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'Doga' Meant To Help Yogis With Heart Health

DENVER (CBS4) - Dogs have been proven to help your heart health, and that's why UCHealth has partnered with Paws 4 Productivity to create "Doga."

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The groups decided to unleash some puppies into a yoga class at Atherial Fitness in Denver on Saturday morning.

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The goal was participants learning a new mindful way to spend time with their dogs while learning why dogs are your heart's best friend.

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UCHealth says dog owners walk an average of 23 minutes more each day than people who don't own dogs.

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They say petting a dog for five minutes can lower your blood pressure and can reduce your risk of heart attack by 11 percent.

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