Allouez universal banker Olivia Vechart had a maaaaa!-velous experience earlier this month, on a girls’ trip to Denver with friends.

“I had heard of goat yoga being a popular tourist activity, so I talked them into doing it with me,” Olivia says. “It was quite the experience. Being on a goat farm and in their territory, they would go to the bathroom wherever they pleased, even if it was on your yoga mat. Luckily, the instructors provided new yoga mats if that happened.”

She adds, “The goats were also not afraid to climb up on top of you, walk between your legs, or even take a rest on your yoga mat.” You can see proof above — Olivia is at left in the photo. “Overall, it was a unique experience, and I enjoyed being up close and personal with cute baby goats!”

The goat yoga trend was started a couple of years ago by a farmer in Oregon. The baby goats’ presence helps participants stay in the moment and, more importantly, brightens their day and lifts their spirits.

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