Yoga Paws Puppy Yoga (West Melbourne)
Yoga Paws offers a fun and unusual experience combining gentle yoga with playful puppies at its West Melbourne location.
The 60-minute sessions include instructor-led yoga while puppies explore the studio, play around the mats or settle down for a nap. Participants also enjoy dedicated puppy playtime at the end of the class.
No previous yoga experience is required, making the sessions suitable for beginners as well as experienced yoga enthusiasts.
Classes are held at La Encantada Collective, 69 Abbotsford Street, West Melbourne.
Opening Hours:
Puppy yoga sessions are generally held on Sundays, with classes scheduled throughout the day.
Sessions are offered at approximately 8am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm, subject to availability.
New session dates are generally released around three weeks in advance.
See the current Melbourne session dates, times and bookings.
Cost:
Admission fees apply, with each participant requiring their own ticket.
See the current puppy yoga session prices.
Birthday Parties:
Yoga Paws offers private puppy yoga sessions for birthday celebrations, hens parties and other group events.
Private events can be arranged at the West Melbourne studio or at a suitable venue chosen by the organiser.
Private sessions run for approximately 75 minutes, including 45 minutes of yoga and 30 minutes of puppy interaction.
Groups can also book places in regular scheduled sessions, with exclusive studio bookings available by arrangement.
See private puppy yoga parties and group bookings.
What to Expect:
Each regular puppy yoga session lasts approximately 60 minutes and includes:
- 50 minutes of gentle, instructor-led yoga suitable for beginners
- 10 minutes of dedicated puppy playtime at the end of the class
- Opportunities to interact with puppies as they explore and play around the yoga mats
- Yoga mats supplied for participants
- Supervised puppy interaction throughout the session
Participants can follow the yoga instructor at their own pace. The puppies are free to approach people, explore the room or rest when they choose.
Age Restrictions:
Participants must be at least 12 years old. Children under 12 are not permitted to attend.
Young people aged 12-14 must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult aged 18 or older. The accompanying adult must purchase their own ticket.
A parent or legal guardian must provide consent and complete the required waiver for all participants under 18.
Animal Welfare:
Yoga Paws works with breeders and animal rescue organisations to provide puppies for its sessions.
The organiser states that dedicated staff supervise the puppies, which have access to a separate resting area with water, bedding and toys.
Puppies are not forced to interact with participants and can choose when to play, approach people or rest.
Sessions are separated by rest periods to allow the puppies time away from visitors.
See Yoga Paws animal welfare information.
What to Bring:
Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing suitable for yoga and spending time on the floor with puppies.
Yoga mats are provided, so participants do not need to bring their own.
Bags, shoes and personal belongings are stored separately from the yoga area.
Only ticketed participants can enter the session, and guests are required to remain on their mats during activities.
Review:
Puppy yoga combines a relaxing fitness activity with the opportunity to spend time around adorable young dogs.
The beginner-friendly format means visitors do not need yoga experience, while the unpredictable antics of the puppies add an entertaining element to the session.
It is an unusual activity for teenagers aged 12 and over, adults and groups celebrating a special occasion.
Families should be aware of the minimum age requirement and the need for younger teenagers to attend with a paying adult.
Location
69 Abbotsford Street, West Melbourne 3003 View Map
✆ 0498 530 844
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ www.yoga-paws.com/melbourne-puppy-yoga
