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This week’s Freebie Friday features a quote from political activist, author, and lecturer Helen Keller. She was the first deaf and blind person in history to earn a bachelor of arts degree, pretty amazing, right? We think so too! Keller is just one of the many remarkable women we want to honor at Big Raven Yoga. We hope these inspiring words will help you overcome all troubles that come your way, you’ve got this Ravens! Download this week’s Freebie Friday below, and don’t forget to share it with your friends! Download Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot...

Harvey Milk was the very first openly gay politician to be elected into office in California. He was responsible for passing a strong gay rights ordinance in the city of San Francisco and became an icon not only in California, but throughout the entire gay community. Unfortunately, Harvey Milk’s life was cut short. But, his memory lives on today, in 2009 he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. At Big Raven Yoga we are heartfelt advocates for LGBTQ+ community. There is absolutely no room for hatred here. Harvey’s words are just as important now as they were decades...

There are thousands of different yoga products out on the market; from yoga socks to towels and headbands, the options are limitless! To help you sort through some of them, we’ve put together a few of our all-time favorite yoga items. Check out our top picks for yoga pants, water bottles, yoga mats, and more! Download Yoga Pants C9 Champion Black High-Waisted Leggings from Target. Water Bottle 32 oz Summit Water Bottle from Simple Modern. Headband Jet Black Single Logo Headband from Beyond Yoga. Yoga Socks Rahabsox on Amazon. Yoga Mat The Big Raven Yoga Mat from Big Raven Yoga.

People always say that confidence is the key to success. That’s easier said than done! Finding confidence is hard; like really hard. But, guess what? Sometimes you just need to take that leap of faith! Quit doubting yourself and take that first step. Every second you doubt yourself is one you could spend chasing your dreams! Take this week’s Freebie Friday as your sign to shoot for the stars; follow your dreams Ravens! Download Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Suzy Kassem.

For many of us, our yoga journeys started with a class at our local fitness club or studio. Although we’re seasoned yogis now, we had no clue what we were doing when we stepped into our first yoga class. That’s why we put together a few tips and tricks for all of you who have just started your yoga journey. Check them out, and hopefully, you’ll feel a little bit better about going to your first class! Download Ask Questions Having trouble with a pose? Ask the teacher after class. Curious about yoga culture? Ask anotherstudent! Talk to the Instructor...