Why the Gift of Travel is the Ultimate Gift this Holiday Season

11-26-2017
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Why the Gift of Travel is the Ultimate Gift this Holiday Season The holidays….that time of the year when you are excited, yet feel stressed. “I need to get presents for my loved ones, but what will I buy? What does this person want? What do they need? Will I get the wrong thing? Is buying a ‘thing’ in alignment with how I choose to be on this planet?” There

Meet True Nature Leader Heidi Dietrich

11-22-2017

Heidi Dietrich will be leading a yoga and meditation retreat with Italian Cooking Classes next September in Italy! Read on in this exclusive interview to learn how the idea of “Full Circle” plays into her retreat and learn more about Heidi’s greatest influences and passions. Heidi is a RYT500 Yoga Teacher and has 108 hours of training in the heart-oriented method of Anusara. Through the dance of balancing the body, mind

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit South Africa

11-15-2017
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I first visited South Africa when I was 16 years old. It was a family vacation full of safari drives, bungee jumping, and some of the strangest meats I’ve ever eaten. I was instantly smitten with the place. The day I left, I turned to my sister and said, “I’m going to come back here someday.” Two years later, I came back! This time as a solo traveler volunteering in

Meet True Nature Leader Carly Mahon

11-09-2017

Carly Mahon will be leading a “Rooted and Radiant Warrior” yoga and reiki retreat in Costa Rica next June! Read on in this exclusive interview to learn how the idea of the rooted and radiant warrior plays into her retreat and to learn more about Carly’s greatest influences and passions. Carly is a RYT200 Yoga Teacher, Reiki Healer, and Self Love Coach from San Diego, CA. Carly intertwines guided meditation, mindful flows,

Costa Rica Yoga Retreat: Join Me On The Journey.

11-08-2017
Costa Rica Yoga Retreat

“Costa Rica Yoga Retreat: Join Me On The Journey.” first appeared on Love Grown Wellness.  Maybe you are on the fence about heading out on a yoga retreat. A life-changing journey in which you will be surrounded by amazing energy, stunning scenery and the opportunity to unplug. That’s right… letting go of the daily grind so you can rest, relax, restore and reconnect. Still debating? Here are a few reasons

Thanksgiving without labels – Vegan, Gluten Free Stuffing Recipe

11-01-2017
Vegan, Gluten Free Stuffing Recipe

I don’t know about you but I truly love this Holiday. Not even so much for the true history of it but for the present history of what it’s become. The fact that this holiday brings families and friends together to laugh, eat, and have an amazing time as well as being grateful for our lives, communities, and our earth. Sharing stories, enjoying the company of one another, energy exchanges

True Nature Happy Farming Service Project in Costa Rica

10-30-2017
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At the heart of True Nature Travels is our commitment to service. We are honored to work with so many amazing partners around the world and are grateful for the opportunity to give back and help in as many ways as we can. The following is a recent note we received from Lindsay Padilla, our partner for our service project in Costa Rica. Here, Lindsay shares her story and reminds

Cultivating Gratitude in the Face of Struggle

10-23-2017
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Is it just me, or does it seem like every yoga teacher’s theme for every class in autumn is gratitude? A few weeks ago, I was in a particularly tense pigeon pose. While my hips were begging me to stop, my yoga teacher was prattling on about how we should be grateful for our bodies, even when they felt tense and sore. That we should practice cultivating gratitude even when things are

The Power of the Solo Traveler

10-23-2017
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True Nature Travels was born out of a belief that group travel can be transformative. But that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate the power of the solo traveler as well! True Nature Founder and Director, Joshua Canter, just got back from an incredible week in Iceland where he experienced this power for himself. In his letter to travelers and wanna-be travelers far and wide, Joshua shares his journey and invites you

An Autumn Sun Salutation of Gratitude

10-17-2017

Fall brings beautiful colors, crisp air, and inspiring energies. During this season, we may become more aware of our surroundings, more aware of how alive Mother Earth is, and more aware of what we may take for granted each and every day. Celebrate autumn by following this Sun Salutation of Gratitude and tune into awareness. From this awareness, we can cultivate a sense of gratitude. Sun Salutation of Gratitude We’ll

Lessons Learned from Trick-or-Treaters

09-18-2017
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Halloween is around the corner. Soon, the streets will be filled with children’s laughter as masked little ones run from house to house, gather treasures and filling their pillowcases with treats to be enjoyed for the rest of the holiday season. For years it has been a tradition of mine to gather with friends to watch scary movies and show off our best costumes, and while I enjoy the time

Not Your Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie – Vegan, Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

09-14-2017
Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Fall into new beginnings. Fall into action. Fall in love. Fall into yourself. Fall, fall, fall. When this season comes around I get inspired more than ever. I don’t know if it’s the weather or the colors that are around, the crispy air… I can’t exactly put my finger on it but why try to label a good thing here. This is a season to ground and plant some roots.

Meet True Nature Leader Jennifer Lenhart

09-13-2017

In July 2018, Jennifer Lenhart and True Nature will be traveling to Costa Rica for a magical retreat full of yoga, adventure, and exploration. Read on as we talk to Jennifer about what inspired her “May All Beings Be Happy and Free” Costa Rica Yoga and Meditation Retreat. But it’s not all about the retreat… we also learned which yoga pose Jennifer most identifies with, what she is passionate about,

Reflections on my True Nature Italy Retreat

09-06-2017

Ever wonder what life on a True Nature Travels retreat really looks like? Check out this awesome blog from True Nature retreater, Denneshia Brown, as she gives you an inside view of what to expect during a True Nature Italy retreat!  Reflections on my True Nature Italy retreat I am grateful for the opportunity to travel abroad to Tuscany, Italy through True Nature Travels. My life was impacted in a