These 20 animals can hold a yoga pose better than most humans

Whether you love to involve animals in your yoga practice (think goat yoga) or you just have no choice because your cat climbs on you anyway, youâve probably seen animals in the room while people do yoga, but not an animal actually holding a pose.
However, lots of animals like to mimic humans â and sometimes they show us that thereâs a reason some of these poses are named after them.
Take a look at these 20 funny creatures showing humans how yoga is really done.
1. Upward-facing dog
Well, we suppose itâs only fair that this pupâs up dog is better than ours.
It was named after his kind.
2. Pug splits
Weâre still working on our splits and using a block to get better every day.
But not this little guy.
Heâs already got great flexibility and form.
3. Like this?
Looks like mom needs some more practice.
This dog, however, has it all figured out.
4. Me-YOW
Thatâs one happy baby!
Weâve been in yoga classes where humans canât even grab their feet for this pose.
5. Namaste
This is otter-ly adorable.
We would be compelled to bow back to this creature.
6. Partner yoga
Ever wanted to try partner yoga but your human partner doesnât have the desire or the balance to work out with you?
Next time just grab yogiâs best friend!
7. Core power
Oh, câmon!
Even this dog has better core strength than we do. AND better balance!
Weâre duly humbled (and really impressed by this canine pawstand)!
8. Turtle training
Even the TURTLEâS upward-facing dog is better than ours?
Now weâre jealous.
Itâs my first cake day. I dont have a cat, but I do have a tiny turtle that likes to do yoga from r/aww
9. Om
This monkey has more chill than weâll ever have.
Itâs now our zen role model.
10. We canât bear it
Ok, so bears are a lot stronger than us, but did this one really have to show us up with perfect form too?
Plank pose is hard enough without having such tough competition.
Back to yoga last night. Woke up like a bear with sore hips. pic.twitter.com/kMPvPhSmbS
â Kevin Dawes (@Narrellan) January 9, 2019
11. Learning to fly
âSupermansâ are great for your back!
Looks like this sweet pup is working out the kinks.
12. Checking his form
Itâs important to make sure youâre not overdoing it or getting off-center when doing backbends.
This canineâs cobra pose is looking spot-on.
13. Look what I can do!
Ok, now weâre doubly distracted.
Maybe this feline is just tired of only having one pose named after it while dogs have two.
14. The most important pose
Have you ever fallen asleep in savasana?
Youâre not alone!
15. Plowing through
We canât tell if this cat is happy about its plow pose or not.
It needs to work on form, but itâs almost there!
16. Beach bliss
Well, technically there is a seal pose that looks similar, but weâre pretty sure these guys were going for upward-facing dog.
And theyâre rocking it!

17. Peaceful dreams
Wow. This cat is ten times more flexible than we are even in its sleep.
18. Beautiful bonobo
Leave it to our closest relative to nail this pose.
Maybe we can get her to teach us.
19. When you need an assist
Goat yoga has been trending for a few years, but it looks like these goats are doing more than just being cute.
This one is helping a yogi stretch out â or else trying to prevent him from leaving class before savasana.
20. The whole shebang
Well, if youâve ever promised yourself youâd start the day with sun salutations and then punked out, just know this dog manages to keep up with itâs routine.
We feel humbled by all the animals out there getting their yoga on.
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Source: H/t Bored Panda