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At Big Raven Yoga, we believe that your yoga mat should be as unique as you are. Whether you're looking to elevate your brand, celebrate a special event, or bring your own artistic vision to life, our custom mats are designed to make a statement. All of our printing is done in-house, under the careful direction of Joleen and Darin, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. We can personalize any of our existing designs by adding a name, a favorite quote, or a meaningful phrase. Or, if you have a creative spark, you can go all in and print...

February is often associated with love, but before we extend love to others, we must nurture it within ourselves. One of the most powerful ways to cultivate self-compassion is by opening the heart chakra, the energy center associated with love, acceptance, and emotional well-being. Yoga provides a beautiful path to self-love, and heart-opening poses can help release tension, improve posture, and enhance emotional balance. Pair this practice with a nourishing Golden Milk Latte, a warm and soothing drink that supports overall well-being. 10 Yoga Poses to Open Your Heart and Cultivate Self-Compassion Incorporate these poses into your practice to stretch the chest,...

Hi Friends! Oh my gosh—if yoga is brand new to you, this is the start of something wonderful! I’m so thrilled you’re here! Whether you’ve heard little whispers about how yoga can make you feel amazing, or you’re just plain curious about what all the buzz is about—Welcome! You’re in the right place, and you’ve got yourself a front-row seat to a journey that’s all about YOU. Now, I know that yoga can feel a bit…well, intimidating, right? All those bendy people out there, folding themselves into pretzel shapes! But here’s the scoop: yoga is for every single body—no fancy...

As a yogi with over two decades of practice and a decade of teaching, I’ve discovered the beauty of merging my passion for yoga with my love for creating art from repurposed materials. Working with discarded books, repurposed paper, and magazines destined for recycling has become a meaningful way to contribute to reducing waste. Recently, I undertook a transformative project at Big Raven Farm, our yoga retreat center, which led me to an unexpected meditation practice through the simple act of book folding. The process of folding thousands of pages into simple, elegant cylinders brought me a tranquility I had...