True Nature Travels Blog

Be A Change-Maker: 5 Steps You Can Take to Change the World

Many of us have the desire to take action to help our communities and the world but get stuck on where to start and what to do. Here are 5 steps you can take to change the world for the better: 1. Start with yourself: The first step to making the world a better place is to work on yourself. Identify areas where you can improve and take action to

Why should I lead a retreat?

4 Reasons to Lead a Retreat

  Leading a retreat can be a deeply rewarding experience, both personally and professionally. Have you wondered why you should lead a retreat? Here are 4 reasons why you might consider leading a retreat: 1. Share Your Expertise If you have a particular skill or area of expertise, leading a retreat can be a great way to share that knowledge with others. Whether it’s meditation, yoga, music, writing, snowboarding, hiking,

10 Tips for Mindful Gardening

Gardening can be a wonderful way to connect with nature and cultivate a sense of peace and mindfulness. Here are ten tips for making the most of your gardening experience. 1. Begin with intention: Before you start gardening, take a few moments to set an intention for your time with the soil. This can be as simple as taking a deep breath and thinking about why you are choosing to

Daphne Larkin Yoga Teacher

Meet the Teacher: Daphne Larkin

Daphne Larkin is an inspired vinyasa yoga teacher and industry leader based in Nashville, Tennessee.  Known as a teacher’s teacher, she has spent her life studying movement, music and the creative arts.   In 2004, she co-founded Sanctuary for Yoga in Nashville where she directs Sanctuary’s Teacher Training programs and has been training teachers since 2008.  Over her 20-year teaching career, Daphne has created 2 popular instructional yoga DVDs, an

Aligning your life

The Thing About Excuses

We’ve had many challenges and uncertainties for quite a while, haven’t we? Perhaps you find yourself reigning in your spending, holding back on making decisions, and feeling cautious about taking your next steps. I get it. In spite of it all, are you doing what’s necessary to align to the life you truly want to live? Are you invested in creating your own desired destiny? I’ve heard many reasons to

Yoga Teacher Stephen Kirsch

Meet the Teacher: Stephen Kirsch

Stephen Kirsch (He/Him) Stephen fell in love with yoga many years ago when he was looking for a way to balance an active athletic lifestyle and work on his feet with a complementary practice. He quickly pursued training and began teaching at some of the biggest yoga studios in Boston. Stephen is passionate about guiding his students through a practice that encourages them to listen and be present and challenges

Give Yourself Permission to Relax — Here’s How

Stress is a normal part of work. No matter how much you avoid it, factors like heavy workloads, long hours, and tight deadlines cause stress. Over 61% of employees stated that stress caused them to experience tiredness and loss of control, leading to low productivity and inadequate performance. Additionally, stress harms your health. It increases blood pressure, causes headaches, and decreases immunity. If left unattended, you may experience fatigue and develop