Journal

There’s this myth floating around that yoga is for the young, the bendy, and the perpetually serene. You know the image, perfectly toned bodies in matching outfits, balancing effortlessly on one leg while their smoothies wait nearby. Let’s just say that is not real life, especially not in your 50s. Here’s the truth. Beginning yoga in your 50s isn’t about achieving picture-perfect poses or mastering crow pose before breakfast. It’s about reclaiming your body, quieting the mental noise, and building strength, balance, and calm from the inside out. At Big Raven Yoga, we’ve seen hundreds of people in midlife roll...

So, you’ve decided to try yoga. Maybe your doctor suggested it for flexibility or stress relief. Maybe you’ve seen people floating out of class looking blissfully calm and thought, I want some of that. Wherever you’re starting from, welcome, you’re exactly where you should be. Yoga isn’t one size fits all. It comes in many forms, each with its own rhythm, focus, and benefits. The key is finding the style that fits you. And just as important, finding the right mat to support your body, your balance, and your journey. Let’s break it down. 1. Hatha Yoga: The Classic Starting Point...

Stay grounded this holiday season. Discover how easy it is to travel with your Big Raven Yoga mat and keep your practice alive anywhere you go.

Life rushes by so fast you can barely catch your breath. You scroll, scroll, scroll, half-listening to the world while juggling too many tabs, too many tasks, too many thoughts. Somewhere in that chaos, your body tenses and your mind drifts miles away from where you actually are. That’s where mindfulness and yoga step in, not as a luxury or trend, but as an anchor. Together they bring you back to yourself. What Mindfulness Really Means Mindfulness is the art of noticing. It’s being fully aware of this moment, not the one you’re replaying from yesterday or the one you’re...

Discover how your Big Raven Yoga mat can become your secret tool for staying grounded during the holiday whirlwind. Learn simple breath and movement practices to trade stress for stillness — right at home.