If you’re looking for a unique experience and a great time with adorable goats, try goat yoga classes!
Goat yoga classes are the perfect combination of animal therapy and fitness for people of all ages and skill levels.
What is Goat Yoga?
Goat yoga is yoga with goats.
Goat yoga is led by a certified yoga instructor who leads the class through various yoga poses while playful baby goats roam the class.
Who Founded Goat Yoga?
The Original Goat Yoga was founded by Lainey Morse on a farm in Oregon in 2016.
The new trend has continued to grow in popularity around the US because it’s such a pleasant experience.
What Are the Benefits of Goat Yoga?
Goat yoga can help reduce your stress levels, blood pressure, cholesterol, feelings of loneliness and improve your physical health, mental health, and even your immune system!
If you’re going through a difficult period, therapy goats are a great way to cheer you up. I dare you to try to go through a class without smiling.
What’s the Point of Goat Yoga?
It’s just fun! Goat yoga is a fun way to mix up your yoga sessions. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that you won’t forget!
Goat yoga is also known as caprine vinyasa.
What Should You Expect For Your First Goat Yoga Class?
The fun experience is WAY more laid back than a regular yoga class. The yoga goats are the real stars of the show and have a VERY short attention span.
Goat yoga class participants also tend to have short attention spans when the adorable baby goats stop by to make new friends with them.
You’ll notice that people who attend classes are from all walks of life. There’s no need to feel like you need to be advanced yogis before trying the class.
A lot of people are more excited about meeting their new furry friends than trying a specific pose.
Your yoga teacher will still do their best to attempt to lead everyone in poses on the quest for more inner peace as the mayhem with the goats unfolds.
The friendly animals do what they want… when they want which makes the whole experience comical.
Wherever they go is typically for a brief amount of time which makes it so exciting when you see one of the gentle creatures coming your way.
Be prepared to have a smile on your face the whole entire class because you’re going to have a lot of fun.
There’s even a good chance that a little goat could walk on top of your back during the class or try to nibble on your hair.
If you wear clothing with a zipper or string there is also a good chance that a goat may try to nibble at it.
If you don’t have a chance to take pictures during your class, you’ll typically have plenty of time to take pictures with the friendly animals toward the end of class.
Where Do Goat Yoga Classes Take Place?
Goat yoga classes can take place outside on green grass in the fresh air or at indoor venues or studios.
What Happens If a Goat Poops During Class?
There is a good chance that goats will poop during your class. They are farm animals after all.
The good news is that their poop is in the form of small pellets and staff are very quick to remove it and sanitize the area.
This is also why I say to pack extra clothes…just in case.
What Types of Goats Are Used in Goat Yoga?
Nigerian dwarf goats and pygmy goats are most commonly used in goat yoga classes. Many of the goats come from small farms.
Yoga Poses in Goat Yoga
You may do some of the following poses during your yoga practice.
- Downward dog or “downward goat”
- Child’s poses
- Sun salutations
- Warrior ii
Sign Up in Advance for Goat Yoga Classes
Goat yoga classes are very popular. You’ll want to sign up for the venue’s email for the upcoming class date and if there will be any wait lists.
What Should You Bring to Goat Yoga?
- Yoga mat (older is ideal) – Some classes may provide yoga mats
- Water bottle
- Phone
- Folding Cell Phone Stand (If you want to capture footage during the class)
- Change of clothes…just in case
- Baby Wipes or Fitness Equipment wipes for your yoga matt
- Yoga mat cleaner
- Hair ties– the goats may try to nipple on your hair
- Hand sanitizer
What Should You Wear to Goat Yoga
You’ll be most comfortable in athletic clothing.
I would recommend leggings over shorts because of the yoga positions in the class. You may want to bring a light jacket to take off as your body heat rises.
Socks with a grip on the bottom are helpful if you don’t want to take the class barefoot.
Where Can You Try Goat Yoga Classes Around Cincinnati?
- Good Green Earth Farm – 2803 Kinnett Rd, Bethel, OH
- Nakama Studio – (Seasonal Special Events) 600 Kilgore Ave, Batavia, OH
- Original Goat Yoga™ & Goat Happy Hour – Newcastle, KY
- Fifty West Brewing Company (Seasonal special events) – 7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH
Popular Goat Yoga Studios in the US
- Arizona Goat Yoga – Gilbert, AZ
- Laughing Frog Yoga – Los Angeles, CA
Find a Goat Yoga Class Near You
You can find a goat yoga session near you here.
Special Private Events With Goats
Private events are a great excuse to gather friends with goats.
- Goat Yoga Birthday Parties
- Bachelorette Parties
- Private Classes
- Goat Therapy
- Goat Happy Hour Therapy
