in yoga poses ranging from simple to a bit more
complex while a range of relaxing music echoed
through the farmland. The sunset warmed yoga mats
and cast a sense of wonder over the farmlands.
“People are fascinated with the baby goats because
they are so friendly and they are very curious and it is
relaxing and plus it is something you can do outdoors
and right now, with COVID, people are looking to
get outside, to do anything that is a stress reliever and
this is fairly close to home, five minutes from town,
but when you are out there, you feel like you are in
the middle of nowhere,” Lisa Karnes said. “I think
for a lot of people, it alleviates the stress of being in a
class. Sometimes when you are in a class, you wonder
if someone is looking at you trying to hold this pose,
or I look so different from so and so. With this,
you are focused on the goats and not as much your
appearance.”
Lisa Karnes’ family has helped her begin the
yoga classes and meditation walks. Her sister Amy
volunteered to direct parking and administer
temperature checks, and her husband Bill Karnes
helped escort class members to the yoga field and
managed the goats during the class.
“It is exciting to share the farm with other people
so that they can enjoy it too because it has a lot of
sentimental value to me,” Lisa Karnes said. “It is nice
to be able to give folks a little bit of comfort right now
because we are all up against it.”
Anyone wanting to take a goat yoga course can
contact Lisa Karnes at (304) 952-5303, or by email
at [email protected] Prices are $25 per
person per class throughout until September. In the
future, the farm is planning on holding leaf peeping
meditation walks around the property as well,
and special Halloween themed classes are also in
consideration. Classes are available by appointment
and as weather permits.
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