Vitamin N

Nature

And a Few Wonderful Gifts to Share

“Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.” –Albert Einstein

We are a part of nature. We are not separate from nature. By going into what we call nature, we move deeper into parts of ourselves. Nature also, mercifully, takes us outside of ourselves. It soothes us. It teaches us. It reflects back to us. It brings healing qualities to us. It nurtures and feeds us. There is nothing like the vastness of nature to inspire. Or the tiniest, reassuring presence of nature like a shimmer of green in a crack in a sidewalk, catching our attention, thrilling and reminding us of nature’s endurance, strength, and vitality.

Vast green open spaces. Infinite blue oceans and skies. These are the places our souls can rest. They open and calm our minds. Forests full of oxygen and the richness of green fill our eyes and lungs with a feeling of peace and freedom. We are embraced. We are inspired. We are held. And, yes, sometimes we are terrified by the awe and power that nature holds.

Take time to put your feet on the earth. Look up at the sky both in the night and the day. Plant a garden. There are infinite ways to connect with nature and with yourself.

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Yoga May Be Your Best Bio-Hack

Ok, we all know the term, the trend, and the latest way of trying to stave off the inevitable and live forever. In truth, so far, we know we can’t. And, hopefully, you’ve questioned if you would want to. Meanwhile, everyone hits the mortality question, whether through spiritual inquiry, incident, suffering, or just plain aging. But truly, with all the adaptogens money can buy, and even with the latest advancing AI knowledge of the body, Yoga may be your best bio-hack.

Breathing, moving, and understanding how the body works and how energy flows are...

Staying Cool in Heated Times

Centered is the place to be. That’s one of the benefits of Yoga. Learning the art of balance. When we notice our tendencies to swing too far to one side or the other with things such as over-eating or under-exercising, we yearn to get in balance. It’s a natural desire to feel good in our bodies, hearts, and minds. So how to stay cool in heated times?

We may sound like a broken record, but breathe. Learn to stay in touch with your breath. At least, learn to check in when you’re feeling stress. A few conscious breaths can reset everything. You can train yourself to be attentive to your breathing. Remembering to stop and pay attention can offer the opportunity to recalibrate your stress response and to slow down your overamped mind.

Keeping up...

The Quiet Part Out Loud

Many people say that meditation is stilling your mind. Sometimes people feel unsuccessful when in a sitting practice they recognize that their mind is moving and full. The Sanskrit word for to measure is maya. It is also the word for illusion. Supposing that your mind should be still is a set-up for the maya of the measuring stick that is an illusion. Discovering how your mind moves and what it is full of may be the observation that has more of a relationship to meditation.

The quiet part out loud may be letting go of who is supposed to be stilling the mind. And letting go of...

Sanctuary

Personal Meditation Retreat

We invite you to join us for Sanctuary — Personal Meditation Retreat. Immerse yourself in nature for a time of spiritual sanctuary and take a few well-deserved days to rebalance your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you crave silent contemplation or desire focused time to refine your yoga practice, or whether you're finally going to take time to finish reading or writing that book that's been waiting, there is Sanctuary waiting for you. Come alone or come with a friend or family to celebrate a space out of time. We invite you to the Center, to welcome yourself home. Personal retreat is offered...