Bali: Canggu & Uluwatu Puppy Yoga Class & Refreshing Drinks

This isn't a gimmick yoga class with random puppies — Puppy Yoga Bali is connected to the Aseman Bali Dog Association rescue center, and every dog participating in the class has been rescued from the streets of Bali or from abusive situations. Sessions typically involve 8 to 12 dogs at a time, rotating through the studio so no single puppy is overwhelmed, and the interaction genuinely helps the dogs gain social confidence and rebuild trust in humans. The format is a 60-minute class split into two parts: roughly 45 minutes of soft Hatha yoga guided by a certified instructor, followed by 15 minutes of dedicated puppy playtime. During the yoga portion, the puppies roam freely — which means you might find one sitting on your mat during warrior pose, crawling under your legs in downward dog, or falling asleep on your back during a stretch. The instruction is real yoga, adapted to accommodate the chaos, not a photo session dressed up as fitness. Classes run in open-air and semi-open studios in both Canggu and Uluwatu, with Canggu being the original location and better served for visitors staying on Bali's west coast. Uluwatu sessions suit travelers based on the Bukit Peninsula. The money goes toward food, vaccinations, sterilizations, and long-term care. From a wellness angle, interaction with dogs is documented to lower cortisol and release oxytocin and serotonin — so the stress-relief benefits you feel in class have a real physiological basis. At a 4.8-star rating from 890 reviews, the feedback consistently highlights both the quality of the yoga instruction and the genuine warmth of the puppy experience. Book early-morning sessions when possible — the dogs are more playful, and the studios are cooler before Bali's midday heat sets in.