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

Fall into Fall with the Nutty Apple Crumble

08-21-2017

Ah Fall, where the colors change, there’s a bit of a chill in the air, the sun isn’t so strong, and we start to welcome back the foods of comfort and warmth. We start to enter a season that welcomes half of hibernation and half of exploring. t’s a time to get inspired and put all your manifestations into play. The weather is nice enough to want to go outside

The Season of Change: 5 Tips for Making the Most out of Autumn

08-12-2017
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With the leaves going from green to red and the winds changing from warm to cool, it is no wonder autumn is considered the season of change. But it’s not just the environment that changes. Autumn heralds in a time of transition and invites us to embrace the energy of change. Of course, change can be uncomfortable and many of us may find ourselves desperately attempting to hide from this

Tips on How to Travel With Your Bike on an Adventure

07-31-2017
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You are ready and set to travel with your bike on an adventure. Have you packed all the essentials for your trip? This post will ensure that you do just that. You do not want to find out thousands of miles away from home that you left some essential items. While you want to keep your luggage light and bring as few items as possible, you must not leave out

Take a Hike with the Barefoot Bar

07-26-2017
The Barefoot Bar

Take a Hike with the Barefoot Bar Adventure; an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity; engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory. The summer and “Indian Summer” have so much to offer us with the outdoors. The sun is out, waters are warmer, family and friends are free from school and the ones that work make time to travel. It’s a time to

Top Three Things an Adventure Vacation Will Teach You

07-26-2017
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Do you ever feel like lying on the beach for a week straight or going in and out of museums and art galleries just isn’t quite what you want from your vacation? Like there’s got to be something more? So did I. I wanted my vacations to be more interactive. That’s what led me to go on my first adventure vacation; and I’ve become hooked on traveling this way ever

Meet True Nature Leaders Sarah and Christine

07-24-2017

Next summer, Sarah and Christine are leading “The Ultimate Amalfi Experience: Discover. Explore. Renew.” retreat in Italy. In this exclusive interview with True Nature leaders Sarah and Christine, we discuss yoga influences, favorite poses, passions, and more! Sarah is a Toronto based yoga teacher that that brings a fun, playful energy to her classes. She believes in focusing on alignment and respecting your body’s needs in every position. Christine focuses on

Bringing Your Retreat Home: How to ease back into real life after a glorious week away.

07-19-2017

“Bringing Your Retreat Home: How to ease back into real life after a glorious week away.” first appeared on Being Well Yoga. Thanks to author, Lisa Feder, for letting us share this amazing blog about bringing your retreat home and for her awesome tips about keeping the retreat wisdom alive long after the retreat is over! I recently returned from leading a Yoga retreat in Costa Rica.  Long, relaxed days of

Mediation and Running as a Cure for Depression?

06-29-2017
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Meditation and running has long been considered only for improving physical health. But the recent studies have shown that the running, along with meditation, will help a lot in preventing or reducing depression. People who have depression tend to be ruminative thinkers, and they worry a lot. They also tend to have a smaller hippocampus on the brain and it further contributes to the worsening of the symptoms. Recent studies have

Meet Ra Yoga’s Kyle and Kaitlin!

06-27-2017

This fall, True Nature is heading to Peru with Kyle Weiger and Kaitlin Honeycutt of Ra Yoga. We’re offering an exclusive interview so you can get to know these incredible yogis and learn more about their upcoming retreat.  Interview with Kyle Weiger of Ra Yoga   1. How does the idea of community and connection play into the retreat? What themes do you see coming up throughout the journey? The Ra family is