Second Annual Adventure Awaits Yoga Retreat(s)
For two weeks in August, Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats took over what is typically a boys’ summer camp on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. We know how to play and live in the moment! Read more about our adventures, mishaps, and memories in this blog.
Announcing Winter Yoga Retreats for 2022!
We know that many of you have been anxiously awaiting the details behind our upcoming scheduled winter yoga retreats. Wait no longer! We have all the information you need to be ready for registration when it opens for ALL THREE of our amazing winter options.
TO REGISTER, MARK YOUR CALENDAR…SET AN ALARM….
It’s all going on sale October 3rd at 7:00am!
Woes of the First Trimester
Hey ya’ll - I’m pregnant! Again!
“Because it doesn’t last forever, because you don’t throw up enough for it to feel like a real problem, because it’s normal, because women brave this all the time silently without you knowing, because the reason for the debilitating fatigue and nausea is a beautiful baby. Because of all that I shouldn’t complain. If I do complain, it might make me seem ungrateful… right?”
If, like me, you too are/have experienced a challenging first trimester, I wanted to commiserate with you. Because misery loves company….just kidding… kind of. I wanted to share my experience because it feels good to not feel alone!
Cohort 1: Boreal Bliss Yoga Teacher Training
A group of 9 outrageously talented humans signed up for a 200-hour YTT during a global pandemic. For that alone, they will always have a very unique collective experience. Read more on our first cohort of Boreal Bliss Yoga Teacher Training!
Indwelling Sacred Counsel with Hilary Buckwalter Kesti
Introducing an incredible resource- HIlary Buckwalter Kesti of Indwelling Sacred Counsel. Sacred Counsel is a holistic form of trauma conscious guidance that supports individuals in body, mind, psyche, spirit, and soul, for the purposes of growth, transformation, and well-being.In a Sacred Counsel session the whole person is considered rather than just looking at isolated symptoms.
A Dream Realized: Colombe Becomes an Author
One of our Boreal Bliss YTT alum, Colombe, recently published her first book through the Black Hat Press. The Black Hat press is owned and operated by Samantha Whillock, an inspiring woman we met at a retreat a few years ago when she joined as a photographer. We are so excited these two women partnered to create some magic.
The first retreat emerging out of COVID- a collective exhale of relief
A retreat that was nearly two years in the making. We originally planned this retreat back in November 2019. We finally made it out to Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake and whoa was it worth the wait.
Amanda's 100 Day Project: Joyful Noise
Amanda is about to embark on a 100 day project- she’ll be making music every day for 100 days. She shares why she’s doing this, all the ways it terrifies her, and why she’s doing it anyway.
Yoga at Portage Summer Series
Join Bryana for a 4-class summer yoga series! May 23, June 27, July 18, August 8 from 6-8pm. More information and registration link in the blog!
Lakeside Yoga at Trapper's
Join Bryana for summer Lakeside Yoga at Trapper’s Landing Lodge on Leech Lake! May 29, June 19, July 3 from 10-11am. More information and registration link in the blog!
ANNOUNCING FALL 2021 YOGA RETREATS
We are planning unforgettable retreat experiences for fall! One NEW retreat location, and one popular returning location coming your way this October! Tickets go on sale May 16 at 7am. Read more details in the blog!
Summer Series- Yoga at McQuade Safe Harbor
Join Amanda at McQuade this summer for yoga on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. Stay after to float a kayak or SUP on Lake Superior, or just to chat with friends.
I had a C-Section
I had an obsession with “natural” labor. My husband and I did a virtual labor and delivery course and we skipped the chapter on c-sections ….we confidently felt we wouldn’t be needing that route. When we found ourselves faced with prepping for the operating room I thought, “we didn’t watch the damn video on this.”
Books for Nurturing Nature Loving Littles
Whether you are interested in books for your own children, or gift ideas for the kiddos in your life, save this blog for ideas! Bryana and Amanda compiled a list of our favorite books (so far!) for nurturing nature-loving littles.
Wind Down: A Virtual Yoga Package
Join Bryana, Joella, and Stacy for an on-demand virtual package of yoga classes to help you feel relaxed, calm, and open. Early bird rate begins April 6th!
Welcoming the New Season!
We have been increasingly interested in leaning into seasonality. Without an acknowledgment of the different energy each season brings, we can be left feeling stuck and unproductive. Continue reading for a few ideas to acknowledge the seasonal shift PLUS enjoy a free vernal equinox class with Amanda.
Introducing Rohana Olson and Comfort and Cashmere Images
March is Women's Month, and we are featuring women doing incredible work in Minnesota. This week we are thrilled to introduce you to Rohana Olson of Comfort & Cashmere Images.
Notes on Bringing a Baby into the BWCA
We took Oslo camping, paddling, hiking, and into the BWCA between 3 and 7 months. This blog shares a bit about those experiences, products we found useful, and a few notes on attitude and mindset necessary for a successful trip.
Introducing Alyssa Nelson and Hearty Girls
March is Women’s Month, and we are taking this opportunity to introduce you to women doing incredible work in the northland. This week, we meet Alyssa Nelson! Alyssa has been an outdoor educator through countless programs- from Cornucopia, MN and Big Sky, MT to Homer, AK and Duluth, MN. Last year Alyssa launched her own business, Hearty Girl Flies.
Introducing Rachael Schauer and True Earth Yoga
March is Women’s Month! We thought, what better time to introduce you to some incredible females in the Northland. Rachael is a new friend to Boreal Bliss. We are drawn to Rachael because, like us, she shares an intense love of the BWCA. So much so, that she uprooted her whole life to live near the BWCA. Read a bit more about Rachael below, and join us in giving her a warm welcome.
