You've Booked Your Session — Now Make It Count
Puppy yoga is already a pretty spectacular experience on its own. But a few simple tips can take it from great to absolutely unforgettable. Here's how to get the most out of your session.
1. Arrive Early
Seriously — arrive a few minutes before class starts. This gives you time to roll out your mat, get settled, and most importantly, meet the puppies before the yoga begins. Those pre-class puppy cuddles are some of the best moments of the whole experience.
2. Wear the Right Clothes
Comfortable, stretchy clothing is a must — you'll be moving through yoga poses, after all. But also keep in mind that puppies have little claws and boundless enthusiasm. Wear something you don't mind getting a little furry or wrinkled. Save your best leggings for another day.
3. Leave Your Phone in Your Bag (Mostly)
Yes, you'll want photos — and you should absolutely take some. But try to put your phone down for most of the class and just be present. The feeling of a puppy falling asleep on your mat during savasana is something you want to actually experience, not just document.
4. Let the Puppies Come to You
It's tempting to chase the puppies around the room, but the best interactions happen when you let them come to you. Settle into your poses, stay calm and open, and the puppies will find their way to you naturally. Patience is rewarded with puppy cuddles.
5. Don't Worry About Being Perfect
This is not the class to stress about your form. Puppy yoga is joyful, playful, and a little chaotic — and that's exactly the point. If a puppy sits on your mat mid-pose, that's not a disruption. That's the whole experience.
6. Stay for the Full Session
Savasana — the final resting pose — is genuinely the highlight of puppy yoga. Don't rush out early. Lie back, close your eyes, and let the puppies do their thing. You'll leave feeling more relaxed than you have in months.
7. Book Your Next Session Before You Leave
Fair warning: puppy yoga is addictive. Sessions sell out fast, so if you know you'll want to come back (and you will), book your next spot before you even get home.
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Puppy Yoga sessions are available in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal, NYC, LA, Chicago, Winnipeg, and Edmonton. Book your session today and come ready to have the best hour of your week.