The dog days of summer are here, folks. Both figuratively and literally, and for that literal part, we have Puppy Yoga classes in Dubai to thank. Some of the goodest boys and girls will scamper around while you stretch and limber up under the guidance of a certified yoga instructor.
Puppy Yoga classes – stretch, play and adopt
The beauty of these classes is that you don’t need to have a dog. Puppy Yoga is open to all dog lovers, irrespective of their pet ownership status. Event organisers Yoppy provide everything you need during the 60-minute session – from the dogs themselves to pet-friendly yoga mats that are easy to clean up in case of accidents (excited puppies = zero bladder control) to chew toys for the dogs to play and antibacterial wipes to clean yourself up after.
Throughout the session, certified yoga instructors will walk you through Yin yoga sequences that will help you feel relaxed, centred and burn some serious calories. Some 20 minutes into the session, puppies will be let loose into the studio, and they will gambol around, weaving between your legs, begging for cuddles. Make your peace with the fact that within minutes you’ll fall into a child’s pose and give the cute critters belly scratches.
When, where and why
Regular Puppy Yoga events take place every month across various yoga studios in Dubai. As for the why, why not?! Puppies – they are enough reason to sign up for anything. Even a mind-numbingly boring seminar about types of paper. But if you insist on being a dog with a bone and digging for a reason, here you go.
Puppy Yoga has been scientifically proven to improve the mental health of not only dog-tired humans but untrained puppies, too. The playful stimulation helps young dogs become more sociable, making it easier for them to find a home. Moreover, interacting with puppies lowers stress levels and blood pressure and releases happy endorphins. The best part, though, is this – if you end up falling head-over-paws in love with the pups and decide you want to adopt them, you can speak to representatives from Fur Balls, the shelter that provides the puppies, after the class and sign up to become a pet parent.
For locations, dates, timings and prices, visit Yoppy’s website