Why Omdoga?

Doga, the practice of yoga with your dog, provides a time and space for deep relaxation and connection between you and your dog. While dog participants, known as ‘dogis’ are never forced into any uncomfortable positions, they naturally want to be around a human being that feels calm and centred.

In a particular relaxing style called Yin Doga, all positions take place on the ground, lasting between three to five minutes per pose or asana. Naturally dogs are drawn to activities where they can feel a part of their pack. The humans also reap the benefits of greater flexibility, sense of relaxation & calm, deeper breathing, and bonding with their beloved fur creature.

About Us

You might be wondering what inspired me to choose doga. Everyone I believe is looking for a sense of peace and purpose in their lives. This practice feeds my mind, body and soul from a deeper healing level and helps me cope with my day to day pressures. I knew if this could help me, that others could benefit and we could make a difference in our communities by supporting charities in need.

I believe that animals are healers, and if dogs have empowered me to be able to live life to the fullest, why couldn’t they help everyone else in the ways that they need healing?

Kathleen Schubert for OmDoga™

Events

Mental Health Awareness Week
Doga with OmDoga

SUNDAY OCTOBER 3 2021, 2 – 3.30pm
At FUR KIDS

Doga, the practice of yoga with your dog, provides a time and space for deep relaxation and connection between you and your dog. While dog participants, known as ‘dogis’ are never forced into any uncomfortable positions, they naturally want to be around a human being that feels calm and centred. Complimentary herbal tea and coffee are available at the conclusion.

  • This event is for fully vaccinated, well-socialised dogs only please
  • Keep your dog on a lead unless otherwise instructed
  • BYO Yoga mat, blanket, beach towel and water
  •  Please pick up after your dog

Ticket price: $25 per person Event length is 1.5hrs
To register email: furkidsdoggiedaycare@gmail.com

Om Doga™ is a non-profit organisation which supports animal and human welfare. Om Doga™ partners with Pet Refuge, which provides temporary shelter for pets so that families may escape abuse.

Pawmaste!

LIVE Stream Doga Class For You & Your Dog

Stuck at home and looking for something to relax and connect you and your dog?

This Event is now over
Introducing Om Doga – the livestream yoga class for you and your best furry friend (DOGA) and a fundraiser for Pet Refuge.

For these two Saturdays in a row, Kathleen and her gorgeous dogs Jinxy and Willow will go live on Facebook at 10am. They will take you through 45 minutes of Hatha and Yin yoga poses with a focus on gentle stretching, meditation and massage with your four-legged family member. The video of the class will remain available for anyone that may have missed it.

Om Doga ask in return that you consider making a donation you are comfortable with to Pet Refuge. Donate here: https://www.petrefuge.org.nz/

Doga is a new and modified form of yoga that incorporates many of the traditional Hatha or Yin yoga poses and stretches and focus mainly on gentle stretching, meditation and massage with your four-legged friend.

Participants may be of any age, require no extensive flexibility or prior experience with yoga or doga. Injuries and disabilities can be accommodated. A yoga mat, beach towel, or blanket and your dog are all that is needed.

Dogs are never forced into any positions they are uncomfortable with, and at times are laying beside the yogi, and at other times will be interacting as ‘dogis’ within the poses/asanas with the yogi.

This provides the traditional benefits of interaction and bonding with your dog.

*Previous research has demonstrated participants’ Oxytocin (OT) levels increased after interacting with or petting a dog, suggesting OT is at least partially responsible for the calm, relaxed feeling that participants experienced during this intervention. Oxytocin (OT) is a neuropeptide increasingly recognised for its role in bonding, socialisation, and stress relief. Reduced stress supports healthy immune function.

Om Doga™ is a non-profit organisation which supports animal and human welfare. Om Doga™ partners with Pet Refuge, which provides temporary shelter for pets so that families may escape abuse.

Pawmaste!

Yin Yoga, Doga for Dogs and their Humans

A charity event to benefit Pet Refuge

144 Wade River Road

This was a special Yin style yoga day with your dog (DOGA) to benefit Pet Refuge, which will provide temporary shelter for pets affected by domestic violence, keeping them safe while their owners escape abuse.

All vaccinated, well socialised on-lead dogs and their humans are most welcome. No prior doga or yoga experience is required.
Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel, any cushion or pillows for props and some comfy clothes that you can move in. Event most suited to adults or mature young adults due to the Yin nature of the yoga.

Worried that your dog is too active? There will be an opportunity from 10-10:30 for an off-leash run through paddock if desired prior to start of class. Most dogs relax into the yoga after awhile.

Dogs are never forced into any uncomfortable positions, but may be incorporated into some yoga poses as appropriate or able to be next to you taking in the relaxing vibes.

Outdoor event set among grassy paddocks and native New Zealand bush with a peak of ocean, join us for an outdoor peaceful yin yoga style session to connect with you and your dog and meet like-minded humans.

Ticket price: $25 per person, all proceeds to benefit Pet Refuge. No tickets available on the day, all prepaid in advance by online EventBrite website.

Please bring evidence of payment on the day.

*Coffee and herbal teas are available at the event for $3.50 each, by cash only to benefit Pet Refuge.
*Additional donation collection bucket for Pet Refuge available on the day. All proceeds will be for the benefit of Pet Refuge.
*BYO water and poo bags. Sun hat, sunglasses and sun block recommended due to the outdoor nature of the event. Free parking available on-site in grassy paddocks.

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