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Horse Yoga: A new way to get zen

A horse rescue retreat has turned "namaste" into "namast-hay!" with their new horseback yoga class to help minimize stress in George.

CUMMING, GA. - A group of yogis at Save the Horses in Cumming, Georgia is combining horses and yoga to create a new experience.

"I've done yoga before," Ivonne Wetzels said. "I've ridden horses since I was 8, but combining the two was interesting to me."

The idea inspired Wetzels to revive a special yoga class at the horse rescue retreat, guiding a class of animal lovers through yoga poses atop a horse.

The class forgoes saddles and advanced yoga postures like head stands in favor of gentle twists and back bends.

"Just getting out in nature," yoga instructor Jacqueline Gang said. "Loving on these big beautiful animals and teaching people about managing stress better."

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