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Doga : doing yoga with your dog

Yoga is a great way to find your way to peace of mind, to heal your thoughts and much more, that everyone knows!

In fact, why not share this beneficial experience and the resulting state of well-being with your best friend through the practice of "Doga", also known as "dog yoga", the canine variant of yoga.

Believe it or not (I'm sure you'll believe me), but this type of yoga is very fashionable in the US and many poses have been adapted to suit the dog.

Doing yoga with your dog might actually turn out to be more fun than you expected, and you both might share an experience that is unlike any other and will create a stronger bond between you.

 

1) ENHANCED COMMUNICATION AND A STRONGER MASTER/DOG BOND

As mentioned before, doing yoga with your dog will create a better connection between you.

You will be able to get closer to your dog and calm down any distractions that may surround you.

By respecting the breathing, the rhythm of the movements, the overall experience will give your dog a better feeling towards you, because you will also be doing it with him.

Practicing yoga with your dog gives you something special that only you will do together, strengthening and reinforcing the bond you share.

 

2) PREVENT FUTURE INJURIES

In addition to the spiritual aspect, practicing yoga with your dog means reducing the risk of future injuries by increasing his strength, flexibility and overall muscle tone.

If you have an aging dog with health concerns, such as arthritis for example, then practicing Doga is a great idea.

Yoga, in general, helps to influence your performance during physical activities by decreasing the risk of injury.

This benefit applies just as much to your health and general well-being!

It involves a major improvement in the animal's range of motion and body circulation.

 

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3) REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY LEVELS

If you live in a stressful environment, chances are you would transfer your anxiety to the poor animal, practicing yoga together will help release the tension and stress in each of you.

Metabolism and breathing will be greatly improved, tensions will be released and your respective anxieties will melt away.

Many dogs find it difficult to relax, which may seem odd when you think about it, because a dog's life doesn't seem to be the most stressful...

If your dog has a similar problem, introduce him to yoga!

 

Reduce energy levels

If you have a hyperactive dog that is constantly bursting with energy, practicing yoga with him can greatly help reduce his energy levels. Yoga relaxes both body and mind.

The change may not be immediate, but give him some time and you will notice a difference in his behaviour.

Practicing yoga with your dog on a regular and consistent basis will help him to adopt a calmer attitude in his daily life.

 

5) AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND MORE TIME TOGETHER

This may be the best reason, in the end, by strengthening the bond, you and your dog will spend more time together. All this time is beneficial, meaningful and relaxing for both of you.

So yes, it will certainly take some time for your dog to get used to doing yoga with you, it's natural.

But once you've created this common yoga routine, you'll find that he'll be happy.

 

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