Dog Yoga Blog

Honey discovers a new use for Nelson in the back seat of my car. Personally I think Honey would make the better seat, she’s a little more plush and Nelson is very sinewy. But whatever works for them. I also have a photo of Gus sleeping on Nelson somewhere, but couldn’t find it.
Have a lovely weekend Yogis and Dogis!
xo, Brenda, Honey, Gus, Nelson

It’s been an exciting time working toward opening the studio. I’ll be scheduling a Barking Buddha Doga Teacher Training for this summer out of WSYD. Our website will be up in a couple of weeks: westsideyogadoga.com.

In the meantime I’ve been working with Nelson our latest energetic addition to the family. He was afraid of the yoga mat when I first put it on the floor, but then sat very quietly on the mat after I invited him over to be with me. I did some simple calming techniques and stretches and was amazed at how quietly and calmly my young, energetic pit bull terrier sat until I ended our mini doga session. Since I’ve been giving him the extra doga time he seems to focus on me more off of the mat. So sweet!
Well that’s all for now!
Have a terrific weekend,
xo,
Brenda, Honey, Gus and Nelson

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This is an adorable photo of my husband’s 99 year old grandma and her dog, Stella.
In Doga news, we are working toward the opening of Westside Yoga and Doga. The website should be up this week and we are planning to open January 18.

My student Jamie’s dog taking a nap on a yoga block, guess this dogi prefers a firm pillow.

The opening of my Yoga and Doga studio is official! We will be opening in The Morgan Junction of West Seattle in mid-January. Yay!
Weekly Barking Buddha Doga classes every Saturday. You can also get your regular yoga on with the same membership. My business partner, Kelly Page, not only rescues pitbulls, but she’s an amazing traditional Ashtanga Yoga teacher who studied in India under the guidance of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.
I’ll be teaching regular people classes as well. Kelly is very traditional in her teaching and I am non-traditional but our heart and souls share a similar goal.
Eastsiders don’t despair, I have classes scheduled at The Seattle Humane Society for Jan-March and will continue to teach Barking Buddha Doga at the Bellevue location… check the H.S. website for deets. Happy Holidays!

Honey just turned 12! Tell her Happy Birthday in person this Monday at doga class: The Seattle Humane Society 11/30 at 7:00 pm.
I should have a Jan/Feb class schedule next week. I’m confirming a class location close to downtown. I’ll let you know as soon as I do.
Happy Weekend!

Brad and Gus say “cheese”. Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!

Hello Yogis and Dogis! I’m back from Seoul…will post photos soon from the trip. Quick update…

Barking Buddha Doga class is Nov. 30 at The Seattle Humane Society.

I’m in the process of scheduling a January series, hopefully close to downtown Seattle (fingers crossed!)
But eastsiders don’t despair I’ll have a January single class in Bellevue at The Humane Society.
Also…Coming up City Dog Magazine’s Holiday Party on Dec. 9th at The W. CD’s parties are always a gas! Hope to see you there and/or in class on Nov. 30.

xo,
Brenda, Honey, Gus and Nelson

Honey: 1/2 Shar Pei 1/2 Boxer 100% Good girl.
Honey is very plush, everyone likes to use her as a pillow. Honey is calm and sage. I always say she’s a little wrinkly and a lot sweet. Her lovely disposition melts my heart everyday. Read the rest of this entry »

In my people yoga classes, around this time of year (Halloween, Day of the Dead), I teach a class honoring the cycle of life and death by remembering those who have passed and practicing in their honour. This year I honour the memory of Handsome Harry, my most senior dogi student.
Harry passed away September 30, he was just about 15 years old. Harry was a regular student for a long time and I loved having his gentle energy in class. His mom, Angela rescued him when he was seven. I’m saddened by his passing and Honey, Gus and I will miss him.
The brevity of our dog’s lives can really teach us to treasure each moment we have with them and to love now. Perhaps this is one reason why their time on earth is so brief, so that we can learn to appreciate the cycle of life and death and the importance of each moment we have with our loved ones, whether they be canine, feline or human.

In memory of Handsome Harry,
Brenda, Honey, Gus and Nelson