Doga: Yoga For Dogs [Paperback]

Jennifer Brilliant (Author), William Berloni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

Dogs have always been natural yogis, and their tranquility of mind, ability to be in the moment, and contented outlook are widely considered to be the result of their long and devoted practice of doga. Dogis Benny, Buster, and Cricket practiced in obscurity for years, perfecting their dogic principles. Now at last they reveal the powerful secrets of doga. Many of the movements and positions of doga can inspire and assist humans in their own yoga practice. Doga presents the major asanas or postures, from the Downward-Facing Dog to the relaxing Happy Puppy and restorative Pup's Pose. Each stretch is demonstrated by one of the dogis, with accompanying text to help people adapt positions to their own practice. Also included are breathing techniques such as the hot breath, or pant, and tips on practicing with your own dogi. Anyone who does yoga or owns a dog is sure to find inspiration in these pages. On the path to health and inner harmony, Doga shows the way.

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About the Author

Jennifer Brilliant teaches yoga at New York's famed Om Yoga. She regularly studies with dogis to enhance her own practice.

William Berloni is an animal consultant whose canine clients work regularly on Broadway.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Printing edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811841677
• ISBN-13: 978-0811841672
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book for Yoga lovers and Dog lovers alike!!!, January 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Doga: Yoga For Dogs (Paperback)

What a fun book!! The author gets into the mind of the subjects ("Dogis")!! The book is plumb full of AWESOME pictures of dogs being....well dogs, but also naturally acting out popular yoga poses. Demonstrates that we should take a cue from our four legged pals, they know how to really stretch, relax and get in touch with themselves!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a riot!, March 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Doga: Yoga For Dogs (Paperback)

My bookshelves are bursting at the seams and so... with great reluctance I've tried to stop myself from being more books. And I've been really pretty good at it too! But, this book I just had to have! As a long practicing yogi (way before it was popular) and dog owner I thought this was just the coolest book ever. After browsing through it several times at my whole health practicioner's office, I finally bought it. Dogs are very natural "dogis." We could learn many lessons from their breathing, stretches, and positions, a point that becomes really evident in this book. Written by an obviously experienced yoga instructor, the dogi wisdoms and human tips give the human reader a lot of good information on practicing yoga, though I would not put this in the serious yoga instruction book category. A really fun book!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DOGA is great for Dog Lovers & Yoga fans!, October 23, 2004

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This review is from: Doga: Yoga For Dogs (Paperback)

This book is really great. I sent it to a friend along with the "DOGA" calendar ... she loved it! She loves dogs and she also does YOGA. You will love this book. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! This is the first time I have actually done a review but this book was well worth it!