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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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Fall Adventures in New England
This post provides a recap of the last two weeks, including my travels in New England.

Carrie Lehtonen
Oct 205 min read


Embrace Fall
Use the Autumn Yoga Nidra for Vata Season to help you align with the changing season and get grounded.

Carrie Lehtonen
Oct 133 min read


Balance Vata Energy to Get Grounded
Use the Autumn Yoga Nidra for Vata Season to help you align with the changing season and get grounded.

Carrie Lehtonen
Oct 12 min read


Find Balance this Fall
The shift in seasons reminds us that life is in constant motion, and each new beginning offers the chance to let go and grow.

Carrie Lehtonen
Sep 223 min read


New Beginnings Start Now
September is the time to make small tweaks based on what makes you feel most like yourself.

Carrie Lehtonen
Sep 152 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


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


Why Triathlons?
This post explains how I fell in love with triathlons and recounts my race last weekend.

Carrie Lehtonen
Aug 47 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


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


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


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


Get Moving to Extend Your Health Span
The secret to longevity is moving more. Use these tips to get moving.

Carrie Lehtonen
Apr 144 min read


Get Relief from Low Back Pain
If you experience chronic lower back tightness, the culprit is rarely the spine itself. Usually, the back is just the victim of your pelvis's position. Whether you sit at a desk all day or stand for long hours, your pelvic alignment determines how much pressure your lower back has to bear.
In this new series of videos, we progress from Awareness to Mobility to Deep Release.

Carrie Lehtonen
Apr 72 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


The Process of Becoming
Transformation takes time. Instead of comparing our current position with the final goal, we should acknowledge that wherever we are on our journey is sufficient. Like a blossoming flower, at every stage of growth, we are exactly where we need to be.

Carrie Lehtonen
Mar 242 min read


Gratitude for Roots
Roots are important for building a strong foundation. This post is about my roots and how grateful I am for my family and friends.

Carrie Lehtonen
Mar 33 min read


Navigating in the Year of the Fire Horse
Use these tips to channel the raw energy of the Fire Horse into focused, unstoppable momentum.

Carrie Lehtonen
Feb 242 min read
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