Photos From Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow | Book by David Swenson

Step inside the world of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow through our image gallery. Each photo reflects David Swenson’s journey as an Ashtanga Yoga teacher and storyteller, blending humor, adventure, and honest reflection. These images highlight not only his personal path but also the spirit of the yoga lifestyle—balancing resilience, joy, and mindfulness practice. From lighthearted moments to visuals that echo timeless yoga philosophy and self-discovery, the gallery brings the memoir’s energy and inspiration to life. Explore and experience the authenticity and wisdom that flow through every page of this yoga-inspired story.

David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow In 1956
David Swenson and his big sister and big brother in 1956
David Swenson the author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow doing Ashtanga Yoga in Maui 1977
David in Rajakapotasana 1973
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow surfing in El Salvador 1973
David surfing in El Salvador 1973
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow as a child looking to the future
David as a child looking into the future
Image from when David and his brother Doug Swenson made a surfing yoga movie in the 1970's called Harmony Within
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow in Spring Woods Yearbook
David in the Spring Woods Yearbook
David Swenson author Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow Wearing a tuxedo for the opening night of my Swenson Gallery Art Show in Fukuoka, Japan, 1989
David Swenson wearing a tuxedo for the opening night of my Swenson Gallery Art Show in Fukuoka, Japan 1989
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow in Padangustha Dhanurasana, 1975, Maui. Our yoga room had a carpeted, dirt floor
David Swenson in Padangustha Dhanurasana, 1975, Maui. Our yoga room had a carpeted and dirt floor
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow Crossing a questionable bridge with our VW van, Central America, 1972
David Swenson crossing a questionable bridge with our VW van, Central America, 1972
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow holding the movie poster for “Harmony Within,” a surf and yoga film created with Doug Swenson in the early 1970s
The movie poster for “Harmony Within,” a surf and yoga film created with Doug Swenson  and David Swenson in the early 1970s
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow - Beacon’s Beach surf day, Encinitas, California, 1973; photographed by a friend
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow - Beacon’s Beach surf day, Encinitas, California, 1973; photographed by a friend
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow - goofing around with brother Doug, possibly inventing a new partner yoga posture, 1978
David Swenson goofing around with brother Doug, possibly inventing a new partner yoga posture, 1978
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow - admiring the surfboards for the El Salvador trip, 1972
David Swenson admiring the surfboards for the El Salvador trip, 1972
David Swenson author of Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow — senior prom in Encinitas, CA, 1974
David Swenson at his senior prom in Encinitas, CA, 1974
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