Firefly Yoga

6/5 Farewell class with Leila Swenson] ❤️ We love you Firefliers... whether you came to one class or many classes, we appreciate you and thank you for being a part of our kind & loving yoga community!! 😍 We wish you well in your continuing practice 💫💫💫

Please stay connected to our wonderful teachers:

Melanie

Morgan

Susannah

Laura

Britt

PK

Leila Leila Swenson]

Mario

Karen

Ege

Ekat

Margaret

Kristen

With love 💝

Dear Friends –

We hope that all of you are doing well and staying healthy.

When we began planning to open the studio early last year, we were optimistic that the pandemic was winding down and that opening in July 2021 would align well with the reopening / relaxing of covid related restrictions. We anticipated that many who had been deprived the opportunity to practice in community would be ready to return to a studio environment. Unfortunately, we did not expect the subsequent waves of Delta and Omicron, nor did we fully expect the trepidation many would feel about gathering as a group once again. These factors dramatically slowed our ramp up phase and drained a lot of our funds, as we felt it was important to maintain a robust schedule and affordable pricing (in the spirit of building community and making yoga accessible to all).

We understood the process of building would take time, but did not foresee all of the challenges we would face.

Even though more yogis are finding out about the studio every week, we no longer have the financial capacity to continue investing in the business.

So with that reality, we are sad to announce that we will be closing the studio, our final day will be June 5th.

We are engaging in some discussions with individuals who may be interested / willing to move into the space. If any in our community are also interested, would be thrilled to connect with you. We still believe that with sufficient time and investment, the business does have the potential to succeed.

While we are personally very sad and disappointed to have to make this decision, we are so very grateful for the care and support each of you have brought to Firefly, we love you very much.

Please continue to come to class to support the studio and instructors as much as possible over the next two weeks. If you have unused classes (or time from a monthly membership) left on your account after the studio closure, we will be refunding you for the unused portion accordingly.

Please reach out with any questions and we will certainly be in touch with any further developments.


In Gratitude,

Heather and Adam

New to meditation? Already have an existing practice? Join & the Firefly community for a pop-up Meditation Circle, this Saturday, May 7th, 4-5pm 🌺🌹🌺

Still your mind and discover deep peace and inner joy with the practice of meditation. 💜

Class will begin with a focus on the breath, and a series of postures to open and prepare the body for seated meditation. A short mantra meditation and silent sitting will follow, and class will finish with a final relaxation.

Join us in exploring these more subtle and valuable yogic practices for peace of mind and tuning into our true, blissful nature within! 🌟

Reserve at firefly-yoga.com ✨✨✨

Treat yourself!! 💖 Join Melanie & Britt for RADIANT RESONANCE:
Reiki and Sound Healing Circle

Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 4PM-6PM 🌺
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We will begin the journey centering our own energy with practices using breath, mantra and guided relaxation led by Meanie. From this open and receptive state, Britt will create a soothing sound bath where healing sound waves smooth away any residual tension held in the body. Throughout the session, both Melanie and Britt will share Reiki energy. Reiki is universal life energy. Reiki frequency is guided through the practitioner and flows throughout the body to find root causes of imbalance, and can initiate healing on physical and subtle levels. Upon concluding the experience, we will have community time to share tea and connect with each other. 💕💜💕
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All are welcome! 😍

Reserve:
$35 in advance
$40 day of
at firefly-yoga.com✨✨✨

THIS SATURDAY!!! 😍 Vinyasa Flow Fundraiser and Clothing Swap with
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Saturday, April 9, 2022
Class 1-2PM
Clothing Swap 2-4PM

Join us for a fundraiser Vinyasa Flow Class followed by a community clothing swap. Bring your gently loved clothes that are looking for a new home. 💞
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Refreshments will be provided by soul blends coffee. ☕️❣️

All Proceeds to Benefit the Non Profit , supporting free or low cost yoga for black men and boys. 🕉
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All are welcome! 🌈💜🌹

