Puppy yoga? You heard that right! There’s a growing trend sweeping the nation that combines a relaxing yoga workout with adorable baby pups, and Chicagoans can try it right now at several local studios.
How does puppy yoga work?
Puppy yoga is exactly what it sounds like, a group yoga class with the addition of fluffy fur babies. While stretching and strengthening their bodies, puppy yoga lets guests interact and play with adorable pups, making for the ultimate wellness experience.
Classes are normally split into two sections, with a work out period followed by a puppy play session. Puppies are given free range to interact with guests as much, or as little as they feel comfortable with.
All in all, puppy yoga is a mutually beneficial affair, as the interaction with humans helps the pups learn to socialize. Here’s where you can get in on the fun in Chicago:
Pawsitive Wellness
The Pawsitive Wellness experience includes 25 minutes of gentle yoga followed by a 20 minute animal play and snuggle session. Classes are held at various locations around Chicago, often in West Loop, Lincoln Park, and River North.
Pawsitive Wellness offers both puppy and kitten yoga classes. No need to bring your own yoga mat, Pawsitive Wellness has their own so guests can pack light.
Proceeds from all ticket sales go towards supporting animals in need.
Right now Pawsitive Wellness is gearing up to announce their next round of classes for November and December. Classes typically sell out quickly, but you can hop on the waitlist here and receive notifications as soon as new dates drop!
Puppysphere
Puppysphere’s bestselling puppy yoga events feature a 45-minute beginner yoga class followed by 30 full minutes of puppy play time. While relaxing and playing with the pups, guests can also enjoy bottomless mimosas or non alcoholic bubbly beverages.
Located at 1105 W Chicago Ave. in West Town, Puppysphere boasts two full studios of space, each with their own unique aesthetic. Participants can choose between the dark and stormy Glow studio, or the light-filled Sun studio to accentuate their puppy yoga experience.
Each class features a different puppy breed, with breeds announced three days before the scheduled class.
Learn more about the Ppuppysphere experience and schedule your class here.