Harlan Yoga Studio students were recently able to participate in the third annual goat yoga session hosted by Baker Farms. Students noticed the beauty of the farm – and a goat from time to time — as they practiced their stretches and poses.

“As the owner of Harlan Yoga Studio, it is incredibly important to me that I bring as many people to the experience of yoga,” said studio owner Amanda Wolfe. “You never know what might get someone to come to that very first class and get them dedicated for life. That is why I try any non-traditional class settings.”

Wolfe added by adding the animals into her practices, it “softens the mind and the heart to be more receptive to the physical work of yoga.”

Many of Wolfe’s students agree they enjoyed the change in venue and would gladly participate again.

“To look up and see the sky and feel the sun while doing yoga is heavenly – and the goats make it so much fun,” said yoga student Cylisa Howard.

Gail Murray, another student, added the goat yoga session is something everyone should experience.

“It’s about letting go and having some fun. Yoga in an outside environment, with the addition of goats, brought a smile to my face,” said Murray.

Ben Baker, owner of Baker Farms, said watching the yoga session even brought him joy.

“It is wonderful seeing Harlan Yoga interact with my goats. I have been blessed with it and I can’t wait until next years experience,” said Baker.

The studio also hosted their first puppy yoga session, inviting a few poodle pups to stretch with them.

Wolfe said as part of “a meditation on happiness, students snuggled adorable puppies while moving through traditional yoga poses.”

“The puppies running around made everything unpredictable and crazy,” said student Mike Allison. “Never sure of what was going on next, the class went by fast. I think the puppies had a blast too.”

“To be honest, though, it is also just a really good time with sweet little goats and puppies,” Wolfe said. “A class of cuddles with puppies or dropping your mat on a field in the sunshine among the bleats of goats and calls of a rooster make for a precious class setting.

“I find the non-traditional classes like goat yoga and puppy yoga bring immense joy into the physical practice of yoga – a meditation of happiness.”

The next puppy yoga session is slated for Sept. 13. Wolfe said the next session is sure to sell out.

For more information on yoga with four-legged friends, contact Wolfe at 606-273-1781.