SATURDAY 3/26!!! 🌞Spring Shakti Flow: The Power of Courage, Wisdom, & Love from 1-3pm with 💚🌸🌈
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Join us for a delightful yogic celebration of Spring, with an exploration of Shakti, which means "power". Through mantra meditation and a dynamic vinyasa flow, we'll dive deeply into the Goddess energies of Durga (Courage), Saraswati (Wisdom), and Lakshmi (Love). These creative, sacred powers within you can inspire growth, evolution, and transformation. Enjoy a peaceful deep relaxation at the end of the Flow so you'll feel renewed and ready, for what the season will bring. All are welcome! 😍

💫Sign up at www.firefly-yoga.com💫

Hi everyone! We want to introduce you to Ege , who is now teaching Vinyasa Flow at Firefly every Wednesday, 4:30-5:30pm!! We’d love to see you in one of his classes, soon!!! 😍💜

A little about Ege:

Egemen (Ege) is a modern dervish carrying the flag of his sufi roots as he shares his unique voice in yoga and music with the world. Ege’s yoga journey started in New York City where he played live sitar in yoga studios. After moving to SF, he dove into asana and pranayama, finishing his 200hr yoga teacher certification at Yoga Tree in the summer of 2016 and studying further with Annie Carpenter towards a SmartFLOW certification. As a lifelong student of rhythm and vibration, Ege loves mindful movement and flow with a focus on breath and alignment. Ege teaches all-levels vinyasa weekly at Google and subs a variety of classes at Laughing Lotus. He also shares his healing, improvisational world music regularly in yoga classes around the Bay Area.

www.firefly-yoga.com
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Happy Spring dear yoga community!! 💚🌞🌱 We are so happy to welcome our new teacher, Mario , to our wonderful Firefly studio! He’s teaching:

Vinyasa Flow
Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm
Thursday 4:30-5:30pm

We hope to see you in one of his classes, soon!! 😍

Here’s a little bit about Mario:

A long-time Bay Area resident who grew up in Lima, Peru, Mario took his first yoga class in 2014 and it was love at first sight. He quickly recognized that yoga was a powerful tool for helping him heal his body from old injuries and to overcome his long battle with depression - both through his regular practice and by joining a community in which he found a welcoming home. In the years since, he has been able to navigate life with greater ease, joy, and conviction. Mario completed his 200-hour training in early 2015. He is passionate about inspiring others to discover the physical, spiritual, and mental benefits of yoga - and, simply, to thrive. Mario continues to further his education through workshops and training and is currently pursuing an additional 300 hours with Janet Stone Yoga in San Francisco. His classes can be described as welcoming, grounding, and challenging, with a focus on building strength from within.

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Guess who’s back on the schedule?!?? ADAM!!! Adam will be teaching Sundays 9-10:15am, Vinyasa Flow... we hope to see you!!! 😍🌟⚡️

Just about a week away! Join Leila for a Spring Shakti Flow on Saturday, March 26th from 1PM-3PM ✨
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Spring Shakti Flow: The Power of Courage, Wisdom, and Love Join us for a delightful yogic celebration of Spring, with an exploration of Shakti, which means "power". Through mantra meditation and a dynamic vinyasa flow, we'll dive deeply into the Goddess energies of Durga (Courage), Saraswati (Wisdom), and Lakshmi (Love). These creative, sacred powers within you can inspire growth, evolution, and transformation. Enjoy a peaceful deep relaxation at the end of the Flow so you'll feel renewed and ready, for what the season will bring. All are welcome!

Sign up at www.firefly-yoga.com!

Pop Up Meditation Circle with Leila! ✨

Saturday, March 5, 2022 4PM-5PM
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Still your mind and discover deep peace and inner joy with the practice of meditation.

Class will begin with a focus on the breath, and a series of postures to open and prepare the body for seated meditation. A short mantra meditation and silent sitting will follow, and class will finish with a final relaxation.

