I've been struggling lately with the images of war - soldiers, tanks, battleships, innocent civilians caught in the crossfire, injury,...

Sankhya philosophy, one of the oldest and foundational systems of Indian philosophy, provides a comprehensive understanding of the...

Coming into a yoga class for the very first time is intimidating for many students. There are new words to learn, new people to meet, a...

I would like to share a letter inspired by the writing of my friend, Ramdas Ormond. It’s a letter addressed to “Grief.” Dear Grief, I...

Many substances, including alcohol and various drugs, are physically and emotionally addictive. One downfall of addiction is the onset of...

If you've attended a yoga class, chances are you've encountered the word, the sound, and the mantra, Om or aum (pronounced...

Last week I received an unexpected phone call from a woman who told me she would like to make a donation to Oxford Community Yoga. She...

Nonduality is the belief that entities do not exist in opposition to one another or separate from one another. Nondualism ("not two") is...

If you've wandered up to the table at the front of the studio, you may have noticed a framed image of Swami Kripalu. Who is he, and why...

Yoga is a philosophy, a practice, and a lifestyle. Meditation lies at the heart of the tradition. Over the course of the last 5,000...

Where do you yoga? There is a significant difference between a gym and a yoga studio. It's been a while since Oxford has had a studio...

Mindfulness is your natural state of being. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully aware of where we are, what we’re doing, and what is...

Last year I made the decision not to use the word, "Namaste" at the end of my yoga classes out of a deep respect for the culture from...

Join Paty Renda and Jessica Lohrey for a deeper look into Aromatherapy! Thanks, Paty.

🌺 EPISODE 48 🌺 Tree of India, Essential Oils with Jessica Lohrey Growing up in a rural area in southern Ohio with parents who took a...

Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of your inner self! I've been updating and revamping the Tree of India Chakra Collection, and...

I've been wanting to make a blend using Holy Basil (also known as Tulsi) for quite some time. I am quite captivated by the aroma, the...

A few years back, a customer requested that I create a blend that represents Lilith and all of the folklore, mythology, and mystique that...

Hi! I’m Jessica, your Personal Aromatherapist. “What is a Personal Aromatherapist?” For starters, my main job is to customize blends of...

I recently came across an article by Scottish economist and Outdoor Researcher, James Black. It struck a chord - the same chord I have...