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“The rivers are swollen with snowmelt, and the sap is starting to run in the trees. All the moisture that was bound by freezing temperatures is now moving to clear winter stagnation.” -Cara Barstrom. Just as nature is starting to unfold from its slumber, our bodies start to crave a sense of lightning and clearing.

True Nature is thrilled to announce a catalog of retreats in the United States!  We hope you can join us in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, the beautiful desert in New Mexico, and in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina on a relaxing and inspiring retreat!    TAOS, NEW MEXICO ENCHANTED DESERT RETREAT CENTER

The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced you to put your travel plans for 2020 on hold. But as restrictions lift, you might be interested in exploring past your own backyard once more, especially during the holiday season. In 2021, travelers will begin venturing out again while taking steps to stay safe. You may want to

The past year has been stress-filled, uncertain, and challenging for most of us. Not only have we had to deal with loss of various kinds, the loss of freedom to travel and explore, the loss of freedom to interact the way we’re accustomed to, all the way to the loss of our loved ones, the

I have always been one who appreciates cycles. The sunrise and sunset each day, the new moon growing to the full moon each month, and the annual shift of seasons are just a few of the cycles I have grown to love. We have come to the end of a cycle as we prepare to

hibernate: a state of minimal activity I love the greys, browns, and earth tones of November. The cool, crisp air and subdued colours communicate a quietude that I deeply relish. For yogis in the Northern hemisphere, the coming of winter solstice can be accompanied by a depressive impulse that our culture encourages us to placate

Self-care is critical to optimal health and well-being, and it’s one of the lessons that many of us have learned from the coronavirus pandemic. But how is self-care defined, and what distinguishes self-care from self-indulgence? This question has been on my mind for months. For many people, self-care evokes images of a relaxing spa, a

As the trees around us start to shed, and things become barer, it is natural for us to fall into the same pattern. Fall is the season to shed the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us and use the space that is created to build something new. This can leave us feeling a

Sleep is still a little bit of a mystery to us all. We’re millions of years into human history and we still haven’t really figured out why sleep is something that humans have to do on such a regular basis to survive. I mean we do know what the benefits of it are and the

Keeping the air clean in your home is important to living a healthy life. Fortunately, there are some natural ways to clean and freshen the air in your home that are both safe and efficient. Improving the quality of air in your home is an important step towards healthy living. Having clean air will help

It’s no secret that the current state of things has brought more stress into our lives. The uncertainty of it all, the potential risk of catching the virus, and the overall state of things really have a heavy impact on people’s overall mental well-being. However, while feeling stressed and experiencing anxiety is completely normal and

If you’re craving an antidote to the increasing amounts of stress and isolation of this year, we have a full calendar of retreats in 2021 and 2022 that you can safely escape to and have a much-needed retreat! We’ve made a number of updates to our safety guidelines, flexible booking conditions, and trip departures. The

SAFETY FIRST True Nature Travels knows that safety comes first, and as we start planning a return to travel, the safety and well-being of our participants, leaders, and partners is our highest priority. We understand that international travel carries heightened cautions at this time, and as such, we are working diligently with our partners to

When it comes to staying fit and healthy, there are few activities that can compete with hiking in the great outdoors. After a long week of work, there’s nothing better than strapping on a pair of hiking boots and heading out on the trail. Being surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, along with