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Bali Yoga Retreats

Use Yoga to Open to Change

Have you noticed? The leaves are turning brown, the air is getting crisp, and everything is suddenly pumpkin-flavored. You know what that means, right? Fall is here. But fall is more about flavored lattes and cozy sweaters. Fall is about letting go of the “I can do everything” attitude of summer and settling into a quieter, more reflective state. This change of season can come as a shock and a

Costa Rica Yoga Retreats

A Butternut Squash Recipe to Balance Change in the Fall Season

“When a strong emotion arises within us like a storm, we are in great turmoil. We have no peace. Many of us try to pacify the storm by watching television or eating comfort foods. But the storm does not calm down after hours of watching. The storm does not go away after a bag of chips or a bowl of ice cream. We hate ourselves afterward for eating the chips

Connect to Your Heart at this Costa Rican Yoga Retreat with Monica

We are constantly inspired by the teachers we work with and Monica Mesa Dasi is no exception. This May, Monica will be leading a Costa Rican yoga retreat, so we’ve asked her a few questions to help you get a better feel for what it will be like to go on a Costa Rican adventure with this inspiring woman!      True Nature:  How does the idea of Yoga of

Karma Yoga

Knowing…. A Personal Piece from True Nature Leader Becky

True Nature is so fortunate to be working along side amazing, inspiring, and talented teachers that lead global retreats! Two of our newest instructors is leading a Costa Rican retreat in February 2017. Join Virginia natives Becky and Betty for a week of self discovery and reconnection with the core of our infinite being. Surrounded by nature, nestled between the ocean and the jungle, warmed by the tropical air and embraced by

What Teaching Yoga Taught Me

We often hear about what we can learn from practicing yoga, but how often do we hear about what there is to learn from teaching yoga? After just three years of teaching yoga I feel like I’ve learned enough to fill hundreds of pages. Instead, I am writing this blog. If you have ever considered teaching yoga, I highly recommend it. Why? Because these are just a few of the

Embracing the Spirit Retreat: I Hold Space for You

Earlier this August we had the opportunity to host our 3rd annual Embracing the Spirit retreat. It was an inspiring event in the mountains of North Carolina. This 3-day Shabbat retreat gave us all an opportunity to dedicate time in our lives to celebrating Shabbat with ritual, meditation. music, and more. One of the many beautiful things that came out of this retreat was a poem written by Sabrina Rockoff, one of

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark (Vegan, GF, Paleo)

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark (Vegan, GF, Paleo) This delicious and easy recipe for home made Twix Bark will tickle all of your senses. I have a sweet tooth. Yes, me, the health coach. I admit it. I always have. When I started my journey into health awareness over 7 years ago, I made a commitment to myself to not deprive myself, but rather make everything that I ate be