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Episode 170: The Ocean of Yoga: A Return to the True Path with Amy Landry
In this deeply nourishing and expansive conversation, I sit down with Amy Landry, author of The Ocean of Yoga, to explore the heart of yoga beyond the postures — as a living, breathing path of devotion, inquiry and embodiment. Amy shares her personal journey with yoga, from its beginnings as a physical and mental support into a profound spiritual anchor that has carried her through life’s many transitions. She speaks to yoga as a steady presence, like the sun — always there to return to. We explore the moment yoga shifts from something we do into something that begins to shape how we live, parent, move and relate to the world. Amy opens up about the deeper calling that led her to teaching, studying Ayurveda, and ultimately writing The Ocean of Yoga — a response to what she was witnessing in the modern yoga landscape. Together, we speak honestly about the commercialisation of yoga, the dilution of its deeper teachings, and the gaps that can exist in modern teacher trainings. Amy shares her intention to make traditional yogic wisdom more accessible and integrated, honouring lineage while meeting the modern practitioner. We also dive into the richness of yoga beyond the physical — prana, the koshas, the energetic body — and the importance of stillness, silence and self-inquiry. This conversation gently challenges the idea of yoga as purely movement, and instead invites you into its vast, oceanic depth. As women and mothers, we reflect on how yoga evolves through different seasons of life, moving away from performance and into presence, truth and devotion. This is a conversation for anyone feeling the call to return to the essence of yoga — not as something to achieve, but as a path of remembering. In this episode, we explore: • Amy’s personal journey and love for yoga • When yoga becomes a way of living • The inspiration behind The Ocean of Yoga • The meaning of the “ocean” as a metaphor for the yogic path • What is often missing in modern yoga practice • The subtle body, prana and the koshas • Living yoga through motherhood and everyday life • Honouring tradition while meeting the modern practitioner Show Notes + Connect with Amy Landry Amy is a yoga teacher, mother, and author devoted to sharing the depth and integrity of traditional yogic teachings in a way that is accessible and grounded for modern life. Book: https://amyelandry.com/oceanofyoga/ Pre-order bonus: https://amyelandry.com/oceanofyoga-preorder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/ Explore Claire’s offerings Shakti KA — A 21 Day Portal to Awaken Your Life Force A guided 21-day journey to awaken your feminine life force through daily practices and group Kundalini Activations. https://www.claireobeid.com/shakti-ka The Qadisha Initiation A transformational journey into embodiment, sovereignty and inner leadership. https://www.claireobeid.com/the-qadisha-initiation Alchemy & Awakening Women’s Retreat — Byron Bay An intimate in-person retreat devoted to restoration, embodiment and renewal. https://www.claireobeid.com/retreat
