Pregnancy typically brings about a lot of interest, and questions. I’ve also found that teaching yoga while pregnant is fascinating to people. Here I share my experiences with pregnancy so far, and some of my most frequently asked questions.
Read MoreIt’s amazing how powerful music is and how connected we all feel towards it. A song, an album, a timeline of our past life filled with love, heartache, and joy. A tool to help cope with big life changes and a way to bring a smile to our faces.
Read MoreWe get a lot of great questions about retreats. Some of the most common questions are about who attends, why, and if someone should/shouldn’t go for “x,y,z ..” reason. We will share our most commonly asked questions about attendance, and some more information for you on what a Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat is all about!
Read MoreA helpful guide for hikes, paddles, picnic locations, and places to eat between Duluth and Tettegouche State Park.
Read MoreThis blog is the second 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 five ways to consider ways to incorporate satya (truthfulness) into our life.
Read MoreLife 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.
Read MoreWhen in balance, Kapha provides strength and a sense of grounding. When out of balance, we feel lethargic, heavy.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreA 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?
Read More“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.
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreAfter 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!
Read MoreSomaVeda® 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!
Read MoreOmie 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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreGuest blog from Jessica Karpinske on how yin yoga was the secret tool that helped her navigate career changes and life’s obstacles.
Read MoreAll 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.
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