Dogs
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
I'll be the first to admit that the day of this workout we had a breakthrough. This was the first time that both dogs were actively participating in some way. Woohoo! Thankfully the camera was clicking away. What seemed like 600 shots into the shoot, I found a few gems. Enjoy:
If anyone deserved a reward, it was certainly Tanner. He has been the most patient Doga partner imaginable. Since more of my practice to date has been appropriate for involving Oliver, Tanner has simply sat and watched. And yes, he has almost fallen asleep on a few occasions, but not today. I had a treat in my hand as I was working on Warrior II, and Tanner realized it. I'm glad I had a chance to pay him off for all his patience. What fun!
Now it's your turn to enjoy this wonderful, empowering pose:
Relax now, and let's use this time to grab a little yoga wisdom from the Yoga Journal:
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 relaxing pose.
- 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 13: Legs Up The Wall
by Carrie Boyko, CEB BufferWho Knew this Pose Would Be So Amazing?!!You've got to look closely to see what I see. While Oliver is offering me a Play Bow, assuming I've come down to the floor to play with him, Tanner snuggles in for some serious...
- 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...
- Doga Pose 10: Airplane Balancing Pose
by Carrie Boyko, CEB Photo Update! Buffer The Professional Version: Not for Beginners!Don't worry; I don't intend to suggest that you try the photo above until you can comfortably call yourself a yogi like Jess. Even the version below would be...
- Doga Pose 5: Downward Facing Dog
by Carrie Boyko, CEB BufferPeekaboo!I have to wonder what Nikki B. is thinking as she watches Jess upside down. Any ideas? Getting into the mind of a dog would be so much fun. Oliver often looks at me as if to say "Why are you doing all these funny things?"...
Dogs
Woofing Warrior II: Doga Pose 8
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
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| Total Engagement; Love It! |
If anyone deserved a reward, it was certainly Tanner. He has been the most patient Doga partner imaginable. Since more of my practice to date has been appropriate for involving Oliver, Tanner has simply sat and watched. And yes, he has almost fallen asleep on a few occasions, but not today. I had a treat in my hand as I was working on Warrior II, and Tanner realized it. I'm glad I had a chance to pay him off for all his patience. What fun!
Now it's your turn to enjoy this wonderful, empowering pose:
Relax now, and let's use this time to grab a little yoga wisdom from the Yoga Journal:
When you contract and stretch muscles, move organis around, and come in and out of yoga postures, you increase the drainage of lymph (a viscous fluid rich in immune cells). This helps the lymphatic system fight infection, destroy cancerous cells, and dispose of the toxic waste products of cellular functioning.
Our first six poses, published earlier, are at the following links, as well as at our dedicated Doga page. We hope you enjoy following along and that you'll offer your comments and ideas for incorporating your dogs easily and safely into your practice, either here or at our special Facebook page, just for our Doga enthusiasts. The comment link is always open at the bottom of my posts.
- Easy Seated Pose to Enjoy Dog Massage
- Wide-Legged Seated Forward Fold with Fido
- Yoga Push Ups with Your Dog Companion
- Cobra Pose and Upward Facing Dog
- Downward Facing Dog
- Forward Fold with Fido
- Woofing Warrior I
- Woofing Warrior II
Namaste,
- 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 13: Legs Up The Wall
by Carrie Boyko, CEB BufferWho Knew this Pose Would Be So Amazing?!!You've got to look closely to see what I see. While Oliver is offering me a Play Bow, assuming I've come down to the floor to play with him, Tanner snuggles in for some serious...
- 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...
- Doga Pose 10: Airplane Balancing Pose
by Carrie Boyko, CEB Photo Update! Buffer The Professional Version: Not for Beginners!Don't worry; I don't intend to suggest that you try the photo above until you can comfortably call yourself a yogi like Jess. Even the version below would be...
- Doga Pose 5: Downward Facing Dog
by Carrie Boyko, CEB BufferPeekaboo!I have to wonder what Nikki B. is thinking as she watches Jess upside down. Any ideas? Getting into the mind of a dog would be so much fun. Oliver often looks at me as if to say "Why are you doing all these funny things?"...