Join us in exploring these more subtle and valuable yogic practices for peace of mind and tuning into our true, blissful nature within

The Tonic with Ekat and Ege is tomorrow from 3-5pm! 🤗

Ready to feel yummy as melted chocolate? Give yourself the gift of deep rest and exquisite nourishment on all levels of your being. Let go of trying/doing/working and let yourself be taken care of as your system restores and resets itself.

This special two-hour journey will include:
+ Relaxing meditation
+ Restorative yoga
+ A long and juicy guided yoga nidra
+ Psychedelic sound healing throughout

All you have to do is show up and receive! Wear comfy clothes (layers recommended) and bring blankets and pillows so you can be warm and extra cozy. We also recommend bringing an eye mask to cover your eyes with. Get excited for the tonic your soul has been craving! It’s time to rest and receive.

Sign up at www.firefly-yoga.com ✨

Mark your calendars! 🤩 We have some exciting classes and workshops coming up! Swipe through to see what’s coming and be sure to visit our website,
firefly-yoga.com to learn more and sign up!

Flow into Spring with us! ✨☀️

Hey Firefly Fam!

New face covering guidance from the California Department of Public Health will go into effect tomorrow (Wednesday, February 16). Masks will be OPTIONAL in the studio for all vaccinated people.

Sign up for one of our classes this week via the Firefly-Yoga mobile app or online at firefly-yoga.com.

*NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT*

Please join and the Firefly Yoga community THIS SATURDAY, FEB 5th, 4-5pm, for our first MEDITATION CIRCLE!

This Pop-Up class will happen on the first Saturday of every month, from 4-5pm ✨

Class description:
Still your mind and discover deep peace and inner joy with the practice of meditation. Class will begin with a focus on the breath, and a series of postures to open and prepare the body for seated meditation. A short mantra meditation and silent sitting will follow, and class will finish with a final relaxation. Join us in exploring these more subtle and valuable yogic practices for peace of mind and tuning into our true, blissful nature within.

Reserve at www.firefly-yoga.com! See you there ⭐️

Our grand opening rates are available through February 6th. Head to our website to become a founding member and join the Firefly Yoga family. We have various pass types and membership offerings with perks (i.e. complimentary guest passes). You can even share the gift of yoga with your friends and family by sending them a class package good for one, five or ten classes.

Visit www.firefly-yoga.com to view membership types ✨

Firefly Fam,

We changed the date and time of The Tonic to February 26th from 3pm-5pm!

Ready to feel yummy as melted chocolate? Give yourself the gift of deep rest and exquisite nourishment on all levels of your being. Let go of trying/doing/working and let yourself be taken care of as your system restores and resets itself.

This special two-hour journey will include:
+ Relaxing meditation
+ Restorative yoga
+ A long and juicy guided yoga nidra
+ Psychedelic sound healing throughout

All you have to do is show up and receive! Wear comfy clothes (layers recommended) and bring blankets and pillows so you can be warm and extra cozy. We also recommend bringing an eye mask to cover your eyes with. Get excited for the tonic your soul has been craving! It’s time to rest and receive.

Sign up at www.firefly-yoga.com ✨

Tomorrow’s Class Schedule:

✨ 9am- Vinyasa Flow with Dani
✨ 12pm- Vinyasa Flow with Lincoln
✨ 4:30pm- Vinyasa Flow with Melanie
✨ 6pm- Vinyasa Flow with Ege
✨ 7:30pm- Vinyasa Flow with Marlo

Sign up via the Firefly-Yoga mobile app, or online at firefly-yoga.com!

*Reminder that masks are required inside the studio

New workshop coming to Firefly Yoga Studio Saturday, February 12 from 3-5pm! ✨

Join Ekat and Ege for Valentines weekend to give yourself the gift of deep rest and nourishment on all levels of your being.

Let go of trying/doing/working and let yourself be taken care of as your system restores and resets itself 🧘🧘‍♂️

Please head to the link in our bio to learn more and sign up for this warm & cozy workshop!

