Bhakti & Kirtan

We want to share what yoga classes are really like at Black Cat Yoga. Because they are intentionally different. While we offer so many beautiful Kirtan and sound events, our weekly yoga classes are truly a unique offering in the Jacksonville area. Everything we do is grounded in the essence of bhakti yoga. For us, that means moving with presence and cultivating a connection to the heart. There are many beautiful expressions of yoga in the world. Our expression is one that inv

“Kirtan is the glue that bonds our hearts together.” ~ David Newman What is Kirtan? Kirtan is very simple and powerful way to meditate. It is part of an ancient form of Yoga known as Bhakti - the Yoga of Devotion. The word "kirtan" or "kirtana" translates into "telling, narrating, enumerating, or describing." Kirtan chants are usually sung in call-and-response style where the wallah (leader) sings the mantra, and the group sings it back. There may be several instruments or