Doug Swenson began his study of yoga in 1969. He has had the fortune of studying with many great teachers including Dr. Ernest Wood, K. Pattabhi Jois, David Williams, Nancy Gilgoff, Ramanand Patel, Ann Barros and others. Doug is a master yoga practitioner, philosopher, poet and dedicated health advocate. He has incorporated influences from several different yoga systems along with his passion for nutrition and the environment to develop his unique approach. Over the years he has authored several books: Yoga Helps (one of the first yoga books in the U.S.!), The Soothing Touch of Yoga, The Diet That Loves You Most, and Power Yoga for Dummies. His new book Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow will be out in January 2004.

Doug travels extensively offering workshops, retreats and teacher training courses around the world. Doug's classes are always invigorating and inspirational and his supportive style of teaching and keen sense of humor send his students home with a smile on their face and a softness within their heart.

Learn more about Doug and his brother David at www.ashtanga.net
Visit Doug's new website - www.dougswenson.net