![]() ![]() The wolves rest in favorite hollows, but most of the time they are conferring with each other, nose to nose, or alertly patrolling. See the wolves during the session as they make the window wall part of their boundary circuit. So by this time, they are used to the strange human things we are doing in here. In summer, when dusk comes very late, Marci holds the session outside, near the enclosure. One with natureĭo the wolves come and watch? Not exactly, but they do monitor our activities inside. The room is so warm and inviting that even the times my friend and I just opt out and relax turn out to be just as enjoyable. We begin in a comfortable pose to get mentally ready. This makes it a fine choice for most skill levels, including my friend's, which is total beginner. Marci is to emphasize everyone's comfort level throughout the class. Since it has been a few years since I'd last done yoga with any intensity, that would be something I would do in any case. Marci cheerfully advises me to loosen my waistband and just do the best I can. I have brought yoga mats for both my friend and myself, but that pair of yoga pants I grabbed turns out to be a yoga shirt. She starts her music selections, which will shape the class to come. Marci encourages us to take a moment of calm and connect with the abundant nature around us. And little it is: about the size of my palm. The northern saw-whet owl is an endangered species, so this little one is very important. The bottom section of the cage is home to several tortoises, too. There's the northen saw whet owl in a corner cage who solemnly observes us. It's not just the wolves joining the class this evening. They provide a warm focus as the class arranges mats to face them. She has arranged many candles in the center of the room. Now that we have connected with wild creatures, the yoga instructor, Marci Wenn, declares we are in the proper mood to set free our own inner wildness. ![]() The new community room at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge has a heated floor for comfort, and wide windows for viewing the wolves without obstructions. Watching the wolves pace and play fight and patrol the edges of their large enclosure is a good reminder that life is supposed to have motion in it. Our modern lives are, in a body sense, much too still. One of the health benefits of a yoga session is how the varying stretches reach all areas of our bodies, reducing stress and increasing circulation. A famous yoga saying goes, "You are as young as your spine." Our spines were an important part of the evening. Thus prompted, they will sit on their haunches, point their muzzles at the sky, and let loose the unmistakable howl of the wolf. The best part is when Wendy starts howling, and the wolves join in. Recent on the evolutionary scale, of course. Wendy confirms, stating that malamutes, huskies, and German shepherds have a lot of recent wolf in them. I mention that I used to have a malamute mix who reminds me of these wolves. So I am sure that treats are never far from their minds when they see a human who might be considering bribery. They are also the genetic ancestors of our modern dogs. The Adirondack Wildlife Refuge is a fantastic place to meet all kinds of nature's ambassadors. This is why we love having pets and meeting wildlife. This is why we love lakes and rivers, mountains and trees. Whether the spirit animal concept is something which resonates with us, or not, wolves are a fine symbol of the power of nature. In spirit animal lore, the wolf represents connecting with our intuition and instincts. She must be one of their favorite humans. ![]() She calls the wolves by name and they yip and cavort when she does so. This night, we are accompanied by Wendy, half of the couple who created this wildlife refuge. The wolves come up to say hello to the members of the yoga class. They come right up to their side of the fence. They are clearly used to letting people observe them and try to get their attention. Kiska, Cree (a wolf hybrid,) and Zeebie are the wolves currently occupying the wolf enclosure. Yes, in some ways, woves are like dogs, which makes perfect sense. Nature that bounces up to the fence and wags their tails. This is how the yoga session starts, by emphasizing the touch of nature. There's also the option to go out and meet the wolves. Now people can see the wolves through glass instead of wire. So the photos and video seen here are using natural light, as dusk approaches. This new space is now a transparent part of their wolf enclosure.īe aware that there is no flash photography allowed within the property. It uses their new educational center, which has a wall with many windows. Yoga with wolves happens every Wednesday at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center. ![]()
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