In our yoga community, our absolute dedication is to Nature, its healing power and its Supreme Force of rejuvenation of our hearts, minds and bodies.
The Mother Nature is not only important for sustaining our economy but is the only source for sustaining our lives.
Multiple studies found that direct jobs in the outdoor recreation industry outnumber those in the oil and gas industry nearly three to one.
While outdoor recreation supports 6.1 million direct jobs like manufacturing equipment, inventory managers, and retail, the oil and gas industry supports just 2.1 million direct jobs (data as of 2012.)
The Outdoor Industry is the biggest supporter of the Land Preservation and Conservation Alliance (Group of outdoor businesses whose collective contributions support grassroots citizen-action groups and their efforts to protect wild and natural areas.)
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Researchers found that anything from a stroll in the park to a run through woodland can have a positive effect on people suffering from depression and anxiety.
The study also showed that the positive effect on people’s mental health was 50 % more than they might expect from going to the gym. The study, led by Professor Richard Mitchell (Public Health, Glasgow University), polled nearly 2000 physically active people in the 2008 Scottish Health Survey. Only activities carried out in a natural environment outdoors were found to be associated with a lower risk of poor mental health. It seems that woodland and forest seem to have the biggest effect on helping to lower mental health problems: things like mild depression, not being able to sleep, high stress levels or just feelings of not being able to cope. - The brain likes to be in the natural environment and it reacts to being there by turning down our stress response.
I am inviting everyone to exercise in a natural environment at least once a week to gain some mental benefit in addition to the physical benefits.
Yoga Retreats and Outdoor
Yoga Retreats Yoga Retreat offers an opportunity to become immersed in the simplicity and allows you to connect with yourself and with the nature. It is the best body and mind healing therapy you can find!
If you “google” the best yoga retreat you will see France, Portugal, Costa Rica, Turkey listed first. All those are sharing the coast of Black, Mediterranean Sea or an ocean bay. They are perfect for the yoga retreats in terms f the weather, scenery, and atmosphere.
However, while those places are beautiful, they are not always affordable and conveniently located to all of us.
Search around your area, I am sure you will find a yoga retreat close to you. Some retreats are planned around the old farms, some at the shore of the local lake. You can find yoga retreats organized close to a hiking trail. You do not have to go far and spend much, just look around!
Check out what Golden Lotus, Inc., a Michigan non-profit organization, is offering for you in Michigan at the RANCH of Song of the Morning.
TrailLink.com is a FREE service of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a non-profit dedicated to assisting local communities in converting unused railroad corridors into trails. Discover more than 30,000 miles of bike trails, walking trails, equestrian trails, and hiking and running trails including interactive trail maps, trail descriptions, photos, reviews and more.
There are many trails in West Michigan. Please enjoy them whenever possible: create memories by sharing some time with your family riding bikes, having fun, and observing wild life along your ride; or, - burn some extra calories by going on the trails with picks and valleys and challenge yourself, conquer each and every one of them!
Featured trail system for West Michigan:
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail will be a 42-mile after its completion. A multi-use recreation trail extending from Grand Rapids to Vermontville eventually may be extended to Jackson, Michigan. The trail is being constructed on or near a former railroad corridor. Some sections have been completed, while others are either in development or proposal stage.
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Trail runs in loops on the east and west banks of the Grand River near downtown Grand Rapids. At the south end, the trail crosses back and forth over the river via pedestrian bridges, linking many city attractions, including several parks, some museums, the university and the planetarium.
The Lake Side Trail includes a loop of nearly 30 miles of paved paths through the villages of Fruitport, Ferrysburg and Spring Lake. The main loop circles Spring Lake (the lake) and encompasses spur trails through the towns of Spring Lake and Ferrysburg. The trail links scenic parks with waterfront vistas, charming neighborhoods and village amenities. You can also connect to the Grand Haven Waterfront Trail and Linear Trail Park.
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