OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Looking to upgrade your yoga routine with hooves, wings or even a lemur on your mat? From bat-inspired stretches to goat yoga giggles and sloth meditation, these experiences combine mindfulness with memorable animal encounters.
Goat Yoga in Gainesville with Downward Goat
Downward Goat brings its signature “Yoga with Little Goats” experience to the Gainesville area on March 28. From 10 to 11 a.m., guests can expect gentle, beginner-friendly movement while baby goats wander, cuddle and occasionally turn your back into their personal jungle gym.
The experience is located at Krazy Heart Farms at 14823 SW 79th Pl. General ticket prices are $30. Students are discounted at $25 while first responders can participate for free.
Goat Yoga and Llama Experiences at Beautiful Creatures Animal Ranch
This Dunnellon-based ranch offers multiple animal wellness experiences that blend movement, mindfulness and hands-on interaction.
Seasonal goat yoga sessions allow guests to practice light, beginner-friendly yoga while playful goats roam the mat area. They also offer a similar yoga-style experience, but with llamas present for interaction and photo opportunities. Dates vary and are posted when available on their website.
Scheduled Fridays through Mondays, guests can take guided walks with llamas and alpacas for a peaceful, movement-based farm experience that feels grounding and interactive.
The ranch is located at 9410 SW 25th Pl. Pricing varies by experience and reservations can be made by calling 845-518-1239 or reserving through their booking page online.
Lemur Yoga & Sloth Meditation at Chase Sanctuary
Practice yoga in an open grassy area while curious lemurs roam nearby at this nonprofit primate sanctuary. It’s playful, interactive and perfect for animal lovers who want something beyond traditional studio flow.
Yoga sessions are scheduled for select Saturdays starting at 9 a.m. for $75 per person. If you’re not feeling downward dog, Chase Sanctuary also offers Sloth Meditation occurring on Feb. 28 and March 7 at 10:15 a.m. for $95, Painting with Primates on scheduled Fridays and Sunday for $89 as well as a variety of interactive group and private tours.
Chase Sanctuary, located at 6127 SE 122nd Blvd. in Webster, offers reservations to be made online at their website.
Weekend Goat Yoga at Blissful Goat Yoga
Headquartered at 6902 279th St. E. in Myakka, Blissful Goat offers a 75-minute class that blends lighthearted stretching with plenty of goat cuddles and photo opportunities. Expect laughter, relaxed pacing and lots of four-legged interruptions.
Upcoming events include Feb. 28 and March 21. Both events are held at 2 p.m. at the Good Liquid Brewing Company in Sarasota, which can be booked directly through their website. The experience is $36 per person.
Yoga & Bats at Lubee Bat Conservancy
Guests can enjoy a 60-minute all-levels yoga session in Lubee’s open-air Education Center on March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light refreshments (mimosas for guests 21+) will be provided before heading out on a guided bat tour. While bats aren’t present during yoga, you’ll see them in flight during the conservation experience.
Reservations can be made at Lubee’s website. The conservancy is located at 1309 NW 192nd Ave. in Gainesville. Tickets are $65 per person. Advanced registration is required and events often sell out.