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By Sophie

Top 5 Yoga Poses for Back Pain

You know you’re getting old and worn out when the back pain starts to set in. Unfortunately for all of us, back pain is a natural repercussion of aging. It’s almost unavoidable! Luckily, we have a cure. When it comes to back pain, yoga is your saving grace. Try out a few of the yoga poses below and get a little spring back in your step! Download>(If your browser doesn't download the image, simply right-click to save or drag it to your desktop!) Fish Pose Known as the “destroyer of all diseases” the fish pose helps improve your posture and...

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Freebie Friday! 09.07

We’re back with another Freebie Friday! Click on the link below to download this dazzling piece, and don’t forget to share it with your friends over on your favorite social media sites! Everywhere we turn we face the expectations of others. Our bosses, friends, family, even strangers have expectations of us. All of this results in an unbelievable amount of pressure. We've found that one of the best ways to deal with pressure is yoga. It helps us relieve tension from our mind and body. The intense focus and relaxation of yoga make all that pressure feel a little less...

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Classical Music for a Relaxing Yoga Practice

In the spirit of classical music month we’ve put together a yoga playlist featuring a few of our favorite tunes from classical composers. Let the soothing tones of Bach and Beethoven ease you into your practice and relax your mind and body. Head on over to Spotify to listen to the full playlist. For more playlists for your yoga practice, follow us over on our Spotify profile: Big Raven Yoga. Download>(If your browser doesn't download the image, simply right-click to save or drag it to your desktop!)

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Freebie Friday! 08.17

We’re wrapping up another week with our latest Freebie Friday! This week we’re highlighting a quote from the magical author of the “Harry Potter” series, J.K. Rowling. Download our art using the link below and share it with your friends! ~Namaste Download>(If your browser doesn't download the image, simply right-click to save or drag it to your desktop!)

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Hot Yoga Heats up Yogis… and Bacteria?

Don’t call us crazy! We actually prefer to practice yoga when the thermostat is cranked high. Sure, it’s a little (okay, extremely) sweaty, but the heat helps our muscles extend farther, loosen our joints and mute our racing thoughts. Better yet, everyone else is just as sweaty, so no need to feel self-conscious about sweat stains. But don’t get us wrong… hot yoga definitely isn’t for the faint of heart. With temperatures exceeding 100° Fahrenheit and humidity nice and high, these studios are sweat sanctuaries. After finishing a particularly intense sesh (which was no doubt extremely liberating and relaxing) you’re...

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