This information needs to get out there and that is what this film is for!

KIJA MANHARÉ - Director

I started acting when I was a kid, but when it was time for college I decided to get behind the camera and study filmmakings. After film school, I slowly began to experience some pretty incredible stuff in my yoga practice and decided to pursue my Masters in Yoga Studies. I am now a lay monk in a local monastery and I am so excited that I get to blend my spiritual life and my filmmaking background in the creation of Awakening The Goddess!

ROD BARROSO - Animator

A graduate of Brooks College, Rod Barroso is an aspiring cartoonist and writer. Rod bring his incredible enthusiasm and artistry to this project and will be an essential part of the final look of the film. He will be animating several sequences in Awakening the Goddess.

Our Amazing Production Team!

Getting this film funded and made has been and will continue to be a team effort. We are so incredibly grateful to our Associate Producers who are helping to make this happen! Big shout out to Jeanne K. O'Keefe, Ginger Brooks, Sita Mae, and Thomas Kadar!

SHRI ANANDI MA

The successor to guru Shri Dhyanyogi Madhusudandas, Shri Anandi Ma has picked up the torch to lead the teaching and discipleship of a new generation of Kundalini practitioners. Today, Shri Anandi Ma travels extensively in India, the United States and Europe, conducting meditation programs and yoga retreats. She provides spiritual guidance and Shaktipat initiation to sincere seekers. As part of her role as Shri Dhyanyogi's spiritual heir, Shri Anandi Ma has also assumed the responsibility for continuing the humanitarian works begun during Shri Dhyanyogi's lifetime. These include operating a hospital, sponsoring eye surgery camps, and providing food for the poor. In all these works, she continues to spread the love and light of her lineage and of her beloved sadaguru, Shri Dhyanyogi Madhusudandas.

SALLY KEMPTON

Sally Kempton is one of today’s most authentic spiritual teachers. She teaches devotional contemplative tantra—an approach to practice that creates a fusion of knowing and loving. Known for her ability to transmit inner experience through transformative practices and contemplation, Sally has been practicing and teaching for forty years.

A disciple of the great Indian guru Swami Muktananda, she spent twenty years as a teaching swami (monk) in the Saraswati order of Indian monks. In her guru’s ashram, she received a traditional training in yoga philosophy and practice, and became a popular teacher, deeply versed in the teachings and practices of Vedanta and Kashmir Shaivism.

SIR JAMES MALLINSON

James Mallinson is Lecturer in Sanskrit and Classical and Indian Studies at SOAS, University of London. He took his BA in Sanskrit and Old Iranian at the University of Oxford, followed by an MA in Area Studies (South Asia), with Ethnography as his main subject, at SOAS. His doctoral thesis, submitted to the University of Oxford, was a critical edition and annotated translation of the Khecarīvidyā, an early text of haṭhayoga.

Dr. Mallinson has published eight books, all of which are editions and translations of Sanskrit yoga texts, epic tales and poetry. His recent work has used philological study of Sanskrit texts, ethnography and art history to explore the history of yoga and yogis. His next book, written in collaboration with Dr Mark Singleton, is Roots of Yoga, to be published by Penguin Classics in 2016.

LAWRENCE EDWARDS, PhD

Lawrence grew up on Long Island, New York. In 1970 he began studying meditation and psychology in college. During this time he practiced meditation and hatha yoga and then began studying Tibetan Buddhism with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Dr. Edwards has studied with His Eminence Tsewang Seetar Rinpoche, head of the ancient Sangye Teng Monastery in Bhutan and received empowerments from him. He has also received teachings and empowerments from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Gelek Rinpoche. These rich reservoirs of wisdom have expanded and deepened the transpersonal and Jungian psychological perspectives of his professional training. His profound experience of the Divine present in everyone, at all times, and in all places has lead him to a life of service in teaching and supporting others on their journeys into the Divine.

And many others...

The Kundalini community has really stepped up to support this project and we are immensely blessed to include additional interviewees such as Prof. Christopher Chapple and Dr. John Casey. More funding = more interviews, so we are excited for YOU to help us bring in even more experts and gurus on this incredibly rich subject!

WE NEED YOUR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT!

My team and I have spent two years compiling hours and hours of footage of interviews with some of the most influential voices in the Kundalini world.. Now we need your help to finish the film! We believe that there can be an awakening for our audience and the lives of the people whom they touch, but this opportunity will be lost unless YOU help out by pledging to our campaign and sharing the project!

HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We have happily invested thousands of dollars of our own money into this project. We have everything we need - except the funds to finish it. We've traveled thousands of miles to pursue this passion, but we're asking your help to take us the last step! Here's where the money is going:

  • Graphics and animations

  • Editing

  • Music Licensing Fees

  • Color Correction

  • Sound Editing

  • Festival Fees

  • And, most importantly, additional interviews!

While that list may not seem very long, know that finishing strong with a film is usually one of the most expensive parts of a project. We knew we could capture the heart of the story on our own, but we're depending on YOU to bring this story to the world.

WHY SHOULD I GIVE?

That's a great question, Internet Stranger! Allow us to answer your question with some questions:

  • Has a deeper exploration of yoga enticed you with the potential of a richer, more meaningful life?

  • Would you like to see a true clarity regarding the myths and misconceptions that surround Kundalini?

  • Do you believe in Karma, or the Law of Reciprocity?

Whether you answered YES to any of those questions or are just a generous person who likes good documentaries, we ask that you dig deep and partner with us in our passion to make this film. THANK YOU - we are so grateful!!

PLEASE HELP US GET THE WORD OUT!

