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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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carrie4103
Mar 9, 20202 min read
Learning to Surrender
The more we let go of worry and trust the journey itself, the more fluid and joyful life becomes.
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carrie4103
Mar 2, 20201 min read
Spring is around the corner, let's get outside!
Happy March! This weekend we spring forward by an hour as we enter Daylight Savings Time, and later this month (March 19) is the Spring...
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carrie4103
Feb 10, 20202 min read
Are you Mindful or Mind full?
Slow down, you're going too fast! It's time to press pause and get a handle on your life.
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carrie4103
Feb 3, 20202 min read
Your Heart Health is in Your Hands!
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined? Wear red Friday!
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carrie4103
Jan 13, 20202 min read
Savor Life's Experiences
Let's face it, life doesn't always go the way we plan. We may face roadblocks, challenges, upsets and redirects, which are all part of...
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carrie4103
Dec 30, 20192 min read
Closing the Door on the 2010's and Welcoming the 2020's!
Typically this time of year we pause to reflect on the year we are leaving and start making plans for a new year. This year is...
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carrie4103
Dec 1, 20191 min read
Let's Connect to Cultivate Community
Almost four years ago I pulled an article out of Yoga Journal - an interview with Kerri Kelly written by Seane Corn. I came across this...
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carrie4103
Nov 18, 20192 min read
The Power of Possibility
Last month, I led my fourth retreat at Blue Spirit in Costa Rica. While there, one of the retreat participants told us that the energy of...
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carrie4103
Nov 4, 20192 min read
Slow down, don't miss this moment
In a culture where busyness is used as a measure of success, slowing down can be difficult. Even while I was on retreat in Costa Rica...
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carrie4103
Oct 7, 20192 min read
Silence is Golden
Find quiet in a chaotic world Last week, I moved from Broomfield (suburb of Denver) to Evergreen (nestled at the foot of the mountains)....
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carrie4103
Oct 1, 20192 min read
Shed Your Leaves
I recently read the book Present over Perfect by by Shauna Niequist. I found the following passage particularly timely for the Fall...
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carrie4103
Sep 23, 20192 min read
Three Things to Consider When Starting a Yoga Practice
Happy National Yoga Month! You've probably heard about all of the great benefits of practicing yoga. Now is as great a time as any to get...
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carrie4103
Sep 2, 20193 min read
Why Costa Rica, and Why Now?
This October I will be visiting Costa Rica for the eighth time in the same number of years, and leading a retreat at Blue Spirit for the...
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carrie4103
Sep 2, 20192 min read
Change is in the Air
Fall is right around the corner. I can already feel a change in the air in the mornings - it's cooler and crisper. September has always...
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carrie4103
Aug 26, 20192 min read
The Paradox of Becoming
This month, I spent two weekends in a row at Wanderlust Yoga Festivals - the first in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, and the second...
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carrie4103
Aug 19, 20192 min read
Digital Declutter
You may have heard of, or even tried, a digital detox. I recently listened to an excellent podcast, 10% Happier with Dan Harris, during...
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carrie4103
Aug 12, 20192 min read
A Turtle's Journey, and what we can learn from it
One of the reasons that I love going to Costa Rica in the Fall is the opportunity to witness the turtles hatching at Ostional Beach, a...
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carrie4103
Aug 5, 20192 min read
Let's Get Creative!
As a kid, I loved to create. I was always taking things from nature and making art from them. My favorite items to work with were leaves...
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carrie4103
Jul 29, 20191 min read
Help us to help you!
Many of you know that our ultimate goal at Firefly is to open our own retreat center in Colorado. The reality is that milestone will take...
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carrie4103
Jul 23, 20192 min read
Ignite Your Life
Stepping away from the daily grind, and going on a yoga retreat can be a pivotal moment in your life. As one of Firefly's previous...
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