Gender

Female

Birthday:

May 12

Name / Initiated name

Karen Heckel-Marmorato

Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.

16

When, where and how did you come into contact with the Hare Krishna Movement?

In 2008 when I became a Jivamukti teacher. Yogesvara would teach weekly Gita classes. Yogesvara has been my teacher, mentor, friend since 2008. In 2008 I also started going to The Bhakti Center in NYC for weekly courses with various teachers. Studying chanting and Ayurveda and becoming friends with Divya Alter. I have been friends with Kamaniya and Keshavacharya of Prema Hara for many years. Studying with Shyamdas at Jivamukti. Meeting with Radhanath Swami at Jivamukti, The Bhakti Center, Heart of Yoga Retreat and a small gathering at Yogesvara NYC apartment.

Name the nearest or most frequently Visited ISKCON temple/ centre and name few of the devotees whom you know.

Bhakti Center NYC and Iskcon Central New Jersey Icnj.

Please describe yourself so that other like minded devotees can find you.

Bhakti is the way I live my life. I love serving. The love the wonderful energy in the Bhakti community. I love introducing people to Krishna consciousness. I love how everyone is so supportive!

What are your expectations from this community?

To be supported in my initiation journey. To be part of the community.

Describe any specific service you would love to offer to Lord Krishna & His devotees?

I am happy to serve in anyway I can.