Is the Grand Canyon Open Right Now? Post-Fire Hiking Updates 2025
Is the Grand Canyon Open Right Now? Post-Fire Hiking Updates 2025 A lot of people have been asking “is Grand Canyon National Park open?” The answer is yes. The Grand Canyon has always demanded respect. Its trails test endurance, its weather flips in minutes, and its scale overwhelms even the most seasoned adventurers. But in […]
My Journey of Becoming a Yoga Teacher in New Orleans
My Journey of Becoming a Yoga Teacher in New Orleans Rooted in Movement This post will detail my journey of becoming a yoga teacher in New Orleans. I’ve had the great pleasure of being an educator for my entire professional career. For the last 15 years, I’ve worked with international students from all over the […]
Surviving the Dust Storms at Burning Man 2025
Resilience at Burning Man: Lessons from Camp Not a Cult – Surviving the Dust Storms at Burning Man As you may have noticed — we’ve been in Black Rock City throughout all the dust storms at Burning Man 2025! 🏜️🔥 Every year, we return to the Black Rock Desert to co-create this incredible experiment in […]
Finding Wholeness on a Healing Retreat in Costa Rica
Finding Wholeness on a Healing Retreat in Costa Rica Why We Believe Joining a Yoga and Adventure Retreat in Costa Rica Can Transform Your Life Healing is a trend these days. And it’s also very necessary. Are you healing from addiction, an eating disorder, trauma, or just the hectic pace of life in this stressed-out […]
Chickpea Flour Omelette Recipe – The Art of Vegan Eggs
Chickpea Flour Omelette Recipe – The Art of Vegan Eggs I first had a vegan chickpea flour omelette in Thailand on our Chiang Mai retreat. I forgot to get the chickpea flour omelette recipe then, and honestly it got lost in the back of my mind for several years. Recently it was brought back to […]
Trauma-Informed Yoga Retreats: How Are They Different?
Trauma-Informed Yoga Retreats Include and Empower Everyone Trauma-informed yoga retreats have emerged as powerful sanctuaries for healing—offering more than just physical movement, but a compassionate space for emotional restoration and self-discovery. Unlike traditional yoga getaways, these retreats are intentionally designed to honor the complexities of trauma, integrating gentle practices, choice-based language, and a deep emphasis […]
Should Americans Travel Right Now? Here’s What to Know
Should Americans Travel Right Now? Here’s What to Know With rising uncertainty and anxiety in the United States, one of the most common questions I hear in the travel world is: Should Americans travel right now? Whether it’s due to political division, economic worries, or constant breaking news, many people feel hesitant about traveling internationally […]
Vegan Chocolate Quinoa Pudding Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Quinoa Pudding Recipe by Chef Zach There’s something deeply satisfying about a dessert that is simple, delicious, and easy to make. This Vegan Chocolate Quinoa Pudding recipe lives right at the intersection of comfort food and plant-based creativity. Whether you’re new to dairy-free cooking or a seasoned plant-based pro, this one’s got that […]
A Sober Retreat in Costa Rica Might Be Exactly What You Need in 2026
Vegan, trauma-informed, adventure-forward, and alcohol-free. See All Upcoming Retreats View upcoming Costa Rica Eco Adventure Retreat Details Why Costa Rica, Why Alcohol Free, Why Now You don’t have to be in recovery to crave a break from alcohol and you don’t need to identify as an “alcoholic” to benefit from time in an alcohol-free retreat. […]
Bhakti Yoga, Satsang, & Kirtan: Yoga in Community
Bhakti Yoga, Satsang, & Kirtan: Yoga in Community In today’s fast-paced world, many spiritual seekers are turning to yoga not only for physical wellness but also for spiritual nourishment. Among the many yogic paths, Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion, has become increasingly popular. Through heartfelt practices like kirtan (call-and-response chanting), mantra repetition, and satsang […]