What is Paws for Yoga?

Paws for Yoga began from a simple thought: I love animals, and I want to do something meaningful to help them. I see so many animals who need care, comfort, or a home - and it breaks my heart to feel like I can’t do enough. I may not be able to adopt them all (even though I’d love to!), but I can use what I have - my yoga practice - to make a difference.

Paws for Yoga is my way of combining yoga, compassion, and community to support the wellbeing of animals. Through classes and events, we raise awareness and funds for local animal shelters and organizations that are out there doing the real, hard work every day. One person can’t save all the animals - but together, we can help the helpers.

Small dog with a brown and white coat lying in a cozy pet bed, wearing a blue shirt, surrounded by a blanket and chew toys, on a tiled floor.
A small black and tan puppy lying on the armrest of a beige sofa in a living room, with purple window curtains and a quilted blanket in the background. Paws4Survival SATO
A small black dog with pointy ears and a fluffy coat, wearing a black bandana decorated with rhinestones, sitting on beige carpeted floor. Dartmouth Humane Society Cairn Terrier
A small dog with a black and white face and short coat, lying curled up in a round, cushioned pet bed with a geometric patterned edge on a tiled floor. Rescue dog, Dartmouth Humane Society, Italian Greyhound
A small brindle dog wearing a gray vest with orange trim sitting on a patterned couch, with a zebra-print blanket on the side and a beige blanket nearby. Paws4Survival, SATO

Current Projects

Each month, I host a special Paws for Yoga restorative class at Yoga at Studio 10 in downtown New Bedford. It’s a gentle, calming Thursday-evening session where all proceeds go directly to Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River. Because the Thursday varies each month, please check the class schedule for upcoming dates.

About Forever Paws Animal Shelter:

Forever Paws is a non-profit, no-kill shelter that provides refuge, medical care, and adoption services for stray, surrendered, and abandoned animals. Their team of staff and volunteers work tirelessly to give every animal a second chance at a loving home.

🐾 Visit foreverpaws.com to learn more or make a donation
🐾 Follow them on Instagram: @foreverpawsshelter

A white dog with light-colored eyes wearing a black hoodie, sitting on a gravel surface with a pretend coffee filter on its head. Forever Paws, available for adoption
A guinea pig with black, brown, and tan fur inside a hay and bedding-filled enclosure. Forever Paws, available for adoption
A black cat with yellow-green eyes sitting in a leopard-print bed, looking directly at the camera. Forever Paws, available for adoption

Collaborate with Me

If you’re part of an animal shelter, rescue, or organization that supports animal wellbeing, I’d love to hear from you! Paws for Yoga was created to help bring people together in support of animals in need - and that can take many forms, from yoga fundraisers and donation drives to volunteer or awareness events.

I can’t promise I’ll be able to accommodate every request, but I’ll always do my best to collaborate and create something meaningful. Together, we can raise awareness, build community, and make a positive impact for the animals who need us most.

If you’d like to explore an event idea or learn more, please reach out via email yogaatstudio10@gmail.com or send me a message on Instagram @yogaatstudio10.

A circular logo with a paw print in the center and the text "YOGA AT STUDIO TO PAWS FOR YOGA" around the perimeter.