If you're a fan of yoga and health articles, you may have noticed a trend toward dog-related reportage. While dog yoga – or "doga," as it is also known – is not especially widespread, it certainly makes headlines.
This may be because the holistic healing power of yoga is so simple and powerful that it can apply to nearly anyone, whether they are a man, a woman or man's best friend.
The Associated Foreign Press recently reported that some canine owners in Hong Kong have begun doing yoga basics poses with their pooches.
Why try yoga with a pet? Susanna Ackerman, the nation's first self-described doga instructor, said that dogs and humans have similar mental energy states.
"Do dogs meditate? Yes, I think they can," she told CNN GO. "Animals can get into that same calm sense and state. I think your energy can transfer into them."
Regardless of whether you do yoga alone or with a furry friend, the mind-body regimen is a great way to improve your mental, physical and even metaphysical well-being. After all, yoga is the only exercise routine that incorporates relaxing activities like meditation, stretching and tai chi.
