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THE BLOG
Our blog covers a range of topics, such as sustainable health and wellness, travel, yoga (the benefits, poses and yoga retreats), lifestyle, and stress management. We hope you will find these posts to be of value to you in your journey to a happy, healthy life!
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Join us for Yoga to Thrive
Increase body awareness and improve your overall wellbeing with a practice of intentional movements, strength-building, and balance.
Carrie Lehtonen
Apr 16, 20241 min read
What's New? An Update.
An update on my status following knee surgery, and what's new and exciting for Firefly Community.
Carrie Lehtonen
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Happy Spring
As you come out of winter hibernation, give yourself a boost with yoga.
Carrie Lehtonen
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Get to Know the Five Koshas
Get to know yourself by exploring the five koshas.
Carrie Lehtonen
Feb 20, 20242 min read
Get Grounded with Yin Yoga
Feeling unsteady and indecisive? Get grounded with yin yoga.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jan 30, 20243 min read
New Year, Fresh Perspective
How about letting go of all of the things you think you’re supposed to be or do, and focus on what you already are?
Carrie Lehtonen
Jan 9, 20242 min read
Slow Down with Yin Yoga
Ease into Fall with a yoga practice to help you slow down.
Carrie Lehtonen
Oct 24, 20233 min read
Do What You Love, Love What You Do
What activity brings you so much joy that time stops when you're engaged with it?
Carrie Lehtonen
Sep 26, 20232 min read
The Final Steps on the Yogic Path
In this post, we explore the final two steps on the eight-limb path of yoga - dhyana and samadhi.
Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Steps Five and Six on the Yogic Path
Today, we explore the fifth and sixth limbs of yoga, pratyahara and dharana.
Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Beat the Heat with These Tips to Stay Cool
Use these tips to stay cool this summer.
Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 1, 20232 min read
The next steps on the Yogic Path
Today, we explore the third and fourth limbs of yoga: asana and pranayama.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Start Your Yoga Journey with the Yamas and Niyamas
Today, let's explore the yamas and niyamas, the first two steps of the Eight Limb Path of Yoga.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jul 11, 20234 min read
How Yoga Transformed Me, and Can Benefit You
Yoga can benefit all aspect of health - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jun 13, 20232 min read
2024 retreats are open for registration
Firefly's 2024 retreats are open for registration. Get the full details.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Announcing this Summer's SUP Yoga Schedule
Take your yoga practice to the next level by joining me on the water this summer for SUP yoga.
Carrie Lehtonen
May 23, 20232 min read
Move more without going to the gym
Learn how to incorporate functional movement and body weight exercises at home.
Carrie Lehtonen
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Let's get together
Let's say farewell to Winter with a 1/2-day snowshoeing and yoga retreat on March 25.
Carrie Lehtonen
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Give Yourself Some Love
Valentine's Day is a great time to practice self-love.
Carrie Lehtonen
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Announcing Yoga to Thrive Classes
Age gracefully with Firefly's Yoga to Thrive classes.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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