What Is a Sankalpa (and Why It Matters)?
In yoga, sankalpa is more than just a feel-good affirmation—it’s a deeply personal intention that aligns your practice with your higher self. Rooted in Sanskrit, sankalpa means a heartfelt resolve or sacred commitment to your truth. It’s not about fixing or changing yourself. It’s about remembering who you already are and moving through life with more awareness and purpose.
Your sankalpa might speak to your desire for peace, presence, balance, courage, or compassion. It becomes a quiet anchor during your practice, and over time, a gentle force for transformation off the mat, too.
Examples of Powerful Sankalpa You Might Choose
Need inspiration for your own mat? Here are just a few examples of powerful intentions yogis often carry with them:
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I am enough exactly as I am
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I choose peace over perfection
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I give myself grace and understanding
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I am grounded, steady, and strong
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I speak my truth with love
These types of affirmations don’t just shape your practice—they shape your life.
Personalize Your Practice with the Burbank Yoga Mat
At Big Raven Yoga, we’ve designed the Burbank Yoga Mat to be your personal canvas for intention. This is the mat that allows you to customize up to five sankalpa, turning your inner truths into a beautiful, visible part of your daily ritual.
Each mat is made-to-order in our studio with brilliant, fade-proof designs, soft microfiber suede on top, and durable, grippy natural rubber underneath—making it both functional and inspiring.
Your mat becomes a daily reminder of who you want to be and how you want to show up in the world.
What You Might Include on Your Custom Mat
Here are a few examples from my own practice—intentions that continue to guide my movement and my life:
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These are the kinds of quiet vows that shape not only how we practice—but how we live.
Why It Matters
Having your sankalpa printed right on your mat helps create a sacred, intentional space every time you practice. It’s like having your deepest values reflected back to you—whether you’re in a powerful Warrior II or resting in Savasana.
This isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about presence, mindfulness, and remembering what really matters.
Big Raven Yoga Mat Features and Benefits
When you invest in a Big Raven Yoga mat, you’re getting more than just a place to practice—you’re getting a piece of art, a piece of your identity, and a commitment to quality.
✅ Customizable with up to 5 personal sankalpa or affirmations
✅ Soft microfiber suede top layer – Luxuriously soft with excellent grip that improves with sweat
✅ 100% natural rubber base – Non-slip, non-toxic, and sustainably sourced
✅ Eco-friendly and biodegradable – Safe for you and the planet
✅ Vibrant, fade-proof designs – Printed in-house with care and love
✅ Extra thick – 6.5 mm thick for extra support for your wrists and hips
✅ Standard size: 72” x 24” | Thickness: 3.5mm – Perfect balance of cushion and stability
✅ Proudly made in the USA – Right at Big Raven Farm in Minnesota
A Thoughtful Gift for Yourself or a Loved One
Custom mats make meaningful gifts—whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a milestone, or just the desire to live with more intention. You can design a mat with your own sankalpa, or surprise someone you love with a mat that reminds them of their strength and purpose.
We make the process easy, collaborative, and joyful. You choose the words—we bring them to life.
Create a Mat That Feels Like Home
✨ Customize your Burbank Yoga Mat here and step onto your mat with more meaning, more presence, and more heart. ✨