Flor Villazan - Flor Villazan: Dharma Mittra, Kirtan & the Heart of Bhakti Yoga

Send us Fan MailFlor Villazan is a seasoned yoga practitioner and teacher residing in Long Island, New York. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Flor's journey began as a modern dancer before transitioning into the world of yoga. Living in New York for over 38 years, she has dedicated nearly two decades to the practice, primarily influenced by her guru, Dharma Mittra. Besides teaching yoga, Flor shares her passion for music, playing instruments like the Venezuelan cuatro and harmonium, and incorporating kirtan and bhakti yoga into her classes. Her diverse experiences in dance, yoga, and music reflect a unique blend of physical discipline and spiritual exploration.Visit Flor: https://www.instagram.com/flor_yoginidurga_om/Key Takeaways:Flor Villazan's journey from dance to yoga highlights a blend of discipline and expressive freedom, showcasing how the arts can lead to spiritual exploration.Practicing yoga with a guru, like Dharma Mittra, can significantly influence one's spiritual path, fostering a strong sense of loyalty and dedication.Integrating music and chanting into yoga practice can enhance the spiritual experience, facilitating a deeper connection to oneself and the universe.True understanding of yoga transcends physical postures, embracing love, devotion, and service as central components.Perceiving everything as interconnected and seeing divinity in all beings can enrich one’s life, fostering a profound sense of joy and purpose.Check out: 👇8IN8 Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners Course Online- Learn 8 Limb Yoga in 8 Days - Get FREE coupon code for a limited time only (Regular price $88) https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/Practice with Native Yoga Online - New classes EVERY day - Use Code FIRSTMONTHFREE https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-classSubscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce’s website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.Please email special requests and feedback to [email protected]://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/Support the showNative Yoga website: hereYouTube: hereInstagram: @nativeyoga Twitter: @nativeyoga Facebook: @nativeyogacenter LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin