Doga - yoga for dogs, a trend which started out in NYC and LA, now taking over the country. Who could better master a "downward dog" than, well, a dog? If doing yoga poses comes easily to a canine, it's only natural as in ancient times yoga instructors were inspired by animals when creating some of their poses. Crossing their paws is similar to a lotus pose. Raising their heads resembles a cobra pose.

Most poses come very naturally for animals, which is why they're named after animals, explained "doga" instructor Carolyn Ronca. Ronca had been a pet psychic and avid yoga practitioner for 10 years, she said, when she decided to combine her two passions."When I'm at home practicing my own poses, my black Lab Marco is with me," Ronca said.

Dog yoga benefits both pet and master. It's a very calming experience for dogs and owners. It's relaxation. If there are any imbalances in energy, it's a time to balance those out. For the owner, it's about quieting your mind and bringing energy in, vs. putting energy out. It's restoring, it's very physically and emotionally restful. Another perk of dog yoga, Ronca says, is telepathic communication between dog and owner.