Dog Yoga Blog

Breeana and Kringle in a lovely Dog Over the Moon Pose

Yogis and Dogis,

I’m so grateful to have weekly classes in my own studio.  It has been awesome.

Wanted to let you know about some upcoming events:

Weekly Doga classes at Westside Yoga and Doga Thursdays at 7:00 pm and Saturdays at 10:30 am

Yoga Social Benefit! Friday March 26th for WSYD’s  Dog of the Week, Mr. New York.  6:00pm-7:00pm all level flow people yoga class taught by moi.  From 7:00-9:00 the fun continues with music, wine, beer and snacks.

15.00 suggested donation for class and social

or 10.00 suggested donation for just the social

Thanks for your support and love!

xxoo,

Brenda, Honey, Gus and Nelson.

Kelly (my business partner and amazing ashtanga teacher), me, Gus

Of my new studio!

www.westsideyogadoga.com

Gus and I demonstrating Xtra Angle Triangle at The David Barton Gym  Humane Society Fundraiser last Thursday.

This fundraiser was tons o’ fun.  If you missed the chance to raise money for dogs, I’m doing a fundraiser class for animal relief in Haiti Wednesday night the 24th at All the Best Madison. 7:00.

Don’t forget class Thursday night at my NEW YOGA AND DOGA STUDIO!  Finally open!! We had a terrific time at our grand opening party on Saturday night.  Check out our website: www.westsideyogadoga.com.

Barking  Buddha Doga classes also held every Saturday at 10:30 am.

Woofs, Wags and Hugs,

Brenda, Honey, Gus and Nelson

Book Signing at The David Barton Gym in Bellevue, Washington Thursday Feb.18 6-8 11111 NE 8th St.

This is a benefit for The Seattle Humane Society with door prizes, doga demo and other fun to be had.
Although, I’ll be there with Gus for the demo, other dogi’s must stay at home. The event is free but please RSVP to amy.koch@dbgym.com

Be Our Valentine!

And Happy Chinese New Year!

I attended a really fun Chinese New Year party last night at The Georgetown Ballroom in Seattle. I met this little guy named Turbo. It took a few minutes for Turbo to warm up to me but after he did he bestowed a sweet Valentine kiss right on the lips as pictured above. I’m not so much into mouth kissing with dogs, but Turbo caught me by surprise, and my friend was able to capture the moment with my iphone camera. (I wish they had flash, my night pics rarely turn out) Also… new glasses alert! This pair… 80’s deadstock, big frames, better to see my doggies with.
Anyway…Happy Valentines Day!
XXOO, Brenda, Honey, Gus and Nelson

Hello Yogis and Dogis!

Join me and about 100 other humans and dogs tonight at The W Hotel, Seattle, for City Dog Magazine’s Valentine Mutt Mixer 6-8.

Also in the news: Westside Yoga and Doga opening party has been scheduled for Feb. 20th from 7:00-9:00 pm. And become our fan on facebook to see pics of my business partner doing her Ashtanga thang, doga photos, photos of studio stuff and more!

Barking Buddha Doga Teacher Training 2010 has been scheduled for July! www.westsideyogadoga.com for details and to apply. Our site should be up today or tomorrw…Thanks so much for your patience.

Photos from a demo in Portland last summer. I miss the warm weather! Ah summer we hardly knew ye…please come again soon…

Doga has connected me to people and dogs from all over the world. Here is a dogi from Ireland. Her name is Clara and her human’s name is Niamh. (Happy Birthday on Feb. 8 Niamh!)
Niamh is involved in helping Irish dogs find homes. Such a pleasure to meet Niamh and Clara online. Perhaps someday we’ll meet in person!

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Here’s a link to an article I wrote for Dogs Naturally Magazine:
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/magazine.html

Well, it’s not an actual article…but they mention my classes and my book! Sweet! (page 98)
Also did a photo shoot/class and an interview today for a Norwegian newspaper. They were very cool and I got to teach my class at the new studio. Loved it! It’s a good space with a good vibe.
First Doga class at Westside Yoga and Doga will be Saturday Feb. 6 10:30 am

This photo was taken a while back by Bev Sparks (note how nice my nails look, the back of my hair, however, is another story, see below)

Things I’ve learned about doing photo shoots:
-Make sure the back of my hair is combed.
-Do downward facing dog wearing photo shoot outfit before the photo shoot.
-Get mani/pedi ( I did not do this today and sure enough the photographer wanted a closeup of my hands on a dog, and horror of horrors he also did a close up of my feet which have been encased in boots most of the winter….except of course when teaching, then I’m barefoot, but no one is taking pictures of my feet during class, so whatever).
-Make sure all clothing tags, bra straps, and anything else that is supposed to be covered by main outfit is not exposed.
- And the big one….Do not be tempted to trim your own bangs the morning of the shoot.