True Nature Travels Blog

Meet True Nature Leader Dawn MotherHeart!

Meet Dawn “MotherHeart” Smelser, one of True Nature’s incredible retreat leaders! This spring, Dawn MotherHeart is leading the retreat “The Heart of it All” in Costa Rica. In our exclusive interview with Dawn MotherHeart, we discussed yogic influences, passions, and what’s really at the heart of it all.   Dawn MotherHeart has been teaching yoga for almost 20 years. She received her formal training in yoga at The Yoga Institute

Did Someone Say Brownies? Healthy Way To Satisfy That Sweet Tooth.

BLACK BEAN CAROB BROWNIES (GF) I am always looking for new ways to re-invent the naughty favorites. Based on your feedback, brownies have been re-born. Carob is a tropical fruit with a delicious, sweet and edible pulp. When dried and minced, it resembles both the textures and flavors of cocoa powder. The difference between carob and cocoa is the caffeine content. Carob has 0 caffeine and can help with those

5 Ways to Make 2017 Your Healthiest Year

January is a time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new year. Often after the slump of the holiday season, we find ourselves eager to get back on track. We join gyms, start diets, and insist that this year is going to be our healthiest year. And yet, by the time spring comes around the momentum is gone and maintaining our commitment to our healthiest

Meet True Nature Leaders: Betty and Becky

True Nature is honored to be working with inspiring, beautiful, and shinning leaders. Becky and Betty are no exception. With their robust experience, expansive practice, and lovely spirits, we are so excited about their upcoming retreat in Playa Uvita, Costa Rica this January 28 – February 4.  Learn more and register today! Join Virginia natives Becky and Betty for a week of self discovery and reconnection with the core of our

Meet True Nature Leaders: Bobbie and Amanda

There is no way getting around it. Peru is magical.    True Nature has the privilege of hosting retreats here and have an amazing adventure coming your way with Bobbie and Amanda!  Learn more about their trip here and sign-up while there are still spots available!   Immerse yourself in mystical Peru, an amazing power place on the planet. This 8 day retreat offers a rare opportunity to commune in

5 Reasons to Give Yourself the Gift of Travel

The holiday season is upon us, which means you’ve probably been thinking about gifts. But while you’ve been busy buying and wrapping gifts for everyone else, have you paused to consider what you are going to give yourself? Here are a few reasons we think you should give yourself the gift of travel this holiday season. 1. You deserve to be celebrated   Gift giving is about taking a moment

Gingerbread Smoothie, Vegan, GF & Refined Sugar FREE!

Gingerbread Smoothie                   by Alana from Self Heal with Alana and Explorations of Self Namaste True Nature Tribe! Tis the season’ to be… healthy! We can still nourish our body amidst the holiday parties & oh so appetizing treats that seem to be thrown at you from ever corner shop. I am not saying to say NO to that awesome chocolate chip