Aug 15, 2025
In this warm and inspiring episode, Kino MacGregor welcomes her
dear friend and legendary Ashtanga Yoga teacher David Swenson for a
conversation about his new book, Only Dead Fish Go With the
Flow.
David shares what sparked the idea for the book — a collection of
stories, reflections, and wisdom from decades of living yoga on and
off the mat. He offers an inside look at the writing journey: the
surprises, the challenges of editing, and why he chose the
self-publishing route to keep his voice true and
unfiltered.
David shares a few anecdotes straight out of the
book!
Kino and David also laugh and reflect on life’s simple pleasures —
teaching students around the world, staying connected to loved
ones, and tending to the fruit trees that thrive under David’s
careful eye on his Hawaiian land.
This episode is a reminder that yoga is more than poses — it’s a
way of living with courage, humor, and a willingness to swim
against the current when your heart says so.
Tune in for:
Why Only Dead Fish Go With the Flow is a book for every yogi and seeker
Practical tips on writing and self-publishing
Teaching stories and life lessons from decades of practice
Honest reflections on staying rooted in what matters
A glimpse into David’s island life, fruit trees included!
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