True Nature Travels Blog

Being a Dad… What Does Fatherhood Mean?

“Wow! Am I really a Dad?” Even after 6+ years, I am still settling into the humbling and miraculous journey of being a dad. Earlier this week, I recapped, with my wife Luna, the birth of our daughters, Jaya and Sasha. What an incredible journey, as these beings grew inside of their mother, and then one day it happened, they were born, and life was never the same again. Both

What am I here for?

What am I here for? It’s more than 14 letters creating a question. It is a question that I’d like to answer while I fight against resistance. After having a difficult time, we are probably not completely full of energy. I have been part of that group of people that are tired sometimes, but I always fight for what I really love and it is helping to create a better place

Adventure Gifts for Dad: Retreat

Top Five Adventure Gifts for Dad

With Father’s Day only a month away, it’s time to start thinking about what to get dad. My dad has always been incredibly difficult to shop for. He refuses to tell me what he wants and I am left to search for the perfect gift with little to no guidance. But I have since mastered the art of Father’s Day gift giving and I’ve decided to share the wisdom with all

My Mom Kicks My Butt

The morning air is crisp and just as I start crossing the road, my avalanche backpack on and skis over my shoulder, my mom has already clicked into her bindings and is taking a first stride up the track.  It’s cold, so I know I won’t see her for at least the first pitch- her pace is almost a run uphill if she needs to warm up. Half-way up our

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Cheers to Our Protectors, Our Creators, Our Mothers, and a Little Bit of Chocolate: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Non-Baked, and Vegan)

What is a mother? She is a woman that helps create us and protect us. She carries us in her belly for 9 months giving nourishment and a home to grow in. A mother is a woman who dedicates her life to taking care of someone or something beyond herself. She is self-less, beautiful, and strong. A creative, powerful woman that nurtures, guides, and leads others. Whether this woman is

Meet True Nature Instructors Susan Urquhart-Brown and Christopher Brown

Meet True Nature Leaders Susan and Christopher

Meet Susan Urquhart-Brown and Christopher Brown, two of True Nature’s incredible retreat leaders!  This fall, Susan and Christopher are leading the “Power of Presence” retreat in Peru’s Sacred Valley. In our exclusive interview with Susan and Christopher, we discussed yogic influences, passions, and the true power of presence! Susan is a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness inquiry teacher. Susan’s nurturing style combines Body, Mind, and Spirit to facilitate bringing presence to

Top 5 Gifts for the Active Mom

Mother’s Day is around the corner. It’s time to start shopping! Traditionally Mother’s Day is filled with flowers, cakes, and charm bracelets. But that’s not every mom’s style. If you’ve got an active mom, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. We’ve created an ultimate list of gifts for the active mom. Every active mom will adore any one of these gifts. 1. The gift that keeps on giving Subscription boxes