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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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New Beginnings Start Now
September is the time to make small tweaks based on what makes you feel most like yourself.
Carrie Lehtonen
2 days ago2 min read
The Last Year of My 40s
Tomorrow starts the final year of my 40s. I'll be celebrating all month. Help me create a list of 50 things to do in my 50th year of life.
Carrie Lehtonen
Sep 82 min read
Healthy Snacks On the Go
If changing schedules have you running from one thing to another, use these tips for healthy snacks you can take on the go.
Carrie Lehtonen
Sep 12 min read
Want to Live Longer? Fuel Your Gut Microbiome
Every extra plant, fiber‑rich swap, added fermented food, and step away from ultra‑processed foods is a small nudge toward a more resilient gut—and potentially a healthier, longer life.
Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 253 min read
How SUP Yoga Can Help You Fall Back in Love With Your Practice
SUP yoga invites you to slow down, laugh a little, and approach familiar shapes with a beginner’s mind.
Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 183 min read
Is Your Range of Motion Shrinking?
Use these five videos to test and expand your movement map.
Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 112 min read
Why Triathlons?
This post explains how I fell in love with triathlons and recounts my race last weekend.
Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 47 min read
Notice, Test, Adapt — Yoga for Lifelong Mobility
While the nervous system sets conservative limits on the range of motion for safety, you can renegotiate those limits through gentle, repeated practice at the edges of that range. Use these tips to gradually expand range of motion to improve daily function, reduce injury risk, and support the strength, balance, and mobility linked to healthier aging.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jul 264 min read
17 Years Later, Still Reaching New Summits
Seventeen years ago, a heart attack could have ended my life, but instead I’m alive and well – able to hike, bike, and run on mountain trails, paddle on lakes, practice and teach yoga, swim, write, and enjoy this wonderful life.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jul 214 min read
What if the Story You Tell About Yourself Isn't True?
I kept telling myself the same story throughout my life. “I wish I were more creative or good at art, but I’m just not.” What's a limiting belief you tell yourself that isn't true?
Carrie Lehtonen
Jul 142 min read
What is Yin Yoga? (And Why Your Joints Desperately Need It)
Learn about the benefits of yin yoga and get links to "how-to" YouTube videos for yin poses.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jul 72 min read
Adventuring in the Dakotas
This post is a summary of my recent road trip through the Dakotas to visit Badlands National Park, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and Custer State Park.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jul 14 min read
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Why It Matters.
Vitamin D is one of those nutrients many of us assume we’re getting enough of, especially if we spend time outdoors. But between limited sun exposure, seasonal changes, and dietary gaps, deficiency is more common than most people realize.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jun 253 min read
The Hype About Protein: What You Should Know
Protein is having a moment, but the hype can make it hard to know what’s true. Learn how much protein you actually need, whether plant-based eaters can get enough, and what the science really says about protein for health and longevity.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jun 233 min read
Celebrate Summer by Getting Outside
Spending time in nature is scientifically shown to lower cortisol levels and heart rate, offering a natural remedy for a busy, overstimulated mind. Join Firefly in enjoying the great outdoors this summer with these events.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jun 163 min read
Why Recovery Isn’t Optional (and Never Was)
In a culture that often celebrates pushing harder, choosing to recover well may be the most powerful way to keep moving.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jun 23 min read
Cultivate Connection for Better Health
Learn why social connection is a health habit and cultivate belonging in your life.
Carrie Lehtonen
May 264 min read
The Case for Strength: Why It Matters
Strength training is one of the most effective ways to support longevity, resilience, and everyday function. Pair it with smart recovery, mobility work, and consistent movement, and you create a foundation for lifelong health.
Carrie Lehtonen
May 194 min read
Release Tight Shoulders and Melt the Slump
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body, but that mobility requires stability. By opening the front body and strengthening the back body, you create a corset of support that protects your neck and helps you move through your yoga practice—and your day—with ease.
Carrie Lehtonen
May 122 min read
Support Your Mental Health
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we're sharing tips to support you.
Carrie Lehtonen
May 53 min read
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