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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...

This week’s #FreebieFriday showcases an important reminder: love conquers hate. Easier said than done, we know. But, in this day and age, we’ve gotta keep pushing this message! When we’re in the yoga zone in our favorite class, or surrounded by nature, we’re all about peace, love, and serenity. Yoga is our happy place, so why not bring that attitude with us out into the real world? If we all focus on spreading love and foregoing hatred, not only will we be more content, so will our community. Who is with us? Let’s stop bad vibes in their tracks! Download...

This week at Big Raven Yoga, we’re focusing on meditation: how to practice it, why to practice it, and what meditation means to you. Today, we’re coming at you with an infographic in which you’ll learn a few tips and tricks for beginning your own meditation practice: Download Try Guided Meditations How exactly are you supposed to meditate meaningfully? It’s a mystery for beginners! A guided meditation will walk you through the basics of meditation such as breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and other mindfulness strategies. Start out Small Begin with short meditation sessions and slowly build up to longer ones...