Have you ever tried goat yoga? Meet today’s woman dreamer, Lainey Morse. She is the Founder/President of Original Goat Yoga, The Goatel & Goat Happy Hour. With hundreds of appearances in publications and media outlets including CNN, The NY Times, Lainey is a big believer of living a life with no regrets. In this informative […]
An unusual form of animal-assisted therapy sprang from tough times. In 2016, Oregon resident Lainey Morse was coping with an autoimmune disease and a divorce while working a demanding corporate job. Her saving grace: sitting in the barn or fields on her ranch and spending time with her pet goats, including a Nigerian Dwarf goat […]
People Often Ask…”Why Goats and not Bunnies or…?” If you’ve never been around a therapy goat before, the instant you are, you feel a sense of calm. The way they walk, the way they graze, the way they look into your eyes and oddly enough…the way they chew their cud. It’s very methodical, like they […]
At our Private Goat Happy Hour Experiences, you get the farm and ALL the animals to yourself. It’s time to get outside, surround yourself with animals and disconnect from the craziness of 2020. Bring your pandemic pod family/friends and get your mental health therapy on!
At our Private Goat Happy Hour Experiences, you get the farm and ALL the animals to yourself. It’s time to get outside, surround yourself with animals and disconnect from the craziness of 2020. Bring your pandemic pod family/friends and get your mental health therapy on!
From ‘rewilding yourself’ with wolves to yoga with goats, these upstate New York retreats use animals to help us connect with ourselves In 2017, Sharon Boustani and her husband received a gift from their children: two baby Nigerian dwarf goats. One week later, they already knew that two wasn’t enough. They filled their upstate New […]
Goats have rapidly become one of the most popular animals in the United States, and it is easy to see why – they are adorable, loving, smart, and their curiosity lends itself to some hilarious antics. Because of this, many people are now looking to adopt goats as pets, which is great! But as with […]
GOAT Therapy to the Rescue!! Research indicates that interaction with therapy animals can temporarily affect the release of various neurotransmitters in the brain. Oxytocin levels (linked with bonding) and dopamine levels (involved in the reward-motivation system) are increased, while cortisol levels (an immunosuppressant associated with stress) are decreased. All of which are very beneficial to […]
We’ve all heard of therapy dogs. They can be found all over: in hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and even libraries. Our goats work as therapy animals by providing affection when they snuggle and stretch during Goat Yoga. Dogs and goats aren’t the only animals who work as therapy animals, though. There is a diverse menagerie […]
Regular exercise is an important part of good overall health. We’re not shy about how much we love exercising with our goats. Whether you’re doing a half lotus pose with a dwarf goat, taking your dog for a run, or riding a horse, exercising with an animal can have all kinds of benefits, both for […]