Goat Yoga at Bear Valley Farms
For private classes please call (909) 547-5424
We have both outdoor and indoor locations based on current weather conditions!
We have both outdoor and indoor locations based on current weather conditions!
What is Goat Yoga you ask... It is simply a yoga class for all levels beginner to advanced with goats walking under and around you and if you're lucky climbing up on your back while you work your body into multiple stretches. It is a calming and joyful experience while you hone in your concentration skills to achieve your yoga poses while cute and loving goats walks around within cuddling reach. Our goats have had gentle training to participate in class which usually involves setting them on participants back when they are young and giving them a treat. After that each goat does what nature intended for them... unforeseen shenanigans and exploration. One thing I have learned while practicing yoga with goats, you never know what to expect in class.
I love all my goats and want the best for each of them… If I notice one isn’t into class for the day or that they are done with yoga they get to retire from yoga, I do not believe in forcing my babies to “work” for the enjoyment of others. Goats are social by nature and I aim to give them the best life I can while allowing others to enjoy their gentle and playful nature.
I love all my goats and want the best for each of them… If I notice one isn’t into class for the day or that they are done with yoga they get to retire from yoga, I do not believe in forcing my babies to “work” for the enjoyment of others. Goats are social by nature and I aim to give them the best life I can while allowing others to enjoy their gentle and playful nature.
Our Goats
Theodore Jelly Bean (Theo) -- Born on April 1, 2018 (Easter) at 3 pm. Theo is our bottle baby, he is a Nigerian dwarf goat who joined us at the farm when he was 2 days old, his mom was very ill at birth and unable to care for him. He has been hand raised at the farm teaching us much of what we now know about goats, he is one of our special boys!
Bandit — Bandit came to us shortly after Theodore to help teach Theo to be a goat. Bandit was born February 25, 2018, he came to us at 6 weeks old. He has a Stoic personality and loves his girls Silver and Chloe. Bandit is a Nigerian / Pygmy mix.
Elvira (Ellie) — Elvira with her beautiful blue eyes was donated to us at the farm from a loving family near the California Beach (of all places). She is a Nigerian Dwarf born March 28, 2018. Ellie is one of our star goats during Yoga and has taught the others how to do yoga, She is such a sweet addition to our goat family!
Outlaw & Doc — Our fainting goats. Although they are different in size, they are twin brothers. Outlaw is our quiet boy who faints when the other goats startle him. Doc is our little love bug that snuggles when you hug him. They were born April 27, 2018 and are not expected to get much bigger.
Aria — Aria is our little brown eyed Pygmy goat, she came from the same farm up North as Outlaw and Doc. Once she warms up she enjoys neck and back rubs along with nose kisses. She was a late bloomer but has picked up on goat yoga and is so proud of herself for getting up on the back of willing yoga participants. Aria was born March 2018
Karl — Karl is another that puts a smile on anyone's face that walks into our Goat Haven! He was brought to our farm looking for a good home, I fell in love with him the moment I met him! Everyone feels Karl is their spirit animal, I hate to break it to them, but he is a love bug to everyone! We are guessing Karl was born March 2018.
Silver — True to her name our silver goat has become such a sweet girl after arriving and getting comfortable in her new home. She is a cautious curious always ready for her turn at some lovin. Silver is a Nigerian Dwarf born in 2012.
Cloe — Cloe is shy Nigerian Dwarf born in 2014, very shy but once you she feels those scratches she stretches her neck out and puckers her lips.
Marshmellow -- Marshmellow is a Mini Lamancha / Nigerian Dwarf mix born in 2014, she has warmed up a lot since coming to the farm. She enjoys coming up behind you when you're sitting with her, looking for neck and chin rubs.
Coco -- Daughter of Marshmellow, Coco was born May 14, 2018 after her dad broke out during breeding season. She has the most beautiful coloring and long ears like her Nubian father.
