Amy Landry - On the Ocean of Yoga

Most of us come to yoga through the body.But at some point, many practitioners begin to sense that yoga is much deeper than the postures.In this episode of A Grateful Life, I’m joined by yoga teacher and author Amy Landry to explore the philosophical and spiritual teachings that sit beneath modern yoga practice.Amy’s new book, The Ocean of Yoga, offers a thoughtful guide for anyone who feels curious about the deeper layers of yoga. In our conversation, we explore yoga as more than a set of techniques. Amy describes āsana as a doorway into the temple of yoga. A place many of us begin, but not where the journey ends.We also explore two powerful yogic frameworks that can help guide our lives: the four aims of life (dharma, artha, kāma and mokṣa) and the four stages of life (brahmacarya, gṛhastha, vānaprastha, sannyāsa).If you’ve ever wondered what yoga is really pointing toward, this conversation offers a beautiful place to begin.In this episode, we explore:What yoga really means beyond the posturesWhy āsana can be understood as the doorway to deeper practiceThe role of sādhana, or committed spiritual practiceThe four aims of life and how they guide a meaningful lifeThe four stages of life and the householder pathWhat it really means to be a yoga teacherConnect with Amy Landry at https://amyelandry.com/oceanofyoga/Get Amy’s free pre-order bonus companion guide at https://amyelandry.com/oceanofyoga-preorder/Join the free 10-day Yoga-informed Therapist Interview series at https://www.yogainformedtherapist.comAccess my nervous system regulation playlist at https://www.yogapsychologyinstitute.com/joinThis podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or training. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised guidance or come and join one of our programs at the Yoga Psychology Institute for professional training. While we are grateful for our guests and sponsors, any statements, claims or endorsements made are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Yoga Psychology Institute.