Animal Aura Yoga to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

HADLEY — Animal Aura Yoga will celebrate its opening at the Hampshire Mall in Hadley with a ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted in partnership with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Animal Aura Yoga offers a mix of classes, from Puppies & Yoga to Snuggle Sessions and more, providing a wellness experience that blends gentle yoga, mindful movement, and dedicated puppy snuggle time to support mental health, stress relief, and joy. The studio’s sessions also help young puppies build confidence and develop positive socialization skills in a calm environment, creating a win-win for both people and pups.

The studio hosts public classes and private events, including puppy yoga, guided sessions, and puppy power breaks and snuggle therapy sessions. It also provides custom offerings for birthday parties, corporate team building events, college groups and sports teams, community groups, and other special occasions. Sessions can be tailored to focus on relaxation, connection, or simple feel-good fun, depending on the group.

“I’m incredibly excited to join the chamber and become part of the Amherst area community. This community truly embraces wellness and is supportive of new ideas. It’s the perfect place for me to share my passion for mental health, emotional well-being, and helping puppies grow through positive socialization,” said Donna French, owner of Animal Aura Yoga. “I truly believe this community allows meaningful work to thrive, and I’m honored to be part of it.”

Jacob Robinson, executive director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, added that “Animal Aura Yoga is bringing a creative approach to mental, emotional, and physical wellness to the Amherst area. We’re delighted to welcome them to the chamber and the town of Hadley.”

The Feb. 4 event — which will offer an opportunity to explore the studio, snuggle some puppies, and meet Roxy, the studio’s mascot — is free to attend, with RSVP encouraged by clicking here.