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About
Bonnie Pariser opened Yoga Loka in Frenchtown NJ in 2003 to support the
community that she loves, and that has held her and her family in its sweet
embrace since 1997. In 2018 Yoga Loka moved into 23 Race Street, a first-floor space
that is perfect for students and clients to access. Since the front of the space used to
be a retail shop, Bonnie used the space to offer a variety of retail items that catered
to yoga students. During the pandemic Yoga Loka, like most other businesses, went
online. Classes were livestreamed from the studio and the large space was a bit
lonely. After about two years of Bonnie saying to whoever would listen "I wish
there was a refill shop in Frenchtown," Bonnie realized that if she wanted a refill
shop to open, she would have to open one herself – and she already had the perfect
spot! With Yoga Loka again open for in-person classes, the space is not so lonely
anymore, and the enhanced retail space will continue to serve the Yoga Loka
students with items that support an important tenet of a yogic lifestyle – ahimsa
(non-violence, in this case, to our environment).
Bonnie invited Melody Imhof to assist with sourcing items and setting up the shop.
Melody has been devoted to environmentally conscious shopping for years, and her
experience and familiarity with the products helped propel Eco Loka into existence.
A yoga practice will naturally make us more aware of the impact we are making on
the environment, whether it be energetic or physical. And Yoga Loka has always
worked towards environmental awareness; holding local clothing swaps for the past
decade and more recently, mending circles; screening spiritual movies, and hosting
workshops that raise awareness of environmental issues for participants.
Now having an environmentally friendly retail store will help support the community
reduce our impact on the environment even more. It is a beautiful match!
community that she loves, and that has held her and her family in its sweet
embrace since 1997. In 2018 Yoga Loka moved into 23 Race Street, a first-floor space
that is perfect for students and clients to access. Since the front of the space used to
be a retail shop, Bonnie used the space to offer a variety of retail items that catered
to yoga students. During the pandemic Yoga Loka, like most other businesses, went
online. Classes were livestreamed from the studio and the large space was a bit
lonely. After about two years of Bonnie saying to whoever would listen "I wish
there was a refill shop in Frenchtown," Bonnie realized that if she wanted a refill
shop to open, she would have to open one herself – and she already had the perfect
spot! With Yoga Loka again open for in-person classes, the space is not so lonely
anymore, and the enhanced retail space will continue to serve the Yoga Loka
students with items that support an important tenet of a yogic lifestyle – ahimsa
(non-violence, in this case, to our environment).
Bonnie invited Melody Imhof to assist with sourcing items and setting up the shop.
Melody has been devoted to environmentally conscious shopping for years, and her
experience and familiarity with the products helped propel Eco Loka into existence.
A yoga practice will naturally make us more aware of the impact we are making on
the environment, whether it be energetic or physical. And Yoga Loka has always
worked towards environmental awareness; holding local clothing swaps for the past
decade and more recently, mending circles; screening spiritual movies, and hosting
workshops that raise awareness of environmental issues for participants.
Now having an environmentally friendly retail store will help support the community
reduce our impact on the environment even more. It is a beautiful match!
Clothing Swap
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Pandemic Mending Circle
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