10 Yoga Poses Named After Goats
In this blog:
Marjariasana-Bitilasana Variation (Cat-Cow with a Goat Twist)
Chaturanga Dandasana (Baby Goat Pose)
Tadasana (Mountain Goat Pose)
Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wild Goat Pose - Upward Bow Pose)
Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Goat Pose - Flying Pigeon)
Malasana (Goat Squat Pose)
Setu Bandhasana (Bridging Goat Pose - Bridge Pose)
Navasana (Floating Goat Pose - Boat Pose)
Bakasana (Goat Perch Pose - Crow Pose)
Vrksasana (Tree-Climbing Goat Pose - Tree Pose)
Final Thoughts: Be the G.O.A.T. of Your Yoga Practice
Yoga and goats—two things you might not expect to go together, but trust me, they do! It happens in NY Goat Yoga. Goats have been a part of yoga culture for years (yes, goat yoga is a thing), and their influence runs deeper than just cute farm sessions. In fact, some traditional yoga poses are inspired by these agile, playful creatures. So, if you're ready to stretch, strengthen, and channel your inner Greatest of All Time (literally and figuratively), here are 10 yoga poses named after goats.
1. Marjariasana-Bitilasana Variation (Cat-Cow with a Goat Twist)
AKA: The Goat-Cow Stretch
Start your flow like a curious baby goat: bounce into your tabletop position and move between arching and dipping the spine—just like Cat-Cow, but imagine a sassy goat headbutting the sky and nuzzling the earth. Bonus: throw in a lil’ tail wiggle.
Farmhouse Flair: Add a “goat bleat” with every inhale. Breathwork meets barnyard.
2. Chaturanga Dandasana (Baby Goat Pose)
AKA: The Wobbly Warrior
This isn’t just your average Chaturanga—it’s the Baby Goat Pose. Drop into that low plank with shaky determination, like a newborn goat trying to find its legs. Elbows tight, core strong, and just a touch of dramatic struggle for authenticity.
Farmhouse Flair: Channel that “I’m doing my best and it’s kinda adorable” energy. Bonus points if you let out a tiny bleat when you hover an inch above the mat.
3. Tadasana (Mountain Goat Pose)
AKA: The Peak Posture
Stand tall like a majestic mountain goat surveying its kingdom. Feet rooted, spine long, gaze fierce. This isn’t just standing—it’s staking your claim. You are the GOAT on the cliff’s edge, unshaken by wind, weddings, or that one guest who brought white to the reception.
Farmhouse Flair: Imagine you’ve just reached the top of the Catskills with nothing but your hooves and pure determination. That’s the energy.
4. Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wild Goat Pose - Upward Bow Pose)
AKA: The Upside-Down Show-Off
This is not your average Upward Bow. This is the Wild Goat Pose—for the untamed, the unbothered, the flexible AF. Kick up into that full wheel and embody the goat who climbs the literal side of a cliff just because she can.
Farmhouse Flair: Picture a goat doing backflips off a hay bale at golden hour. That’s you. Wild. Regal. Slightly chaotic. Perfect.
Optional Drama: Stick your tongue out. Wiggle a hoof (or a foot). Channel barnyard Beyoncé.
5. Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Goat Pose - Flying Pigeon)
AKA: The Mid-Air Bleat
This is the Flying Goat Pose—a bold twist on Flying Pigeon. One leg hooked like a curious cloven hoof, arms strong, body soaring. You’re a goat mid-leap across a canyon, fueled by grit, grace, and maybe a little goat yoga playlist playing in the background.
Farmhouse Flair: Picture your favorite Gilbertsville goat leaping from one picnic table to the next with zero hesitation. That’s the energy here—fearless, focused, and totally fabulous.
Luxury Tip: This is the pose that gets the slow-mo IG Reel with wind-blown hair and that one dramatic exhale. Bleat optional. Confidence? Required.
6. Malasana (Goat Squat Pose)
AKA: The Sassy Grazer
Welcome to the Goat Squat. Sink low, widen those knees, and plant your hooves (feet) into the earth like you’re about to either munch grass or throw shade—either works.
Farmhouse Flair: This is the pose goats take when they’re about to do something dramatic. Stay grounded, keep your chest lifted, and maybe give side-eye to the goat next to you chewing too loud.
Optional Add-On: Add a little bounce or sway, like you’re dancing to Taylor Swift in a pasture. Because why not?
7. Setu Bandhasana (Bridging Goat Pose - Bridge Pose)
AKA: The Hay Bale Hover
This is the Bridging Goat Pose, where elegance meets effort. Press into your feet, lift those hips high, and imagine you’re a goat perfectly balanced on a sunlit hay bale, back arched, showing off for your goat crush across the pen.
Farmhouse Flair: Root through your shoulders, lift with confidence, and channel that “yes I am the prettiest goat at the party” energy. This is your farm wedding reception entrance pose.
Extra Credit: Tuck a flower crown behind your ear. Optional but highly encouraged.
8. Navasana (Floating Goat Pose - Boat Pose)
AKA: The Barnyard Balance Test
This is the Floating Goat Pose, where you channel a goat that’s somehow balancing perfectly on a floating paddleboard (yes, she does SUP yoga now). Core tight, chest proud, and legs lifted like you’re levitating above a patch of clover.
Farmhouse Flair: Don’t just float—pose. Imagine the camera is on you for a “goat-core” Vogue cover shoot. Bleat optional, boat pose essential.
Optional Mood: Play “Levitate” by Dua Lipa. Float higher. Be extra.
9. Bakasana (Goat Perch Pose - Crow Pose)
AKA: The "Why Are You on That?" Pose
Welcome to Goat Perch Pose. Just like Crow—but with hooves, attitude, and no fear of heights. Balance your knees on your triceps, lift your feet, and imagine you’re a goat standing proudly on top of a milk crate... inside a wheelbarrow... during a thunderstorm.
Farmhouse Flair: This is the pose goats strike when they’ve climbed somewhere absolutely uncalled for just to flex. Don’t just balance—own it. You're not on the perch, you are the perch.
Bonus Energy: Lock eyes with an imaginary audience. Bleat once, softly. The drama lives here.
10. Vrksasana (Tree-Climbing Goat Pose - Tree Pose)
AKA: The “How Did That Goat Get Up There?” Pose
This is the Tree-Climbing Goat Pose, inspired by the real-life goats of Morocco who casually perch in trees like it’s NBD. Root down, lift one leg, and grow tall like the unapologetic arboreal queen you are.
Farmhouse Flair: Arms can be traditional or… branchy. Get creative. Be the goat on top of the tree and the tree itself. You contain multitudes.
Optional Power Move: Whisper, “I'm the GOAT” on the exhale. Not for others—just for you.
Final Thoughts: Be the G.O.A.T. of Your Yoga Practice
Yoga isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about strength, balance, and confidence, just like our nimble, fearless goat friends. Whether you’re holding a pose on a yoga mat or a rocky mountaintop (hey, you never know), embracing the spirit of these poses will help you move with power and grace.
So, next time you step onto your mat, channel your inner goat and go for it—because the real G.O.A.T. is the one who shows up and gives it their best. 🐐✨ Now that you know the 10 yoga poses named after goats— Book your class now!
