This moment in the Gita is a powerful metaphor: we can only see our true and great potential when we are fully devoted to it. 

In the yoga tradition, Shiva is not a deity to be worshipped but a profound concept representing the essence of existence itself.

Yoga is often seen as a practice for the body—a way to build strength, flexibility, and balance. But as anyone who has practiced...

The Pashupati Yogis, or followers of the Pashupata tradition, are among the earliest Shaivite sects devoted to Shiva, specifically in his...

In the yoga tradition, Ishwara Pranidhana —the practice of surrendering to a higher power or ideal—carries profound spiritual and...

The American writer Mark Twain wrote this satire during a time when the United States was involved in imperial actions around the world ....

Ramana Maharshi is widely regarded as one of the greatest sages of modern India, whose teachings continue to inspire spiritual seekers...

You finally work up the courage to step into a yoga class, and instantly, all the anxious thoughts start spinning. “Will I break...

Yoga, as it is practiced today, has spread across the globe as a holistic practice for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being....

Yoga, which has its roots in ancient South Asian traditions, was historically practiced and developed by people of color. However, the...

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...

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...