By Joleen

Claws vs quality and why Big Raven Yoga mats hold up to real life with animals If you practice yoga and share your life with a dog or other beloved pet, you already know the truth. At Big Raven Farm, that truth includes Auggie, our resident dog, who has been part of daily movement, daily work, and daily yoga practice since the beginning. Yoga does not happen in a pristine studio setting. It happens on living room floors, in sunlit corners of the house, on porches, and sometimes right next to a wagging tail. At Big Raven Yoga, we design...

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