Doga Calendar and Journal Winners!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Oliver Enjoys Doga Treats

As it turns out, the addition of Doga to my workout routine has attracted a few curious, and unexpected new readers. I'm enjoying seeing names in the entries that are completely new to me! Welcome aboard to our newest readers, as well as many who are tried and true.

As I write this post, I've just opened another giveaway, this time dangling the biggest carrot. Shhhh....don't tell Oliver about the carrot. He'll get confused.

I've got a Yoga mat, journal and an adorable, dog-themed tote bag, just for one very lucky winner. But first, let's announce the winners of the Doga calendar and 3 yoga journals. Congratulations to Marci R., Melissa T, Ruckus E., and Carrie C. You'll be hearing from me via AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. If you see this post and have not yet heard from me, please drop me an email with your full name, address and a phone number for the shipper. If you'd like an All Things Dog Blog bandana for your dog, please let me know the weight of your pup and I'll send the appropriate size.

Here's to our budding Dogis,

The prizes in this giveaway were purchased by me for this giveaway. I hope you're enjoying this relaxing way to bond with your dog while improving your health.

Win a Yoga Mat for Your Doga Practice

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Off to Doga Class

I'm off to Doga class. Don't worry. Oliver is coming along also. It wouldn't be Doga with him. But also he's like an American Express card. I never leave home without him. Well, almost never.

We've now passed the halfway point in the beginner Doga videos, each lasting only a few minutes. I run a new one each Saturday, and am sure to share the links to all on each post so you can try out the others when you're feeling adventurous.

Speaking of adventure, I took on Google and found a few listings of Doga classes in my area. I've also found several Doga books on Amazon. I guess it's not as off the beaten path as I thought, although still not a household word. Nevertheless, I'm enjoying playing a small part in changing that.

I've splurged on a few prizes to inspire and encourage you. Today I'm starting a new giveaway that will go to one lucky winner: a dog-themed Tote bag (see an example in my photo), a Yoga mat (colors vary), and a yoga journal to keep track of your progress and make notes about new poses. I keep discovering new ones each time I get on Youtube or Instagram.

Funny thing about Instagram is that there are a ton of yogis that use this social media. You'll find loads of inspiration in photos, videos and sentiments--while not necessarily all  safe for beginners--and enjoy the journey of seeing what others have accomplished. My daily visit to Instagram is now a ooooo and ahhhh session, as I'm always amazed at the talents of some of the yogis I have followed. It's fun to see their gymnastics!

Tanner Gets His Affection During Practice Too

Let's get on with this giveaway, yes? Who needs a nice, cushy new yoga mat for their practice? Or possibly an adorable tote bag to lug your stuff around in, journal included. All this goes to one lucky winner. 

Remember that the Rafflecopter sometimes works on its Corpse Pose and you may not find it at the bottom of the post. You can bring it back to life by clicking on the post title. Let the workout begin!

The prizes in this giveaway were purchased by me for this giveaway. I hope you're enjoying this relaxing way to bond with your dog while improving your health.

Keep Track of Your #Doga Practice: Win a Journal to Log Your Poses

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Working on My Forward Fold

Tanner and Oliver are continuing to gain more comfort joining me for yoga practice. This week's pose doesn't exactly lend itself to Oliver onboard, but Tanner and I did share a nuzzle. Next time I think I'll try to practice my Forward Fold with him directly in front of me, allowing me to stroke his neck and receive a personal kiss. Great motivation!

I do love having the boys keep me company, but they have not provided any assistance in mapping my progress. To this end, it occurred to me that some of you may wish to journal or log your practices, noting any new poses or successes. I picked up 3 journals that I'm going to offer up as giveaways, along with a #Doga calendar that could be used for the same purpose. 

Perhaps it could even be helpful in setting goals for your practice or for incorporating your dog into this activity. We love the bonding that deepens with each workout :)

This giveaway will remain open for 2 weeks, closing on Monday night, May 5. Winners will be announced Tuesday May 6. By then, you will have been introduced to the Warrior I and Warrior II poses--the Sun Salutation. These are awesome poses that make you feel strong and empowered when you become more comfortable with them. At first, you may find them humbling, but that's completely normal. Stick with it! 

You'll find a complete list of the Doga training videos at our Doga page here. The list will continue to be updated each week as a new, instructional video is published. These short videos last only a few minutes, but endeavor to teach you proper alignment for the pose, as well as offering options to incorporate your dog in the fun. Enjoy!

Chart Your Progress by Journal or Calendar

You can enter to win one of the journals or the calendar by using the Rafflecopter entry widget at the bottom of the post. If you're new to All Things Dog Blog, you may sometimes notice this widget likes to snooze out of sight. You can be like a Dogi and quietly, ever so peacefully, awaken it by clicking on the post title above. Good luck to you all!

The prizes in this giveaway were purchased by me for this giveaway. I hope you're enjoying this relaxing way to bond with your dog while improving your health.