Glorious it is this new founded Yoga which involves Goats! You are wondering how is this healing be accosted by goats while trying basic yoga moves? A bold question indeed and the response to that query is they are just Great FUN! The Goats are excited to see everyone and get goofy and in turn the humans get goofy with them. Now you are thinking well I must try this, but what should I know about Goat Yoga before trying it. Glad you asked.
Top Ten things you should Prepare and know about Goat Yoga (maybe should have used this for the title but c’est la vie).
1. Wear old clothing: Make sure not to wear anything new or you have the slightest affection for because Goat Yoga can be disgusting! Don’t let this put you off, but the Goats have no issue relieving themselves on top of you, near you, around you. You get the picture.
2. Take an extra shirt or sweatshirt. Please see Comment 1, if curious as to why.
3. Adult goats are heavy. Not much you can do if an adult goat thinks your the cat’s pajamas, however, it will test your strength and resolve. This will also lead to an amusing story that will at least be the topic of conversation for many weeks.
4. Do not encourage head butting. They will ask you not to play with the goats in head butting. I highly agree with this assessment. The last thing anyone needs is to be knocked out after trying to complete downward dog.
5. Most places will provide you with Yoga Mats. Check before going, but most Goat Yoga Institutions provide the mats due to the incidents that may occur.
6. You do not need to be skilled in yoga. Trust me, I went and my yoga skills are subpar at best.
7. Make sure to take pictures, everyone you know will want to see.
8. You will be interacting more with the Goats then performing yoga. Between shaking off your yoga mat and wondering when the Adult Goat will jump on the next back, I can confidently say you do not need to be in great shape to complete this exercise.
9. Nor rain, nor snow, nor dark of night…..well….maybe just nor rain. I live in the Pacific Northwest and the Goat Yoga moved forth even with rain. The place had a mock party tent, so we stayed dry, enjoyed being outside, and hung out with some hilarious goats.
10. Prepare the checkbooks, you will want to buy the merchandise. It is hard to walk away from a Goat Yoga Sweatshirt, especially if you were involved with a Goat’s bathroom break. However, it is really just a great conversation starter with people. When I am involved in an awkward situation, without an appropriate topic, I can in a cool causal manner, point to my shirt and then the conversation flows.
wow thanks for the information. very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!