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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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Embrace Change
The Fall season is a time of transition.
Carrie Lehtonen
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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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
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Boost your energy this Fall
Reset your metabolism with Firefly's Fall Cleanse.
Carrie Lehtonen
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Hope and Gratitude in Troubling Times
How to use gratitude to cultivate hope.
Carrie Lehtonen
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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What's the Farm Bill and Why is it Important
We should all care about the Farm Bill, because it affects food prices, and the accessibility and availability of healthy food.
Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 29, 20236 min read
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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
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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
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Beat the Heat with These Tips to Stay Cool
Use these tips to stay cool this summer.
Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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What would happen if you stopped doing?
Doing nothing can be liberating, and good for your health!
Carrie Lehtonen
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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Summer's Bounty
Celebrate summer by eating fresh, locally-grown produce.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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If Your Mind Feels Cluttered, Journaling Can Help
Journaling may help free your mind, provide stress relief, and lead to self-discovery.
Carrie Lehtonen
May 30, 20232 min read
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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
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Bring More Awesomeness into Your Life
Improve your outlook with the three A's of awesome.
Carrie Lehtonen
May 16, 20232 min read
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Animals Teach Us How to Live and Love
In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, read my favorite life lessons I learned from Ella.
Carrie Lehtonen
Apr 30, 20235 min read
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Invest in Our Planet
Celebrate Earth Day 2023 with Firefly.
Carrie Lehtonen
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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How bad could it be?
Challenge your fear to see what you're made of.
Carrie Lehtonen
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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