Nisswa Yoga offers accessible practices to help you slow down and connect to the present moment, online or in person in the Brainerd Lakes Area. From private yoga sessions to personalized talks and workshops, Jennifer offers intentional, grounding experiences tailored to your group, event, or retreat.
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Nisswa Yoga is a mobile yoga studio, led by experienced teacher Jennifer Smith. In person classes and workshops are held in beautiful environments, creating immersive mindful experiences. Jennifer also leads a collaborative of talented yoga teachers who teach private classes at resorts, event centers, and homes across the Brainerd Lakes Area of North Central Minnesota.
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Try a free, short guided mindfulness meditation from the comfort of your own space. Explore yoga asana, restorative practices, yoga philosophy, and more offered through videos designed to help you find ease and presence in your practice.
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Whether you're looking for a personalized one-on-one or small group session, yoga to kick off a corporate retreat, or a speaker to inspire mindfulness and well-being, Jennifer offers custom experiences designed to meet you where you are. As a mobile studio serving the Brainerd Lakes Area, Nisswa Yoga brings restorative yoga, corporate wellness, bridal and bachelorette sessions, and more, right to you.
Special events
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Yoga on the Beach at Nature Link
Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 - 9:00 am (starting June 6th)
Summer on Clark Lake has its own rhythm. Loons call across the water in the early hours, eagles circle overhead, and geese glide past without a second glance at anyone on the shore. The water laps softly against the sand. The light shifts, the birds go loud and then quiet, and the whole morning feels like it is moving at exactly the right pace.
Yoga on the Beach meets you in the middle of it.
This is a slow, grounded practice held on the shoreline at Nature Link Resort, open to all levels and all bodies. We move with the ease of a summer morning, drawing on breathwork, gentle flow, and meditation to settle the nervous system and come home to yourself. The natural world is not a backdrop here; it is part of the practice. No performance. No pressure. Just an hour of authentic, unhurried yoga with the lake, the light, and the morning.
Come as you are.
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Guided Forest Bathing at Nature Link
Wednesday, July 15 9:00 am
Some mornings, the most restorative thing you can do is slow down enough to let the forest find you.
Guided forest bathing, rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, is not a hike. There is no destination, no pace to keep, no miles to log. Through a series of sensory invitations, you'll be drawn out of your thinking mind and into the living present. You don't have to know what to notice or how to be still.
At Nature Link, the landscape meets you more than halfway. Birch and pine, the smell of water on warm rock, light filtering through a canopy that simply continues, indifferent to our schedules. We move slowly through it all, pausing together to receive what is already happening around and within us.
Research on Shinrin-yoku is specific and substantial. Guided immersion in forested environments has been shown to lower cortisol, reduce blood pressure, slow heart rate, and strengthen immune function, with effects that persist well beyond the session itself. The forest is not a backdrop. It is an active participant.
No experience necessary. No special gear, just a blanket or mat to use while we’re sitting on the forest floor.
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A Slow Morning: Lakeside Mini Retreat
Saturday, July 18 9:00 am
Escape the rush and reconnect with your inner calm at this tranquil lakeside event. Begin your day with intention as you move, breathe, and restore against the stunning backdrop of pristine waters and towering lakeside pines.
What to Expect:
Slow Flow Yoga on the Beach
Start your morning with gentle, mindful movement as your feet sink into soft sand and the lake's gentle waves provide nature's soundtrack. This accessible, slow-flow practice focuses on turning your attention inward and observing the sensations in your body, making it perfect for all levels seeking grounding and presence.
Yoga Nidra
Find deep restoration as you lie on the beach for this guided meditation. This practice guides you into profound relaxation while the sounds of lapping waves and birdsong create the perfect meditation sanctuary.
Sauna, Cold Plunge & Lake Experience
Choose your own adventure with our wellness options. Warm your body in the sauna, invigorate your system with a refreshing cold plunge, take a spontaneous jump into the crystal-clear lake, or enjoy any combination that calls to you. Experience the therapeutic benefits at your comfort level while surrounded by stunning lakeshore views.
