WHY DID WE PICK ALLISON?

A Fargo native, Allison Grippe has a deep connection to the Fargo-Moorhead area. However, it wasn't until 2014 that she began practicing yoga. In 2018, Allison suffered through a severe form of food poisoning, losing a ton of weight in the process. Since completing that, she has made a deep impact in her home community through the practice. She worked as an instructor, built an online following and even hosted practices on the roof of the Jasper Hotel in downtown Fargo. Eventually, she opened her own studio, Yuj Yoga.

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1. MOVE IN THE MORNING

"The oat milk matcha latte at Youngblood might be my favorite drink on planet Earth."

-Brady Drake, Editorial Director

"While it’s tempting to think of movement solely as a means for fitness or weight loss, it’s really much more about making you feel alive in your own body. Exercise and movement in the morning have a myriad of benefits including improved focus and productivity. I love rolling out my mat first thing in the morning knowing that I'll receive a boost of happiness."

3. DRINK TEA

"While some brews provide more health advantages than others, there's plenty of evidence that regularly drinking tea can have a lasting impact on your wellness. I recently started ordering a peach blossom tea at 20 Below Coffee and a matcha latte at Youngblood, and I do not regret that decision."

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"It feels great to accomplish something first thing in the morning. Any form of exercise can help you de-stress and prepare your mind, body and spirit for a productive day."

4. DID SOMEONE SAY CIDER?

"Did you know that Youngblood has hot apple cider on its menu? It's delicious and I often order it during the middle of the day when coffee isn't as appealing."

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5. YOGA NIDRA

"Yoga Nidra literally means yogic sleep. It is a systematic practice of moving awareness from our external world to the inner world. I don't teach these classes but I enjoy taking them for the restorative benefits at my studio and Downtown Yoga."

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"Skin plays such an important role in protecting your body. Maggie and her team at Belle Ame know exactly what services and products I need to stay radiant."