About

Bryana Cook

Bryana lives in Longville, MN with her husband Dan Ryan, and their outdoor-loving kiddos (4 & 2 years old). They have a black lab, cat, and chickens. Together they live intentionally to enjoy each day in Minnesota’s northwoods and lakes.

Bryana is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker LICSW, an experienced and highly trained yoga teacher E-RYT 500, and YACEP (yoga alliance continuing education provider).

Bryana is a functional movement specialist and children’s yoga specialist. She worked in the mental health field for over 12 years. The transformational qualities of nature and the mind/body connection in yoga have always been a strong focus for her.

Bryana is passionate about nature, yoga, adventure, and yoga retreats. She co-owns Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats.

Northern Yoga and Wellness

Established in 2015, Northern Yoga and Wellness is a destination yoga experience. A traveling small business that brings yoga to beautiful locations in the Leech Lake and surrounding area.

Bryana embodies an empowering approach to yoga. It is her goal to teach in a way that is beneficial and accessible long-term. Offering group classes in gentle yoga and intentional vinyasa with modification options.

Life Update - 4/4/24

In February, I decided to take a short pause on weekly class offerings at the Walker Area Community Center.  It turns out that pause was quite needed (more than I realized!)  I've decided not to return to teaching weekly classes for the time-being. I will miss seeing many of you weekly for yoga.  I know there will be a time in life where there is a little more space for weekly local classes in the future. 

I will continue to teach monthly at Portage Brewing through June (and resuming again in the Fall), recording specialty classes on our Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats virtual platform, and teaching, coordinating, and leading retreats.

Of course, in the meantime, I'll also be spending time with my family - those young kiddos (2 & 4) sure require a lot of time and attention :) , and oh what a magical and rewarding (and challenging) time of life it is!

Thank you!  

Wishing you and yours well. <3
Bryana