If you've never been to a puppy yoga class before, you probably have a few questions. Do you need to be good at yoga? What are the puppies actually doing? Is it chaotic? Here's exactly what happens at a Paws & Flo session, from arrival to the moment you leave.
Before you arrive
Wear comfortable workout clothes you don't mind getting a little furry. Arrive a few minutes early - sessions start on time and the first few minutes of settling in are part of the experience. You don't need to bring a yoga mat; we provide everything you need.
No yoga experience is required. Seriously. The class is designed to be accessible to complete beginners. If you can breathe and follow simple verbal instructions, you'll be fine. The puppies will ensure you're too distracted to feel self-conscious anyway.
The guided yoga session (45 minutes)
The session opens with a gentle warm-up - breathing exercises, light stretches, nothing intimidating. From there, the instructor guides the class through a sequence of beginner-friendly poses: downward dog, warrior, child's pose, and a few others that flow naturally together.
Throughout all of this, the puppies are free to roam. They will walk across your mat. They will sit next to you. They will occasionally investigate whatever part of you is closest to the ground. The instructor keeps the session moving, but there's room to pause and acknowledge what's happening around you. That's expected and encouraged.
"No yoga experience needed. The puppies will ensure you're too distracted to feel self-conscious."
The free-play session (20 minutes)
This is what most people remember. After the guided portion, mats get pushed aside and the room becomes a puppy play area. You can sit, lie down, pick up the puppies, let them climb on you, take photos - whatever you want. The atmosphere shifts from class to something closer to a very good afternoon.
This is also when people who came in a bit stressed tend to visibly decompress. There's no structure, no instruction, nothing to do except be present with a group of very enthusiastic small dogs.
Good to know
The puppies are healthy, vaccinated, and well-socialised. They are comfortable with people and used to the session environment. If a puppy seems overwhelmed or wants to rest, we let them - their wellbeing comes first. Sessions are kept to a size that ensures both people and puppies have a good experience.
What people are usually surprised by
Most first-timers expect it to be cute. They don't expect it to be genuinely calming. The combination of light movement, slow breathing, and the presence of animals creates something that feels different from a regular yoga class and different from just playing with dogs. The two things together are more than the sum of their parts.
People also tend to be surprised by how quickly the time passes. Sixty-five minutes from start to finish, and it's consistently one of those experiences where you look up and can't quite believe it's over.
Ready to try it?
Sessions run most weekends at 52 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Level 1, Singapore 399642. $58 per person. Spots are limited - book ahead.
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