Princess — Princess is our shyest goat, she like to people watch and rarely allows us to pet her. She is also a Mini Lamancha / Nigerian Dwarf mix. One day she will realize all we want to do is love on her.
London & Dutchess -- Daughters of Princess these twin sisters have the same coloring but London, our curious sneak up from behind to nibble your ear, has the little Lamancha ears while her sister Dutches, almost as shy as her mom, has the Nubian ears of her father. London and Dutches are the half sisters of Coco, their father had a good time during his escape.
Mabel & Roscoe -- Mabel and Roscoe are siblings born May 23, 2015. They were the first goats we received on the farm. They both love roaming the farm when the weather is nice. They live in a separate area due to their large horns, they have become the guardians of our pig family. They enjoy the brushes they receive during our petting zoo visits.
Mr. Gruff -- If you’re really lucky you will get a chance to meet Mr. Gruff. Occasionally he makes an appearance at the farm. He lives at home, in the house (yes he is a house goat). He uses a litter box and the doggie door to go outside. He sleeps on the couch with the dogs or in the bed. When he does visit the farm he usually runs free with one of our dogs, he can occasionally be seen out on hikes behind the farm with us as well. Mr. Gruff is a Nigerian Dwarf born February 15, 2017.
Goat Therapy
I love spending time with my goats! When I am stressed, feeling down, or plain tired and I go sit in our goat haven, my fur babies surround me looking for scratches and affection. Theodore is one that will snuggle up under my arm and will sometimes suckle on my ear or Karl will try to suckle my finger putting a smile on my face along with a giggle. The positive healing energy we receive from our goats is worth sharing with people in need.
As a Registered Nurse, Entrepreneur, and Business Owner my life can be stressful! Visiting my goats, sitting with them, loving on them is one of the best ways I have found to relax and de-stress… my worries seem to dissipate. Research suggests that interaction with therapy animals can affect the release of various neurotransmitters in the brain. Oxytocin levels (linked with bonding) and dopamine levels (involved in the reward-motivation system) are increased, while cortisol levels (an immunosuppressant associated with stress) are decreased. All of which are helpful in decreasing stress levels and producing a relaxed and euphoric state of mind.
How can I help others share in our joy? Goat Therapy! Just to be clear…. These are therapy animals, not service animals. There is a difference. Service animals are federally protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Service animals are trained to perform daily tasks for people with disabilities and have a legal right to accompany their owners at all times. Therapy animals are not trained to assist with specific tasks and do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Therapy animals are raised to be affectionate providing comfort to people. Certification is not required for therapy animals. The main duty of a therapy animal is to bring a smile to your face and my goats do that on a daily basis.
Theodore Jelly Bean (Theo) -- Born on April 1, 2018 (Easter) at 3 pm. Theo is our bottle baby, he is a Nigerian dwarf goat who joined us at the farm when he was 2 days old, his mom was very ill at birth and unable to care for him. He has been hand raised at the farm teaching us much of what we now know about goats, he is one of our special boys!
Bandit — Bandit came to us shortly after Theodore to help teach Theo to be a goat. Bandit was born February 25, 2018, he came to us at 6 weeks old. He has a Stoic personality and loves his girls Silver and Chloe. Bandit is a Nigerian / Pygmy mix.
Elvira (Ellie) — Elvira with her beautiful blue eyes was donated to us at the farm from a loving family near the California Beach (of all places). She is a Nigerian Dwarf born March 28, 2018. Ellie is one of our star goats during Yoga and has taught the others how to do yoga, She is such a sweet addition to our goat family!
Outlaw & Doc — Our fainting goats. Although they are different in size, they are twin brothers. Outlaw is our quiet boy who faints when the other goats startle him. Doc is our little love bug that snuggles when you hug him. They were born April 27, 2018 and are not expected to get much bigger.
