Into the Wild

06/20/2022

New cover photo.

02/23/2022

Next forest therapy group session is coming up in April. 🤎🌲💆🏻‍♀️

http://worldworthwandering.com/2021/10/quarterly-nature-therapy-day-sessions-in-yosemite-national-park/

Who better to guide you through Yosemite National Park than someone who has spent a large part of her life there? I grew up in a small town known as “the gateway to Yosemite”. Some of my earliest childhood memories include day trips to the park with my family, almost every weekend some seasons! ...

08/09/2021

07/26/2021

Hi! I’m Hilda.

I’ve acquired some new friends on here so I thought I’d take a moment to reintroduce myself & share what I offer! ☺️

5 “about me’s”:
1. I’m happily married to an amazing man & we have 1 wild and incredible daughter. You won’t see many pictures of my husband on here. This is because he’s a very private person and I respect his social media boundaries.
2. I’m a hobby gardener & I love to share my bounty.
3. Blue zone bound within the next 6 years.
4. I’m vegan for the animals & the planet
5. I love Jesus with my whole heart!

5 ways I can serve you:
1. Fitness Bootcamp’s & personal training
2. Group trip offerings. Local & international trips available.
3. Shinrin Yoku (nature therapy) & therapeutic stretching sessions
4. Holistic consultations & coaching; including blood work panels, nutrition counseling, supplementation, detoxing, physical fitness, mental heath care, etc.
5. Vegan & gluten free health food offerings - charcuterie & seasonal fruit boards. Plus, protein balls, protein donuts, cookies, adaptogenic chocolates & MORE. All by the dozen & half dozen. More info on my site (LINK IN BIO). 🤍

07/19/2021

15th birthday trip for my big baby boy was a success!

I took my nephew Zion to Zion National park (and a few other places since we were in the area) for his birthday this year!

The ultimate goal is to take him to Mount Zion one day! Which is actually what he was named after. My sister actually knew what she would name her firstborn son way back when she was still in high school, while reading her bible one day.

Hoping I’ll get to take him to mount Zion in Israel for his 18th birthday! It’ll take a miracle for my sister to agree to let me take him out of the country BUT I believe in miracles!!✨

Experiences over things is what I always say! People will more than likely forget what you bought them 3, 5, 10+ years ago BUT they will remember an experience or a memory you created together for the rest of their lives! 🧡

07/13/2021

MEDITATION

Is it Christian? YES!!!! Welllll, it depends on what exactly you are doing I suppose.

Back in the day, meditation for a Christian was a no brainer but unfortunately today, it has been tainted by new age mysticism. Satan is always trying to create false teachings that mimic Christian ones.

Meditation & contemplation are essential to the Christian walk though. Meditation follows hearing and precedes prayer.

In meditation, we are intensely focusing our minds on a spiritual issue. Thinking on Gods truth to the point of changing us. It is also a form of prayer. When we meditate on scripture, we are also digesting the word, which fuels prayer and self examination.

It is like the chewing/digesting part of eating. We don’t just put food in our mouths and swallow it. We have to break it down first by chewing it and mulling it over. Same same.

In meditation, we turn to our stubborn soul and point it to the truth. Then we turn to prayer & praise. Meditation is not only “ok” for a Christian, it is necessary. Meditation SATURATES us in Gods truth.

It helps us gain spiritual knowledge. It also illuminates truth so that we are able to see the lies of the world as what they are. Lies.

Meditation also helps us recognize that God is ALWAYS present. Reminding us to see ourselves, others and the world through the lens of God. To see the good things in life and acknowledge they should point to God.

It lays the groundwork to a life of prayer & obedience. It calibrates our internal compass. Meditation and contemplation also encourage a focused heart and help us take our thoughts captive in our everyday life.

It is often in silence that God illuminates His presence. Particularly silence in nature, as shown in scripture. Times of silence and solitude are important in waiting on the Lord.

So just like James 1:22 tells us; “"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."

Let’s not just read the word and nod ours heads as if reading it was enough. Let’s MEDITATE on it day & night, allow it to SATURATE our lives and MOVE us to action in the direction God wants us to go. 🤍

✨See comments for scriptures ✨

07/09/2021

There are SO MANY different roads to healing. For some; comfort, clarity and breakthrough are found in art therapy, others find it in dance therapy, talk therapy, nature therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, animal assisted therapy, music therapy, so on and so forth.

