Ever wondered how to honor the roots of yoga while still finding your own voice as a modern teacher? In this episode, I sit down with the thoughtful and wise Amy Landry to explore the nuances, responsibilities, and beauty of being a yoga teacher in today's world.We cover heritage, hot takes, and how to hold space for complexityāall with the intention of creating more unity, not division.
In this episode, we chat about:
š Why āThe Ocean of Yogaā is the perfect metaphor for what weāre trying to grasp
š§š»āāļø How Amy weaves subtle energetics like mudras, kumbhakas, and bandhas into the yoga experience
Ā š®āšØ Ā The deep discomfort and power in representing a tradition that doesnāt come from your lineage
š£ Our response to the loud (and often divisive) voices on Instagram
š Why ethnic heritage shouldnāt define your worthiness to honor and uphold yogic teachings
š£ļø The difference between Indian and South Asian identityāand why it matters when we talk about representationĀ
šĀ A nuanced look at British and Islamic colonizationās impact on the yoga you know today
š Misconceptions we both hear constantlyā the two things you thought you knew about the chakras might not be true!
š¤ Why these conversations need to be had, even when theyāre uncomfortable, and especially when they invite togetherness over separationIf youāve ever felt unsure about how to be respectful, real, and rooted in your teachingāthis oneās for you.
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Book: The Ocean of Yoga, Shambhala Publications, Release date: March 31, 2026
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