True Nature Travels Blog

Why Meditation at Work Can Change Everything

When you hear the word meditation, what do you picture? If your answer is a monk in orange robes sitting in full lotus position somewhere in the mountains, we need to have a talk. Just because meditation has roots in many spiritual practices doesn’t mean it isn’t relevant today. Meditation has seen a major rise in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. The benefits of meditation

How to Meditate…..3 types of guided meditation practices and which one is right for you

“Do you have patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving till the right action arises by itself?” Lao Tzu Meditation is for everyone, not just the one who desires a deep understanding of who and what they are. A desire to learn how to meditate can simply come from a desire to slow down or decompress. The paths to learning how

How to Meditate Every Day

If you are reading this article, you are probably at least vaguely aware of the benefits of meditation. Whether you are interested in using meditation to reduce stress, increase focus, or delve into spirituality, it is a worthy practice. According to Project Meditation, practicing meditation can help decrease heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety. Meditation can also help improve sleep habits, self-confidence, and relaxation. It has even been proven to

Liberation of the Highest Self: A Costa Rica Yoga Retreat

A Costa Rica Yoga Retreat A UNIQUE JOURNEY TO LIBERATION OF THE HIGHEST SELF When I started to prepare to lead this upcoming Costa Rica yoga retreat in June, I tossed around a million ideas of what I thought would be cool to share with students for a week intensive study. For example, I thought about working towards attaining advanced asanas but I wanted something MORE. Even as a teacher,

Best Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica for 2016

My first dance with Costa Rica travel was when I was 28. It had been a dream of mine since I was a little girl. So, when I finally stepped off of the plane into unknown territory, I knew I had found my calling. Now traveling is a part of what I do for a living. Beyond that, it is a part of my path as a yogini. I have

Meet Julie: Join her Costa Rica Yoga Retreat for a unique journey during the Summer Solstice

Feeling a little chilly in these winter months? Well, we promise you just thinking about Julie’s Summer Solstice Retreat will start warming up your heart. True Nature Education is so thrilled to have this shinning leader on our team. She will be bringing a group to the magical lands of Mt. Chirripo, Costa Rica June 18th- June 25th, 2016. Limited spots are still available at early bird pricing so grab them

True Nature’s Origins and Evolution

All We Have Is All We Need
 By Joshua Canter I clearly remember five years ago, traveling through my home state of California and into the mountains of southern Oregon. Our core group of 12, caravaning in three cars, looked at various properties where we thought we might settle and start our community. One place after another left us uninspired and drastically surprised at the prices of properties that did