Whether it's $10 or $10000, your donation is HUGELY appreciated and we thank you in advance for giving. If you're not able to donate financially, we can still really use your help! Please TELL YOUR FRIENDS about this film! Post, update, tweet, email and share this campaign with as many people as you're willing. You never know who might be in the position to bring life to this story. Kickstarter has some awesome sharing tools at the top of this page, and you can use the following social media sites to connect with us and spread the word: Facebook / Twitter.

The more social media shares, likes, and tweets, the more likely we are to trend, leading to global exposure and even mentions in the press!!

100 bucks is great - and 100 shares can be just as powerful!



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NAMASTE!

$10 USD
The light in us recognizes the light in you! Your generosity means a tremendous amount to us. As a thank you, the director will send you a personal email and we'll give you a shout-out on social media!
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June 2016
2 claimed

WATCH THE DOC!

$20 USD
When the documentary is finished, you will have special access to a "friends and family" screener of the film. When the film has been released, we'll send along your very own HD digital copy of the film! PLUS: A personal thank you and social media shout-out
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December 2016
18 claimed

FLASH DRIVE -- FLASH SALE!

$25 USD
LIMITED QUANTITY -- We'll send you a flash drive that contains all the digital extras we can stuff inside of it! Get behind-the-scenes footage, outtakes, pictures, and even the soundtrack! PLUS: A personal thank you, social media shout-out, the private screener and the HD download
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
11 out of 30 of claimed
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CD OF CHANTS BY SHRI ANANDI MA

$50 USD
A CD to guide you and help you experience your own Awakening. The warmth of Shri Anandi Ma’s voice, combined with light instrumental accompaniment and a small chorus, gives an intimate feeling to this earliest collection of chants. This quality is a faithful reflection of Shri Anandi Ma’s humility and accessibility, and of the simplicity of her message: “Come, Sit, Meditate, Experience your own Self." PLUS: A personal thank you, social media shout-out, the private screener, and the film!
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December 2016
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A SIGNED JAMES MALLINSON BOOK!

$50 USD
One of Mallinson’s published translations is The Gheranda Samhita (circa 1700 CE), which he describes as, “a manual of yoga taught by Gheranda to Chanda, the most encyclopedic of all the root texts of Hatha Yoga.” In it Mallinson translates esoteric techniques on how to awaken Kundalini. Read by scholars and practitioners alike.
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December 2016
3 out of 5 of claimed
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SIGNED LAWRENCE EDWARDS BOOK!

$50 USD
LIMITED- Get an autographed copy of Lawrence Edward's amazing book on Kundalini, "Awakening Kundalini: The Path to Radical Freedom." This book is a must have for anyone embarking or already on the Kundalini path. Plus you'll receive the personal thank you, social media shout-out, the private screener and the HD download.
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December 2016
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LOOK LIKE A YOGA PRO!

$100 USD
The extremely talented animator behind the animated sequences in our film will draw a cartoon of YOU doing an awesome yoga pose of your choice! Just send us a picture of your generous self and we'll send you a picture that will motivate, inspire, and bring a smile to you and your friends. (Don't have a pose in mind? No worries, we'll pick one for you!) PLUS: A personal thank you, social media shout-out, the private screener, the CD, and the HD download
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August 2016
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SIGNED MOVIE POSTER!

$200 USD
Get the official poster for Awakening The Goddess signed by the filmmaker and several of the interviewees! PLUS: A personal thank you, social media shout-out, the private screener, the HD download, the CD, and the cartoon drawing
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December 2016
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SKYPE WITH THE FILMMAKER!

$200 USD
Reserve 30 minutes with Kija to talk about ANYTHING you want! Yoga? Great. Kundalini? Have at it. The process of making a documentary? Talk budgets, logistics, and festivals! It's your call... literally! PLUS: A personal thank you, social media shout-out, the private screener, the HD download, the CD, and the cartoon drawing
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December 2016
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ESSENTIAL YOGA KIT!

$300 USD
This yoga kit has all the essentials: a mat, two yoga blocks, a strap, and a carrying case. PLUS: A personal thank you, social media shout-out, the private screener, the HD download, the CD, and the cartoon drawing
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December 2016
3 claimed
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VISIT THE EDITING SUITE!

$500 USD
Of the three parts of producing a film - preproduction, production, and postproduction - postproduction remains one of the most mysterious pieces of the process for those outside the film industry. This is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and watch a film come alive! (Must be local or able to travel to Los Angeles, transportation not provided.) PLUS: A personal thank you, social media shout-out, the private screener, the HD download, the CD, the cartoon drawing, and the movie poster.
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October 2016
1 out of 10 of claimed
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT!

$1,000 USD
You're a Hollywood producer! You're the backbone of this film and an instrumental part of our message and mission. Along with the credit, get the VIP treatment: whenever possible, we invite you to join us at festivals, red carpets, and special screenings as our honored guest! PLUS: A personal thank you, social media shout-out, the private screener, the HD download, the CD, the cartoon drawing, the movie poster, the yoga kit, and an invitation to the postproduction editing suite
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August 2016
3 out of 4 of claimed
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER!

$3,000 USD
This is the big one. This special reward is for that one backer with the means and desire to put their full influence behind this film. You will be invited to a special dinner with Kija and her cohorts before our friends and family screening in Los Angeles. Don't worry about parking or traffic on the night - we will send a car to anywhere in L.A. to chauffeur you to our shindig! (Must be local or able to travel to Los Angeles, transportation not provided.) PLUS: All previous perks
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January 2017
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SIGNED SALLY KEMPTON BOOK!

$100 USD
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December 2016
5 out of 5 of claimed
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