We don't grab, lift, or play with puppies from breeders. Instead, we stay totally focused on our yoga practice until our dog joins in of their own FREE WILL.
Dogs participate by choice. We never force or touch a dog without their consent. They play and socialize freely, unleashed in a safe space.
Our 8 ethical codes of conduct align with universal animal protection law: non-attachment, spiritual devotion, contentment, non-harm, observance, and non-stealing.
Dogamahny™ is a human yoga practice. While dogs are welcome, the session centers on YOUR breath, alignment, and inner peace.
When dogs rest beside us at session's end, it releases vital happy hormones (Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin) naturally - no forcing required.
Combining Kundalini and Hatha Yoga with sound healing, breathwork, and canine Reiki - honoring the sacred bond between humans and nature.
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All dogs welcome - large and small, according to their will. Please bring a mat for yourself and a blanket for your dog.
Doga - Yoga for You and Your Dog was founded and established by myself and my Maltese pooch Robbie. Before Doga, I was a qualified adult, teen, and kids yoga teacher. My first class in 2012 was located in the heart of Hampstead. In the same year, my little Maltese rescue dog Robbie joined me to teach the first Doga class at Harrods Pet Spa. Our appearance on Made in Chelsea in 2013 gained us a book deal with Hamlyn/Hachette, titled "Doga - Yoga for You and Your Dog". In my book DOGA I structured and reviewed translating the original eight-limb yoga practice of Patanjali into the eight-limb yoga practice suitable for hounds and humans. Since 2012 we have travelled the world giving Doga classes.
Robbie became my rescue dog in 2012. He is the most chilled-out Maltese dog you've come across. He usually runs the show! I never trained him into a Yogi (or Dogi) instead he just joyously sat in my arms without batting an eyelid. I was very lucky to get him because without him there would be no DOGA. Simon Cowell got hold of our first book in 2015 called DOGA - Yoga For You and Your Dog published by Hamlyn. He soon invited us to audition on BGT 2017. The rest is history.
My mission is to spread Doga across the globe for everyone to enjoy and reap its benefits.
The idea of teaching yoga to dogs was something that I had always wished to merge with these children. The protection of the innocent, meek, and vulnerable is the biggest priority here, whether it is hound or human. I went on to write the book Doga, in which I broke down the eight-fold path of yoga in order to translate the ethical code of conduct in Doga.
Robbie and I have shared Doga with thousands of viewers, appearing on:
• The Alan Titchmarsh Show
• Jimmy Kimmel
• CNN
• Ronnie Corbett's Animal Crackers
• Walks With My Dog
• BBC World News
• Many Others
However, my biggest impact was when we auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in 2017. Judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, and Amanda Holden all joined in with their dogs for a spot in Doga. Today, Doga is back with a new angle, hoping to establish itself as the first pet yoga therapy.
1. Doga has developed into a yoga therapy over the years due to the variety of clients attracted to this practice.
2. Doga enables children and young adolescents to enjoy the art of yoga from the perspective of their Dog, with storytelling and imagination.
3. Every Doga class involves yoga breathing, traditional yoga poses, breathing for canine and you, massage, visualization, and relaxation.
4. Human yoga can have the same benefit and effect on a dog's central nervous system, which may suffer from general anxiety, digestive troubles, and stress-related symptoms.
5. Doga caters also to young people who suffer from ADHD, Asperger's, and many other conditions on the autistic spectrum.
6. Doga has been proven to regulate vital growth hormones, releasing stress hormones, oxytocin and serotonin.