Aria — Aria is our little brown eyed Pygmy goat, she came from the same farm up North as Outlaw and Doc. Once she warms up she enjoys neck and back rubs along with nose kisses. She was a late bloomer but has picked up on goat yoga and is so proud of herself for getting up on the back of willing yoga participants. Aria was born March 2018
Karl — Karl is another that puts a smile on anyone's face that walks into our Goat Haven! He was brought to our farm looking for a good home, I fell in love with him the moment I met him! Everyone feels Karl is their spirit animal, I hate to break it to them, but he is a love bug to everyone! We are guessing Karl was born March 2018.
Silver — True to her name our silver goat has become such a sweet girl after arriving and getting comfortable in her new home. She is a cautious curious always ready for her turn at some lovin. Silver is a Nigerian Dwarf born in 2012.
Cloe — Cloe is shy Nigerian Dwarf born in 2014, very shy but once you she feels those scratches she stretches her neck out and puckers her lips.
Marshmellow -- Marshmellow is a Mini Lamancha / Nigerian Dwarf mix born in 2014, she has warmed up a lot since coming to the farm. She enjoys coming up behind you when you're sitting with her, looking for neck and chin rubs.
Coco -- Daughter of Marshmellow, Coco was born May 14, 2018 after her dad broke out during breeding season. She has the most beautiful coloring and long ears like her Nubian father.
Princess — Princess is our shyest goat, she like to people watch and rarely allows us to pet her. She is also a Mini Lamancha / Nigerian Dwarf mix. One day she will realize all we want to do is love on her.
London & Dutchess -- Daughters of Princess these twin sisters have the same coloring but London, our curious sneak up from behind to nibble your ear, has the little Lamancha ears while her sister Dutches, almost as shy as her mom, has the Nubian ears of her father. London and Dutches are the half sisters of Coco, their father had a good time during his escape.
Mabel & Roscoe -- Mabel and Roscoe are siblings born May 23, 2015. They were the first goats we received on the farm. They both love roaming the farm when the weather is nice. They live in a separate area due to their large horns, they have become the guardians of our pig family. They enjoy the brushes they receive during our petting zoo visits.
Mr. Gruff -- If you’re really lucky you will get a chance to meet Mr. Gruff. Occasionally he makes an appearance at the farm. He lives at home, in the house (yes he is a house goat). He uses a litter box and the doggie door to go outside. He sleeps on the couch with the dogs or in the bed. When he does visit the farm he usually runs free with one of our dogs, he can occasionally be seen out on hikes behind the farm with us as well. Mr. Gruff is a Nigerian Dwarf born February 15, 2017.
Goat Therapy
I love spending time with my goats! When I am stressed, feeling down, or plain tired and I go sit in our goat haven, my fur babies surround me looking for scratches and affection. Theodore is one that will snuggle up under my arm and will sometimes suckle on my ear or Karl will try to suckle my finger putting a smile on my face along with a giggle. The positive healing energy we receive from our goats is worth sharing with people in need.
As a Registered Nurse, Entrepreneur, and Business Owner my life can be stressful! Visiting my goats, sitting with them, loving on them is one of the best ways I have found to relax and de-stress… my worries seem to dissipate. Research suggests that interaction with therapy animals can affect the release of various neurotransmitters in the brain. Oxytocin levels (linked with bonding) and dopamine levels (involved in the reward-motivation system) are increased, while cortisol levels (an immunosuppressant associated with stress) are decreased. All of which are helpful in decreasing stress levels and producing a relaxed and euphoric state of mind.
How can I help others share in our joy? Goat Therapy! Just to be clear…. These are therapy animals, not service animals. There is a difference. Service animals are federally protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Service animals are trained to perform daily tasks for people with disabilities and have a legal right to accompany their owners at all times. Therapy animals are not trained to assist with specific tasks and do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Therapy animals are raised to be affectionate providing comfort to people. Certification is not required for therapy animals. The main duty of a therapy animal is to bring a smile to your face and my goats do that on a daily basis.