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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

A Call For Support For Costa Rican Hurricane Relief

Our thoughts, prayers, and call for action goes out to Costa Rica. A hurricane hit and left many feeling devastated and in need. Community rallies around those impacted and you can help too! Check out https://amigosofcostarica.org/product/help-victims-hurricane-otto-costa-rica/ to support the rebuilding efforts. Our True Nature friend and Costa Rican native Lindsay shares her first hand account:  Otto hurricane hits Costa Rica. This is a sad blog about our country.
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Cran Pumpkin Holiday Muffins!

Cran Pumpkin Holiday Muffins! These light and fluffy muffins are packed with decadent flavor and are sure to create that warm holiday feeling every morning you treat yourself to one.   Hey guys! It’s Alana Roach here, from the the wellness blog Explorations of Self, with another awesome recipe for the holiday season. These are the best muffins I have ever had! Even if you aren’t a pumpkin person, you

The Science of Gratitude

We are constantly showing little signs of gratitude; from saying “thank you” at the store to nodding in appreciation when someone holds the door open for you, gratitude is a part of life. But recent science suggests that gratitude is more powerful than we ever realized. The science of gratitude has revealed countless ways in which gratitude is good for our physical and mental health. Read on to discover how

How to Practice Gratitude in Your Daily Life

There is a lot of talk about gratitude in the yoga community and it is no wonder why. Recent science suggests that practicing gratitude improves our physical and psychological health. This is all well and good, but how does one actually practice gratitude? Apart from saying what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving, I would like to provide some tips for how you can cultivate gratitude in your daily life.

Guatemala Yoga Retreat Center

Indulgent Italy: A Yoga Journey with Carrie Lehtonen

Meet Carrie Lehtonen, one of True Nature’s incredible retreat leaders. This inspiring yogi is hosting Indulgent Italy: A Yoga Journey in September, but what is this retreat all about? And who is Carrie? Indulgent Italy Venture into the Tuscan countryside to satisfy your zest for life. Our host location, Terzo di Danciano, is a charming 18th-century villa in Cortona nestled in the hills on the border between Tuscany and Umbria.

Yoga for Mental Health

Today is World Mental Health Day. In honor of this, I wanted to talk a bit about the yoga for mental health and how yoga can be particularly powerful for those experiencing mental illness. I was exposed to yoga thanks to a psychologist who saw the potential benefits yoga could have in my fight against anxiety and depression. I didn’t entirely buy it, but I was willing to try anything