Le Figaro Bordeaux
Do the lizard or butterfly position then cuddle puppies while doing breathing exercises?
This is the principle of "puppy yoga", an original class where there are present in the room - in addition to the teacher - several puppies, in order to allow you to both do sport and enjoy the tenderness offered by these balls of yoga. fur.
An American baroque concept which is enjoying some success, with several offers already offered in Bordeaux.
“We believe in the synergy between yoga and animal welfare. Our affectionate puppies participate in each class, creating a timeless, joyful and fun experience for all participants
,” explains Puppy Yoga Bordeaux, a company created less than two months ago in Gironde, and which already has more than 1000 subscribers on an Instagram account full of cute animals.
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“Our priority is animal welfare”
Anticipating criticism surrounding the exploitation of these young animals for their “cuteness”, the company believes that this
“new approach”
to yoga would have
“many virtues”
for puppies, participating in their socialization through
“the discovery of new individuals, new smells or a new environment
.
The puppies provided also have
“an outdoor space provided”
, to
“get some fresh air between each lesson”
.
“Our priority is animal welfare
,” explains Puppy Yoga Bordeaux.
However, this is a real course.
During a first phase
“dedicated to yoga”
, a teacher
“will immerse you directly in the session”
, before
“in a second phase, the cute element comes into play”
.
The third part of the session is
“dedicated to pure relaxation”
, with
“breathing exercises accompanied by our little four-legged companions”
.
In addition to Puppy Yoga Bordeaux, Pawsitive Yoga and Puppy Yoga Club offer similar offers in Bordeaux, for around 40 euros per person.
But whatever the cost, leaving with a puppy is not an option.