Don't Get Us Wrong — We Love Yoga
Regular yoga is wonderful. It reduces stress, improves flexibility, builds strength, and cultivates mindfulness. We're big fans. But if you've ever tried puppy yoga, you know there's simply no comparison. Here's why.
1. The Savasana Is Incomparably Better
In a regular yoga class, savasana — the final resting pose — is peaceful and restorative. In a puppy yoga class, savasana is when a warm, sleepy puppy curls up on your chest and falls asleep to the sound of your heartbeat. There is no contest. Puppy yoga wins.
2. You Actually Look Forward to Going
How many times have you told yourself you'd go to yoga and then... didn't? Puppy yoga has a near-perfect attendance rate. When puppies are involved, motivation is not a problem. You will be there. You will be early. You will be excited.
3. It's Impossible to Take Yourself Too Seriously
One of the biggest barriers to yoga for beginners is self-consciousness. Am I doing this right? Do I look silly? In puppy yoga, a labrador is sitting on your head during downward dog. Everyone looks silly. Everyone is laughing. The self-consciousness evaporates instantly.
4. The Mental Health Benefits Are Doubled
Yoga reduces cortisol. Puppies reduce cortisol. Together, they create a compounding effect that leaves you feeling genuinely, measurably better than a standard class. The science backs this up — animal interaction boosts oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine on top of yoga's existing benefits.
5. The Stories Are Better
After a regular yoga class, you might mention it in passing. After a puppy yoga class, you'll be telling the story for weeks. "And then a golden retriever just sat on my mat and refused to move." These are the moments that make life memorable.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Puppy Yoga sessions are available in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal, NYC, LA, Chicago, Winnipeg, and Edmonton. Book your session today — your regular yoga class will understand.