What makes us say YES.

I remember in the first few years of owning a yoga studio, folks would come in for their first class and tell me: I’ve been following you for 2 years, and have finally made it to the studio!


And I'd always wonder: What is it that, after two whole years, finally makes someone book a class?


The same phenomenon happens today as people tell us that seeing the Northern Lights and/or crossing the Arctic Circle (or making the trek to Arctic Hive!) are on their “Bucket List."


We smile and nod… and now that we’ve been at it a while, we're seeing those folks finally signing up and committing to their dream, which is an honor to witness and a joy to guide as a host.

(Below, crossing the Arctic Circle during "Winter's Womb" last December)

But, I’ll admit I don’t know what exactly sends someone over the threshold of making a life-changing leap. 

I believe it has to be deeply personal... a sacred inner oomph, and we finally give ourselves permission to say YES, against all odds.

My own life has been a long string of important, impulsive decisions that have led me to places beyond my wildest dreams, without any regret… so this idea of “waiting for the right time” isn’t really in my wheelhouse. (For better, or worse, ha!)

• I knew within a month of meeting Sean that I would marry him.
• Despite never having considered the possibility, I knew, in an instant, that I should open a yoga studio.
• I knew, as soon as Sean suggested it, that “going off-grid” was the right choice for us.
• The decision to build a homestead, along with a retreat center was also a deep inner knowing we’d had — and just before we started the process in the arctic, despite the enormity of the undertaking, it was such a clear “yes”.

The truly magical part has been once I say YES with my whole heart, the entire universe conspires with me to make it happen. I always allow some wiggle room for shifting and changing of the vision — I call this “co-creation”. Of course I’ve learned patience over the years — but on the whole, once I’m in motion, I don't look back.

​So this brings me to the present moment: Sean and I have watched some epic aurora displays over the past week — including some incredible moments during our Fall Equinox retreat, and I got to thinking what would push me over the edge if the Northern Lights were *still* on my Bucket List…

And then — thanks, Universe! — a family member sent us an associated press article this morning that read, “Scientists have predicted that the next 18 months will see the highest activity of aurora borealis in the past 20 years.”


So… yeah.


Combine that with the fact we are located directly under the aurora oval here in the Brooks Range, so your chances of seeing them are not just good… they’re oustanding.


There are reasons to be patient… and there are reasons to just do it. Maybe this nudge will do it for you.

• Join us during the magical time of Polar Night for "Winter's Womb," a 5-night winter solstice, northern lights, yoga and adventure retreat for women. (Only a few spots left!)
• Or perhaps Feb/March is a better time for you? Try our signature 4-night REWild Yoga + Northern Lights + Adventure retreats.
• And if you've been considering 200- or 300-hour yoga training, my SHEWild and SHEJourney programs for women might be right up your alley.

​As the great ski cinematographer Warren Miller once said, “If you don’t do it this year, you’ll be one year older when you do.”

And that, my friends, is the truth!

In light,
Mollie