Goat Yoga Comes to North Brooklyn
What You Need to Know (Before a Goat Steals Your Mat) 🐐🙋♀️
So, you heard the rumors. Maybe your friend texted you in all caps: "GOAT YOGA IS COMING TO BROOKLYN!" at NY Goat Yoga. And now you're here, wondering if it's true, if it's safe, and if you’re about to swap your hot yoga towel for hay bales and bleating friends.
Well, buckle up, babe, because YES, goat yoga is a thing, and yes—it’s strutting its hooves into North Brooklyn. Let’s get into it.
🌿 Wait, What Even Is Goat Yoga?
Imagine this: you're in downward dog, breathing deep, and suddenly a tiny goat hops on your back. Sounds chaotic? Maybe. Sounds healing? Absolutely. Goat yoga is a mix of beginner-friendly yoga and the calming joy of interacting with goats. It started in Oregon and has spread faster than a TikTok trend. It’s playful, stress-busting, and just the right amount of weird.
And now, it's grazing its way into NYC’s trendiest borough.
🌆 Why Brooklyn (Because... Duh)?
According to a 2018 Greenpointers article, goat yoga made its Brooklyn debut thanks to Downward Goat, a pop-up experience created by NY goat whisperer Ava Ebrahimi. She saw what the rest of us needed before we did—a chill, fuzzy, feel-good wellness break right in the city.
North Brooklyn is already home to rooftop gardens, silent discos, and more matcha bars than you can count, so goat yoga fits right in. Quirky? Yes. But also kind of perfect. Because here, we embrace weird. We celebrate fun. And honestly? We could all use a goat hug.
⚡ What You Should Know Before You Go
1. It’s Not About Fancy Yoga
No one's expecting you to bust out a headstand with a goat on your shoulders. These sessions are light, beginner-friendly, and all about joy.
2. Yes, the Goats Are Trained
They're cute. They're cuddly. They're raised to be social, gentle, and ready for their close-up. Think therapy animals but sassier.
3. You Might Get Pooped On
Let’s keep it 100: goats do their business wherever they feel like it. But it’s no biggie. The poop is pellet-like, odorless, and gets cleaned up quick.
4. It's a Wellness Vibe, Not a Workout
Sure, you’ll stretch. You’ll breathe. But most importantly, you'll laugh and maybe even cry (from joy). It's about disconnection from the grind and reconnection with your playful, carefree self.
5. Wear Comfy, Goat-Proof Clothes
Leave the designer leggings at home. Goats don’t care about brands. They care about nibbling your zipper.
📸 The Instagram Moment (Because Let’s Be Honest)
Every goat yoga class is a photo-op goldmine. We're talking selfies with baby goats, candid mid-pose chaos, and group shots that scream "Brooklyn, but make it farm-chic."
Tip: Don’t forget to tag @DownwardGoat and #GoatsInBrooklyn if you're posting!
✨ Final Thoughts: Should You Try It?
Do you like yoga? Cool. Do you like goats? Cooler. Do you like weird, joyful experiences that shake you out of your routine and leave you smiling for days? GO.
Brooklyn's always been the place where wild ideas find a home, and goat yoga is no exception. So bring your mat, bring your curiosity, and get ready to bend, bleat, and bliss out.
P.S. Spots fill up fast (because obviously), so if Downward Goat is popping up again near you, book it. And bring a friend—they’ll never let you live it down if you don’t.
See you in savasana... with a goat on your back coz goat yoga comes to North Brooklyn! 🐐
