True Nature Travels Blog

Being True To This Moment

We often get caught up in thinking that mindfulness, love and compassion will reveal themselves to us in a climatic and dramatic way.  We begin to “expect” something like this and with those expectations, we can miss the message that the present moment is sending us.  And that is, that this very moment is enough. Our culture of “achieving” often can get wrapped up into thinking that even inner peace

David Newman (Durga Das) Reflects on True Nature Experience {VIDEO}

“I know how much comes together to put a retreat on. It’s such a joy to work with Joshua, Luna and True Nature Education. They took care of everything and made the whole process easy so we could focus on what we enjoy doing most. We are really happy and hope to be back soon.” ~ David Newman (Durga Das) Kirtan Artist, David Newman (Durga Das) co-created a retreat with

Want to Lead a Yoga Retreat? The One Thing You Must Do

“That could be me….” We think we can speak for just about everyone who has ever signed up for a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course when we say that everyone, at one point or another(or hundreds of times!) has looked longingly at the image of a beautiful yogi practicing along the beach at a beautiful, tropical location.  We have all dreamed of one day, just maybe with enough intention

Merging Missions: Service "Karma" Classes at Shakti Power Yoga Nashville

We’re only a few months away from the Shakti Yoga Costa Rica Experience, led by Shakti Power Yoga owners – and sisters! – Lauren Farina and Kelly Farina-Carter. This all-encompassing yoga retreat will include yoga practices, meditation practices, hiking, an opportunity to surf the waves, and the joy of service. Service yoga – aka “karma yoga” – is a shared value for both True Nature Education as well as Shakti Power

Mind|Body|Fitness Yoga Retreat – Ready. Set. TRANSFORM!

“The journey between what you once were and who you are now becoming is where the dance of life really takes place.” ~ Barbara Deangelis Andrea Dyer and her band of merry yogis dove right into their Annual Costa Rica Experience yoga retreat! From crossing items off bucket lists to sunrise yoga and full moons, the first few days of their journey together warmed up to become their home for

Mindful Travel: The Journey of Awakening

For many of us, international travel has become a homogenized, sterile experience and, for the host country, a consumptive, offensive one. We need a new model for travel — a model that allows for discovery and mutual interaction with others at a heartful level. This new model of travel could be called, “Mindful Travel.” Mindful travel is about being alive in the moment — being wide-awake — being present to

Luna’s Kitchen: Super Easy Dahl

True Nature Education co-founder “Luna” Kristin Ray balances her days between being a full-time mom, wife, musician and whipping up yummy and amazing recipes in her kitchen to keep her family healthy, clean and green.   Her super easy (and very yummy) dahl recipe is one you might find yourself choosing to make a staple in your own kitchen, making some at the start of every week to keep and