Join Melanie and Leila tomorrow for a Saturday flow! ✨

- Melanie will be teaching a 75 minute Vinyasa Flow at 9am

- Leila will be teaching a 60 minute Vinyasa Flow at 11am

Sign up at firefly-yoga.com or via the Firefly-Yoga mobile app 😊

Please welcome Morgan to the Firefly teaching team! 🤩

A bit about Morgan:
“To evoke moments of body bliss for you to feel safe and grounded in your body is my WHY. The approach I take with yoga is a dynamic and therapeutic vinyasa flow that strengthens and opens your being. Combining education and experiences as a counselor and trauma informed yoga instructor, I offer cognitive and emotional insights as you move through a physical practice that helps connect the whole. I live in Pinole with my dog Nala and also work as a high school counselor in Richmond. When I'm not teaching, you might see me at Pt. Isabel or cruising around Berkeley or Oakland with the people I love. I am passionate about self help and strive to empower others on their healing journeys. I look forward to meeting and getting to know all of the beautiful students and firefly community members.”

Morgan will be teaching on Tuesdays at 7:30pm! Sign up for her class tomorrow evening online at firefly-yoga.com, or via the Firefly-Yoga mobile app. ✨

Meet our teacher Kristen! 💖

Kristen Coyle, E-RYT 500, is a devoted yoga practitioner, teacher, and yoga teacher trainer. She began her journey with yoga 20 years ago, and has been dedicated to the yogic path ever since.

Kristen has been teaching yoga for 14 years, and has offered classes, workshops, and yoga teacher trainings at various locales around the world - mostly tropical! She is also a therapeutic bodyworker, medicinal yoga coach and vibrational healing practitioner with 17 years of experience working with folks of all walks of life to assist them in finding comfort within their bodies.

Her classes integrate elements of Dharma (MIttra) Yoga, Astanga and Vinyasa into dynamic alignment based, psychically clarifying, lineage informed journeys. Breathing exercises, chanting, and meditation are also woven into her offerings to assist in the transformation process that is yoga.

In 2018 she co-created Walking Dharma podcast where she dives into yogic philosophy and how to apply it here/now. She currently lives in Berkeley, CA and when not teaching yoga can be found hiking, immersing herself in sacred waters or sitting quietly with a cup of jasmine tea watching the birds.

Kristen will be teaching on Fridays at 12pm starting on January 28th! ✨

Join Reba every Sunday at 11am for a 60 minute Vinyasa Fundamentals class! This class is great for beginners as well as experienced yogis! ✨

Sign up at firefly-yoga.com or via the Firefly-Yoga mobile app! See you on Sunday🧘‍♀️

Join Melanie today at 4:30pm for a 60min Vinyasa Flow! ✨

Can’t make it today? Her next class is this Saturday at 9am! 😊 Sign up at firefly-yoga.com or on our mobile app.

*Reminder that masks are required in the studio*

Want to attend Susannah’s workshop VIRTUALLY? 🤩

We will be streaming her 2022 Astrology Forecast & Flow on Zoom for anyone who would like to attend from home 🙌🏼

Sign up at the link in our bio and we will send the zoom link 30 minutes before the start of the workshop on Sunday!

📣 MASK UPDATE 📣

The City of Berkeley announced an indoor mask mandate that requires everyone to wear masks indoors in public settings regardless of vaccination status. As a result, all staff, students, and teachers must wear masks while inside the studio effective today, December 30th. We continue to maintain a complimentary supply of disposable masks in the studio should you need one.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.

Visit our website, firefly-yoga.com, or download our mobile app to view our schedule and sign up for class. We hope to see you in the studio this week!

Much Love & Happy New Year,
The Firefly Yoga Team

Less than a week away! Join Susannah for a 2022 Astrology Forecast & Flow ✨

You’ll get a look at the most pivotal and potent astrological moments for the upcoming year and discuss the best ways to work through them. After a lecture and discussion, Susannah will lead her signature Bhakti Flow style class that will help to detox your bodies and minds from the holiday season.

The workshop is on Sunday, January 2nd from 2-4:30pm.

Sign up at the link in our bio!