Meet DOGA founder Mahny Djahanguiri
Doga History
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 S
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 of suitable for hounds and humans. Since 2012 we have travelled the world giving Doga classes.
My furry sidekick Robbie
Britains Got Talent A Doga Duo
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 bating an eyelid. I was very lucky to get him because without their 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 benefit
Doga Appearances
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
- Russia Today and Many Others
Impact and Evolution
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.