Find Your Bliss
Life is beautiful when we slow down and appreciate it. Soak it all in.
Enjoy a recap of our long weekend retreat in Walker, MN at Camp Bliss.
3 Ways to Balance Kapha
When in balance, Kapha provides strength and a sense of grounding. When out of balance, we feel lethargic, heavy.
Part 1 of 10: Ahimsa (non-violence)
This is the first of a ten-part series exploring the Yamas and Niyamas. In this series, we hope to provide some ways to begin thinking about yoga off the mat, a yoga lifestyle. In this piece, we explore eight ways to cultivate Ahimsa (non-violence) into our daily lives.
Two Women in the BWCA
Our first trip changed our lives forever. I left home a hopeful, wannabe wilderness woman and I emerged from the BWCA a satisfied, proud, and nourished, wilderness adventure woman for life.
How To Use The Breath To Release Unwanted Emotions
A calm, deep breath, and control over it, is needed to keep relative balance within the mind and body. But how do we tap into the power of our breath before we enter into our fight-or-flight state?
All-Natural Spring Cleaning
“I used to think a house that smelled like bleach was a clean house!” says Stacy Nightwine, our essential oils guru and BFF. Stacy shares some tips on cleaning using products like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils as an alternative to chemical household cleaners. Detoxing routines can feel overwhelming- so we focused on sharing a few tips that we hope you find simple, rewarding, and cost-effective.
2019 Yoga Retreats and A Surprise Announcement
We have already experienced two AMAZING retreats in 2019. We cannot wait for the remaining getaways. We have an update on what you can still register for this year! We also have a REALLY BIG SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT at the end!
The Hero's Journey: A Retreat with Sarah Seidelmann and the Beasties
A summary of our retreat with the woman who inspires all around her to see the MAGIC every where you look: Sarah Seidelmann. Her workshop on the Hero’s Journey became the overarching theme of our weekend together at the Audubon Center of the North Woods, with lots of messages from the beasties.
Shifting the Narrative- A Challenge
I’ve been exploring the idea of using journaling as a means of shifting the narrative. I first read about this concept in an article titled Writing Your Way to Happiness in the New York Times. The gist of the article is that we all have a personal narrative about who we are, why we do what we do, and where we’ve been. Interestingly, we often don’t quite get that narrative right.
Amanda, Joella, Bry, and Stacy reflect on the February Retreat
After each retreat we share our highs and lows from the weekend. This time, we decided to share with y’all. At the end, we’re sharing some of the lovely original work Omies emailed to us after the retreat- THANK YOU!
SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Integrative Therapy
SomaVeda® Integrated Traditional Therapy is a comprehensive, sacred therapeutic practice that helps others sustain a life of abundance and joy. This practice stems from a lineage that is over 2500 years old and embodies several core practices of the healing arts derivative of Thai Yoga, Thai Ayurveda, Puja (sacred prayers or mantras), sacred nutrition and so much more!
An Unexpected Story During my 40th Year
Omie Christy attend the Lanesboro retreat in October 2018. In preparation for her 40th year, she dreamed of soulful women gathering together. The weekend yoga retreat began, and her exhaustion set in. No problem! She figure it must have been the long drive from Ely.
Being a Dude at a Yoga Retreat
With a Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat, you’re going to find that our getaways are largely attended by women. We have had a few brave souls of the male variety come into our circle; either as musicians, guest speakers, or yogis. We have had very positive experiences with the combination of women and men alike. We know our retreats will remain largely women, but we do feel good about opening the space to men too.
My secret little love affair...
Guest blog from Jessica Karpinske on how yin yoga was the secret tool that helped her navigate career changes and life’s obstacles.
Practicing Gratitude in Winter
All this snow really got me thinking. Not that long ago, I feel I lost my childlike love of winter. However, after recently inquiring with myself… I think I got it back.
Reflecting on 2018 and looking ahead: journal prompts from BB
Writing prompts to guide your reflection on 2018, and some thoughts on looking ahead to this brand new year. Blank page! 2019, we’re ready for ya!
Overcoming My Cell-Phone Addiction
I’ve been on an aggressive campaign to free myself from my cell-phone addiction since March, 2018. This is my story.
Peace Corps of One
“You know those moments in life when you’re sure you’ve been denied something, but later you realize you were actually granted a chance to experience something you never dared to dream?”
- Bonnie Bzdok
Upcoming 2019 Retreats
A look at highly anticipated yoga retreats in 2019.
This will be a weekend to remember. A weekend that provides multiple options for you to find your zen, while at the same time surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals--yogis that are ready to show up for themselves….
Stress Relief at Eagle Bluff
What is yoga?
“I thought it was hauling a yoga mat to a crowded sweaty classroom to perform a series of moves instructed by a yoga expert. But really, it is practicing mindfulness, intertwining it through your everyday life. It is listening to your body and giving it what it needs. A stretch to work out a kink, deep breaths to calm the nerves, or engaging the senses with purpose.”
-Shannon Foss
