For the first time ever, puppy yoga is making its way to Penrith.
Since starting up their studio Hustled Pilates together in St Marys, Chloe Carpenter and Julie Fing have noticed a gap in the market, with a lack of puppy yoga classes taking place in western Sydney.
In an effort to bring what’s become so popular in the city home to Penrith, they’re taking matters into their own hands.
“Why not bring it out in western Sydney and share it with everyone?” Fing said.
The two have started their own new company, Paws and Poses, which will run puppy yoga classes out of their studio with the help of an ethical breeder.
“It’s just your standard yoga class, but then you have about 10 little puppies running around while you do it,” she said.
“You might be laying down or in downward dog, and they come and jump on you, or they might fall asleep on your lap.”
According to Fing, the class not only provides a bit of fun for attendees, but also comes along with a host of benefits.
“It’s supposed to be so good for mental health and stress relief. Who doesn’t want to play with puppies?” she said.
The duo have already put their first few classes, to be held on Saturday, November 9, on sale, with an overwhelming response.
“Our first class that we put out for sale sold out in two hours, and the second class sold out the next day,” Fing said.
“We’ve definitely seen that it’s something people want out here.”
But, there are more dates and times yet to be announced, with Fing hoping that anyone who wants to get involved can take part.
“You can bring kids, it’s for everyone,” she said.
“They get a chance to get close and get cuddles and kisses, and get to do fun yoga at the same time.”
For more information or to book, visit the @pawsandposessydney Instagram page.
Cassidy Pearce
Cassidy Pearce is a news and entertainment journalist with The Western Weekender. A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney, she has previously worked with Good Morning Macarthur and joined the Weekender in 2022.