There’s no “right” way? There’s not only ONE path that leads to hope & peace in your heart when you’re felling overwhelmed, anxious or at your edge. I wholeheartedly believe that TRUE emotional healing can ONLY come from Jesus but He has ALSO blessed us with so many “tools” to pair up with the truths found in scripture, these tools can help us navigate how we get there. 🙏🏻 Sometimes it’s miraculous, I’m fortunate to have experienced this, sometimes it’s not, I’ve experienced this as well.

All options (except the miraculous) take time, a desire for change and commitment. You’re not going to come out on the other side of restoration in one session using ANY human modalities. Though, some level of freedom and ease CAN potentially be felt after each session IF you are ready for it. 🙌🏼

It’s no secret I’m a HUGE advocate of nature therapy. In fact, I believe in it so much that I went on to get certified in forest therapy & nature mindfulness. Of course I know it’s not for everyone. For example, I have a boot-camper who casually shared with me after our workout one day that she hates spending time in the wilderness. This type of therapy would NOT benefit her; in fact, it could induce more anxiety. We each need to find what works for us. What helps us chip away at the layers and open up to what we have going on DEEP inside. What makes us feel relaxed and helps us be honest with ourselves AND open to accepting the healing Jesus has waiting for us.

Want to hear another MAJOR perk of forest therapy? . . .
*CONTINUED IN COMMENTS* ⬇️

07/06/2021

Human connection. Even if you’re an introvert (like me), we ALL need it.

So thankful for the humans who have been on this journey called life with me; the humans who have prayed for me when when I feel like everything is falling apart, for the humans who put a caring hand on my shoulder or held me as I sobbed, for the humans who have belly laughed with me until we cried, for the humans who come over “just to hang out” with no plan, for the humans who are always a “yes” to adventures with me, for the humans who always have an open home, for the humans who lend a helping hand when I am in need, for the humans who are generous with their time and heart, for the humans who inspire me to do/be better, for the humans who love me and believe in me, for the humans who challenge me and help me grow, for the humans . . .

- Hilda

Tag a human who is this to you to let them know you SEE them.

06/30/2021

We did it! One month down and many more to go! 🙌🏼👏🏼💪🏼

I know I already told you girls this morning but you all inspire me soooooo much just by showing up!!!

It doesn’t matter if we take breaks, decrease the number of reps a bit, modify, curse at me under your breath (or over your breath) or even skip a set! Just by MOVING OUR BODIES we are doing ourselves a HUGE favor! Plus, doesn’t it feel good to hang out with other humans who are sweating alongside us? 🥰🤗😃

Can’t wait to do it again next month!!! ✨

Everyone is invited!!! Well, not everyone, ladies only. 🤪

It’s 100% donation based so don’t feel pressured to give anything at all if it’s not in your budget, just come! If it IS in your budget, then give whatever you feel lead to give.🤍 I’m actually saving the donations I get so I can eventually buy a few more training pieces for us to workout with!😃 There’s one thing I’ve been wanting to replace for YEARS since forgetting it at the park after a bootcamp class YEARS ago!

July schedule:
Wednesday’s at 8am (7th, 14th, 21st) EXCEPT the last Wednesday of the month will be switched to Monday the 25th because I’m heading to Costa Rica on Tuesday! 😃🌎🇨🇷

See you next Wednesday!!!✨

06/29/2021

I’m definitely adding this recipe to my “WHOLE-istic Retreat” in Mariposa because you guys have GOT to try these AND learn how to make them!

This COOKING retreat is taking place over Martin Luther King jr. weekend, this coming January.

THIS AMAZING ALL-INCLUSIVE RETREAT INCLUDES:
- ALL meals (2 dinners, 2 breakfast, 1 lunch & 1 dessert)
- 5 cooking classes
- 1 game night
- 2 energizing morning bootcamp workouts
- 1 hour long massage by a certified massage therapist
- 1 Shinrin Yoku session w/ deep, long held stretching & gratitude practice
- 1 INCREDIBLE welcome gift which includes; a resistance bands set, a high quality jump rope, an anti-anxiety essential oil blend, a super cute coconut bowl w/ spoon AND a MUD/WTR 30 serving kit which includes: a 30-serving tin of "mud", a USB rechargeable frother, a guidebook, a sample of MUD/WTR creamer, stickers. WHAT A GOODIE BAG RIGHT?!?!?

The first TWO people to sign up will also be gifted a FREE week of meals from Purple Carrot!

