What Is Puppy Yoga? Everything You Need to Know
Puppy yoga is America’s favorite new wellness experience — and for good reason. Imagine flowing through beginner-friendly yoga poses while fluffy puppies roam freely around your mat, curl up in your lap, and shower you with unconditional love. That’s exactly what a puppy yoga class feels like.
At Puppy Yoga USA, we’ve welcomed over 20,000 happy participants since 2025 across our studios in New York City, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco. Each puppy yoga session is designed for all fitness levels, so whether you’ve never unrolled a yoga mat before or practice daily, you’ll feel right at home.
What happens during a session?
A typical puppy yoga class lasts about 60 minutes. You’ll start with a guided yoga flow led by a certified instructor, all while adorable puppies wander freely around the room. After the yoga portion, there’s dedicated cuddle time — perfect for photos, playtime, and bonding with the pups.
Every class at Puppy Yoga USA is more than just exercise. It’s a wellness experience rooted in joy. Interacting with puppies has been shown to lower cortisol levels, reduce stress, and boost mood-enhancing hormones like oxytocin and serotonin. Combine that with mindful movement, and you have a recipe for a genuinely uplifting afternoon.
Who are the puppies?
We take our responsibility to the puppies seriously. All pups who join our yoga and puppies classes are carefully selected, well-rested, and treated with the highest standards of care. Puppy socialization is a core part of our mission — gentle handling and positive exposure help these dogs grow into confident, happy adults.
When can I join?
Our puppy yoga classes run on weekends only, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Multiple time slots are available each Saturday and Sunday at each of our four locations. Sessions fill up fast, so booking in advance is strongly recommended.
Ready to experience the magic? Grab your ticket and join the pack at one of our puppy yoga locations across the USA.
