Class Information
Join us for an hour of complete happiness and relaxation, whilst being surrounded by the cutest puppies! All tickets must be bought in advance as we have a strict 2:1 human to dog ratio so that everyone has plenty of time to play and cuddle with our furry friends. All event information including the venue will be emailed at least 48 hours before the class. Prior to participating in our classes, all guests are required to complete and sign a waiver acknowledging that any mishandling or inappropriate conduct towards the puppies will not be tolerated. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy in this regard, and individuals found in violation will be promptly asked to leave.
Yoga & Pilates
Our fully qualified instructors will guide you through 30 minutes of either gentle Yoga or Pilates. Our classes are suitable for all abilities, so don’t worry if you’ve never tried Yoga or Pilates before. Our Yoga classes focus on gentle stretches and poses, while Pilates uses controlled movements to work on core strength, posture, balance and flexibility. If you have any injuries or concerns, please discuss these with your instructor before the class starts. If you are pregnant, you are welcome to join our classes, but please speak to your instructor about your pregnancy before starting.
Wellbeing
There’s a lot more to our sessions than puppy cuddles and cute photos. We’re passionate about mental health and wellbeing and aim to make each session as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Combining Yoga or Pilates with time spent around playful puppies gives you the chance to take some time out, move your body and focus on yourself. Spending time with puppies can help lift your mood and reduce stress, while interacting with animals has also been linked to improved mental wellbeing and the release of dopamine and serotonin, the feel-good chemicals associated with happiness and positive emotions. Whether you’re stretching, strengthening, laughing at a puppy stealing your mat or simply enjoying the cuddles, our sessions are designed to leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and happy.
Puppies
Ensuring the well-being of the puppies is our utmost priority. In every class there will be Canine First Aid Trained staff. All attending puppies are vaccinated and of appropriate age. We strictly refrain from mixing litters from different households, and we warmly welcome the mother to join the sessions. Our exclusive collaboration is limited to trusted and ethical breeders, ensuring that the puppies originate from nurturing homes. Each class spans one hour, and at the end of every event, the puppies go home with their owners. Throughout the sessions, the puppies are provided with sustenance, water, and their own comfortable resting space, such as a bed or blanket if they choose to nap. Adhering to the highest hygiene standards, we diligently sanitise all equipment with pet-safe disinfectants after each use. The puppies are not fully toilet trained so there may be a few accidents during the session. In the occurrence of an accident one of our staff members will clean this up immediately with ANIGENE High Level Disinfectant which is compliant with UK regulations and DEFRA-approved. Recognising the significance of playtime in puppies' socialisation and overall development, our Paw Yoga sessions enable them to acclimate to human interaction before they find their forever homes. It is important to note that Paw Yoga does not engage in the sale of animals.