Doga (or dog yoga) has been around for a while now – from relaxing pooch-friendly classes with your furry friends milling about to getting your pup involved in your daily routine, it’s a bonding experience for you and your dog that gets you moving. As it’s just turned the Year of the Dog, there’s never been a better time to try it out – or, just be inspired by these perfectly poised pooches.
Downward facing dog made easy: creative director and yoga model Riva is being shown the ropes from a natural-born yogi.
New York wellness writer an yoga instructor Jules uses downtime with her dog as an alternative to traditional workouts, and a natural destresser.
Christina perfects her poses with Pheebee the Sausage Dog at her side – or in this case, on her back.
Beach Yoga Girl Kerri always gets her bestie Beach Yoga Dog Phineas involved in her daily movements.
Haylee and pooch Oakley are working on their yoga stretches together: he’s a regular in her yoga pics.
Helping with the morning headstands: founder of Positive Dog Care, Dai is an ambassador for Positive Life NSW and Community Health Promotion Officer at ACON.
Sporte the French Bulldog demonstrates the perfect downward facing dog at the Sporteluxe offices – even if he missed the mat.
Laura ups the difficulty of her yoga moves by adding a bit of extra resistance to her workout with Thor the Great Dane (who weighs 85 kilos… which is perhaps more than a bit of resistance).
Yoga teacher Melina was joined on her #50ShadesofYoga challenge by the adorable Bailey. There’s nothing like a bit of yoga in the sunshine.
New mum Cypmoos proves pups can help with life’s balancing act: it’s a great way to make sure your moves are slow, clean and stable.
