About this Event
We have created this yoga event for families with children ages 4-10 years. Let the photo opps begin!
Tickets are $25 per person and includes;
- a playful relaxation yoga session ideal for kids ages 4-10 years and their families
- connection time with the bunnies in the bunny room
- and a treat to enjoy!
*Bring your own yoga mat or ask to borrow one of ours!
What to Expect
Yoga with Bunnies takes place on our farm in our indoor, open concept workshop space. Ange, our yoga instructor, will lead us through a session with a focus on self acceptance, play and connection. Our farm bunnies are encouraged to visit us at our yoga mats with a variety of bunny treats. We suspect they will hop and flop nearby as we move through our asanas but we offer a consent-based approach with our bunnies so we truly never know what they will want to do! After the yoga session is done, you are invited to hand feed the bunnies and connect with them a bit more outside their bunny room. Before you leave, you'll pick out a treat to take home!
Yoga with Bunnies is not like goat yoga or puppy yoga...
Connecting with a prey animal like bunnies is a unique experience. It taps into softness and vulnerability. Whether a bunny flops near you or hops by during a stretch, if a bunny decides to connect with you during class, it's a special thing.
Bunnies are extra sensitive to their environment. If you have tried goat yoga or puppy yoga, this experience will be quieter, calmer (and perhaps even more introspective). Getting lost in your yoga practice is the best way to make a bunny friend! They love to approach you on their own terms. Likewise, if you are loud or unpredictable in your movements, the bunnies will retreat.
With this in mind, this yoga experience is best for adults and young people who are interested in yoga and able to focus on the mindfulness practice.
Here is our comparison of yoga with bunnies vs. goats and puppies.
Bunny Yoga:
- Atmosphere: Bunny yoga is characterized by a serene and tranquil environment. The presence of soft, gentle bunnies creates a calming atmosphere that enhances relaxation and mindfulness during the yoga session.
- Interaction: Bunnies are small, quiet, and naturally more careful in their environment. They are also curious, so they might hop around or flop near participants, providing a comforting experience without much disruption. Their interactions are subtle and can help deepen the sense of peace and connection in the practice. They are curious and may try to nibble on your yoga mat. Don't worry, we'll put some leafy greens on your mat which they much prefer!
- Focus: The yoga practice emphasizes personal growth, with the bunnies adding a layer of interest.
- Energy Level: The overall energy of a bunny yoga class is quiet and peaceful, ideal for unwinding and de-stressing.
Goat Yoga:
- Atmosphere: Goat yoga, on the other hand, is lively and playful. The presence of energetic goats adds an element of fun and unpredictability to the class, creating a more dynamic and interactive experience.
- Interaction: Goats are curious, playful, and sometimes mischievous. They might climb on participants, nibble on yoga mats, or engage in amusing antics. This can lead to laughter and light-heartedness, making the class feel more like a joyful, communal activity.
- Focus: While yoga poses are still central, goat yoga often becomes more about the experience with the animals than about traditional practice. It’s a blend of fitness and entertainment, where participants embrace the unexpected and enjoy the goats’ antics.
- Energy Level: The energy in a goat yoga class is high-spirited and lively, perfect for those looking for a fun, social, and unique yoga experience.
Puppy Yoga:
- Atmosphere: Puppy yoga is lively and heartwarming, with an atmosphere that’s both playful and affectionate. The presence of energetic puppies adds excitement and a sense of warmth to the class.
- Interaction: Puppies are exuberant and full of energy. They might jump on participants, lick their faces, or playfully tug on yoga mats. The interactions are more active and engaging, often leading to laughter and joyful moments throughout the session.
- Focus: While yoga poses are still practiced, puppy yoga often emphasizes playfulness and the joy of being surrounded by affectionate animals. It’s a blend of exercise and social interaction, with a focus on enjoying the puppies’ enthusiasm.
- Energy Level: The energy in puppy yoga is high-spirited and vibrant, perfect for those looking for a fun, lively, and interactive experience.
In summary, bunny yoga offers a calming, restorative experience focused on relaxation and peace, while puppy yoga or goat yoga provides a more playful, energetic session filled with entertaining interactions and lively moments. If you are seeking calm and quiet, give this a try!
Our Bunny Consent Based Approach
You will arrive and set up your mat in our open air space. The bunnies generally circulate around the outer edges of the room, so choose your spot accordingly! You will be given some leafy greens to place on your mat as a way to encourage the bunnies to visit your mat. (If you wish to bring your own leafy green treats for the buns, please choose from the list outlined in the FAQ's. Bunnies do love variety!)
When the bunnies are moving around the room, just continue with your yoga practice. Some bunnies like to be patted (and are more willing to receive pats while they are eating their leafy greens) but some do not. If a bunny flops near you take that as a compliment! You must have great energy and the bunny is feeling safe and comfortable with you! At the end of class, for the safety of the bunnies, we will invite you to hand feed the buns any treats that are left near your yoga mat.
About our Instructor
We are so lucky to have Ange from @angefromtheheart leading our session. Ange's sessions are just the right mix of yoga playfulness and connection.
About the bunnies
Below are photos of the bunnies who are most likely to join us for Bunny yoga; Ringo, Daisy, Bow, and Opal. Our other bunnies may or may not venture into the yoga room.
Bow playing outside in our bunny playground. Bow enjoys pats and meeting new people.
Daisy is our most athletic bunny and often the first to arrive for yoga sessions. She likes to be with people but on her own terms.
This is Ringo. We think he is dapper, chill, and charming. He is often one of the first to join the yoga room. He loves to explore and eat the treats before the other bunnies build up the courage to check things out.
This is Opal. He is a happy guy who likes people and sniffing new people. He is currently working through some drama with Ringo. They are trying to decide who will be the dominant male of the colony.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Blue Dot Acres, 2179A Dundas Street, Burlington, Canada
CAD 31.59
