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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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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
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
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
The Spring Reset: 5 Daily Rituals to Shed Winter Heaviness
Use these simple seasonal adjustments that emphasize lightness, movement, and renewal to help you transition smoothly into spring.
Carrie Lehtonen
Mar 253 min read
Yoga for Knees: 3 Videos to Save Your Joints
Support your knee health by engaging your glutes and thighs to create a stable structure.
Carrie Lehtonen
Mar 103 min read
Strong and Steady: The Movement Prescription for Longevity
For people over 50, movement may be the most powerful longevity tool we have. In this post, you’ll learn why everyday activity predicts how long and how well you live—and get simple strength and balance exercises, cardio ideas, and recovery tips to help you stay strong, steady, and independent.
Carrie Lehtonen
Feb 234 min read
Focus on the Foundation
Our next YouTube Shorts series focuses on the feet to create a strong foundation.
Carrie Lehtonen
Feb 172 min read
How a Heart Attack Gave Me My Life Back
In honor of Heart Month, here is the full story of the heart attack I survived in 2009 and its aftermath.
Carrie Lehtonen
Feb 109 min read
A Deeper Dive into Saturated Fats
Keep saturated fat to a small share of your calories (ideally under about 10%, and lower if you’re at high risk) and prioritize nutrient-dense, plant-based sources of unsaturated fat for better heart and overall health.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jan 294 min read
An Honest Look at the New Dietary Guidelines
A review of the new dietary guidelines, including the parts that are beneficial to health and those that raise concerns.
Carrie Lehtonen
Jan 203 min read
Support Your Physical and Mental Health This Holiday Season
In the chaos leading up to the end of the year, cut yourself some slack and find the wellness options that truly resonate with you in this moment.
Carrie Lehtonen
Dec 21, 20253 min read
Choose the Right Yoga Retreat for You
Embarking on a yoga retreat is an exciting journey! It’s your chance to step away from daily stress and dive deep into wellness, self-discovery, and rejuvenation. Find the retreat that will ignite your inner light and leave you feeling refreshed and inspired.
Carrie Lehtonen
Dec 16, 20254 min read
The Art of Aging Well with Yoga: Adapt Your Practice for Lasting Vitality
Yoga to Thrive is a comprehensive practice combining various yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, and Self-Awakening Yoga) to help you age gracefully, preserve your range of motion, and avoid injuries.
Carrie Lehtonen
Nov 28, 20253 min read
Where Does the Time Go?
Simple ways to embrace 'Slowvember' and prioritize yourself throughout the holidays.
Carrie Lehtonen
Nov 18, 20252 min read
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