Posted on June 12th, 2025

Reding time: approximately 5 minutes

Something magical happens when yoga mats unroll and tails start wagging. What might seem like a playful gimmick at first glance—puppy yoga—is actually a heart-centered, deeply intentional practice.

Hi, I’m Marie Rodriguez, owner of Alchemy by Active Lotus, and I’m honored to introduce Paws & Poses, a unique experience that blends embodied yoga, sacred sound, and soulful connection—with the joyful energy of dogs and puppies. Many (though not all) of these pups are looking for homes.

This isn’t just a cute trend. Practicing yoga alongside pups is an invitation into presence, play, and profound connection. These four-legged sweethearts are living embodiments of unconditional love and joy. When you come to the mat for Paws & Poses, you’re not just stretching your body—you’re opening your heart.

I’ve seen it firsthand: the way a wagging tail can melt stress, how a sleepy pup curled beside you in savasana can deepen your sense of peace, and how shared smiles between strangers create unexpected community. It’s powerful. It’s healing. It’s needed.

And the beauty goes both ways. Many of the puppies participating are looking for forever homes, and this practice gives them visibility, affection, and socialization. I work tirelessly to ensure the right connections are made—not just for the humans who attend, but for the pups too. Everyone involved—two-legged and four—deserves a great experience.

At Alchemy by Active Lotus, we’re about more than just yoga. We’re creating sacred space for transformation, joy, and heart-led living. Paws & Poses is one of our most joyful offerings—a space where movement meets meaning, and puppy kisses remind us to be present.

📣 Here’s how you can get involved:

✅ Know a breeder, shelter, or foster organization that might want to get their pups involved? Please send them my way!
✅ Know a business, friend group, or organization that would love this as a private wellness event? Let’s chat!
✅ Want to treat yourself or a loved one to a joy-filled hour? Come experience it for yourself!

🙌 Let’s bring more smiles, stretches, and tail wags into the world together. 🐶💛

Let your next yoga practice be one filled with softness, connection, and a few playful surprises. I can’t wait to welcome you—and maybe even send you home with a new best friend. 🐾