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Ganja Yoga: A Practical Guide to Conscious Relaxation, Soothing Pain Relief, and Enlightened Self-Discovery
From the first yoga instructor to bring cannabis-enhanced yoga classes to North America, a groundbreaking guide to finding balance in our lives using the ancient method of mixing cannabis with spiritual practice.
Yogis have been using cannabis to enhance spiritual practice for millennia. Today, there is a quiet but growing conversation within the Western yoga community about the potential role of cannabis for modern seekers pursuing a spiritual path. Now, certified yoga instructor Dee Dussault takes this ancient practice mainstream. Ganja Yoga isn’t just mixing cannabis and exercise; it is a ceremony that makes conscious relaxation an intentional ritual that can be enhanced with practice—a lifestyle to help you create a more harmonious and stress-free world.
For some contemporary yoga adherents, marijuana can deepen awareness, acceptance, connection, and relaxation during practice. As state laws loosen and the stigma surrounding marijuana dissipates, cannabis is increasingly seen as a legitimate supplement to increased health and wellbeing. Ganja Yoga explains how to set up a sacred space that allows you to use this relaxing substance with yoga for enlightenment (or at least some awesome stretching and meditation).
Dee walks you through the considerations and best practices for introducing cannabis into your yoga practice, or infusing yoga into your smoking routine. But it’s not about being stoned out of your head—as Dee says, it’s like adding spice to your food. In Ganja Yoga, she explains how to:
Reap the benefits of profound relaxation
Assume an altered state in a safe, energizing way
Deepen the spiritual practice of yoga
Reconnect with the body using ancient techniques
Select the best setting, time, method of consumption, strains, poses, and breathing techniques to ensure an excellent experience
Whether you want to practice in a class or in the privacy of your own home, Ganja Yoga is your key to reaching a new spiritual high.
Yogis have been using cannabis to enhance spiritual practice for millennia. Today, there is a quiet but growing conversation within the Western yoga community about the potential role of cannabis for modern seekers pursuing a spiritual path. Now, certified yoga instructor Dee Dussault takes this ancient practice mainstream. Ganja Yoga isn’t just mixing cannabis and exercise; it is a ceremony that makes conscious relaxation an intentional ritual that can be enhanced with practice—a lifestyle to help you create a more harmonious and stress-free world.
For some contemporary yoga adherents, marijuana can deepen awareness, acceptance, connection, and relaxation during practice. As state laws loosen and the stigma surrounding marijuana dissipates, cannabis is increasingly seen as a legitimate supplement to increased health and wellbeing. Ganja Yoga explains how to set up a sacred space that allows you to use this relaxing substance with yoga for enlightenment (or at least some awesome stretching and meditation).
Dee walks you through the considerations and best practices for introducing cannabis into your yoga practice, or infusing yoga into your smoking routine. But it’s not about being stoned out of your head—as Dee says, it’s like adding spice to your food. In Ganja Yoga, she explains how to:
Reap the benefits of profound relaxation
Assume an altered state in a safe, energizing way
Deepen the spiritual practice of yoga
Reconnect with the body using ancient techniques
Select the best setting, time, method of consumption, strains, poses, and breathing techniques to ensure an excellent experience
Whether you want to practice in a class or in the privacy of your own home, Ganja Yoga is your key to reaching a new spiritual high.
288 pages, Hardcover
Published April 18, 2017
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Dee Dussault
2 books25 followersI love to teach relaxation, mindfulness, and slow, all levels yoga. Cannabis, plant medicines, sensuality, and meditation are my passions. I'm also a sexuality coach.
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April 18, 2017
(Reprinted from the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography [cclapcenter.com]. I am the original author of this essay, as well as the owner of CCLaP; it is not being reprinted illegally.)
For the last two years I've been practicing yoga and meditation on a regular basis, first because I was required to as part of attending the computer-coding alternative school DevBootcamp, then afterwards because I found both practices to be positive and constructive ones in my life. And I've also been known to partake in marijuana on a regular basis, something I no longer worry about publicly admitting now that almost 20 percent of the US has legalized it; so when I recently stumbled across Dee Dussault's new book Ganja Yoga, I suspected this would be a book for me, which is indeed what it turned out being.
There's nothing too groundbreaking going on here -- she's not arguing that there's a special kind of yoga that you can only do while smoking weed, simply that yoga can often be more spiritually deep and physically rewarding when you do -- but the book is worth recommending anyway, because it's several well-written primers all wrapped up into one; a basic beginner's look at yoga itself, a basic beginner's guide to pot and the various ways it can be consumed, and a basic beginner's guide to Eastern philosophical thought. No one who's already educated about any of these subjects will find anything particularly new or noteworthy here in Dussault's engaging, fact-filled book; but it's the fact that she talks about all of them at once that makes it worthwhile, a short and entertaining volume that will motivate you to try a little high yoga at least once if you never have. I've certainly now tried it, based solely on reading this book, and can attest that everything she talks about here has a demonstrable validity out in the real world; and while this book is the very definition of "skippable" for those not naturally interested in these subjects, it's absolutely worth your time if you are. It comes specifically recommended in that particular spirit.
