I wanted to share my thoughts on hermit-ing in case, like me, you start to feel a little nervous when people exclaim, “I can’t wait to go back to normal!”
We thought we’d share our infographics with helpful self-care tips, along with a writing exercise to help you formulate your own winter self-care plan.
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AMANDA AND BRYANA ARE BACK!
This time, meet us by the fire.
The Fireside Series: a special virtual, on-demand yoga series.
IGNITE, OR REKINDLE, THE FIRE WITHIN
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I think many of us are experiencing a collective sense of dread as we head into what everyone keeps calling “the long, dark, winter” ad nauseum on television. So I thought, what is something I can share with ya’ll that brings me joy? THANKSGIVING.
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This is the second of our two-part series blog on the cultural appropriation and the use/misuse of the word namaste in western culture. In Part 1, Bryana shared about her own realization that she needed to change the name of her business after learning more about the history and current pop-culture misuse and cultural appropriation of namaste in the West.
In this Part II, we offer up some of our personal experiences with the use of the word namaste as it relates to teaching yoga.
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This is part 1 of a 2-part series on cultural appropriation and use/misuse of the word Sanskrit word Namaste. This journey of listening, learning, and growing has led Bryana, co-owner of Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats to pursue a name change of her solely owned local yoga business previously named Northern Namaste Yoga to Northern Yoga and Wellness.
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We have a lot of announcements to make! Some are EXCITING!! And some are down right disappointing.
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It’s finally here! Bryana and Amanda have been recording classes at lakes around northern MN for the past few months. Think soothing waves and serene water backdrops. Pair that image with gentle and inviting yoga classes.
We are excited to announce this five week challenge. Most classes are between 20-30 minutes, with a few 15 min classes and a few 50 min classes sprinkled in. Join us for some feel-good, lakeside yoga! If you want to stay on-track with us, join this series November 1st!
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“Teaching yoga is a very important part of my life. It brings me energy, joy, and community to share space and practice with others. As the pandemic drags on, I’m mourning the loss of that community while simultaneously trying to embrace virtual yoga.”
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A story of the first weekend of our Boreal Bliss 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Cohort one - thank you for a transformational weekend. Our love of yoga has only increased, and we know you feel the same. We cannot WAIT to engage with you for our next in-person sessions and for our virtual components. To get together and “geek out” on yoga with you is such an honor.
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On Sunday, Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man and a father, was shot seven times, in the back, by police.
We all play a role in creating a more inclusive world. From the words we use, to how we treat each other, to knowing how to voice our concerns, and how we model mental and physical well-being. In our homes, our circles of friends, our families, our workplaces, we have important roles to play. We have voices, we need to learn to use them responsibly.
We are committed to being part of an anti-racist future. Please consider reading one of the upcoming books for our book club and joining us virtually.
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First of all, this group of women is completely bad ass. I suggested that a great tagline to this retreat would be: “no frills, all thrills”. The women disagreed with me, because they felt quite pampered at Birchwood Wilderness Camp, a summer camp for boys on the Seagull River.
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This summer marks the fifth anniversary of my female adventure partner Nora and I diving into the BWCAW on our own, with our two dogs as the only boys allowed on the excursion. Last summer we continued the tradition while I (Bryana) was 6.5 months pregnant. While we tried to make it our most mild and uneventful trip in history….it turns out the wilderness had another idea for us.
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We’re a few months into this pandemic, and one thing we’ve learned is that we really dig virtual yoga classes via zoom. While we’ll continue to add pre-recorded content to our library, we’re excited to launch live classes via zoom. All the info here!
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Introducing a book (and movie) club committed to being better white allies. We are in this for the long-haul. We can and will do better. Rotating hosts (feeling called to action? We’d love to have you host)
Second Monday of the month at 8pm via Zoom
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We are sharing a list of ideas to make a long-term commitment to being part of the change. It is not enough to not be racist. We are committed to being part of the anti-racist movement.
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IT’S FINALLY HERE - a big announcement about our upcoming Boreal Bliss 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program!
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We’ve all been there; the slow mornings, the afternoon sluggishness, the work daze, the overwhelming feeling of burn out. Our daily activities can add extra stress onto our bodies leaving us feeling a little lethargic by the time the afternoon sun begins to set.
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In this blog, Amanda and Bryana share a conversation about negativity, the term “toxic positivity”, and seeking balance.
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Amanda, Bryana, Joella, and Stacy check-in on how they are coping. We found it helpful to see how one another were feeling- might be helpful for you too. It’s validating simply to read how others are feeling and know that you are not alone.
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