Dogs
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Warrior I and II are great poses that work many muscles, while also challenging your balance. As you get comfortable with the balance, adding your toy-sized dog to your front leg increases the challenge, helping you get more out of your workout, all while you enjoy a nice cuddle.
If the balance is coming hard for you, don't stress out over it. Try these tips:
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Dogs
#Doga Fun With Warrior I and II
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Warrior I and II are great poses that work many muscles, while also challenging your balance. As you get comfortable with the balance, adding your toy-sized dog to your front leg increases the challenge, helping you get more out of your workout, all while you enjoy a nice cuddle.
If the balance is coming hard for you, don't stress out over it. Try these tips:
- Making sure your back foot is turned out, also put emphasis on practicing balancing your weight between the front and back feet. Mastering this will aid in eventually getting your pose a bit closer to the ground. You'll find more Warrior yoga tips here.
- Lift up through your chest and head, keeping your shoulders down and aligned with your hips.
- As you begin to feel comfortable with balancing your weight between your feet, try adding your pint-sized pup to the mix. If you don't have a little one like my Oliver, you can use other props that add weight and challenge to your practice. Don't forget to always include your bigger dogs also. They like being a part of this activity, joining in whatever you are doing. You can call Fido to you and talk to him encouragingly.
By keeping the #doga in your yoga workout, you'll find it less stressful and feel a bit closer to your pup at the same time. That's our goal!
Namaste,
Namaste,
If you're new to Doga or Yoga, please be sure to do these three things: (1) Get your doctor's permission to start this or any other workout, (2) Check with your vet to make sure your dog is able to participate in simple Doga exercises safely, and (3) visit our introductory post where I've outlined a few tips that will help your experience go more smoothly and enjoyable. Keep in mind that you can always stop if a pose is uncomfortable, returning to a more relaxing pose for you.
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by Carrie Boyko, CEB I think we've arrived at my favorite pose. This one challenges me to work on my balance, and also surprised me to find that Tanner enjoys participating in this one the most. He loves being a yoga balance aid. Sounds crazy; I...
- Fido Helps With Forward Fold
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by Carrie Boyko, CEB If your hamstrings are half as tight as mine, you'll find that you're with me here. I'm not going to be mimicking my daughter's forward fold, seen at the top in these images--ever! After separating one hamstring...
- Doga Pose 14: Reclining Queen Relaxes With Rover
by Carrie Boyko, CEB BufferCooling Down with the DogsWorking my way into a deeper cool down, I find myself talking softly to the dogs as they come close. Tanner leaned in listening carefully, his ears not quite as astute as Oliver's. The dogs seemed...
- Doga Pose 10: Airplane Balancing Pose
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