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Yoga’s gone to the dogs.
Downward facing dog used to be just another yoga pose. But it took on a whole new meaning with the creation of doga, a form of yoga that incorporates man’s best friend into basic traditional poses. Founded in New York, doga made its way to the Ocean State when Jennifer DeAngelis, a certified yoga instructor, approached Wakefield studio All That Matters to teach a class with her mixed breed, Little Dog. A year later, regulars say that their furry friends now get excited when they see the yoga bag come out. The beginner-level classes follow the usual structure of meditation, stretching and standing postures, but also incorporate dog massage and stretching. And by class’s end, DeAngelis says the benefits to both owner and dog are evident: “The most hyper dogs in the class end up relaxing the most.” DeAngelis’s next doga class is September 26 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and costs $20. For more information, call 782-2126 or visit allthatmatters.com.
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