Not Just Āsana

EPISODE 56 In this genre-crossing episode, Sandy and Keith cover everything from meditation, anxiety, beauty in simplicity, interoception, becoming present, yoga sūtra 1.2, regulating the nervous system, claiming our attention back, hyperfixation and... aeroplane snack hacks.   SANDY'S NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/    COMING UP: Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. India Retreat - November. **3 spots remaining** Enquire here.   FIND US: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith / @bija_yoga Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au /@sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 55 How do we know if we're in a cult?? Join Sandy and Keith for this light-hearted discussion on thinking for yourself.   COMING UP: Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. India Retreat - November. **3 spots remaining** Enquire here.   FIND US: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith / @bija_yoga Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au /@sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 54 Keith and Sandy are off to see Shrekxxy tonight. But first... let's chat hacks. And whether yoga is supposed to be fun. How do you escape monotony? Is boredom bad? What sits on the other side of challenge? Things take time. You can't always get what you want. And what does Sharon Gannon mean when she says "magic is a shift in perception"?   COMING UP: Keith Backbending Workshop at Folde, Nipaluna - April 19th. More info here. Kirtan for a Cause at Udara, Nipaluna - April 19th. By donation here. Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. India Retreat - November. **final spots remaining** Enquire here.   FIND US: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith / @bija_yoga Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au /@sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 53 Inspired by the title of Sharon Gannon’s book “Eternity is Happening Now”, Sandy and Keith discuss their views on the future of yoga. This episode serves as somewhat of a time capsule, with lots of laughter, confusion over the commodification of “hybrid” yoga, and their hope that the pendulum will swing back towards yoga’s original intention of peace for all.   COMING UP: Keith Backbending Workshop at Folde, Nipaluna - April 19th. More info here. Kirtan for a Cause at Udara, Nipaluna - April 19th. By donation here. Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. India Retreat - November. **final spots remaining** Enquire here.   FIND US: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith / @bija_yoga Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au /@sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 52 We are celebrating one whole year of the Not Just Āsana pod! Thank you to everyone who has listened, liked, subscribed, rated and reviewed the show. We are so grateful to each and every one of you! In this episode, you'll hear Sandy and Keith reflect on what they've learned in the process, what their favourite moments have been and what we hope for in the future.   COMING UP: Keith Backbending Workshop at Folde, Nipaluna - April 19th. More info here. Kirtan for a Cause at Udara, Nipaluna - April 19th. By donation here. Bija Yoga Teacher Training in Penrith - starts July. Info here. Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. India Retreat - November. **4 new release spots now available!** Enquire here.   FIND US: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith @bija_yoga Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au @sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 51 Keith shares a reading from a classic tale, and discusses with Sandy about the importance of imagination and play; opening ourselves up to other ways of seeing the world.   COMING UP: Keith Backbending Workshop at Folde, Nipaluna - April 19th. More info here. Kirtan for a Cause at Udara, Nipaluna - April 19th. By donation here. Bija Yoga Teacher Training in Penrith - starts July. Info here. Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. India Retreat - November. **4 new release spots now available!** Enquire here.   FIND US: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith @bija_yoga Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au @sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 50 What precious items do you value? Are they special to you, and only you? Hear stories from Sandy and Keith of how mundane objects become sacred, and learn how to build an altar with all the elements.    COMING UP: Keith Backbending Masterclass at Folde, Nipaluna - April 19th. More info here. Kirtan for a Cause at Udara, Nipaluna - April 19th. By donation here. Bija Yoga Teacher Training in Penrith - starts July. Info here. Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. India Retreat - November. **4 new release spots now available!** Enquire here.   FIND US: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith @bija_yoga Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au @sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 49 Keith and Sandy get a little goth again. And a little guna. And a little guru…   COMING UP: Keith Backbending Masterclass at Folde, Nipaluna - April 19th. More info here. Kirtan for a Cause at Udara, Nipaluna - April 19th. By donation here. Bija Yoga Teacher Training - starts July. Info here. Golden Yoga School Teacher Training - starts August. Learn more here. India Retreat - November. **4 new release spots now available!** Enquire here.   FIND US: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith @bija_yoga Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au @sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 48 Sandy and Keith are back together! In this deep episode, the pair ask one another big questions about the importance of having faith. They discuss everything from religious faith, to the occult, to bhakti (yogic devotion), to the dangers of blind faith.   COMING UP: CHANTS OF INDIA - March 7th. Jivamukti Backbending workshop + kirtan with Keith and Sandy. Book HERE. Sandy's Sydney workshop at Scout, Redfern - March 8th. Learn more here. Keith Backbending Masterclass at Folde, Nipaluna - April 19th. More info here. Kirtan for a Cause at Udara, Nipaluna - April 19th. By donation here. Bija Yoga Teacher Training - starts July. Info here. Golden Yoga School Teacher Training - starts August. Learn more here. India Retreat - November. Enquire here.   FIND US: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith @bija_yoga Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au @sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 47 In our very first SOLO episode, Keith gives a stellar extended dharma talk on the 3 layers of learning - from both within the school classroom, to the yoga practice room.   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney CHANTS OF INDIA - March 7th. Jivamukti Backbending workshop + kirtan with Keith and Sandy. Book HERE. Sandy's Sydney workshop at Scout, Redfern - March 8th. Learn more here.   Stay connected on Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in November: ✨ 1 spot remaining!! All details here