Our gorgeous house has room for me plus 4 more ladies. A $225 deposit saves your spot! 🙂

Head over to the link in my bio to learn more or to sign up. 🍽🌲💆🏻‍♀️💪🏼✨

06/28/2021

Where do you like to go to slow down? To relax? Where do you feel safe from the expectations of the world? When I ask this question, I mean an actual physical location that is accessible DAILY. We should all have one; a place where we can breathe, unwind, have quiet time, relax and just BE!

If you don’t have one, I encourage you to make a little space in or around your home. Even if it’s just a corner of one room!

For me, it’s my backyard. I am able to completely fill back up from whatever I chose to give of myself to the day. Sometimes I start my day here. Its just me, God, my mat or one of my cozy chairs & nature. Sometimes I’ll throw on some worship music or a good audiobook too.

Where is your place? Is it your backyard? A room in your home? Your bed? A park down the street? I’d love to hear IF you even take quiet time to yourself daily! 🤍

06/26/2021

The easiest iced tea you’ll ever make!

06/24/2021

We sweat, we laughed, we groaned, we conquered! 🙌🏼💪🏼👏🏼

Boy how I’ve missed the fun “Bootcamp energy” that each person brings to these workout classes. I am sooo glad to be doing this again.🙏🏻

This time, I’m participating too because It’s time. It’s time for me to get MYSELF healthy, strong & fit again after a year and a half of being a quarantined couch potato!

ALL are welcome! Clases are donation based. Give a little, give a lot, give nothing, it doesn’t matter, just come! 🤍

06/23/2021

I don’t normally do full blown posts for my group trips on this page but I am just SO excited about this new addition that I HAD to share!

I take such pride in my knack for trip planning and ability to create unique experiences! 🤍 Whether I am in the middle of nowhere or in the most populated destinations; I am always able to find secret treasures that leave us with our jaws dropped and our hearts full. Even on my least favorite trip (no need to mention the location again), I was STILL able to walk away with more than a handful of memorable experiences, inspiration to do/be better, friends on the island that I STILL keep in touch with and most importantly - life lessons that are irreplaceable! Every experience is a win if you let it be.

On my trips I’ve had the honor of watching families make beautiful memories, strangers leave as lifelong friends, individuals discover who they are and what is truly important to them, couples fall in love with each other all over again (or deeper in love), people’s anxiety dissipate for the first time in a LONG time & so much more! It brings my heart SO much joy to be able to be a part of facilitating such positive growth; literally, just by organizing an epic trip somewhere. To me, travel is soooo much more than just “taking a trip.” It always has been.

I invite you to consider saying yes to the adventure!

Don’t wait for “a special occasion”. Being alive IS the special occasion.

I am taking 4 people to Italy with us next April 17th - 23rd (2022) and the deposit is only $375/per person! Registration closes on July 31st OR as soon as the 4 spots fill. Whichever happens first. 🇮🇹 Swipe to the end to see what’s included in this particular experience.

Italy isn’t your jam? I also have Hawaii, Greek islands and Madagascar lined up for 2022 AND Mexico & Uganda lined up for 2021.

ALL of my trips have payment plan options too, so don’t let yourself feel overwhelmed at the idea of paying for a big trip all upfront. You don’t have to.🤍

Where do you dream of going? What draws you there? I’d love to hear about the places that make your heart skip a beat! 🌍

06/17/2021

I absolutely LOVE feeding my friends!

The first photos w/ the mini charcuterie boards are from bible study last week and had: dates • dried figs • walnuts • raw cashews • dried apricots • jicama • lavender strawberry jam • everything bagel hummus • cheese (mine was vegan) • Norwegian gluten free crackers

The next photo is from a few days ago and it’s a little treat I threw together of dates stuffed with vegan chive cheese spread & then topped with black pepper and pistachios.

The last photos are my yummy protein balls that I make for pretty much all of my hiking adventures and day trips these days. These particular ones have ingredients like nut butter, oats, shredded coconut, cacao nibs & more in them.

You can find many of these items on my “Dearest Escapes” menu. Have you checked them out on my website?

06/09/2021

We’re missing about 6-7 ladies who will be joining us next week but this is our new girl gang! There’s always room for more & it’s donation based so don’t let money stop you. 🤍

I almost died, most of them are in better shape than I am these days but I’ll get there. 🤣🙌🏼☺️

Excited to see where consistency takes us 4-6 months from today! 💪🏼

06/04/2021

Love the life you live!
Live the life you love!


In collaboration w/

Presents:

Flowers, Food & Friends💐🥗👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

Saturday July 10th from
9:30am - 11:00am

Let’s hang out at this fun & unique get together, right here in Merced!

