Yogi Paws hostsevents at The Knoll Centrein Old Shoreham Road,Hove, and began its first classes in February.

People have a conventional yoga session before the puppies go into the studio where they wander aroundfreely.

The business, believed to be the first of its kind in Sussex, is owned by Brighton residents Brandon Mojica, 25, and Hayley Bianco, 24.

The pair, who own two dogs,said it was their love of canines thatinspired them to set it up.

They told The Argus: "There isnt a person who isnt beaming with smiles after getting a dose of that magic chemistry between dogs and humans when they interact."

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They hold three sessions on each event day to make sure the puppies do not get too tired. Each event involves a different breed and so far have been with French bulldogs, labradors and huskies.

The yoga sessions begin witha 20-minute traditional yoga routine, led by expert instructor Kayla Becher, followed by 20 minutes of continued yoga exercise with puppies wandering around the studio.

The final 20 minutes are for cuddling and playing with the puppies, with the dogs then given a separate room to rest and sleep in before the next session.

The owners said all the puppies come from Sussex and are visited in their homes beforehand.

They make sure they are from loving families who have bred them safely and that owners provideproof of first vaccinations to ensuretheyare safe and healthy.

The puppies take part in these sessions before they move on to their forever homes away from their mothers.

More information can be found athttps://www.instagram.com/yogipawss/.

Brandon and Hayleysaid they wanted to base the business inBrighton as it is a "city of dog lovers" and the sessionsbenefitboth humans and dogs.

They said:"In this fast-paced and fast-moving time, its often easy to put spending time looking after the mind aside. But its absolutely necessary to do this.

"A puppy yoga session allows for mindful practice, a time when people can benefit from being very much in the present moment as opposed to being carried away by the hustle and bustle and rush of everyday life.

"Weve absolutely seen first hand that puppy yoga has enormous benefits for people and pups alike.

"It is a valuable experience for puppies to interact with people for the first time in a quiet, peaceful and tranquil environment. Puppies benefit from socialisation and the bonding experiences with new people.

"The puppies also thrive in this environment, where everything and everyone is new and exciting to them.

"They love seeing themselves in the mirrors for the first time, sprinting from yoga mat to yoga mat, and figuring out whether hair scrunchies that are still in peoples hair are toys meant for them.

"The puppies soak up the affection and love they get from everyone."

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