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Our annual on-demand membership sale + live virtual workshops! We love to offer specialty yoga workshops for you in the quiet corners of our homes, connecting to the beckoning stillness of the season. We are offering virtual events & deals to stay connected with your yoga practice.
Carve the dang pumpkin
It’s spooky szn. We dive into reasons why pumpkin carving is always a good idea. The arguments may be surprising.
 
      
      From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: My Journey with Boreal Bliss
I discovered Boreal Bliss back in 2019, quite by accident. Before I went to the retreat, questions flooded my mind:
- “Am I even qualified to go to a yoga retreat?” 
- “Will I be the oldest one there?” 
- “The biggest one there?” 
Read more about Jessica Baumhofer Frank’s journey from self-doubt to self-discovery!
“I am in the chaos, but I do not embody it.” -Rachel
Amanda reflects on the weekend at Camp Olson. “Sometimes we don’t want to share our creative gifts. It is vulnerable. It is scary. It can feel egocentric. But what happens when we do?”
Announcing 10 years + winter retreat registration!
We never could have imagined any of this. This winter we will be celebrating TEN YEARS of yoga retreats. Specifically at Deep Portage in Hackensack, MN - where it all began. Winter retreat registration for our February & March retreats open Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8:00am!
I’m a Birchwood adult!
Our annual Adventure Awaits retreats at Birchwood Wilderness Camp are my Roman Empire. I day dream about this wilderness excursion often. When I’m in it, I’M SO IN IT. When it’s over… I’M SO SAD.
 
      
      We are on a Paddle & Portage podcast episode!
Thanks to our retreat team + Minnesota’s own, Paddle and Portage Podcast, we have a whole new way of savoring our most recent retreat. We are thrilled to share this episode with you, as we invite you into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with our retreat team.
 
      
      Ever struggled through a yoga class?
Ever struggled through a yoga class? Aparigraha helps us release expectations and accept what is with grace.
 
      
       
      
      We were on ABC - KSTP news!
Last week, Amanda had the great honor of representing Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats on ABC’s KSTP news for their Minnesota Live segment.
 
      
      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!
 
      
      We are in the news: WDIO - The Lift
Amanda and Bryana are in the news with WDIO - The Lift!
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!
 
      
      Mental Fitness is just as important as Physical Fitness (maybe more so)
While we often prioritize physical fitness, we tend to neglect our mental fitness, and yet, it’s arguably more important.
 
      
      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!
 
      
      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.
 
      
      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!
 
      
      The hug that is home- Mom
For those of you in the throes of motherhood, I wrote a little poem for you.
 
      
      STRESS and stress resets
This book might be worth adding to your shelf. Check out our reasons for recommending it!
 
      
      FAQ on Lake Life State of Mind Yoga Retreat
We have a lot of common questions from folks interested in our retreats. Thinking about attending a retreat? These may be of interest to you!
 
                         
            
              
            
            
          
               
            
              
            
            
          
              