FAQ about Puppy Yoga and Sound Bath Sanctuary

Certainly not! We designed our Ottawa Puppy Yoga class to be accessible to all people and all levels, from experienced practitioners to complete beginners. But honestly, the focus is more on relaxation, rejuvenation and connection with yourself, and with the puppies. This class is sublime, but did you know that our highest demand, most popular ticket is our Sound Bath Sanctuary? Discover more here. 

During our Ottawa Puppy Yoga class we supply yoga mats, and for sound bath sanctuary event we supply mats, beanbags, cushions, lounge chairs and regular chairs [for those with physical ailments]. You may bring your yoga mat, pillow and blanket for more cushiony support if you wish. All that is required is to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated and wear comfortable attire. 

The yoga exercises draw from Hatha and Flow yoga. All that we present are considered safe for pregnant women and beginners. Yet, if you are pregnant we recommend that you get the approval from your health care professional before joining any type of fitness class or event.

Yes. The minimum age required to participate is age 12+ accompanied by their parents or a 16+ sibling. Our puppies are raised as therapy cuddle dogs. They are intuitive and intelligent. Allow silence and presence to anchor you down and watch what preciousness they will offer you.

Click here to see our studio location and contact information.

Creating more wellness opportunities and building community is our foundation. We value all of our members yet, at this time, we are unable to offer group discounts for birthdays or events.

Absolutely! Phones are allowed in our Ottawa Puppy Yoga class and Sound Bath Sanctuary event! We'll help every single person take memorable photos with these precious fluffy care bears. They will love to take all sorts of sweet and silly photos that you won't be able to resist but share with your friends and family on Instagram and FB!

We love hosting private events for corporate groups, birthday parties, and celebrations! Our rates are $3000 for private events of up to 20 people for 90-minutes. Additional people are $150 each.

Contact us here to share what’s the occasion and your vision so we can assist you in creating a successful and memorable event!

Scientific research has proven that puppy yoga = more serotonin. Doing yoga and meditating with cute puppies is fun, joyful and adorable. When playing with puppies, humans experience the release of several hormones, primarily oxytocin, dopamine, and beta-endorphins. These hormones are associated with feelings of well-being, bonding, and reduced stress. Here's a more detailed look: 

• Oxytocin
  Often called the "love hormone" or "trust hormone," oxytocin increases during positive interactions with dogs, promoting feelings of connection and bonding, according to NPR and Scientific American.   
• Dopamine
  This neurotransmitter is involved in reward and pleasure, making play with puppies a rewarding experience for both humans and dogs, according to bpHope.com and Scientific American.
• Beta-endorphins 
  These natural painkillers and mood boosters are released during enjoyable interactions with dogs, helping to reduce stress and increase feelings of well-being.  

In addition to these, other hormones like serotonin can also be affected by interactions with pets, further contributing to the positive psychological and physiological effects of playing with puppies.

Vibrational Medicine is a term coined by author Dr. Richard Gerber. "At the dawn of the 21st century, the old paradigms of medicine have begun to fall apart. We no longer believe that our bodies are machines with parts that wear down, only to be braced up by drugs or replaced through surgery. Instead, a growing number of pioneering researchers embrace a new view of healing – one expounded by Dr. Richard Gerber in his groundbreaking best‑seller, Vibrational Medicine. Now he shows how to put this new way of thinking into practical use, describing the role of consciousness and “thought forms,” covering subtle‑energy fields, acupuncture, Bach flower remedies, homeopathy, radionics, crystal healing, electrotherapy, radiology, chakras, meditation, psychic healing, as well as the benefits of sound vibration, color and light healing, magnetobiology, and other therapies. A traditionally trained physician, Dr. Gerber combines scientific evidence with traditional methods from the East and West to unlock our potential for healing ourselves."

We are grateful for the wonderful reviews and posts that participants are posting on Instagram and FB, and tagging us! It warms our hearts to see the effect that puppies and dogs have on humans.

We’re spreading love and joy across Ontario. Click here if you’d like to leave us a Google Review.

We hold found items that were left behind for 30 days. If no attempt is made to claim the item within that timeframe we will donate it.

To claim a lost item, email us a description of the item, the date, and location where it was left at. If a member of our team put it in the lost-n-found, we will help you get it back.

Absolutely! You want to gift a colleague, friend or family member? We got you covered! Click right here to buy gift cards.

If the event you want to attend is fully booked, we can place you on the waitlist and will notify you if a spot becomes available. We have a waitlist for each of our four social club events. Plans can change. To ensure the best experience for our puppies’ welfare, and for attendees, we prioritize maintaining an appropriate size group. We manage our event sizes effectively. Adding extra mats is not possible without compromising the quality of the event. Be sure that when a participant wants to reschedule their experience and notify us in advance, one of our team members will refer to the waitlist and text the next person(s) on the list. Although, for last minute announcements [and no-shows] we leave the group as is and don’t refer to the Waitlist.

Yes, you can easily do this. In your ticket confirmation email you will see a 'Transfer' button option. Click to open the link and select 'Transfer' and add the receiver's details and complete the process. You can also speak to staff at the event. They can assist you further with any ticket changes.

Arriving at least 10–15 minutes before start time is best to ensure you have plenty of time for parking, check-in, going to the washroom, and settling in. We agree to set a 15-minute grace period for late arrivals. But in order to maintain a smooth and pleasant experience for participants and puppies please know that after the 15-minute grace period, no entry will be allowed. If you arrive late or miss the event entirely:

• No refunds or reschedules will be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  
• Please refer to Late/No-Show Policy

We do not offer refunds at this time. If you accidentally booked the wrong date we can exchange your ticket(s) or issue a store credit for the ticket(s) amount. We need 48 hours notice. To do so contact customer service via email.

Of course! We will resend it to you if you send us an email to ask. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your email. You can also view your ticket through your account on our website.

On the Shih Tzu Puppy Adoption page, When it comes to breeding, I only have 3 litters in a year. I’m not a business. I’m breeding Shih Tzus out of pure love and passion. Because I socialize my puppies during our events and classes, they are adopted when they reach 10 months. They leave when the next batch of puppies are ready for their socialization and training. My puppies leave fully vaccinated and dewormed, microchipped, trained on pee-pads, trained to go up and down stairs, and trained with basic commands. We both sign the contract and you get a health and malformations guarantee. My dogs and puppies are healthy, happy and intelligent. Interested in adopting a Shih Tzu from my litter? Fill out this registration form to book a call for more information on our process.

Absolutely. We are hiring and accepting applications.

We are hiring gifted and reliable leaders. 

• Yoga teachers 
• Event facilitators: set-up, greet/serve guests, clean & pack-up after, dog handlers
• Sound healing practitioners 
• Photographers 
• Video filming and editing producers 

To apply, send us your resume by email at contact@ottawapuppyyoga.com along with a paragraph sharing a bit about yourself. When a position opens, we will notify you.