Watch woman adopt puppy she met during yoga class

A real "downward dog" stole the show and one student’s heart at a yoga class.

Maddy Marino didn’t expect to leave a Chicago yoga event with anything more than a good stretch. But when One Tail at a Time, a local rescue, teamed up with an observation deck to host a puppy yoga session, fate padded over on four tiny paws.

As Marino flowed through her poses, a curious pup named Ernesto curled up beside her and refused to leave.

She instantly fell in love and submitted an adoption application not long after rolling up her mat. One week later, Marino officially adopted Ernesto. The two even returned to the spot where they first met — 360 CHICAGO, to take in the Chicago skyline together.

Watch the video below to see the moment Maddy brings Ernesto home!

Meanwhile, in Brisbane, Australia, another yogi found an unexpected soulmate. During a yoga class, Paige met Bentley, a 4-month-old Bordoodle, and knew he was meant to go home with her.

Watch the video below to see the moment they chose each other!

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Woman meets puppy soulmate during yoga class

Reporting by Ronnie Li, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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