Cat Yoga Brings Muscovites Closer to Zen
Now that January is over and the New Year’s resolutions have worn off, it’s harder than ever to find the motivation to stay active. Luckily, an anti-cafe in central Moscow has come up with a way to tackle the problem.
As everyone knows, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is easier when you have a partner — and there’s no better partner than a dozen or so cats.
Muscovites can attend yoga classes as its resident cats lounge, stretch and find their own zen nearby.
Here's a look at one of these classes in action:
As everyone knows, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is easier when you have a partner — and there’s no better partner than a dozen or so cats.
Muscovites can attend yoga classes as its resident cats lounge, stretch and find their own zen nearby.
Here's a look at one of these classes in action:
The classes are held in a separate room from the cafe, allowing for an atmosphere of total relaxation.
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The cafe is home to 20 cats who were abandoned, homeless or given up for adoption.
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In addition to getting unlimited love and affection, yogis can work out, watch movies or just take a nap.
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The cats aren’t just helpful for cheering guests up — they can also help in showing them the best way to stretch.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
They can also be used as special equipment.
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They might distract you from class...
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...but some would argue that it’s better to find enlightenment through patience.
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The Corpse Pose, typically the final pose in a yoga session, is likely the favorite among the cafe’s fluffy helpers.
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