True Nature Travels Blog

Open Letter to Mom: Paddleboard Yoga

Open Letter to Mom; Thanks for Teaching me to Find my True Nature

Dear Mom, I remember when I was a little girl and you would take us to the beach. The other moms would lather up in sunscreen and hide under the umbrellas. But not you. You were right there with us, building sandcastles, body surfing the waves, and laughing in the sunshine. You never worried about getting dirty or looking the fool. You just wanted to enjoy yourself. I have always

Step Out of Comfort and Into Parachuting

Step Out of Comfort and Into Adventure

Some of the most meaningful quotes I have ever heard are from individuals who are speaking English as a second language.  There is something about a limited vocabulary, and actually having to take the time to think about what you are saying, that can really boil an aspect of life down to a profound essence. A couple of weeks ago, river plans were brewing over a breakfast of fresh juevos,

Meet True Nature Leader: Adriana Lee

At True Nature, we believe in the magic of movement and the bliss of being. These are things that True Nature retreat leader Adriana Lee loves sharing with others. She’ll be sharing this and more at her upcoming August retreat in Greece. We had the opportunity to ask Adriana a few questions about the retreat and learn more about what it means to awaken in Amorgos. Sign-up for the retreat

This spring, let’s get nutty! Guilt-free Non-baked “Nutella” Bars (V. GF. Paleo friendly)

Spring…the season of growth, rebirth, and transformation. This is the season to act on the manifestations we want for ourselves. It’s a time to grow into new habits and start fresh just as the flowers do on their vines. We let go of the old habits that keep us from blossoming into the best versions of ourselves. We let go of excuses and procrastinations. From there, we are reborn and

revitalize your yoga practice with a yoga retreat

Revitalize Your Yoga Practice with These 5 Tips

The flowers are blooming, the skies are getting bluer, and spring is in the air. With spring comes a time of fresh starts and new beginnings. And I don’t just mean cleaning out your closet. Spring is a time to embrace internal cleansing. It is a time to rid yourself of the old, stagnant energy of winter and leap into the fresh, lively energy of spring. Now can be a

Valentine’s Day “Sugar” Cookies (RSF, V, GF)

Love is in the air! At least it is for these awesome vegan + gluten free Valentine’s cookies! So, break out the heart cookie cutters and your favorite Elvis Presley playlist so we can get started! As you might have noticed by now, I clearly live a gluten free and planet healthy diet. I try to chose recipes that both serve the earth and my gut in the best way

self-love valentine

Focus on Self-Love this Valentine’s Day

We’ve all heard the saying, “you can’t love another until you learn to love yourself.” As cliché as it is, behind every cliché there’s a grain of truth. In this case, that truth is the incredible importance of self-love. With Valentine’s Day around the corner it is easy to get caught up in worries about love and romance, but how often do we stop to consider how much we love