"Lighthearted and uplifting. Belle is a truly inspiring (and adorable) teacher! The beautiful pictures add a considerable amount of impact to the book's message. This book is a joy to read and to ponder."

SHARON SALZBERG,  

NY Times Bestselling author and one of America's leading meditation teachers.

"Dogs are wise teachers, if we would only cock our heads and listen. Edward Vilga makes listening easy and lessons sing in UPWARD DOG. Who jumps for joy at a visitor at the door, can't wait to run outside, is overjoyed at the tiniest gift, plays as if there is no tomorrow, and sleeps the sleep of the righteous? Dogs! And Edward Vilga has captured their spirit and passes it on in UPWARD DOG."

INGRID E. NEWKIRK, founder PETA, author "Making Kind Choices"

"Edward Vilga engagingly relates the interconnected consciousness between man's favorite pal (our pups) and us humans, helping us find calm, wisdom and inspiration in our lives. A must read for dog lovers and everyone else!" 

TARA STILES, bestselling author, creator with Deepak Chopra of "Authentic Yoga" for the iphone.

"Enchanting! I could not agree more with the spirit and philosophy of UPWARD DOG!"
JEFFREY MASSON, bestselling author DOGS NEVER LIE ABOUT LOVE (over 1 million copies sold worldwide)

"For years I've marveled at the magnetism dogs have for meditation, yoga practice, and healing work of all kinds. Edward's book gives voice to the teachings that our dogs offer; the relevance of presence, persistence, fierce loyalty, expressiveness, freedom, alignment and authenticity." 

ELENA BROWER, Founder of Virayoga and Art of Attention, NY

 

"Edward Vilga's creative genius shines brightly on every page of Upward Dog, and his wise dog Belle is the perfect teacher of life! I keep carrying this book around with me and reading it over and over. You will absolutely love it"
SARK Author, Artist, Creative Fountain.  www.PlanetSARK.com