EPISODE 46 Keith is joined by a very special guest - Deb Shaw - to discuss the past, present and future of her journey through and with yoga. There may or may not be discussion about Deb's earlier days playing bass in a band... Find out more about Deb: www.mountainsyogatherapy.com.au IG: @mountainsyogatherapy   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney CHANTS OF INDIA - March 7th. Jivamukti Backbending workshop + kirtan with Keith and Sandy. Book HERE. Sandy's Sydney workshop at Scout, Redfern - March 8th. Learn more here.   Stay connected on Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in November: ✨ 1 spot remaining!! All details here

EPISODE 45 Sandy and Keith discuss self care as community care and what it means within the context of a yoga practice, via the mahavakyam So'ham.    Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney CHANTS OF INDIA - March 7th. Jivamukti Backbending workshop + kirtan with Keith and Sandy. Book HERE.   Stay connected on Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in November: ✨ 1 spot remaining!! All details here

EPISODE 44 Sandy and Keith explore Yoga Sūtra 2.3, the kleshas. Are they truly obstacles to our practice, or can we reframe them as opportunities?   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 (starts in 1 week!) → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney CHANTS OF INDIA - March 7th. Jivamukti Backbending workshop + kirtan with Keith and Sandy. Book HERE.   Stay connected on Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in November: ✨ 1 spot remaining!! All details here

EPISODE 43 What is the true goal of yoga? What is enlightenment? Is it the only reason for practice? Will Sandy ever learn about sports?   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy: Teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 (starts in 3 weeks!) → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney CHANTS OF INDIA - March 7th. Jivamukti Backbending workshop + kirtan with Keith and Sandy. Book HERE.   Stay connected on Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in November: ✨ 1 spot remaining!! All details here

EPISODE 42 The story of Kali; ego death; feminism; how to direct anger, frustration and rage; regenerative fire; emo music; punching bags and yogic practices for channeling our big feelings.   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy: Teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 (starts in 3 weeks!) → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney CHANTS OF INDIA - March 7th. Save the date - booking link coming next week.   Stay connected on Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in 2026: ✨ 2 spots remaining All details here

EPISODE 41 Why do we chant shanti x3 at the beginning and end of most classes? Is war the opposite of shanti? How do we generate more peace in our lives?   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy: Teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney Stay connected on Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in 2026: ✨ 2 spots remaining All details here

EPISODE 40 Welcome to our second episode of the new year! Join Sandy and Keith for a spontaneous discussion about Lakshmi, which covers everything from: Dried beans. Expansive time. Diamond cutting. Karmic seeds. Multiple-arm goddesses. Voluptuous bodies. Archetypes. Market produce. Princess parks. Lemon drops. Solo cinema dates. Thriller therapy. Supporting local business. Energy cycling back. Avoiding stinginess. Homemade mango chutney. Generosity.   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy: Teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney Harmonium Course → sandyking.com.au/product/self-directed-course-learn-to-play-harmonium/ Stay connected on Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in 2026: ✨ 3 spots remaining All details here

