Self-care is partially about blocking out the noise, and seeking quiet – but it’s also about connection.
Connection can exist with people in our personal circles, professional lives, and sometimes even virtually – but it also exists with nature, and most significantly, animals – especially those we share a home and space with.
This Love Your Pet Day, YogaSix is partnering with our friends at Dogtopia (a beloved national pet care facility) to outline how, and why, being social isn’t just good for your dopamine and endorphins when you see your favorite familiar faces you see in your YogaSix studio; it’s also crucial for your pup, shown by the excited tail wags when your furry friend sees his or her own friends at their favorite Dogtopia Daycare
Why Social Connection Is Essential
Research continues to show that social interaction supports mental health, emotional balance, and stress reduction (source). For humans, it builds motivation and accountability. For dogs, it supports confidence, behavior, and happiness.
At YogaSix, we see it every day:
Members returning to class because they feel supported by their teacher
Friendships forming on the mat
The energy of a full room, whether full of friends or strangers
For your pets at daycare, it’s the same idea, just with four legs and a lot more zoomies (just ask your local Dogtopia team).
Routine = Regulation (For Both of You)
One of the most underrated wellness tools? Routine. Consistent schedules help regulate nervous systems. That’s true for:
A weekly yoga practice – for us!
A regular daycare routine – for our pups!
Knowing what to expect creates calm, builds trust, and reduces stress; and knowing we’ll soon see our “friends” fuels our happy hormones!
When your dog has a place to socialize, play, and feel secure, you can fully show up for your workout or yoga practice, knowing they’re cared for too.
Guilt-Free Self-Care Is Better Self-Care
Many pet parents skip workouts or personal time because of guilt. But here’s the truth: Taking care of yourself helps you show up better, for your dog and everyone else in your life.
Your YogaSix teacher creates space for you to:
Move your body
Reset your mind
Connect with others
Your Dogtopia team creates space for your pup to:
Move its body
Stimulate itself
Play with a pack!
It’s not about choosing one or the other, but rather about creating a routine and rhythm that supports both of you. You’re stronger, happier, and healthier together!
At YogaSix, we believe wellness is more powerful when it’s shared. At Dogtopia, dogs thrive through connection and play.
Different spaces. Same purpose. Supporting happier, healthier lives, together.
Dogtopia and YogaSix have partnered for special, limited time offers for friends wanting to try a new yoga routine or new pet care. Reach out to your nearest Dogtopia and YogaSix locations to learn more about this exclusive deal!