So I am into fitness don’t get me wrong, but there is something about yoga that I just can’t seem to get into. Maybe I’ve been burned too many times by wannabe yogi guru gym instructors soothingly telling me to ‘breath in through my spleen’….

But there is one way to get me rolling out the yoga mat quicker than you can say Namaste and that’s to involve some furry friends!

Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary in the Perth Hills offers regular Goat Yoga and it is an absolute treat!

The sessions are led by qualified volunteer instructors and the movements are very easy to follow, perfect for beginners or non-yoga enthusiasts. In fact, truth be told, the yoga is actually a very small reason why everyone comes along. It’s pretty hard to zen when a sheep is sharing your yoga mat, a goat is nibbling your sneakers or a cow is moo-ing in the background. But that’s the beauty of it!

The sanctuary has over 150 rescued native and farm animals and as a not for profit organisation, the Goat Yoga sessions are a great way to contribute to their fundraising efforts. Not to mention there is time set aside after the yoga for lots of pats and pictures with the photogenic farm critters.

If you are looking for me on weekends this Spring I’ll be Saluting the Sun with this smiling guy.