$57 per person

Price includes:
✨Mini brunch
✨Smoothie jar & stainless steel straw to take home
✨A bouquet making class
✨A flower arrangement created by YOU to take home &
✨A jar/vase for your arrangement

Contact Mary or Hilda (me) to reserve your spot.
8 spots available.

05/30/2021

100% edible!!! I am so excited my flowers are all blooming so I can add them to cookies again, smoothie bowls, salads, etc. My patience has paid off! ☀️

The queen of all smoothies! EXCELLENT for maintaining youthfulness AND for all of your women’s health needs.

Smoothie:
H**p milk
Ice
Pitaya
Banana
Coconut
superfood in vanilla (discount on website)
- moon balance & plant based collagen (discount on website)

Topped with unsweetened shredded coconut & 1 calendula flower.

A few of calendulas benefits; used for treating sore throat and mouth, menstrual cramps, cancer, muscle spasms, and stomach and duodenal ulcers. In the short term, the nourishing benefits of calendula help to plump the surface of your skin to give you tighter, more supple skin almost instantly. In the long term, both the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help to protect your precious collagen and elastin supply.

05/27/2021

Who misses regular human connection? I do!!!🙋🏻‍♀️

Who gained some covid lbs? I did!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Who wants to be healthier mentally and physically? I do!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Well, after some requests to bring back my Bootcamp and prayerful consideration, I’m bringing back an ALL LEVELS Bootcamp on Wednesday mornings!

If it goes well, we show that we can stay consistent with 1 day per week and we are all enjoying it, I’ll add a second day per week the following month!

I was also thinking it would be nice to have the OPTION to hang out afterwards and eat a yummy post workout protein smoothie or smoothie bowl while we stretch on my deck. 🥰 That part is TOTALLY optional.

If you’re interested in joining me, you can drop a comment here, text me or DM me with the time (MORNINGS ONLY) that works best for you. I’ll do my best to choose the time that works best for most people. I want to avoid evening sessions because it’s going to start getting hot 🥵🔥

This will be donation based so EVERYONE who wants to come, is able to. Give as much or as little as you can at the start of the month, then come to as many or ALL of the Wednesday sessions you can attend! It’s not going to be free because I am after all donating my time, equipment and knowledge for these sessions.💛

I can’t wait to start moving with you guys! I sure have missed this! 💪🏼

04/29/2021

Move, breathe, restore.

I need to do this more often.

Anyone else prefer taking their movement outdoors?

I’ve gotta be honest, I haven’t done a proper yoga practice in about a month, besides this 10-15 minute practice I put my friend Enith and I through a couple of weeks ago. During & afterwards, I thought to myself “whyyyyy don’t I do this more often?!?” It feels SOOO good!

Anyway, as much as I can appreciate the indoor space setting (climate & lighting control options), there is something even more special to me personally about movement OUTDOORS. Maybe it’s the fresh air? Alllll of the beautiful colors? The sounds of nature? The breeze and sunshine? Being able to spend the still moments in between breaths as a time to reflect and literally watch natural LIFE happen all around you. Birds flying and collecting sticks for their nests, trees blowing in the wind which strengthens their roots, bees pollinating flowers, etc. It’s SUCH a special opportunity to be still in God’s beautiful creation and have a grateful moment w/ Him.

Its not limited to yoga on my deck either. I find that I can even have these mindful moments when I’m on a walk around the neighborhood, versus being on my treadmill in the garage. Even when I used to teach Bootcamp classes and do personal training, you’d always catch us outside breaking a sweat!

What about you? Do you like the presence of 4 walls when you move your body? Or do you prefer to be outside too?

There is no right or wrong answer. I’m just sharing my preferences and why I have them and curious to learn more about yours.💚

04/21/2021

My Bible study starts just 2 weeks from today!😍

I seriously can’t wait to dig in to the book of Philippians with the amazing group of ladies who are coming together.

No doubt God knows EXACTLY who is supposed to be at this study and why. I know He told me that I sure need it!!! If God has been nudging your heart to join us, listen to Him. You don’t need to “get/be ready” to show up with God. Come as you are. 🤍

No cost, outdoors (in my backyard), yummy snacks & drinks provided, ALL study information can be found on my website under “services”.

https://www.theholistichilda.com/services

FAQ’s
✨What do I need to bring?
Yourself, the study book and your Bible. Don’t have a Bible? I have extras OR you can download the FREE Bible app on your phone
✨What do I wear?
Whatever you feel comfortable in. There a 10/10 chance I’ll be in yoga pants and a T-shirt. Lol
✨Who can come?
All ladies welcome.
✨Is it a potluck?
Nope, I will provide light snacks and refreshments. If you want a big meal, I’d recommend eating before or after.
✨Is it Covid safe?
Well, it’s outdoors and we will have space between us. I also ask that if you’re feeling under the weather AT ALL any of the weeks that you skip that week please.

