Doga: Yoga For Dogs

by Jennifer Brilliant, Bill Berloni

Dogs have always been natural yogis, and their tranquility of mind, ability to be in the moment, and contented outlook are widely considered to be the result of their long and devoted practice of doga. Dogis Benny, Buster, and Cricket practiced in obscurity for years, perfecting their dogic principles. Now at last they reveal the powerful secrets of doga. Many of the movements and positions of doga can inspire and assist humans in their own yoga practice. Doga presents the major asanas or postures, from the Downward-Facing Dog to the relaxing Happy Puppy and restorative Pup's Pose. Each stretch is demonstrated by one of the dogis, with accompanying text to help people adapt positions to their own practice. Also included are breathing techniques such as the hot breath, or pant, and tips on practicing with your own dogi. Anyone who does yoga or owns a dog is sure to find inspiration in these pages. On the path to health and inner harmony, Doga shows the way.

Genres: Animals

96 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very creative, not quite my style.

[Estefania Rodriguez · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I got this book I was so excited to read it, but honestly it has been a torture to read it. The dogs are cute but the book is boring.

[David Finger · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book started off with a cute premise but the cuteness wears off after about ten pages. The concept just can’t carry an entire book, even one as short as this one.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. The pictures of dogs allegedly doing doga, the dog version of yoga, are delightful, and the text actually teaches excellent lessons about real yoga. The next time your dog seems to be ignoring your commands, perhaps he's simply in deep meditation. A perfect gift for anyone who's into yoga.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny for anyone who has done Yoga and loves dogs. I loved the comments from the dogs on the sidebars of the pages.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfection.