Posts tagged nature
Audio Meditation: Nature Reflects Our True Nature

I am offering a meditation to connect us with the intelligence of nature and how it is a reflection of our own true nature. It is meant to be practiced outdoors so we can experience, first-hand, the support available to us in the natural world. The recording is 13 minutes, but please give yourself at least 15-20 minutes to complete the full practice.

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Make Every Month Earth Month by Connection to Nature

Mother Earth invites us to let in more gratitude and reverence – spiritual qualities that we need more of in our lives. This leads to a deeper connection with all of life and the ability to see our environment not just as something ‘out there’, but as something we are part of and have a role to play in. As we become more and more aware of our sacred relationship to the earth, our spiritual work becomes that of earth’s recovery.

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The Healing Power of Nature: 3 Ways the Outdoors Can Improve Your Yoga Practice

The feeling of sunlight on your skin; the chirping of the birds; the smell of a rose or seeing an awe inspiring vista can have an instantaneous positive effect. Science is starting to back-up what humans have known since the dawn of our existence: being in nature helps to heal the mind and body in profound ways, from boosting our mood to lowering our blood pressure and providing us with the essential elements for living with vitality.

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Five Reasons to Go On A Yoga Retreat

The purpose of a yoga retreat, workshop, or intensive is to allow yogis to deepen their practice without the pull of everyday distractions and responsibilities. Retreats give participants an experience of connecting to something bigger than themselves and building community. Here are five reasons why a yoga retreat could be just the refresher you need!

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Creative Contentment

I have a special guest for this months blog. Since meeting Susie Lipps I have had the opportunity to get to know her well and have been impressed by her life's work. Her leadership, open heart and quiet activism has touched me in many ways. In particular, this poem we are sharing with you today, paints a beautiful picture of the way nature and spirituality are deeply intertwined.

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