We’ve all heard of Doga, but the latest trend for the urban dog is Boga. Boga combines the use of a ball or bone with traditional yoga poses. Try this workout for a great stretch.

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1. Begin in Neutral Puppy Pose with your ball and bone on the mat below your nose.
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2. Move into Downward Dog. Visualize your mouth reaching toward the ball for an extra stretch.
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3. Raise your tail in the air for the Exalted Puppy pose.
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Finish the series in a relaxed puppy pose.

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“The Doga poses help me stay flexible and fit. But since I’ve been doing Boga, I have become much more mindful of my relationship with my ball and bone. I have become a more spiritual puppy. I can’t recommend it more highly.”