"Amy Landry's book offers a meaningful compilation of yoga's history and concepts, presented in a way that is both accessible and engaging. I am confident it will serve as a helpful resource and companion for anyone wishing to strengthen their foundation in yoga, whether as a practitioner or a teacher."--Prasad Rangnekar, founder of Yogaprasad Institute "With context and care to scaffold your practice,The Ocean of Yogagenerouslyoffers inquiry, depth, respect, and refuge."--Elena Brower, bestselling author ofPractice YouandHold Nothing "Amy Landry'sThe Ocean of Yogais a luminous guide that takes us beyond the asana into yoga's deeper truth, where philosophy, subtle anatomy, and practice meet in radiant unity. With insight and compassion, Landry honors the sacred lineage while opening up the living wisdom of yoga. Written with clarity, devotion, and depth, this book serves as both a companion for seekers and a resource for teachers. It is a tapestry of knowledge and spirit that reflects the very soul of yoga."--Dr.
Manasa Rao, founder of Yogayush "A richly informed guide to yoga and its manifold paths and practices. Landry passionately traces yoga's ancestral roots while carefully delving into the cultural cross-pollination and outcomes of this sacred way of life.The Ocean of Yogais an excellent tome for both practitioners and students to widen their approach to an intuitive form of practice."--Maya Tiwari, author of The Path of Practice "Amy Landry'sThe Ocean of Yogais a wonderful handbook for students of yoga. Containing a vast overview of traditions, practices, and terminology, this book will no doubt become a trusted source of yogic knowledge for spiritual seekers to return to again and again."--Eddie Stern, author, researcher, and founder ofBroome Street Yoga "A passionate reminder that there's much more to yoga than sequences of postures. Amy Landry's approachable primer covers everything from ethics to subtle anatomy, providing signposts for deeper inquiry."--Daniel Simpson, author of The Truth of Yoga "Finally Amy releases the book the yoga community has been waiting for.
The Ocean of Yogais a full-spectrum understanding of the science of yoga by a person who doesn't merely study it academically but lives the tradition and keeps it alive by her example."--Ray Raghunath Cappo, author ofFromPunk to Monkand host of theWisdom of the Sages podcast "A carefullycomposed and comprehensive guide to yoga in its most undiluted sense. Equally pedagogical and passionate, thisbook takes a respectful approach to the historical roots and the many paths of yoga while keeping the reader informed about academic debates on the subject. It is impressive in detail and never sacrifices depthfor approachability. Yet it meets the reader where they are, not assuming any previous knowledge, and urges them to reflect on their practice. A skillful synthesis of an enormous subject, this book will take you by the hand and guide you across the great ocean of yoga."--Tova Olsson, author ofYoga and Tantra "Amy has skillfully navigated the vast ocean of yoga with profound depth--much like a submariner--in this charming new book."--Srivatsa Ramaswami,author of The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga "This book seamlessly brings topics under one umbrella rather than leaving students to gather precious nuggets across different sources.
The Ocean of Yoga is what the title promises--vast and timeless."--Mini Shastri, founder of Om Yoga Shala.