"Having MS and Fibromyalgia, I rarely feel good. I felt great afterwards! I am really inspired to keep up with yoga! The goats were amazing! So cute, cuddly, and super sweet! My best friend and her daughter were with me and they had an awesome time too!" - Christy D. 
"Such a fun experience! We enjoyed the class, the instructor and especially the goats! Thank you!" - Laura H.
"Super experience. I left there so happy and high I wish I could do it every day!!" - Kira V. ​
"Great instructor and adorable, friendly goats. All around a great class!" - Phoebe G. 

Health Benefits of Yoga
People have been practicing yoga for over 5,000 years. Known for its positive benefits on the mind and body, yoga can be used to enhance strength, mental well-being, and overall health. There have been many modifications and variations to techniques through hundreds of years of practice. For example, Hatha yoga is one of the more gentle forms of yoga for beginners, which is what our classes are practicing right now. We built our Goat Yoga brand on the fact that HGLY wants to improve the lives of those within the community. Mental health issues are coming more into the light every day within communities. We believe self-care is crucial to any being, whether they suffer from mental health issues or not. 
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 Animal Integrated Work Outs
Animal therapy has proven very helpful.  Human-animal interaction releases Oxytocin, which is commonly referred to as “the love hormone.” It reduces stress and induces feelings of happiness when released during bonding activities. Furthermore, petting and playing with animals boosts serotonin and dopamine in the brain and decreases cortisol levels. Serotonin and dopamine are responsible for impulse control and mood moderation. Lower levels of these chemicals results in an increased risk of depression and risk-taking behaviors. The hormone Cortisol is released in response to stress. Goat yoga combines these effects with yoga for a double dose of relaxation. Some health benefits from goat yoga include enhanced mood, lower blood pressure, and heightened flexibility. *

What Is Goat Yoga?
Goat yoga classes are held in a group setting, and miniature goats are present during the class. The goats are free to roam, snuggle, jump up, and play with yoga participants as they transition from pose-to-pose. Goats are playful animals, and they have a reputation for climbing. It is not uncommon to see a tiny goat jump on the back of a yogi during downward dog. Participants with illnesses, such as anxiety, depression, and even cancer, have reported the benefits of goat yoga. It is hard to be sad while surrounded by cute, interactive animals. Many use the yoga as a coping method for whatever stress is present in their life. Adding small animals seems to boost the positive affects that yoga already has on people. 

We also want to increase awareness of the importance of self-care, even if it's just the occasional Goat Yoga class. Goats are also amazing, loving creatures. We want to spread the love for goats and show the community how special these animals truly are. 


#FutureGoals
Happy Goat Lucky Yoga is currently aspiring to add events that benefit several different members of the community. We would eventually like to add private events, along with children based yoga classes, charity events, and discounts for active duty military and veterans. We will update the website with these events as they are created, but if you have any input or ideas, feel free to contact us!
Private events are currently available at request, this could be with or without yoga. If you are wanting to celebrate a birthday or have a work event surrounded by loveable goats, we are more than happy to help you set that up! 

Just visit our Contact Us page or email happygoatluckyyoga@gmail.com 


*Dauterive, Elizabeth. "Health Benefits of Goat Yoga." Empower Health Insurance. 2017.