Downward-Facing Pup: Bedford Feels Zen Of Puppy Yoga For A Cause

BEDFORD HILLS, NY — Everything can be improved by adding adorable puppies, apparently, even the spiritual and health benefits of yoga.

Sunshine CrossFit and Athletics' sold-out Puppy Yoga fundraiser to benefit BluePath Service Dogs Thursday proved the point. The nonprofit BluePath provides service dogs to children with autism, free of charge.

Cute puppies aren't the only things that can improve a fundraiser — a wine and cheese reception followed the yoga practice, with wine donated by Siemers Wine and Spirits.

The especially playful class was led by Sunshine's Jess Stafford, a Registered Yoga Teacher (500) with specialized certifications in Restorative, Chair and Ayurveda Yoga. Stafford is the creator of 44 Yoga + Movement. She has over 20 years of experience teaching yoga and dance and now, puppy yoga.

BluePath Service Dogs is a nonprofit founded in 2016 to provide autism service dogs offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. The organization seeks to transform lives by "providing families with expanded opportunities to unlock life’s potential." BluePath receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to fulfill its mission. More information about BluePath is available here.

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