Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow

A Journey Through Life, Yoga & Purpose — Not Just “Going with the Flow”

Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow is David Swenson’s personal memoir and philosophical reflection. Blending humor, vulnerability, and yogic insight, this book shares his life’s ups and downs, his path in yoga, and how he learned to swim against the current to find deeper purpose. onlydeadfishflow.com+1

In this compelling narrative, David recounts challenges he never planned on, joys he never predicted, and lessons that shaped him — all with authenticity, joy, and a sometimes irreverent spirit. onlydeadfishflow.com+1

Why This Book Matters

• A memoir by one of the world’s most beloved Ashtanga teachers
• Combines life stories, spiritual insight, and yogic wisdom
• Gives a unique look behind the scenes: the emotional, philosophical, and human side of a yoga teacher
• Encourages readers to live intentionally, challenge comfort, and stay true to one’s calling

Who This Is For

• Students, teachers, and fans of David Swenson / Ashtanga Yoga
• Anyone seeking inspiration, resilience, life lessons, or spiritual growth
• Readers of memoir, spiritual journey, or yoga lifestyle books
• Yogis wanting to connect more deeply with the human side of their teachers

Key Themes & Takeaways

• The tension between comfort and growth
• How yoga (on and off the mat) shapes mindset and life
• Adversity, transformation, and finding meaning
• The value of authenticity, courage, and persistence
• Embracing “going against the flow” as a path to self-realization

Product Details & Purchase Info

Step into David’s personal story and find your own courage to swim upstream. Order Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow today — a powerful read for seekers, yogis, and anyone wanting meaning beyond the current.