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.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreSomething important happens on the edge of winter and spring, and it offers an excellent opportunity to engage yourself and your family with the woods. The maple trees are just as anxious as we are to get on with the growing season, and as the temperatures fluctuate above and below the freezing point the maples start preparing.
Each individual pursues yoga teacher training for different reasons, and often a spectrum of desired outcomes. One thing I can promise you about yoga teacher training- it will take you out of your comfort zone and open your heart and mind to new possibilities. Are you ready to take the leap?
Read MoreAround this time last year I was stressing about how to make my wilderness dreams come true. I was a first-time mom and still breastfeeding.
Read MorePaint the Aurora Borealis with Boreal Bliss! Saturday, February 27th at 7pm. $10 per person, led by McCayla Thoe (Amanda’s amazing sister!)
Read MoreThree weeks after Oslo was born we entered the initial lockdowns and “six weeks to flatten the curve.”
We haven’t been able to go anywhere or see anyone- which has been both the best and worst way to live through a first year.
Read MoreWe had resolved to only do virtual opportunities until warmer weather appeared again. Health, safety, and care has always been our number one priority. And then, we realized that by not hosting our annual February retreats at Deep Portage, we were impacting several of our small business partners.
Read MoreDo you also dream of no cell service, shooting stars, zipping down a giant water slide in the wilderness, swimming in pristine water, listening to your canoe paddle stroke the water, and yoga on a peaceful deck in the BWCA boreal forest? Registration opens March 7 at 7:00am.
Read MoreOften our retreat schedules are jam-packed: multiple hikes, workshops, and more. This is an UNPLUGGED version of a Boreal Bliss Retreat. We’re going to rest, relax, and enjoy ourselves! For many of us, the pandemic has been highly stressful with few opportunities to rest and recharge. While we may not be quite ready to hop on an airplane, we can enjoy a vacation right here in Minnesota. This will be a chance to recharge and restore after 18 months living with COVID-19.
Read MoreThe month of January brought a sense of excitement, freshness, and also more confusion, division, turmoil, and unknowns. In this blog we reflect on our Fireside series focus on Tapas, and our continued work with self-discipline as it relates to technology, health & safety, anti-racism, and personal reflection and growth.
Read MoreAt our workshop this week we focused on Tapas, one of the Yamas and Niyamas.
Continue reading for:
Tapas as a way to stay inspired and motivated to move and eat in ways that are nourishing
Tapas as a way to recognize when life is asking you to stand in the fire with courage
A lovely reading from our Sunday workshop
Find dedication through an inspiring yoga journey.
Read MoreIn week two of The Fireside Series we focus on morning routines. Even if you are not currently partaking in our virtual on-demand package with live workshops, there is great info in this blog for ya! Bryana shares about the benefit of a morning ritual and tips for how to begin to cultivate your own. Amanda shares a recipe with spaghetti squash and a fun “quarantine-life” day-booster idea! Also included is a 10% off coupon from one of our favorite small businesses: The Big Lake.
Read MoreIt’s HERE! We are thrilled to announce that our application process is NOW OPEN! Are you interested in joining us for our Boreal Bliss Yoga Teacher Training in 2021-2022? We cannot contain our excitement for this!
Read MoreAmanda shares some thoughts to help you stay consistent as you kickoff the new year with the Fireside Series! Even if you aren’t participating in our Fireside Series, we have included helpful tips for your home practice space and yummy recipes with BEETS!
Read MoreAmanda and Bryana share some year-end musings as we gear up for The Fireside Series! For years we’ve done a little journaling exercise together to mark the end of one year and look forward to the new one. We love the promise of a new year- a blank slate. But what is a blank slate exactly without the knowledge, lessons, growth, and inner wisdom collected? We are our own greatest teacher, if we can only just tune in and listen.
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