The first retreat emerging out of COVID- a collective exhale of relief
A retreat that was nearly two years in the making. We originally planned this retreat back in November 2019. We finally made it out to Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake and whoa was it worth the wait.
Amanda's 100 Day Project: Joyful Noise
Amanda is about to embark on a 100 day project- she’ll be making music every day for 100 days. She shares why she’s doing this, all the ways it terrifies her, and why she’s doing it anyway.
Yoga at Portage Summer Series
Join Bryana for a 4-class summer yoga series! May 23, June 27, July 18, August 8 from 6-8pm. More information and registration link in the blog!
Lakeside Yoga at Trapper's
Join Bryana for summer Lakeside Yoga at Trapper’s Landing Lodge on Leech Lake! May 29, June 19, July 3 from 10-11am. More information and registration link in the blog!
ANNOUNCING FALL 2021 YOGA RETREATS
We are planning unforgettable retreat experiences for fall! One NEW retreat location, and one popular returning location coming your way this October! Tickets go on sale May 16 at 7am. Read more details in the blog!
Summer Series- Yoga at McQuade Safe Harbor
Join Amanda at McQuade this summer for yoga on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. Stay after to float a kayak or SUP on Lake Superior, or just to chat with friends.
I had a C-Section
I had an obsession with “natural” labor. My husband and I did a virtual labor and delivery course and we skipped the chapter on c-sections ….we confidently felt we wouldn’t be needing that route. When we found ourselves faced with prepping for the operating room I thought, “we didn’t watch the damn video on this.”
Books for Nurturing Nature Loving Littles
Whether you are interested in books for your own children, or gift ideas for the kiddos in your life, save this blog for ideas! Bryana and Amanda compiled a list of our favorite books (so far!) for nurturing nature-loving littles.
Wind Down: A Virtual Yoga Package
Join Bryana, Joella, and Stacy for an on-demand virtual package of yoga classes to help you feel relaxed, calm, and open. Early bird rate begins April 6th!
Welcoming the New Season!
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.
Introducing Rohana Olson and Comfort and Cashmere Images
March 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.
Notes on Bringing a Baby into the BWCA
We 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.
Introducing Alyssa Nelson and Hearty Girls
March 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.
Introducing Rachael Schauer and True Earth Yoga
March 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.
Filling in the Gaps to an Outdoor Life: Maple Syrup
Something 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.
Becoming a Yoga Teacher
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?
Go on the Trip Mama: a reflection of my annual gal pal BWCA excursion
Around 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.
Paint the Aurora Borealis with Boreal Bliss
Paint the Aurora Borealis with Boreal Bliss! Saturday, February 27th at 7pm. $10 per person, led by McCayla Thoe (Amanda’s amazing sister!)
One year as a mom, almost a year since "six weeks to flatten the curve"
Three 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.
Winter Wonderland Adventures
We 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.
