Doga - Yoga classes for dogs and their humans

There are classes focusing on poses and massage for dogs to improve digestion and heart function, and poses for humans to relieve stress and enhance well-being.

Dogs are usually easy to work with, because they are pack animals.

Doing yoga with your pooch helps you bond with them better, as yoga emphasizes union and connection with other beings.

Doga instructors are not required to hold a certification, although there are teacher training seminars. Instructors often exchange ideas and methods informally, too.

You can find yoga studios near your place by typing "doga" or "yoga with dogs" along the name of your location in your search engine.

Here are some of the poses:

In an "upward-paw pose," or sun salutation, owners lift dogs onto their hind legs.

In chaturanga, dogs sit with their front paws in the air while their human partners hold their torso.