Snake Yoga Offers Alternative to Traditional Animal-Assisted Exercise Classes

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:06 AM

A new fitness trend is slithering into the wellness world, featuring yoga sessions with pythons and boas instead of the typical puppies or goats. Participants practice poses while interacting with non-venomous snakes, including a baby Columbian Common Boa named Mango.

While animal-assisted yoga classes featuring puppies, goats, and even reindeer have become popular wellness trends, a new variation is taking the concept in an unexpected direction.

Snake yoga sessions are now being offered, where participants can practice their poses alongside pythons and a young Columbian Common Boa called Mango.

The unconventional fitness classes provide an alternative experience for those seeking something beyond the typical furry companions found in most animal yoga sessions.

This unique approach to wellness combines traditional yoga practice with the opportunity to interact with non-venomous serpents in a controlled environment.

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