Join us for this special experience that combines movement, mindfulness, and the healing power of nature. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and deeply connected to both yourself and the world around you.
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Yoga + Mindfulness at the Berry Farm
Saturday, July 25 9:00 am
Join us for a refreshing morning at Double T Acres to relax and appreciate the beauty of the berry farm. This special event offers a delightful blend of movement, meditation, and mindfulness, set amidst lush berry fields.
Event Highlights:
Gentle Movement and Breathwork: Enjoy 45 minutes of gentle movement and breathing exercises to relax your mind and energize your body.
Guided Meditation: Immerse yourself in a guided meditation session to deepen your sense of contentment and connection to nature.
Nature-Inspired Mindfulness Practices: Learn mindfulness techniques you can practice while collecting berries. Discover how to pay attention to your senses—the feel of sun-warmed berries, the sweet aroma of ripe fruit, the sounds of nature around you—to practice mindfulness and enhance your feeling of connectedness to nature.
Seasonal Berry Picking: Wander through the berry patch and handpick your own blueberries, raspberries, and tart cherries.
No yoga or berry-picking experience is necessary. Just bring your yoga mat or a towel and a sense of adventure! This event is perfect for anyone aged 10 or older looking to unwind and savor a summer morning outdoors.
Plans & pricing
Custom Well-being Experiences
Nisswa Yoga offers private sessions, group yoga for events and retreats, and speaking engagements tailored to your needs. This includes restorative yoga, corporate wellness, bridal and bachelorette yoga, and more. We are a mobile yoga studio and can go anywhere and everywhere! We'll come to your resort, event center, home, or cabin.
Optional add-ons for custom sessions include yoga mat and block rentals, essential oils, and take-home lavender eye pillows for a special touch.
Contact Jennifer to plan your custom experience.
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Private yoga classes
Whether you're an individual or small group, private yoga sessions are thoughtfully tailored to your goals, experience level, and needs. These personalized classes offer space to move at your own pace, deepen your practice, and receive one-on-one attention in a comfortable setting of your choice. Start your weekend at the lake in a peaceful state of mind, set the tone for a stress-free wedding day with bridal yoga, or make bachelorette yoga a joyful part of your celebration. From relaxed flows at your Airbnb to mindful movement in a local park or event space, we’ll bring the yoga to you, wherever you are.
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Private Restorative Yoga
Experience the deeply healing benefits of Restorative Yoga through a personalized one-on-one or small group session. Jennifer will design a supportive and soothing practice based on your individual needs. Rooted in the evidence-based Relax and Renew® method developed by Judith Hanson Lasater, Jennifer’s approach emphasizes stillness, ease, and nervous system care. With the body fully supported by props, you’ll be invited to slow down, rest deeply, and cultivate resilience, physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
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Corporate and retreat wellness sessions
Mindfulness and meditation are proven productivity hacks and a genuine way to enhance your team members’ lives. We’ll work with you to develop a class or workshop to teach your group techniques that build resilience within stressful situations, learning to step back into stillness and calm to proceed with more clarity and focus. There is no limit to the number of people in your group, we work with both small and large companies. The class can be part of a standard workday or part of your corporate retreat; in person or online.
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Speaking engagements
Jennifer is an experienced public speaker, offering keynote talks, presentations, and breakout sessions, as well as wedding officiating. With a rich background in well-being and leadership, she brings warmth, insight, and practical tools to every engagement. She’s happy to collaborate on topics and focus areas to best serve your audience or event. Signature talks include: Mindfulness practices that calm the mind and improve cognitive function; Methods for slowing down and cultivating present-moment awareness; and Practical approaches to facing life's challenges with greater ease
Plan Your Custom Experience
Private session and speaking fees reflect the specialized attention, customization, and preparation involved. Rates vary depending on the scope and specifics. If you’d like to schedule a private session or are planning a retreat, conference, or gathering, let’s connect to discuss your needs! I’d love to provide a personalized quote and help create a meaningful experience for you or your group.
