My wish for all of us is that we find equanimity and equality in how we give and receive love harmoniously with self, others, and the planet.
Much love to you, friends!
Love is flying all around us. Are you catching some? Are you sending that love out to others? What about to self and planet? My wish for all of us is that we find equanimity and equality in how we give and receive love harmoniously with self, others, and the planet.
This is the time of the year that our farm friends are starting their seeds indoors to give us some produce love this spring. Our animal friends, such as the groundhog, are becoming more active and preparing for mating (read more about that here). Our beloved sun is shining more love upon us.
This is also the month that I celebrate my birth (thank you dearly, momma bear!). To celebrate, I will be heading to Puerto Rico for a yogAdventure and welcome you to help me pack a box(es) of love to take down to our lovely friends. I will be taking all donations to the heart of the island where they were impacted the most my Hurricane Maria in September 2017. See details below about how to help spread some love.
Interested in yoga and nature adventuring with OneTreeLove?Each adventure throughout the year is an opportunity to connect with love of self, community, and nature in group and private settings. Reach out in email, Facebook, or at the commUNITY gatherings listed below and on onetreelove.com to learn more. Tell us where you might like to adventure to in 2020; click here for yogAdventure trip poll.
See you in the woods and water soon!
With love and gratitude,
Lisa Meranti
OneTreeLove Founder
Photo: Lisa became a certified lifeguard @ Greenwood Village | Jan 2019
Root down and soak up some love. Lisa will lead these yogAdventures to connect mind, body, and planet, unless noted on OneTreeLove (OTL) website calendar or OTL Facebook event page.
**Adults/Teens** Ladies Night Riding + Yoga @ Ray's Indoor Bike Park in Cleveland Thu, Feb 14 & Mar 7 @ 6 pm ( select weeks with Lisa, others with Julie Norman) See OTL website for details
Yin & Vin Yoga @ Namaste Yoga Studio in Northfield Fri, Feb 15 & Mar 8 @ 7 am ( select weeks with Lisa, others with Jil) See OTL website for details
Top Photo: Yoga @ Ray's Indoor Bike Park, Cleveland | 2018 Bottom Photo: PreK YogAdventure @ Bath-Fairlawn Library, Fairlawn | Jan 2019
Karma Yoga
Take part in some karma yoga! Help pack a box of love for our friends in Puerto Rico. Many are still recovering from Hurricane Maria in September 2017. Be part of showing some love and well wishes by contributing to the box(es) that Lisa Meranti of OneTreeLove will take down to the people of the central part of the island (the hardest hit).
Donations of new toiletry items and art supplies recommended. Please note that the generous Nordonia Dental Group has already contributed many toothbrushes and paste.
Donations can be made during Lisa's upcoming classes or at the follow drop-off locations when open by Sun, Feb 17:
*Namaste Yoga Studio, 9293 Olde 8 Rd, Northfield, OH 44067
*24 Karrot Kitchen, 7059 Mill Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141
Trips/Retreats
Stephanie Jain and Lisa Meranti of OneTreeLove are planning to host an adventure trip in 2020. We would LOVE to hear from you in our 2020 trip poll to shape when and where we go. No obligation to join us necessary, but will certainly be welcomed.
Photo: Women in the Wild creation @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Feb, 2019
Huge thank you to the wild women that attended the Women in the Wild: Creating Wild Retreat in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It was an honor to support this retreat hosted by our dear friend Claudine Grunenwald Kirschner of Vibrant Living and Leadership. Stay tuned for details on the Women in the Wild mini-retreat May 10 and 11.
Support the Trees
HUGE thank you to all those that supported Tour des Trees in 2018. Together, we raised $327,000 for the TREE Fund's work with tree research and education across the country. It certainly is (tree)teamwork that makes it all possible.Thank you for being part of the OneTreeLove team!
You can join the treerrific fun next year as the tour goes through Tennessee and Kentucky in September 2019. Don't want to ride, but want to support tree research and education? Donate to the OneTreeLove TREE Fund fundraising campaign throughout 2019 (click here to donate any amount).
Photo: Lisa and fellow Tour des Trees riders @ Ledges Shelter, Cuyahoga Valley National Park | July 31
Wellness Tip
Zero-waste. “Spark joy.” Minimalism.
You may have noticed some of these words buzzing around lately, especially in light of the recent Netflix series “Tidying up with Marie Kondo.” These ideas have been inspiring me to evolve over the past five or so years, from a mindless consumer to a more conscientious human. Here are a few ideas that you can start implementing today and spread some love to the planet!
Look in your trash and recycling bins. What things are inside that you didn’t really need, that could still be put to use, or that could be composted? Make a commitment to reduce your waste by even a small amount in the next week.
Refuse to accept items you know you don’t need like free pens, samples, and receipts.
Reuse the food containers you already have. Stash a few in your bag or vehicle so you can fill them up at the grocery store or your favorite restaurant.
