Friluftsliv 2025 Retreat Recap!
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Friluftsliv 2025 Retreat Recap!

Please enjoy this recap + photo journey of our annual January Friluftsliv Yoga Retreat! “True Fun isn’t optional. It shouldn’t be an afterthought. It should be our guiding star.” - Catherine Price

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Announcing Spring & Summer 2025 Retreats!
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Announcing Spring & Summer 2025 Retreats!

We are NOT wishing away winter. That said, it’s fun to have something to look forward to on the calendar. The best part? We have it all planned for you. No dishes, no meal planning or prep, no coordinating. Just show up and enjoy!

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I seek flow.
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

I seek flow.

This year, the concept that called to me in my annual New Year’s journaling reflections with Amanda was… FLOW.   I share a little bit more about my process and current “tiny tweaks” or action steps to work toward flow in 2025.

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Boreal Bliss Wrapped 2024
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Boreal Bliss Wrapped 2024

Oh, what a year! From scholarships honored, to special places traveled near, far, and everywhere. We’d like to take a fun approach to recapping our 2024 for you!

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YULETIIIIIIIDEEE BABYYYY
Amanda Thoe Amanda Thoe

YULETIIIIIIIDEEE BABYYYY

In this blog, we redefine the season with a new mantra: Yuletide. From Dec 21 to Jan 2, it’s a time to rest, recharge, and savor life’s simple joys. Think sleeping in, wandering among evergreens, movie nights, and saying “no” to stress.

Let go of perfection. Embrace the magic. Yuletide is here.

Read on to discover how small moments, big boundaries, and cozy traditions can transform your holidays.

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Make Winter Your Whole Personality
Amanda Thoe Amanda Thoe

Make Winter Your Whole Personality

In Minnesota, we understand the assignment. As one of the coldest states in the U.S., typically ranked third behind Alaska and North Dakota, we know a thing or two about winter.

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Holding Space for Grief & Joy
Amanda Thoe Amanda Thoe

Holding Space for Grief & Joy

Until recently, staying in the present meant wrestling myself away from worrying about the future. Now, I’m learning it also means not being tethered to the past. The holidays, in particular, stretch me in both directions, pulling at memories of what was while I try to savor what is.

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21 Days to Create a Habit: Myth or Science?
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

21 Days to Create a Habit: Myth or Science?

When you repeat an action consistently, neural pathways strengthen, making the behavior easier over time. But does it really only take 21-days? Let’s dive into that commonly stated statistic!

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Virtual Yoga discounts & events
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Virtual Yoga discounts & events

Live virtual workshops kick-off Thanksgiving morning with Amanda! Virtual events & deals to stay connected with your yoga practice. We’ve got an on-demand sale + live virtual discount + brand-new 21-Days of Boreal Bliss Virtual Yoga Toolkit for you. Stay connected with your yoga practice this holiday season.

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Support the Boundary Waters this Giving Season
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Support the Boundary Waters this Giving Season

This giving season, we are focusing on causes that deeply matter to us. One national treasure that is incredibly important to us is none other than the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. We have been avid supporters of Save the Boundary Waters for years, and we will continue to do so. Please join us in learning more about this org, spreading the word, and donating (big or small).

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Autumn Delight Day Retreat Recap
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Autumn Delight Day Retreat Recap

This fall, we led our first day retreat at YMCA Camp St. Croix! Read more about that lovely day experience, as well as big plans brewing for a winter rendezvous.

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Art Movement Nature Retreat Recap
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Art Movement Nature Retreat Recap

Art Movement Nature Retreat Recap! The more you seek delights in the ordinary, and mundane areas of your life, the more they will reveal themselves to you.

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I’m training for my old lady body.
Amanda Thoe Amanda Thoe

I’m training for my old lady body.

"I'm training for my old lady body. Dense bones. Strong Muscles. Healthy heart."

Today we share a poem that inspired us, and a writing prompt to inspire you. (Photo is a favorite of my Grandma and my sister. Our Grandma would have loved this writing exercise.)

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For the kinkeepers
Amanda Thoe Amanda Thoe

For the kinkeepers

Kinkeepers care for the elders in our life, the littles in our life, and tend to births and deaths with care. All this heart work is the work of life. It’s beautiful and meaningful, and sometimes, it’s important to take a break. 

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