Ahh, yoga. What started out as a form of meditation in certain parts of the East became a healthy and gentle form of exercise for people all over the world. We love our yoga — and our yoga pants. Its relaxing stretches are a great way for people to get some exercise even if they hate traditional cardio workouts.
If you’ve never done yoga, you might be surprised to find out just how challenging it is! Even those beginning stretches can get your blood pumping. And of course, not all of us are blessed with natural flexibility — some of us are quite the opposite.
However, yoga isn’t just for humans. If you don’t believe that, take a quick look around the internet. You’ll find all kinds of animals, including cats, dogs, monkeys, horses, and goats doing the moves the rest of do in a studio. And the best part? Some of them do it flawlessly.
It’s only natural that man’s best friend would be great at yoga. After all, one of the basic yoga stretches is called “downward dog.” The best part about all of this is getting to exercise with your best friend — and seeing how cute they are while doing it!
Downward Dog is a classic yoga move that even beginners can usually get the hang of. This cute pooch is showing his owner and yoga partner how it’s done!
Dog yogis (dogis?) come in all shapes and breeds. Here’s a tinier, even more adorable version of the same move, performed on the hardwood floor for optimal belly cooling.
This dog is clearly an expert and is instructing these two men how to do their moves. The man on the left, for example, needs to straighten out his back. Follow the dog, man!
When you’re starting out, you might feel too shy to join a yoga class right away. That’s okay — you can learn, like this good doggie, right at home in your own living room.
Most people find yoga calming and soothing, helping them relax. This pretty princess finds that yoga has the opposite effect on her, bringing out her wild side.
Yoga is infamous for, well…loosening people’s intestines a bit. Go to any class and you might find the room gets a bit stinky by the end. This dog hasn’t gotten the memo.
Be honest — can you do a split like this? Yeah, we didn’t think so. This pug might be little, but it can teach us all a thing or two about flexibility.
Sure, dogs can’t really reach the same way that humans can. Having paws makes that a challenge — but doggone it if this little pup isn’t trying his hardest.
It’s important to find a quiet spot for your daily yoga routine, free of distractions and stressors. For example, the patch of sunlight on the living room floor is this dachshund’s favorite spot.
Senior dogs have many of the same problems as aging humans do, including brittle bones and arthritis. Yoga can be a perfectly gentle exercise for them to enjoy with their owners!
These two have some impressive core strength — just look at them holding that pose! Of course, it helps to have your own cheerleader up close and personal.
Don’t feel like you need to compare yourself to anyone else. Of course, it’s perfectly acceptable to sneak a look at their form if you need a couple of pointers.
You might not be able to do all the poses right away, and that’s okay. If you need to take it a little easier — like this wee guy —take a moment and then try again.
Sure, there are people and dogs alike that enjoy yoga, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. This dog is learning that he’s not exactly the yogi type, and that’s okay, too.
What’s more encouraging than having a group of your closest friends cheering you on? Well, we don’t recommend quite so much licking, but it’s the thought that counts.
This little dog is cooperating with his owner, down to the crossed legs and outstretched paws. Has he reached total enlightenment yet? We can only wonder.
This little dog may be a cutie, but he and his owner are taking this workout seriously. After their stretches, they’re going to hit the weight machine.
This dog belongs to a professional yoga instructor, and it really looks like it knows its stuff. It even has its own little yoga mat! Or you know, maybe a towel on the floor.
25. It takes time to develop this level of flexibility
Doing a split is pretty hard, and you should never try without stretching first. Only then with training can you hope to achieve the level of flexibility of this doggie.
No one starts out doing perfect yoga moves. Take inspiration from this adorable corgi, who’s trying her best by watching an instructional video. She doesn’t quite have the moves down – yes.
Hello, followers! Today I’ll be showing you my morning routine, starting with 15 minutes of lakeside yoga to greet the dawn and ending with a facial and a kale papaya smoothie.
We’ve seen big dogs do it, we’ve seen little dogs do it, and this guy proves that even REALLY little dogs can do it. Is that not the cutest tiny yoga stretch you’ve ever seen?
Breathing is important in any form of exercise, even a gentle one like yoga. This dog is exemplifying it perfectly. In through the snout and out through the muzzle…
Forcing yourself to exercise can be difficult. It’s much easier when you have your best friend by your side — even if they don’t always know the right moves.
This fluffy boy may be adorable, but he takes his yoga routine seriously. Just look at that determined expression and the perfect form of those wee little bean toes.
This Doberman goes to show that you’re never too big to join in the fun. Of course, he’s going to have a hard time getting any traction on the hardwood floor, DEBORAH.
Not everyone is talented enough to pull off a routine like this. It takes talent, grace, and trust to accomplish this amazing feat. It’s art, after all!
Some of us are naturally graceful and flexible, and some of us…well, some of us are a screaming chihuahua who is five minutes in and already feeling the burn
Even if you’ve never tried yoga before, you might be surprised to find that it’s pretty intuitive for you! Take inspiration from this sweet Yorkie who’s jumping in with all four paws.
If you want to be a lifestyle influencer, you’ve got to get it everything right: the outfits, the setting, the picture quality, and of course, the moves.
Look, not all of us are naturally gifted at any of this. But the important thing is that you try — even if it means you end up laying on the floor like this pup.
Ahh, yoga. What started out as a form of meditation in certain parts of the East became a healthy and gentle form of exercise for people all over the world. We love our yoga — and our yoga pants. Its relaxing stretches are a great way for people to get some exercise even if they hate traditional cardio workouts.
If you’ve never done yoga, you might be surprised to find out just how challenging it is! Even those beginning stretches can get your blood pumping. And of course, not all of us are blessed with natural flexibility — some of us are quite the opposite.
However, yoga isn’t just for humans. If you don’t believe that, take a quick look around the internet. You’ll find all kinds of animals, including cats, dogs, monkeys, horses, and goats doing the moves the rest of do in a studio. And the best part? Some of them do it flawlessly.
It’s only natural that man’s best friend would be great at yoga. After all, one of the basic yoga stretches is called “downward dog.” The best part about all of this is getting to exercise with your best friend — and seeing how cute they are while doing it!