EPISODE 39 Welcome to the first episode of 2026! Sandy and Keith are back and start the year discussing minimalism vs. essentialism, how to live simply so that others may simply live, how the things we own end up owning you, and how gratitude may be the antidote to late stage capitalism. Oh, and we finally get to hear about Keith's instant pot! What's new? What remains the same?   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy: Teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney Harmonium Course → sandyking.com.au/product/self-directed-course-learn-to-play-harmonium/ Stay connected on Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in 2026: ✨ 5 spots remaining All details here

EPISODE 38 A very special guest, and friend of the pod, joins Keith today. Living life of service, these days as a psychiatrist (but also a Jivamukti Yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef) we are pleased to introduce Dr. Carlin Saldanha for this heartwarming episode. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Contact Keith for info on his TT in 2026 Carlin's practice in Melbroune: https://www.drcarlinsaldanha.com/  Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy's harmonium course: https://sandyking.com.au/product/self-directed-course-learn-to-play-harmonium/   Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Let us know if you want to come to India with us in 2026!

EPISODE 37 Part 2 of our episode on creativity — Creative cross training! Artist practice! Inherent creativity! Stepping outside your comfort zone (within reason)! Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Learn about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training here Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy’s Harmonium course → https://sandyking.com.au/product/self-directed-course-learn-to-play-harmonium/ Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in 2026! (We are halfway full!) All details here

EPISODE 36 Part 1 of our episode on creativity... Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Learn about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training here Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in 2026! All details here

EPISODE 35 Do you have a inversion aversion? Join Sandy and Keith's inversion immersion, and go upside down! Why are they so scary and are they really so powerful? What benefits do we gain from intentionally inverting our perspective? Sūtra: vitarkabādhane pratipakṣabhāvanam || 2.33 || Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Contact Keith for info on his TT in 2026 Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Let us know if you want to come to India with us in 2026!

EPISODE 34 How does contentment compare to satisfaction, and how is it different from "settling"? Can our yoga practices help to cultivate contentment in our lives? Sūtra: saṃtoṣād anuttamaḥ sukhalābhaḥ || 2.42 || Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Contact Keith for info on his TT in 2026 Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy teaching in Sydney in December: Sat 6th - Hatha Yoga Pradipika Workshop at Bija Yoga, Penrith Sun 7th - Jivamukti Class at Scout, St. Peters (sold out, but waitlisted available!) Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Let us know if you want to come to India with us in 2026!

EPISODE 33 Sandy and Keith explore the role of discipline in yoga through the lens of Sūtra 2.1 - the hot, hip and holy teaching. Can we really motivate ourselves? How do we let go of guilt? Plus, you'll never guess what Keith bought... Sūtra: tapaḥsvādhyāyeśvarapraṇidhānāni kriyāyogaḥ || 2.1 || Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Contact Keith for info on his TT in 2026 Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy teaching in Sydney in December: Sat 6th - Hatha Yoga Pradipika Workshop at Bija Yoga, Penrith Sun 7th - Jivamukti Class at Scout, St. Peters (sold out, but waitlisted available!) Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Let us know if you want to come to India with us in 2026!

EPISODE 32 Keith shares a beautiful reading from Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse and a discussion follows surrounding the Middle Path and what is considered extreme.   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy teaching in Sydney in December: Sat 6th - Hatha Yoga Pradipika Workshop at Bija Yoga, Penrith Sun 7th - Jivamukti Class at Scout, St. Peters Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Let us know if you want to come to India with us in 2026!  

EPISODE 31 Is this episode recorded in Thailand...? You'll have to listen to find out. Sandy and Keith discuss the meaning of satsang and reflect on the importance of hanging out with like-minded individuals, especially during the early stages of spiritual growth. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy teaching in Sydney in December: Sat 6th - Hatha Yoga Pradipika Workshop at Bija Yoga, Penrith Sun 7th - Jivamukti Class at Scout, St. Peters Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Let us know if you want to come to India with us in 2026!  

