Paws and Pose: The Rise of Australian Puppy Yoga

Interactive sessions promote mental well-being while supporting animal socialization and local welfare initiatives.

Lily Wang, co-founder of Doga Sydney, explains that these sessions help socialize the puppies before they find their forever homes. (Photo by Sophie Mak)

SOPHIE MAK

August 16, 2026 07:52 JST

SYDNEY — While traditional yoga typically emphasizes quiet focus and controlled breathing, a unique class in Sydney is turning up the energy by inviting a pack of playful puppies onto the mats. At Victor Nguyen’s Doga Sydney, participants navigate their poses amidst a delightful chaos of energetic puppies roaming freely, eager for attention and affection. This novel approach to wellness blends physical exercise with the joy of animal companionship, offering a fun and therapeutic escape for participants while helping socialize the young dogs before they transition to their permanent homes.

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