BarePaws Yoga plans beginner-friendly puppy yoga session in London

A one-hour puppy yoga session at Barefoot Yoga in London was built to feel more like a gentle social reset than a workout. BarePaws Yoga scheduled the class for Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with doors opening at 12:20 p.m. at Angel Lane #Arch 10, London SE17 3FR.

The setup was clearly aimed at beginners. The class listing promised an introduction and safety demo first, then a short puppy-cuddles and playtime segment, before finishing with a gentle stretch sequence. It was an in-person event, parking was free, and anyone under 18 had to attend with a parent or legal guardian, all signs of a tightly managed pop-up rather than an open-ended drop-in.

BarePaws also spelled out more welfare and logistics detail than a typical wellness listing. Its FAQ covered where the puppies came from, how old they were, whether they were vaccinated, whether the pups got breaks, whether guests needed to bring a mat, whether people could bring their own puppy, what to wear, whether photos were allowed, whether pregnant attendees could take part and whether participants had to do every yoga move. That level of housekeeping pushed the session toward a polished beginner-safe format, with the comfort of the animals treated as part of the product, not an afterthought.

Helen, the owner of Barefoot Yoga Studio in Elephant and Castle and the founder of Bare Paws Yoga, was listed on the organizer page, which also said experienced yoga teacher Lucy now led the puppy yoga classes. The same page said BarePaws Yoga had 23 events listed and 8 total attendees in the snapshot, while describing the mission as spreading joy, connection and calm through the classes. A separate BarePaws listing for the same venue and date showed a different refund rule, offering refunds up to 7 days before the event, which suggests the policy could vary by session.

BarePaws was also operating in a crowded London market. Puppy Yoga London advertised puppy yoga and puppy therapy sessions, priced at £35 and £29.99, and said its tickets were released every Thursday. Paw Pal Yoga was promoting puppy, kitten and bunny yoga in Central London studios across Zones 1 and 2, with classes open to all levels, including complete beginners. Against that backdrop, BarePaws leaned hard into the same formula that makes these events sell: short runtime, clear rules, a soft landing for first-timers and enough puppy time to make the whole hour feel memorable.