Goat Yoga is Real – I “Kid” You Not!
I had a little fun with the title, so sue me, it’s funny! (If you don’t get it, look up the definition of a baby goat). If you’re still with me and you stopped laughing (probably at me), there’s actually a new fitness trend called “Goat Yoga.” No, this isn’t a joke (I’ll spare you the pun again). Seriously, it’s goat yoga. As in yoga with goats. Weird, I know.
Related Article: Are You a Goat or Sheep?
Apparently, this all started in New Hampshire. I’m not a fan of yoga, personally, but I know many people who enjoy it and they say it helps them relax and “center” themselves. With that being said, throwing a goat into the mix just doesn’t seem like it goes with the theme. After all, who wants to be in a downward dog position with a goat standing behind them? All joking aside, YES…this is a real thing! In fact, it has exploded to the point where there is a 350-person waiting list just to join the class, according to the Nottingham studio (which is actually held in a barn on a farm).
Would you try goat yoga?
Hey “Kid” (A Little Goat Yoga Humor)!
Here’s the 411… The Nottingham studio (barn) is holding Goat Yoga. Each class consists of seven people. While most yoga is done in silence, only to hear the voice of the instructor, in this particular yoga class the participants are encouraged to enjoy themselves and laugh while the baby goats walk around them, sniff them, and even walk on their back for what they call “light hoofing” (a type of massage they came up with).
RELATED: Yoga for Athletes — Boost Recovery and Sports Performance
Each Goat Yoga class has five baby Nigerian goats. One of the Goat Yogis said that the goats help lower blood pressure. I’m not quite sure there’s any science or studies backing that claim, but that’s what one individual is saying. They also mentioned that for individuals who have never taken a yoga class, it gives them an environment where they can transition without needing any previous yoga experience. The participants all say the class is fun, entertaining, and seems surprisingly comfortable even while being in a barn setting with goats walking all over them.
Click here to continue reading…
*Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links or ads, which means we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. These commissions help support the operation and maintenance of our website, allowing us to continue producing free valuable content. Your support is genuinely appreciated, whether you choose to use our links or not. Thank you for being a part of our community and enjoying our content.
PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING THIS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP OTHERS LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS TOPIC. SIMPLY CLICK BELOW!
