Shine your light. Be the light. Live in the light. Tread lightly on this planet. Embrace the darkness that makes the light so much sweeter.
Shine your light. Be the light. Live in the light. Tread lightly on this planet. Embrace the darkness that makes the light so much sweeter.
After each night comes a beautiful new light. With each dark experience in my life, I feel a new lightness. But let me shine a light on this personal topic...I have been working on environmental awareness and stewardship since I was in the fifth grade (yup, 27 years ago it all started). And I feel the heaviness at times that makes me want to hid under the covers. That is why, when I was 15, I was drawn to meditation and yoga asana. It helped me release the dark cloud of sadness within me. I found lightness. More to come on this topic in the coming weeks here.
As we celebrate summer solstice on Friday, the day with the greatest sunlight, let it be a celebration of the light within us all. Namaste means just that- "I see and honor the light in you as you see it in me." For the kids, I translate as "I see the goodness in you as you see it in me." May we all shine a light on the universal goodness.
Come share and shine your light with us. Join us for some yoga and nature adventuring as we enjoy extended daylight. Check out our offerings below for some self, community, and nature time. See you in the woods and water soon!
With love and gratitude,
Lisa Meranti OneTreeLove Founder
P.S. Tree-mendous thanks to all those that have supported the OneTreeLove TREE Fund campaign so far. You all are shining a light of hope on urban tree research and education.
Photo: Lisa biking through Cleveland's dark side @ Steelyards | June 2019
YogAdventures
Come shine your light and tread lightly in mind, body, and on the planet with these offerings. Lisa will lead these yogAdventures, unless noted on OneTreeLove (OTL) website calendar or OTL Facebook event page. **YogAdventures on Land** Yin & Vin Yoga @ Namaste Yoga Studio in Northfield Fri, June 21 & all summer, 7 am
+ TREE Fund breakfast fundraiser afterwards= July 26 & Aug 30
Yoga & Nature Rx- All-levels Outdoor Yoga @ Greenfield Berry Farm in Peninsula Tue, June 25, July 23, Aug 20, & Sept 17, 6:30 pm
Bike for Trees YogAdventure @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park Tue, July 9, 6:30 pm
**YogAdventures on Water** Kayak YogAdventure @ Mahoning River Sat, June 29 & Aug 3, 10 am
Kayak YogAdventure @ Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga Falls Sun, June 30, July 28 & Aug 25, 8:30 am Fri, July 12 & Aug 9, 6 pm
SUP YogAdventure- Private or Semi-Private @ NEO waterways Wed, July 3 & Aug 7, 6:30 pm Thu, July 25, 10:30 am or 5:30 pm
SUP Yoga + Paddling 101 @ Wendy Park or Edgewater Beach in Cleveland Sun, July 14 @ 9 am Fri, Aug 23 @ 6:30 pm
**Adventures with the Kiddos** Kids YogAdventure @ Hudson Library in Hudson Tue, July 9, 16, 23, & 30 @ 4 pm
Preschooler Yoga @ Parma Snow Library in Parma Tue, Aug 6 @ 10 am
Family Yoga & Mindfulness @ F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm in Akron Sun, Aug 11 @ 1:30 pm
Top Photo: Yoga + Nature Therapy @ Greendfield Berry Farm, Peninsula | Aug 2018 Middle Photo: Stephanie and Lisa SUP play @ Cuyahoga Valley | June 2019
Bottom: Kids yogAdventure @ Nature Realm, May 2019
Trips/Retreats
**Puerto Rico YogAdventure Trip** Jan 25 - Feb 1, 2020
Calling adventurers: Join Lisa Meranti and Stephanie Jain of OneTreeLove for a special YogAdventure in Puerto Rico! Known for its unique ecology and spectacular beaches, Puerto Rico is the perfect place to challenge yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally in a co-ed group with 9-11 other adventurers.
**Circling of Women** June 29, 8 am - June 30, 2 pm
Circling of Women retreat is a special gathering to explore self, nature, and community in the beautiful landscape of Bath Hollow Farm. Women will have space and opportunity for individual reflection and connecting with each other in meaningful ways. Nourishing local food will be enjoyed throughout the weekend.
Join at an upcoming Women in the Wild (WITW) retreat in Cuyahoga Valley National Park hosted by our dear friend Claudine Grunenwald Kirschner of Vibrant Living and Leadership. Lisa will provide yogAdventures and retreat support.
HUGE thank youto all those that have supported Tour des Trees 2019 so far. Together, we are raising awareness and funds 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!
Become a tree-rrific sponsor of OneTreeLove's Tour des Trees 2019 effort? Donations will be accepted until September 2019 (click here to donate any amount). Exclusive OneTreeLove benefits apply for $100+ sponsorship levels;click here for details.
Photo: Tree planting during Tour des Trees riders @ Bath Nature Preserve | July 2019
Wellness Tip
Tread lightly on the planet. Practice Leave No Trace to promote the wellness of the outdoor experience for all. Read more about the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace here: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/.