Out of 10: 8.4, or 9.4 for those interested in yoga or smoking pot
For the last two years I've been practicing yoga and meditation on a regular basis, first because I was required to as part of attending the computer-coding alternative school DevBootcamp, then afterwards because I found both practices to be positive and constructive ones in my life. And I've also been known to partake in marijuana on a regular basis, something I no longer worry about publicly admitting now that almost 20 percent of the US has legalized it; so when I recently stumbled across Dee Dussault's new book Ganja Yoga, I suspected this would be a book for me, which is indeed what it turned out being.
There's nothing too groundbreaking going on here -- she's not arguing that there's a special kind of yoga that you can only do while smoking weed, simply that yoga can often be more spiritually deep and physically rewarding when you do -- but the book is worth recommending anyway, because it's several well-written primers all wrapped up into one; a basic beginner's look at yoga itself, a basic beginner's guide to pot and the various ways it can be consumed, and a basic beginner's guide to Eastern philosophical thought. No one who's already educated about any of these subjects will find anything particularly new or noteworthy here in Dussault's engaging, fact-filled book; but it's the fact that she talks about all of them at once that makes it worthwhile, a short and entertaining volume that will motivate you to try a little high yoga at least once if you never have. I've certainly now tried it, based solely on reading this book, and can attest that everything she talks about here has a demonstrable validity out in the real world; and while this book is the very definition of "skippable" for those not naturally interested in these subjects, it's absolutely worth your time if you are. It comes specifically recommended in that particular spirit.
Out of 10: 8.4, or 9.4 for those interested in yoga or smoking pot
July 3, 2017
Though I agree with all of the information in this book, and all of the information is good and accurate as far as I know, I'm rating it only 2 stars because I was hoping for much more here than the very, very basics of breathing, mindfulness, and cannabis usage. This book is for newbies only. Anyone who has any experience with either yoga or ganja or both will want to look elsewhere, as the information here was not only extremely basic, but written in a very fluffy, Cosmopolitan magazine style that I found annoying.
September 12, 2017
I expected this book to be a little "hippy dippy" and weed-heavy, but Dee is not afraid to show contrasting points in this whole topic. She also talked about dependency, which most authors or stoners might avoid. This book is also written with a nice balance between a tone of conversation but with ample fact and intelligence thrown in. Like talking to your smartest stoner friend.
I loved it. :)
I loved it. :)
November 11, 2018
This book is a great read for whatever side of the fence you may be on, it's great for beginners of both ganja and yoga as it explains and goes into depth on both topics.
Dee really allows the reader to be able to explore the possibility of enhancing their yoga practice with ganja in a safe and responsible manner.
Dee really allows the reader to be able to explore the possibility of enhancing their yoga practice with ganja in a safe and responsible manner.
March 10, 2018
Thoughtful Guide to Cannabis
Clear, interesting exploration of an ancient and modern practice. Broader than the title suggests. Convincing for those as yet unpersuaded as to our need for this plant. Highly recommended.
Clear, interesting exploration of an ancient and modern practice. Broader than the title suggests. Convincing for those as yet unpersuaded as to our need for this plant. Highly recommended.
April 17, 2019
Thank you Dee!
This book was very well written, and helpful. I feel prepared to teach my own version of "enhanced yoga" for M&M patients here in FL. I'm super excited to share some of what you wrote with my students. Great Book!
This book was very well written, and helpful. I feel prepared to teach my own version of "enhanced yoga" for M&M patients here in FL. I'm super excited to share some of what you wrote with my students. Great Book!
June 7, 2020
So incredibly helpful, as a newbie to practicing enhanced yoga this book is amazing. I love that it's so accessible, it doesn't make you feel stupid for not knowing something and reinforces patience with ourselves, establishing intention, and the power of the mind over the body.
January 8, 2025
The best book about the combination of yoga and cannabis. Make your enhanced yoga practice a safest space. A lot of information about the history of the plant and a lot of insights about a safe and sustainable yoga practice.
June 14, 2017
Very interesting read
August 4, 2017
I enjoyed this book! Anyone who wants to do Ganja Yoga or even wants to know more about either, this is a must need read.
November 29, 2018
This book was just awesome! So much information: physically, mentally, socially.... Very well written, inspiring, informative read
February 1, 2019
I thought that I knew a lot about both subjects but know I know a lot more. It's a very well written easy to read guide to a deeper understanding of weed and yoga.
May 21, 2024
Great info for all yogis and stoners!
January 10, 2025
Felt like it lacked depth. But it was helpful.
July 27, 2020
Una buena guía para principiantes si te quieres adentrar más en el tema canabico y de yoga. Muy informativo y con una manera de narrar muy ligera que hizo que no me saturará mucho de información, aparte te da otra perspectiva acerca de los usos y la forma de como consumir de una manera más conciente y beneficiosa el cannabis.
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