Announcing November & January Retreats!
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Announcing November & January Retreats!

Mark your calendar! Both our November day retreats and January weekend retreat open for registration on August 10th at 8:00am! Read more about these unique getaways. We are looking forward to retreating with you!

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Lake Life State of Mind Retreat Recap: a return to a bit of luxury!
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Lake Life State of Mind Retreat Recap: a return to a bit of luxury!

We brought back this lovely retreat and hope to keep the tradition going. Bryana and I were thrilled to host a retreat together at this sweet venue!

Spoiler alert: We loved our time at Sugar Lake Lodge so much, we did in fact reserve a weekend for 2026. We told many of you that we did not (because we didn’t!), but then we inquired and were able to come up with a weekend that would work!

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Introducing Vanashree Ayurveda
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Introducing Vanashree Ayurveda

Vanashree and I connected last fall. She is a warm, welcoming, affirming person with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. I connected with her on the topic of Ayurveda, and some chronic allergy issues I was struggling with.

GREAT NEWS - she’s presenting + offering appointments at our fall retreat!

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A Boreal Bliss Interview!
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

A Boreal Bliss Interview!

Amanda was interviewed by Canvas Rebel! She spills the tea on some hardships we’ve weathered since our start in 2017. She also shares the secret to our business partnership.

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Scholarships for Retreats
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Scholarships for Retreats

Creating intentional space for diversity, equity, and inclusion in yoga & nature experiences is important to us. We match scholarship applicants to mindfulness opportunities all throughout the year. We are seeking specific applicants that meet our Unity Fund Grant criteria. Please read, pass the word along, and/or apply!

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Thankful for the Magicians
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

Thankful for the Magicians

I do admit that I find the word magic is a bit overused these days.  And yet, what better word for the people in our life that transform the mundane into memorable moments? 

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Family Yoga, Nature, Fly Fishing Retreat Recap
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Family Yoga, Nature, Fly Fishing Retreat Recap

Dodging Spring snowstorms by traveling to the Driftless region of MN! Our long-awaited Spring Family Yoga, Nature, and Fly Fishing Retreat was so worth the 5-hours of travel. Read our recap with stories, photos, and more!

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Introducing Crystal Gail Welcome
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Introducing Crystal Gail Welcome

March is here, and that means one of our favorite Boreal Bliss traditions is back: celebrating incredible women. For our second feature of 2025, we’re honored to introduce Crystal Gail Welcome—long-distance hiker, advocate, and all-around force of nature.

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Announcing our Fall Weekend Yoga Retreat!
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Announcing our Fall Weekend Yoga Retreat!

Announcing our ONLY fall weekend overnight yoga retreat in 2025! We love Camp Olson so much, we are officially making this retreat 3 nights! AND Green Scene will be catering! (three cheers to that!!)

Register this Sunday, March 30th at 8am.

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Introducing Miriam Hanson Rogotzke
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Introducing Miriam Hanson Rogotzke

March is Women’s Month and we have a tradition of featuring women doing incredible work in Minnesota. This week we are thrilled to introduce you to Miriam Hanson Rogotzke, a leader in the MN Yoga Community.

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What to expect at a Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat?
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

What to expect at a Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat?

We instigate laughter, simple daily appreciation, and living this one precious life to its fullest. We love our Minnesota life, and we love to share it with others. If you’re considering coming to a retreat, you may be curious about what to expect? Read on for the basic rundown!

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5 Reasons to Love our Family Yoga + Nature Retreat
Bryana Cook Bryana Cook

5 Reasons to Love our Family Yoga + Nature Retreat

We’ve got room for only 2 more families! It’s nearly unheard of to get this kind of experience that includes: guided fly fishing + gear rental, specialty yoga, childcare + nature club, and reserved coveted State Park lodging….. AND all at this price?! It’s honestly a steal of a deal.

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Two truths can coexist
Amanda Thoe Amanda Thoe

Two truths can coexist

We need our yoga practices the most amidst the difficulties of life. Two truths can coexist: Life can be heavy and hard, yet we can still make space for wonder, awe, and joy.

Amanda’s personal recap of her experience at our Radical Yoga Retreat.

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Two women working at a wooden table with papers and writing supplies in a rustic room with large windows.
Group of people practicing yoga outdoors on a grassy field during sunset.
Indoor scene with a bed covered by a colorful, patterned quilt, a black bag, a rolled blanket, and wooden blocks on a blue mat. In the background, a wood stove with a fire inside is against a wooden-paneled wall, and a window with curtains is to the left.