When the sun rose after hurricane maria, the devastation was so absolute, that it staggered the mind. In many neighborhoods, the vast majority of homes were flattened. Trees that were not uprooted were stripped and shattered like skeletons. All major roads were blocked. All communications and power ...

Exactly one month ago, life changed overnight for the people on the small Caribbean island of The Commonwealth of Dominica, also known as The Nature Island. An island that once attracted nature lovers, adventure seekers, and wellness warriors, is no more.

The night of September 18th, 2017, Hurrican...

Yes, you read correctly, we had our baby alone without any birth assistants. We had a planned and educated unassisted home birth. Of course, it wasn’t without much preparation, mentally, physically and spiritually, that we embarked on this empowering journey. Although we do possess deep trust in the...

All women are sacred goddesses. We all give birth in our own unique way, and no matter the outcome, should feel empowered to have experienced one of life’s most special events.

Asking questions does not mean we are being judgmental. Perhaps the current paradigm is not the best way for us. We questi...

Coconut water, jelly or meat? Learn how a coconut ages and how to identify the stages of growth - from young to mature to sprouted. Stephan Subero, our tropical permaculturist at Beyond Vitality Nature Camp, takes you through the stages of the coconut.

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We’re a health and nature passionate family that immigrated to the Caribbean, from Trinidad and Canada. We live a simple and holistic life. In this video we share our reflection of our first year living off the grid in The Caribbean on our permaculture homestead in the rainforest of Dominica. We hav...

By recognizing the domestication process that almost all of us have gone through, and by reconnecting with nature and our natural selves, we can rediscover our birthrights - vibrant health, a powerful body, open awareness, and a mind that is quiet of thoughts, free of stress and frustration, and ...

It's not easy for me to open up and show my vulnerabilities. In a world where I’ve tried to be strong, hold a preconceived image of health and be the life cheerleader, I am also a real person living this life with its natural ups and down.

It was a long year. The stars were perfectly aligned for...

Tiny house movement is a radical change that struck at the very root of today’s superficial living. It is an attempt to free people from the shackles of costly mortgages and a lifestyle that ultimately leads to nowhere. Leave these worldly problems behind, our mother earth is running low on resource...

The cashew fruit also known as the cashew apple, grows in the warm tropical climate. We are fortunate to have a few mature cashew trees at Beyond Vitality Nature Camp. The cashew fruit is where the actual cashew nut is hanging from. The nut is enclosed in a thick shell and skin. Eaten raw, the fruit...

When the days get cold, nothing can soothe us better and bring people together more than warm, delightful food. However, depending on the season, our diets should be planned and adjusted accordingly. Here are a few ideas for your winter meal planning.

This is a guest post by Samantha Olivier, ...

In today's fast paced, always connected and high stress world, quality sleep is becoming more of a luxury. There are a number of contributing factors to poor sleep including stress, anxiety, depression, extensive work hours, health issues and even your diet.  Here we discuss a few sleep inducing ...