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An 'otterly' good time: Ohio farm offers ‘world’s only’ yoga class where otters set the vibe
Westmeister Farms' monthly classes use two socialized otters for animal therapy and joy, attracting participants from the U.S. and abroad, with sessions paused during winter.
- Westmeister Farms in Shelby, Ohio is offering what may be the world’s only otter yoga class with monthly sessions featuring Harbor and Cove, two small-clawed Asian otters, plus instructor Trish Sexstella.
- Because event attendees often return, the themed event origin grew into a regular offering that provides animal therapy and attracts newcomers, Trish Sexstella says.
- Enforcing safety, sessions require a trained handler and safety rules—no jewelry, hair clips or items in pockets—while farm-raised otters display curiosity and sometimes strike yoga-like poses.
- Many attendees report genuine joy and return for more sessions, as local media coverage by Mike Polk Jr. and participants from across the U.S. and internationally have raised Westmeister Farms' visibility.
- Amid a wider surge in animal-themed yoga in recent years, the otter sessions fit this trend despite Ohio winter seasonal pause, with ongoing demand and gift cards for the holidays supporting the farm.
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