EPISODE 30 Keith is in Thailand! Sandy and Keith bust myths about Buddhism (not boo-dism), break down spiritual bypassing, and explore the foundation of Buddhist teachings - the four noble truths. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 29 In this episode, Sandy and Keith explore the nature of practice over time — how yoga deepens not through grand milestones, but through quiet consistency. Returning to Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra and a timeless Bhagavad Gītā teaching, they reflect on what it means to stay the course, even when life pulls in many directions. Together, they unpack the idea that not everything needs to be “productive.” Through the lens of creative curiosity and the “multipotentialite” — one who thrives in many fields — they discuss how diverse interests can nourish rather than distract from the path of yoga. Keith shares insights from teaching outside his usual subject matter, while Sandy reflects on how practice, when approached with sincerity and care, compounds over time — becoming a steady ground beneath whatever life brings. SŪTRA: sa tu dīrgha kāla nairantarya satkārā sevito dṛḍha bhūmiḥ || 1.14 || “Your practice gains firm ground when cultivated for a long time, without interruption, and with sincerity.” ŚLOKA: nehābhikrama-nāśo ’sti pratyavāyo na vidyate svalpam apy asya dharmasya trāyate mahato bhayāt || 2.40 || “On this path, no effort is ever wasted, no gain is ever reversed. Even a little of this practice will shlter you from great sorrow.” Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Stay connected: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 28 In an episode that is slightly different, Sandy and Keith discuss their go-to books for yoga philosophy. These are the books discussed and read from:   Be Here Now - Ram Dass Spiritual Survival and the City - Katie Spiers An Offering of Leaves and Sweeping The Dust - Ruth Lauer-Manenti Jivamukti Yoga - Sharon Gannon and David Life A Garland of Forest Flowers - Swami Nirmalananda When Things Fall Apart - Pema Chödrön The Body Keeps The Score - Bessel van der Kolk   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt   Stay connected: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 27 In this episode, Sandy and Keith return to Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra and dive into the theme of samādhi — the state of enlightenment, or being “same as the highest.” From this point of stillness and union, they turn toward Bhakti, the yoga of love and devotion, exploring what it means to truly surrender. Through the lens of the eight limbs of yoga, the conversation opens into the heart of Bhakti: Who or what are we surrendering to? What does surrender look like in daily life? And how can something as simple as an altar become a mirror of our deepest devotion? Sandy and Keith share how Bhakti shows up in their own practice — through chanting, reverence, and the quiet moments of offering that shape a life of yoga. Together, they reflect on the power of love as a path to liberation, and the idea that our personal practice can ripple outward, contributing to the collective freedom of all beings. Whether you’re curious about the philosophy behind Bhakti or simply seeking a more heart-centered approach to yoga, this episode invites you to soften, listen, and reconnect with what you hold in the highest regard.   SŪTRA: samādhisiddhir īśvarapraṇidhānāt || 2.45 || From Īśvarapraṇidhāna (devotion to the Lord), there is the perfection of Samādhi.   Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt   Stay connected: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 26 In the second half of this cakra deep dive, Sandy and Keith journey into the higher centres of compassion, self-love, teachers, and cosmic consciousness. These cakras invite us into subtler, more expansive territory — from the walls we build around our hearts to the possibility of flipping our entire worldview. The conversation moves through forgiveness, self-esteem, and the ways practice can both support and challenge us. Why do Jivamukti classes traditionally include three wheels? Why might shoulder stand not be everyone’s friend — and what’s Sandy’s “bougie” shoulder stand setup all about? Keith also shares his ongoing struggles with child’s pose, reminding us that even the simplest shapes can hold profound lessons. As the discussion opens toward the crown cakra, cosmic consciousness comes into view: the possibility of dissolving separateness and feeling the vastness of connection. Throughout, Sandy and Keith reflect on how these teachings weave naturally into āsana practice, making the subtle body something we can experience, not just study. Whether you’re exploring forgiveness, searching for more compassion, or simply curious about how the cakras inform yoga practice, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga, Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Retreats & offerings: Our Thai Yoga Holiday has officially filled up, but we may be able to squeeze you in if you reeeeally want to be there with us. Details here → sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday Stay connected: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 25 In this two-part series, Sandy and Keith turn their attention to the subtle body, beginning with the first three cakras. These energy centers are more than just symbolic: they influence how we relate to safety, creativity, power, and our sense of belonging in the world. Together they explore the colours, bija mantras, corresponding asanas, senses, and elements associated with each cakra, while weaving in the broader map of subtle body 101: the three principle nāḍīs, the seven energy wheels, and the mysterious journey of kuṇḍalinī rising. Drawing from the Jivamukti Yoga tradition, rooted in Haṭha Yoga, this episode is both a practical and philosophical dive into how energy moves through the body — and how “the body keeps the score.” On the mat, we’re given permission to feel and to work things out somatically, transforming knowledge into lived experience. Whether you’re brand new to the cakra system or revisiting familiar ground, this episode invites you to see how ancient teachings can illuminate everyday life. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga, Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Retreats & offerings: Our Thai Yoga Holiday has officially filled up, but we may be able to squeeze you in if you reeeeally want to be there with us. Details here → sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday Stay connected: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 24 In this wide-ranging conversation, Sandy and Keith explore the value of education — not just in formal settings, but in every corner of life. From Sandy’s adventures with snowboarding (and other “adult hobbies”) to Keith’s reflections on the eve of launching a new teacher training, they consider what it means to keep learning, experimenting, and staying curious. They unpack the secret ingredient of patience, the role of compassion in teaching, and how different learning styles shape both students and teachers. Along the way, the guru mantra weaves through their discussion as a reminder that true education is less about gaining certificates and more about continued curiosity. Whether you’re a teacher, a lifelong learner, or someone who’s ever wondered why we stop learning as adults, this episode is an invitation to rediscover the joy of education — and to celebrate the best parts of being both student and teacher. Invocation from the Kaṭha + Taittirīya Upaniṣad oṃ saha nāv-avatu saha nau bhunaktu saha vīryaṃ karavāvahai tejasvi nāv-adhītam astu mā vidviṣāvahai “May we both be protected in our togetherness. May we both be nourished in togetherness. May we both work in togetherness with great energy. May our study be vigorous, and our meetings be effective to strengthen our togetherness. May we not hate each other; destroying our togetherness.” Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga, Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Retreats & offerings: Our Thai Yoga Holiday has officially filled up, but we may be able to squeeze you in if you reeeeally want to be there with us. Details here → sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday Stay connected: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 23 In this episode, Sandy and Keith take their second deep dive into the mysterious world of śavāsana — exploring how the “corpse pose” is both a physical rest and a rehearsal for dying. They reflect on the symbolism of a yoga class as a microcosm of life itself, with śavāsana as its closing chapter, and how teachers can thoughtfully approach the themes of death, stillness, and release. From the “travel-size version of the guru mantra” to Sandy’s supreme śavāsana setup, they share practical tips, variations, and personal stories of surrendering to stillness. Along the way, they touch on life elongation, leaving the body with intention, and the importance of trauma-informed and restorative approaches. Whether you’re a teacher looking for new ways to guide students, or someone who has ever wondered why eye pillows are (actually) for the eyes — this conversation is an invitation and reminder to always stay for śavāsana.   Bhagavad Gītā 8.13 “Uttering the one-syllable OM, which is Brahman, meditating on me (Śri Krsna), he moves forward, renouncing the body, and realises the supreme goal.” Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga, Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Retreats & offerings: Our Thai Yoga Holiday has officially filled up, but we may be able to squeeze you in if you reeeeally want to be there with us. Details here → sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday Stay connected: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga  

