The Science of Happiness
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The Science of Happiness

We’ve been reflecting on mindfulness and how it contributes to positive psychological and physical well-being. I’d love to expand on what actually does make us content and contributes to tangible boosts in happiness.

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Announcing Fall 2024 Yoga Retreats
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Announcing Fall 2024 Yoga Retreats

Fall is my favorite time for mindful hiking. I look forward to leaf appreciation + yoga every year! Our fall yoga retreats open for registration April 7th at 8:00am! 2 overnight weekend retreats up north + 1 day retreat near the metro!

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Rest Retreat Recap
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Rest Retreat Recap

A weekend of full rest and rejuvenation. Sometimes permission is all you need. Sometimes a loving nudge or push? A recap of our Rest Yoga Retreat from the beginning of March!

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Introducing Stacy Nightwine!
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Introducing Stacy Nightwine!

She’s been retreating with us since the very beginning folks. You know her. You love her. It’s the one and only…..

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Introducing Lindsay Bjorkland
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Introducing Lindsay Bjorkland

March is Women’s History Month! At Boreal Bliss, we havea long-standing tradition of featuring women who inspire us in Minnesota every March. This week we’d like to share a little bit more about a outdoorswoman who inspires us- Lindsay Bjorkland, Executive Director at Deep Portage Learning Center.

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Introducing Pam Wright
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Introducing Pam Wright

March is Women’s History Month! At Boreal Bliss, we have a long-standing tradition of featuring women who inspire us in Minnesota every March. This week we’d like to share a little bit more about an outdoorswoman who inspires us: Pam Wright!

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Radical Recap: stories + photos from our February yoga retreat!
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Radical Recap: stories + photos from our February yoga retreat!

We think we will remember it all. In reality, our memories are like cheesecloth. So many precious moments slip right on through. When we journal at a retreat, even by making a bullet point list of sights, sounds, smells, sensations, experiences, and tastes, we are putting together the memory. We are actively working to add context to the experience. This helps us reminisce later! So here we go… let’s reminisce! 

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Surprise: Camp Bliss this Spring!
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Surprise: Camp Bliss this Spring!

Surprise! We have a retreat happening at the beautiful Camp Bliss in Walker, MN this Spring! Limited space remaining. This is our smallest, most intimate group retreat.

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The Cat’s Outta the Bag: retreat in Alaska
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

The Cat’s Outta the Bag: retreat in Alaska

It all happened real fast, so we didn’t know how to share this exciting news. But then we sort of spilled the beans on instagram over the weekend - so we thought we’d share the full story. We are bringing a group of Adventure Awaits alum to Alaska this July. EEK!

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Cozy + Carefree Retreat Recap
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Cozy + Carefree Retreat Recap

A day retreat with Jessica that had been in the works for several months. Having everything come to fruition left me with JOMO (joy of missing out)!

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Announcing Spring Day Retreats!
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Announcing Spring Day Retreats!

We have two different day retreat opportunities we are thrilled to announce! One in St. Louis Park with Jessica, and one at Gooseberry Falls State Park with Stacy! Day retreat registration opens January 28th at 8:00am!

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Announcing Adventure Awaits Registration for August 2024!
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Announcing Adventure Awaits Registration for August 2024!

Announcing our 2024 Adventure Awaits Yoga Retreats on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! This will be our 5th year at Birchwood Wilderness Camp. Registration launches February 11 at 8:00am. Does this retreat sell out immediately? Historically, yes. Read more about the retreat and the dates for session 1 & 2.

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On-Demand Yoga: on Sale Until January 21st
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On-Demand Yoga: on Sale Until January 21st

Have you heard? Our new platform is getting some great feedback. Thank you so much! Read more to see specific comments from folks, as well as the content we are growing in this new virtual on-demand library!

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