Blog – ExploreMore

September 20, 2024

9 Dallas Trails you HAVE to check out!

Written by Haley Cottey I have lived in the Dallas area all my life but I still have so many trails I have not explored! However, since I started leading hikes on my home trails, I often hear things like "I grew up in California and moved here a few years ago. There is just nothing to do here" and while I totally know where people are coming from and I have said this myself countless times about DFW, I have made it my mission to explore this metroplex and prove you can enjoy the outdoors even in DFW. So I did...

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August 29, 2024

What is Grounding?

Grounding (also known as earthing) is the practice of contacting your skin to the earth. Grounding has shown to have many mental and physical health benefits. The earth has a natural charge and many studies have shown that when we have direct contact with the earth, our bodies respond positively. Sign up for our online workshop to learn all about Grounding and have a guided practice here. In reviews published in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health and The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine chronic pain patients reported improved sleep, subjects saw improved skin conductivity, moderated heart rate...

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August 29, 2024

Embrace the Outdoors: The 7 Benefits of Yoga in Nature

Written by Hannah Buck with Wild Soul Yoga and Wellness In a fast-paced world where we are constantly juggling work, family, and personal commitments, it's essential to find moments of tranquility and balance. Yoga offers a perfect path to harmony, but have you ever considered taking your practice outdoors? There's something truly magical about practicing yoga amidst the beauty of nature. Let’s explore the seven benefits of practicing yoga outside. Learn more in our Yoga in Nature Workshop. Connection to Nature One of the most profound advantages of practicing yoga outdoors is the connection it fosters with the natural world. Whether...

Best Hiking Near Dallas Part 1

By: Haley Cottey I once heard someone say "I grew up in California and moved here a few years ago. There is just nothing to do here" and while I totally know where she is coming from and I have said this myself countless times about DFW, I have made it my mission to explore this metroplex and prove you can enjoy the outdoors even in DFW. We even made it a fun game with our brand new free TrailBingo app! Download it today and join explorers all over the state and discover new trails while winning prizes! Over the years, I...

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August 5, 2024

Three Reasons to go Barefoot

Written by: Haley Cottey Walking barefoot, or earthing; is no longer something “only hippies do”. Research is showing that earthing can have many benefits such as pain relief, improved fitness and balance, lowered stress and increased immune system. Fitness and Balance Our feet are responsible for a large portion our balance, support and mobility and there are over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments in our feet alone. How many of those muscles are immobilized by tennis shoes? When you run, do you think your feet are doing as much work as they were designed to do? Many studies have shown...

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