Tips from Yogi on Making New Friends

With school fast approaching it is helpful to remember a few things when making new friends:

It is important to take an interest in your new friend.  Here I am saying "How do you do?" to my new friend Maggie who was also adopted from All 4 Paws.  Maggie is an adorable Lab mix puppy that is being trained to become a service dog.

It is also important to maintain healthy boundaries when making new friends.  Here I am being asked to be a little too close to my new friend Tucker - who was visiting with my owner's cousin.  Here I am showing my need for a more healthy distance in this relationship. It is important to ask for what you need when making new friends.

Finally, making new friends can be tiring and even stressful.  Self-care through yoga, good nutrition and rest is essential.  Here I am taking a much needed nap after a long day of making new friends.

I hope these tips are helpful to you as you begin the new school year.  Please check my owners blog (Donna's Blog) for more tips on how self-care and yoga can help you through large life transitions.   Namaste.   - Yogi