"One day I just brought him to class. And then I thought, if everyone loved having him in class, there's got to be other people who want to bring their dogs, who want to do yoga with their dogs," Doga instructor Kari Harendof said. "That's how the whole movement started."

A movement she calls Doga has dogs from Great Danes to Pugs, partnered up with their owners for a combination of meditation, massage and stretching.

"It's actually a really good thing for her," on Doga participant said. "She's a very anxious dog. She has a lot of nervousness".

Twice a month, Harendorf offers the classes, proving that yoga move downward dog is not just for people.

"Dogs already are yoga, they already know that," Harendorf said. "But that relationship, and honoring that relationship takes care of their emotional well being, their emotional health, physically and that heart to heart connection".

And it is fun for four legged family members even if you have never tried yoga before.

"We just love it," a new participant said. "It's really relaxing and it's a good time to play with all the other friends and socialize".

Doga also offers dogs and people the benefits of stress relief and reduced back pain, something that keeps long-time practitioners coming back for more.

"I like being able to do some of my practice and incorporate something for her," another participant said. "Instead of her getting in the way, it was something kind of fun for her".

It is not only good for everyone in the Doga class, all the money goes to a Manhattan animal shelter.

"You know you're giving it towards a good cause and it's time to spend with your dog," one participant said. "I really love yoga and I really love dogs. So it's a win-win".