Bring Goat Yoga to Your College Campus!
In this blog:
A Stress-Relieving and Mood-Boosting Experience to Help Students Thrive
Why College Students Need Goat Yoga
See NYGY College Tours in Action
What Colleges Are Saying About NYGY
2025 College Tour Dates
Why Goat Yoga Belongs on Every Campus
College Students & Goats Go Together Like Peanut Butter & Jelly!
Hosting Goat Yoga on Campus: What You Need to Know
FAQs About NYGY College Tours
Ready for a Goat-ally Unforgettable Event?
A Stress-Relieving and Mood-Boosting Experience to Help Students Thrive
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Nearly 90% of college students report above-average stress levels. Between exams, deadlines, and adjusting to campus life, students need opportunities to decompress, recharge, and find joy—enter NY Goat Yoga College Tours! Bring goat yoga to your college campus! We bring adorable baby goats and a beginner-friendly yoga class directly to your campus, creating a unique stress-relieving experience that students will talk about for months.
Why College Students Need Goat Yoga
🧠 1. Mental Health Break That Actually Works
College students are drowning in academic and emotional burnout. Goat yoga is a playful, low-stress way to release endorphins, reset the nervous system, and reduce anxiety—without needing to sit in silence on a cushion for 45 minutes.
Why it works:
Physical movement + animal therapy = double serotonin boost
Laughter and novelty disrupt chronic stress patterns
No pressure to be “good” at yoga—just have fun
🐐 2. It’s a Social Icebreaker Like No Other
Forget awkward club meetings or forced group projects. Goat yoga creates a shared, joyful experience that builds connection instantly—perfect for first-year students, RA events, Greek life, or campus-wide wellness initiatives.
Why it matters:
Reduces social anxiety
Encourages authentic connection
Makes “wellness” fun, not preachy
📱 3. It’s Totally Instagrammable
Let’s be honest—college students live online. Goat yoga gives them the kind of share-worthy content that gets likes AND sparks conversations. Think: tiny goats on backs + downward dog = viral-worthy.
Bonus: Free word-of-mouth marketing for campus events.
🧘♀️ 4. It’s Accessible to All Bodies & Fitness Levels
Unlike a CrossFit class or bootcamp, goat yoga is beginner-friendly and welcoming. You don’t need to be fit, flexible, or even coordinated—just open to joy.
Great for:
Campus DEI and accessibility initiatives
Students who’ve never tried yoga before
People who “don’t like working out”
🧬 5. It Reinforces Healthy Habits
When wellness is fun, it’s easier to build into routine. Goat yoga can be the gateway habit that helps students explore deeper self-care—like mindfulness, breathwork, or consistent movement.
Tie-in idea: Pair with mental health weeks, exam de-stress events, or wellness programming.
Most students are just trying to survive the semester—give them the boost they need with goat yoga!
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See NYGY College Tours in Action
“This event will be talked about for a long time.”
Our goats have traveled to over 40 campuses and led more than 200 goat yoga college tours. Schools that have hosted NY Goat Yoga include:
🏫 Binghamton University
🏫 SUNY Geneseo
🏫 RIT
🏫 University at Albany
🏫 Nazareth University
🏫 Hamilton College
🏫 Marist College
🏫 Colgate University
🏫 Monmouth University
🏫 Pace University
🏫 And more!
What Colleges Are Saying About NYGY
📢 _“This was exactly what our students needed!”_
📢_“This event will be talked about for a long time, and my VP called it EPIC! The amount of joy, stress relief, and laughter was undeniable.”
John Rigney, Outreach Coordinator, Nazareth College
📢 _“The students have absolutely LOVED this.”
📢_“Vanessa and the NY Goat Yoga team have been to our campus twice, and every time, the students have had an incredible experience. Booking was easy, and we can’t wait to have them back!”
– Mary Kate Boland, Associate Director, SUNY Cortland
📢 _“Our students loved our goat yoga experience!”
– Jocelyn Rose, Oneonta Job Corps
2025 College Tour Dates
📍 BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY – March 22, 2025
📍 SUNY GENESEO – April 1, 2025
📍 SUNY CORTLAND – April 4, 2025
📍 SUNY CANTON – April 8, 2025
📍 NAZARETH UNIVERSITY – April 23, 2025
📍 RIT – April 24, 2025
📍 D’YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY – August 28, 2025
📍 HERKIMER COLLEGE – May 6, 2025
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Why Goat Yoga Belongs on Every Campus
📌 Over 60% of U.S. colleges have an animal therapy program.
📌 College students who spent just 10 minutes with animals showed reduced cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
📌 96% of students say they support having pet therapy events on campus.
College students & goats go together like peanut butter & jelly!
Give your students an unforgettable experience that helps them feel happier, healthier, and more connected!
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🏫 Hosting Goat Yoga on Campus: What You Need to Know
Bringing goat yoga to your college is easier than you might think. We’ve worked with colleges and universities across the state to create smooth, safe, and unforgettable experiences.
Here’s what we take care of:
Transportation and supervision of our trained, socialized goats 🐐
Professional, certified yoga instructors to guide the session
All necessary event materials and liability coverage
On-site setup, clean-up, and plenty of photo ops!
What we need from you:
A flat grassy area (your quad, a lawn, or even a gym space)
A student organization, wellness office, or events team ready to co-host
Enthusiastic students (trust us—you’ll have them)
We tailor the experience to your campus vibe—whether you’re planning a low-key wellness week pop-up or a full-fledged finals week festival.
FAQs About NYGY College Tours
❓ Can we bring students to NYGY’s farm?
➡️ Yes! If your school is close, we welcome student groups for on-site goat yoga experiences.
❓ How many students can attend a class?
➡️ We can accommodate small or large groups—let’s chat about your school’s needs!
❓ How far in advance should we book?
➡️ Our tour dates fill up fast, so we recommend booking at least 3-6 months in advance.
❓ What should students bring?
➡️ Just a yoga mat, comfortable clothes, and an open mind! No prior yoga experience needed.
❓ Can we set up multiple campus visits?
➡️ Absolutely! We love working with schools year after year to bring the goats back.
Ready for a Goat-ally Unforgettable Event?
📅 We Show Up with the Goats—You Watch the Stress Melt Away!
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🐐Book your college tour now! (our goat says!)🐐
Tag your student activities team and bring the most fun and stress-relieving event to your campus! Bring goat yoga to your college campus! Reach out today! 🧘♂️✨
