DOGA
Before Doga had a name, Coali was already on the mat.
What if the most profound spiritual teacher you will ever have is already sleeping at your feet?
How it began
New York City, before September 11.
I was training as a yoga teacher. I began teaching private yoga to Elizabeth — Liz Swados — a composer, poet, playwright, director, and teacher. Liz had previously directed me in theater. We knew each other's work. We trusted each other's instincts.
Liz had three dogs. I had Coali, my black cocker spaniel. When we practiced together, the dogs were simply there — on the mat, between us, breathing alongside us. We didn't plan it. We didn't invite them. They arrived, and we noticed.
"We didn't invite the dogs into yoga. We noticed they were already there."
Suzi & Coali — New York City, 2001
Your dog wakes up every morning without yesterday's weight. Without tomorrow's worry. Fully here. Fully alive. That is the teaching.
Let your dog bring you back to this moment.
25 years of practice
Founded 2001
The original dog yoga practice
50,000+
Humans and dogs transformed
40+
Countries reached
Today Show
As seen on
For 25 years, Doga has grown through one simple invitation: be here, together.
Also featured on GMA, with Betty White, Marie Osmond, Regis & Kelly, and Crunch Fitness.
See the full media archive →An immersive gathering
The Pawer of Now Weekend
Imagine waking before sunrise. Your dog beside you. The day begins not with a schedule — but with stillness. Morning Doga on the grass. Breathwork as the light comes in. Movement that follows your animal's lead. This is the Pawer of Now Weekend — a retreat experience with Suzi Doga Teitelman that changes the way you live with your dog, and the way you live with yourself.
- Morning Doga at sunrise — your dog as your teacher, your mat as your sanctuary
- Deep immersion in the Paw of Attraction™ — the eight limbs of yoga through the eyes of your animal
- Breathwork, meditation, and sacred stillness — the practices that bring you home to the Now
- Community with others who feel what you feel — that animals are here to teach us something
You leave different. Your dog already knew you would.
Contact Suzi to reserve your place
5% of every workshop enrollment is donated to the Jane Goodall Institute.
Carry it forward
Become a Paw of Attraction Guide™
A small founding circle. Mentorship. Teaching practice. Continuing study. Carry the practice into the world.
Learn about the Guide →Find a Guide
Teachers trained and personally approved by Suzi Doga Teitelman. The practice, held with care.
Find a teacher near you →Retreats · Cruises · Speaking
Bring the Pawer of Now to Your World
Bring the Pawer of Now to your retreat center, your cruise, your gathering. Suzi has spent 25 years creating the conditions for transformation — through stillness, movement, breath, and the animal beside you. Three ways to begin:
Pawer of Now Retreats · Doga Cruises · Keynotes & Workshops
The practice of presence — together.
Setting Sail · 2027 · Jacksonville, Florida
The First Pawer of Now
Doga Cruise
Sail with Suzi Doga aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, departing Jacksonville, Florida — 2027.
Sunrise Doga on the open deck. Ocean air filling your lungs. Your dog at your side, already in the Now. Days of practice, presence, and community — the Pawer of Now, carried out to sea. Evenings of connection with others who understand that animals are our greatest teachers. This is not a vacation. This is a homecoming.
NCL Norwegian Cruise Line · Departing Jacksonville, FL · Dates announced soon
"Allow nature to teach you stillness."
Our dedication
"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference."
DogaDog is dedicated to Dr. Jane Goodall and to all the animals of the world.
5% of every workshop enrollment is donated to the Jane Goodall Institute.
Read our full dedication →This is Suzi's independent dedication and admiration. DogaDog has no affiliation with, endorsement from, or partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute or any related foundation.
Central Park, New York City — where it all began.
Live and Love Like Your Pet
DogaDog.org — New York City — Since 2001
