Last Updated on April 1, 2024
Maybe you’ve heard of goat yoga, but have you ever heard of baby alpaca yoga? Don’t miss this unique yoga class at LunaSea Alpaca Farm in Clermont, where these adorable fuzzy friends are part of the experience.
Check out how to attend a yoga class to get your namaste on. Be sure to snag a selfie with a baby alpaca.
Florida Baby Alpaca Yoga Class
What is an Alpaca?
Did you know alpacas have only been in the United States since 1984? Now, there are over 192,000 alpacas registered with the Alpaca Owners Association and the 2017 Census of Agriculture accounted for over 121,000 alpacas in the US.
Alpacas are part of the Camelid family, which also contains camels and llamas.
What’s the difference between llamas and alpacas, then? Llamas are bigger than alpacas in both height and weight.
Llamas also have longer faces and larger ears than an alpaca. Alpacas were bred for high-quality, luxury fiber, while llamas were bred as pack animals.
While you can see the adult alpacas at LunaSea, the yoga classes take place with the babies.
LunaSea Alpaca Farm – Clermont
Located in the rolling hills of Clermont lies LunaSea Alpaca Farm. It’s not too far away from the historic Florida Citrus Tower.
The farm is nestled in a quaint valley with Live Oaks dripping in Spanish Moss. LunaSea is a family farm where the entire family helps out.
They all love working with the alpacas and doing odd jobs that contribute to the special atmosphere of the farm.
In addition to yoga classes, they offer interactive tours where you can feed and pet the alpacas and llamas. You can play with the babies too.
Each tour is personalized to give you and your family and friends a unique experience. The tours are by appointment only, so call and schedule!
Admission is $20 for anyone 12 years and older, $10 for children 3-11, and children under 3 are free. Just call to schedule your day and time at 352-223-9459.
Yoga Classes at LunaSea
The days of classes at LunaSea vary based on the availability of the yoga teachers.
Different yoga teachers in the area hold classes, and you can see who will be teaching your class ahead of time on LunaSea’s Facebook page.
Classes begin at 9:30 am, and registration beforehand is required since space is limited.
To check out which day works best for you, check out the events on Luna Sea’s Facebook Page.
Classes are $25 for a one-hour class, including playtime with the babies afterward! This includes about 40-45 minutes of yoga, 15 minutes of playtime, photos, and treats with the babies.
Make sure to bring your own mat, closed-toe shoes, and a towel at least twice the size underneath your mat.
The yoga takes place inside the nursery with the baby alpacas and is a beginner-level class.
LunaSea has a minimum age requirement of 16 to participate in their classes, and if you’re under the age of 18, you need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Remember that during the class, you will be up close and personal with baby alpacas. Don’t expect a serious yoga class! These curious babies walk up to you mid-pose and nibble on your mat, shirt, or water bottles. This makes for great photos and even more fun!
Looking for even more fun yoga classes across the state? Check out our favorite Florida Yoga Classes.
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