Welcome to Bichon Frise Puppy Yoga by Yoga Kawa in Toronto. This is an hour of easy, beginner-friendly yoga shared with a rotating crew of small, cloud-like puppies who have absolutely no interest in your to-do list and every interest in crawling onto your mat.

Bichons are cheerful, bouncy, and relentlessly affectionate. They will find your lap. They will find your face. They will probably find both at the same time.

Here's how the hour breaks down:

35 minutes of easy, beginner-friendly yoga

20 minutes of connection and cuddle time with the puppies

5 minutes of sharing circle

Why people keep coming back

Puppy yoga does something a regular yoga class can't. The moment a warm, fluffy puppy decides you are safe enough to curl up on, your nervous system just... exhales. You stop thinking about the week ahead. You stop replaying the week behind. For a full hour on a Sunday morning in Toronto, the only thing that matters is whether this particular Bichon is going to stay on your shoulder or bail for someone else's mat. It is a very specific kind of present-moment awareness, and it works.

A note on Bichon Frise puppies

Bichon Frises are gentle, sociable little dogs with soft, dense coats that feel exactly as good as they look. They were bred to be companion animals, which means they genuinely enjoy being around people and tend to warm up to a room quickly. They are playful without being overwhelming, and their small size makes them easy to hold, easy to manage, and very easy to fall in love with over the course of one yoga class.

Kids are welcome at this one

Kids ages 5 and up are welcome to attend. Anyone under 18 must come with a parent or guardian who also participates in the class and helps their child move gently and handle the puppies with care. This is a shared space with animals, so calm and kindness go a long way.

Mats provided. No experience needed. Just show up, breathe, and let a Bichon Frise puppy fix your Sunday.