Dogs
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Your dog, just like Nikki B, will play an important role in this process by helping you to relax at times when you may otherwise be distracted and unable to focus on the present moment. Animals have amazing skills for calming us if we allow them to share their ability to stay with us in the moment. There is much we can learn from our pets and much that they can learn from us if we allow them the opportunity to do so. That’s what is so great about doga! Taking the time to strengthen the bond, not only with yourself, but with your furry friend(s), will yield more benefits to the body, mind and spirit than you ever imagined.
CARRIE: Thanks, Jess. This has been great way to share my #WeeklyWag tips for bonding. Your insights will most certainly help us all with moving forward in our doga practice. I started out liking the idea of partner poses with my dogs, but surprisingly, now find that I’m using Tanner more than Oliver. He seems to love being an important part of my practice when he is used as a balancing aid or block. Sometimes he breaks into a smile that shows off his enjoyment.
Oliver is coming along. He’s comfortable in certain positions that I hold him in as a weight, while others make him a bit anxious. I’m trying to tune into his anxieties and skip those poses that seem to make him uncomfortable. After all, it’s supposed to be fun for both of us, right? I'll continue to work with the treats as rewards. Thanks again for joining us for this series of questions.
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.
- Ask The Doga Instructor: Part 4
Nikki B. and Jess Pass the TestWelcome back to our Ask the Doga Instructor interview. Today I'm asking Jess for more help on getting our dogs comfortable with and involved in our practice. Let's see what she has to say: CARRIE: Till now,...
- Ask The Doga Instructor: Part 3
an interview with our doga instructor, Jess Wilson Jess Explains Feeling the Exhale of the BreathAs Tanner, Oliver and I continue our journey in yoga practice, we'd like to help you get to know our instructor, Jess, a little bit better. We love her...
- Ask The Doga Instructor: Part 1
An interview with Jess, our Doga Instructor Jess and Nikki B. Play PeekabooToday I'd like to give you, my readers, a chance to get to know Jess a little bit better. Jess is our doga instructor, having worked with me to provide a basic yoga series...
- Doga Pose 12: Knees To The Chest
by Carrie Boyko, CEB BufferCooling Down with the BoysThe Knees to the Chest pose is a super relaxing pose that officially begins the cool down of our Doga workout series. There are 3 poses left in the cool down and we'll eventually have a whole video...
- Preparing For Doga: Yoga With Your Dog
by Carrie Boyko, CEB Buffer Get Ready to Bond!We're rounding a corner on the preparation of our Doga series. Jess and Nikki B. have worked hard to prepare easy poses for all of us to practice, keeping beginners in mind even as she demonstrates some...
Dogs
Ask the Doga Instructor: Part 6
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
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| A Joyful Journey |
CARRIE: Finally, the main reason I started this workout regimen was to find a way to build strength and flexibility at home while bonding with my dogs. It’s working so well that I am building a deeper bond with Tanner and Oliver, while seeing benefits for my health which I know will be helpful going forward. Can you elaborate on these benefits based on your relationship with Nikki B. and her participation in your practice?
JESS: Getting in touch with the messages your body has for you may take some time and practice. As you relax into your poses, enjoying the deep breathing, focusing your awareness on nothing but the rhythm and quality of your breath, you will eventually begin to read your inner self; physically, emotionally and spiritually. Some days you’ll be out of sorts and other days you will find that you’re on top of your game and successfully practicing poses you never before thought possible. Your mind will make new connections with your body, allowing you to continue to progress in your practice.
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| Growing Closer, Day by Day |
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| Treat, Please! |
JESS: My pleasure entirely! I look forward to hearing from you again soon!
- Ask The Doga Instructor: Part 4
Nikki B. and Jess Pass the TestWelcome back to our Ask the Doga Instructor interview. Today I'm asking Jess for more help on getting our dogs comfortable with and involved in our practice. Let's see what she has to say: CARRIE: Till now,...
- Ask The Doga Instructor: Part 3
an interview with our doga instructor, Jess Wilson Jess Explains Feeling the Exhale of the BreathAs Tanner, Oliver and I continue our journey in yoga practice, we'd like to help you get to know our instructor, Jess, a little bit better. We love her...
- Ask The Doga Instructor: Part 1
An interview with Jess, our Doga Instructor Jess and Nikki B. Play PeekabooToday I'd like to give you, my readers, a chance to get to know Jess a little bit better. Jess is our doga instructor, having worked with me to provide a basic yoga series...
- Doga Pose 12: Knees To The Chest
by Carrie Boyko, CEB BufferCooling Down with the BoysThe Knees to the Chest pose is a super relaxing pose that officially begins the cool down of our Doga workout series. There are 3 poses left in the cool down and we'll eventually have a whole video...
- Preparing For Doga: Yoga With Your Dog
by Carrie Boyko, CEB Buffer Get Ready to Bond!We're rounding a corner on the preparation of our Doga series. Jess and Nikki B. have worked hard to prepare easy poses for all of us to practice, keeping beginners in mind even as she demonstrates some...