If you’re ready to sign up, (it’s free) you can do so on my website under “book service”.🥰

https://www.theholistichilda.com/bookings-checkout/weekly-bible-study-7-weeks?referral=service_list_widget

If you’re ALREADY signed up and have any questions about the book or anything else, please feel free to text me! 😃

I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us ladies! 🙏🏻

04/06/2021

Hey everyone! I had 2 people contact me over the weekend saying they tried to sign up for holy listening but it says “no longer available” on my site.
This is true, you can’t sign up on my website anymore since the series has already started BUT you are still more than welcome to sign up by emailing me at [email protected] and I will gladly add you to the class and send you all of the information you need to join in. 🤍

Hilda Castillo

04/06/2021

Have you noticed all of the NEW offerings on Holistic Hilda over the past few weeks?

Many free and also a few paid services/experiences.

Weekly Bible Study
9am virtual Saturday morning Holy Listening
Dearest Escapes
9am in person (outdoors) Slow flow
6:30am virtual Cardio, Core & Calm class
Ice Bath Therapy
Holistic Wellness Coaching

www.theholistichilda.com

self care

03/25/2021

Sooooo excited for this class!!!!
Want more info or ready to sign up?

https://www.theholistichilda.com/bookings-checkout/cardio-core-calm-weekly-via-zoom?referral=service_list_widget

This link is for more info or to sign up for a single class only.
To sign up for the whole month at a discounted price, email me for a link [email protected] 🤍

03/23/2021

I have a couple of things to share that I’ve been praying about for many months now and it’s finally almost “go time”!

If you keep up with my website, you probably already saw these on there, I know I got a couple of sign ups on there already BUT if you don’t, I’m excited to share about them here now!

First, I’m starting a FREE new Saturday morning 15 minute “thing” called HOLY LISTENING in April. You can read more about exactly what that is on my website under “services”. I am soooo excited to virtually share this practice with the world. I have been doing this for longer than I remember & I thought maybe some of you would like to join me from your backyards or favorite outdoor spaces to dig deeper into your own relationships with God too.🕊
You MUST find an outdoor space with your device to join me though, you can’t be inside for this one. ☺️

Second, I will be going through the 7 week Bible study - pictured here - on the book of Philippians beginning in May and I want to open up my backyard for some of you to join me! I’m doing it alone regardless BUT I really thought it would be special to do it with a small handful of others because “where two or more gather . . . “
I posted a picture of the back of the book for you to read what will be at the heart of this Bible study. DEFINITELY something we all could use right about now. 🤍
We will all enter through my side gate to avoid the inside of my house for safety reasons and I will set up the seating in accordance to social distancing guidelines. There is also unfortunately a limit on the number of people I can have over in order to keep in line with the safe distance suggestions.
About the food, I will be providing yummy homemade snacks and drinks for us all to enjoy every week! I seriously LOVE feeding people! Just ask any of my friends! 🤣
You can read more about this study group on my website under “services” too. This Bible study is ALSO free of course. You just need to buy your own study book which can be found on Amazon.

Hope to see some of you virtually for Holy Listening next month AND in my backyard for the Bible study in May/June!
You can learn more & sign up on my website. “Holistic Hilda”
https://www.theholistichilda.com/services

03/19/2021

What do you do for self care?

One of my favorite things to do is sit outside in nature, even if it’s in my backyard.
You don’t have to go far to receive the benefits of time outdoors. 💚🌱💐

03/18/2021

Do you have any health goals? When I say “health”, I mean mental, physical and/or spiritual.

03/10/2021

Making more of these this Sunday if anyone is interested. See original post for more info. 🤍

Making roller blends of this AMAZING duo!!! ONLY $30(plus tax) per bottle.
Retail price per bottle for these two items is
Neroli $62.76
Blue tansy $113.33

BENEFITS:
Emotional balance •
Allergies •
Skin issues •
Sciatica •
Asthma •
Indigestion •
Thyroid issues •
Headaches •
Stress related depression •
Seizures •
High blood pressure •
Panic •
Grief •
Overthinking •
Muscle/menstrual cramps •
& MORE!!!

I will be making these tonight and delivering them to the studio tomorrow. 🧡

05/29/2019

Who’s coming with me?