Practice yoga with your cat

Yoga with cats is a fantastic way to enrich your yoga practice and also offers significant benefits for both you and your feline. By incorporating your cat into your yoga sessions, you can create an environment of relaxation, wellbeing and mutual connection.

Yoga with cats does not differ much from traditional yoga in terms of postures and sequences. However, the presence of your cat can add an extra level of interaction and challenge. Here are some tips to get you started:

• Choose the right space: Select a quiet, undistracted area in your home. Make sure your cat has access to toys and scratching posts to keep him entertained.
• Be patient: At first, your cat may be curious and want to explore your yoga mat. Allow them to do so. Patience is key; over time, your cat will get used to your practice and will be able to relax by your side.
• Incorporate your cat gradually: Let your cat approach and get used to you as you practice. You can use treats or toys to encourage him to stay close.

Yoga postures with cats

Although any yoga posture can be adapted to include your cat, there are some that are particularly suitable:

• Balasana (Child’s Pose): This is perfect for relaxing and allowing your cat to approach. You can stretch your arms forward and let your cat settle between them.
• Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog): This pose not only stretches your body, but can also be fun if your cat decides to go underneath you.
• Tadasana (Mountain Pose): While standing in this basic pose, your cat can curl up at your feet, adding a tender and reassuring connection.
• Savasana (Corpse Pose): This final relaxation pose is ideal for your cat to curl up on your abdomen or beside you, helping you to find a state of deep calm.

Benefits of practising Yoga with your cat

1. Stress reduction: Interaction with animals, especially cats, is known to reduce stress and anxiety. The combination of yoga and the company of your cat can amplify these relaxing effects.
2. Improved connection: Practising yoga with your cat can strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend, fostering greater mutual trust and affection.
3. Mental and physical stimulation for your cat: Being present at your yoga sessions can stimulate your cat’s curiosity and physical activity, keeping them mentally active and physically healthy.

Origins of Yoga with cats

The trend of practising yoga with cats has become increasingly popular in the last decade thanks to the growing appreciation of the benefits of animal-assisted therapy and the ubiquity of cats on social media. Studies have shown that interaction with companion animals can improve mental health, which has led many yoga studios to incorporate special sessions where participants can bring their cats.

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