Guides
Debbie Simon
Debbie is an avid hiker and yoga teacher and loves combining her yoga in nature. She is also a 500 hour RYT and has been instrumental in the formation of our workshops and and leads our 10 hour CEU Yoga for Hikers Workshop.
When asked why the outdoors are important, Debbie answered, "Outdoors is where we get our best breath, where we can be united with all that nature has to offer, we learn about ourselves, the change of weather teaches us to accept life as it is and still go outside. Being outside is life giving and a connection to something greater than ourselves."
In addition to Exploring all of the local trails at home, Debbie embodies the ExploreMore spirit when she travels as well! When asked about her favorite outdoor activity, Debbie answered "Hiking is my favorite outdoor activity. I love being in the realness of nature that a hike presents. I am my truest self when I hike. I hike locally and always find a trail when I go out of town."
Thank you for joining the team Debbie!
Jasson Osborn
Jasson, (pronounced Ja- Saun) is a 200hr RYT with a soul of all things mindful. Jasson’s heart lives outside of her body with two teenage sons who are her world. Yoga has brought a place of belonging and clarity for Jasson, and she wants to share that passion with the world. Her teaching style is powerful, upbeat and usually includes a few laughs. Jasson is an avid runner, loves to read and listen to music, crafter and Senior Director of Customer Success at a marketing company. She is also a foodie and will drive the distance for a good meal. A proud graduate of Oklahoma State University and Denver born and raised, football is a big part of her life and it shows on game day and beyond.
Tifany Henderson
Tifany Henderson is a local Yoga instructor, hiking guide and over all explorer! Tifany joined ExploreMore as a guide this year and leads hike and yoga and intro to meditation events in Plano
When asked why the outdoors are important to her, Tifany said "When I’m outdoors, I feel like I can just breathe. I just pause, close my eyes, and breathe. Taking in the sounds of trees, birds, and nearby water. Feeling the warmth of the sun and the breeze on my skin. I open my eyes and take in the mountains, ocean, or stream. Everything becomes more vibrant, and yet more tranquil. My whole nervous system slows down, my heart is at peace, and I feel like I’m home."
When asked why she wants to be an ExploreMore Guide, Tifany said "Being an ExploreMore Backyard Guide allows me to bring the best of all my worlds together to help others have fun! Guiding them in stretching and moving their body so that they are ready to hike. Helping them become fully present in nature with mindfulness meditation. Making their surroundings feel more vibrant and their mind more peaceful. Then, putting that all together as we hike through the beautiful outdoors that is in our own backyard. Just wonderful – Yoga, Mindfulness, and Hiking. Our mind, body, and nature. What could be better?"
Thank you for joining the team Tifany!
Melissa Garrett
Melissa is a local yoga teacher who owns Yogi Treehouse in Connemara Nature Preserve in Allen Texas. They host outdoor yoga classes, meditative walks, outdoor aerial yoga classes and more. Melissa also lead hike and yoga events with ExploreMore locally at Sister Grove Trail. She loves anything that gets her outside and in nature.
When asked why the outdoors are important to her, Melissa said "Being Connected to Nature is Healing." Melissa posts many resources on the Yogi Treehouse social media accounts that teach in depth why being in nature is so needed.
When asked why she wanted to be a guide, Melissa said "I want to get into hiking and explore additional opportunities to get outside and meet like minded people." Melissa shares our passion to get people outside so they can find freedom in nature.
Thank you for joining the team Melissa!
Partners
Leave No Trace is the Center for Outdoor Ethics and provides research and resources for enjoying the outdoors sustainably. Learn more about Leave No Trace here.
DORBA is the Dallas Off Road Biking Association and are full of volunteers who help build and maintain the impressive trail system in Dallas. Check them out here.
The Yogi Treehouse offers outdoor yoga classes and aerial yoga in the beautiful Connemara Meadow in Allen Texas.
Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries are our friends in Wyoming who offer amazing Backcountry experiences. See their many courses for teens, adults, men, women and co-ed here. Feeling crazy adventurous?? Check out their 40 day backpacking trip in Wyoming here. Let them know Haley with ExploreMore referred you for $50 off.
Texas Survival School offers awesome survival training weekends in DFW. Head to their website for their full calendar of classes. They have survival training for all levels!
Survival Med offers many different online courses such as Wilderness First Aid, Basic Survival, Solo Travel For Women and more. We recommend everyone who goes into the backcountry have at least some knowledge of Wilderness First Aid. While an in person training is great, sometimes it is hard to fit it into our schedule.
The Texas Trailhead have a ton of great hiking gear and content about everything outdoors in Texas. Check out their shop and the blog. Our favorite items are the Texas State Parks Passport and the Ladies Pee Funnel. 
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