EPISODE 22 In this episode, Sandy and Keith explore meditation as both a practice and a state of being — and why it can feel so hard to access even when we know the benefits. They talk about how vinyasa practice can create the conditions for stillness, what it means to “declutter the mind,” and why distractions, shiny-object syndrome, or neurodivergence might make meditation more challenging. From mala beads as stimming tools to walking meditation, they share practical ways to make the practice more accessible, relatable, and sustainable. Whether you’re someone who feels like you “can’t” meditate, a seasoned practitioner returning after a break, or simply curious about starting, this conversation offers tips, encouragement, and the reminder that meditation is free — and always available as a moment of respite from daily responsibilities. ------ Bhagavad Gītā 6.19: yathā dīpo nivāta-stho neṅgate sopamā smṛitā yogino yata-chittasya yuñjato yogam ātmanaḥ “Just as a lamp in a windless place does not flicker, so the disciplined mind of a yogi remains steady in meditation on the Self.” ------ Insight Timer can be found here. This is the Sacred Waters meditation Sandy references. ------ Keith's studio in Penrith is called Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au Learn about Sandy's Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt ------ Thai Yoga Holiday has filled up, but if you're still keen to join us, we may be able to squeeze you in. Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info. ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 21 In this episode, Sandy and Keith dive into “The Krama of a Class” unpacking what really goes into creating a meaningful yoga experience. Sandy shares their mental venn diagram of the three essential components that make up a great class, while Keith reflects on how his approach to sequencing and planning has shifted over the years. Together, they explore the balance between structure and spontaneity, and when it’s important to set the plan aside and follow the moment. Whether you’re a yoga teacher looking for inspiration in your own classes, or a student curious about what happens behind the scenes, this conversation offers insight, honesty, and a few laughs along the way. ------ Yoga Sūtra 4.33: kṣaṇa pratiyogī pariṇāmāparānta nirgrāhyaḥ kramaḥ “The succession of changes, the uninterrupted sequence of moments, is only recognised as distinct moments when one has transcended those moments and is at the other end.” ~ David Life ------ This is Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au Learn about Sandy's Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt ------ More spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October have opened up! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info. ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 20 In this episode, we welcome Sandy and Keith's mentor Katie Rose — the first advanced certified Jivamukti teacher in Australia and a founding member of Jivamukti Yoga Sydney. Together, Sandy and Katie explore the profound role teachers play in our lives. Katie shares her personal journey with Sharon and David, reflecting on what it was like to meet them as a 20-year-old and follow them around the world. Sandy also poses the question: what’s the most important aspect of having a mentor on the spiritual path? Katie’s answer might surprise you. And for a lighter twist — Katie reveals her secret ingredients for making the best kitchari of your life. Whether you’re seeking guidance on your own path or just curious about the teacher-student relationship, this episode offers wisdom, warmth, and a touch of spice. ------ Mantra: guruḥ sarasvatī guruḥ laksmī gurur kālī durgā guruḥ sākṣāt parambrahma tasmai śrī gurave namaḥ “I bow down in reverence to all of my teachers; that teacher which is this life that I have been given and continue to lead; that teacher who is all difficulties on my path; the teacher who is nearby and the teacher who is beyond all of this, formless and supreme.” ~ Feminised version of verse from the Guru Stotram ------ Find Katie's work at Bhakti Rose and Bhakti Business. This is Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au Learn about Sandy's Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt ------ More spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October have opened up! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info. ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Katie @bhakti.business and @bhakti.rose Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 19 In this episode, Sandy and Keith dive into the 15th sutra of Chapter 4, uncovering timeless wisdom about our incredible capacity for change. Are we really as stuck in our ways as we think? Spoiler alert: not even close. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about how malleable we truly are as human beings—and why that matters when starting new routines, shifting your mindset, or navigating unfamiliar experiences. Plus, a fun detour: how do you tell the difference between AFL and Rugby? (Hint: it’s not the shape of the ball.) Whether you’re looking to spark personal growth or just curious about yogic philosophy, this episode is your invitation to embrace transformation—one small shift at a time. ------ Sūtra 4.15: vastu sāmye citta bhedāt tayor vibhaktaḥ panthāḥ "Each individual person perceives the same object in a different way, according to their own state of mind and projections. Everything is empty from its own side and appears according to how you see it." ------ Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au Learn about Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt ------ More spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October have opened up! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info. ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 18 Join Sandy and Keith as they discuss the art of hands-on-assists for yoga āsana. Why are they no longer called “adjustments”? How do we manage consent? How do we offer a private moment in a group class through the magic of touch? There is also a great discussion into how our approach has changed over the last few decades including the impact COVID has had on hands-on offerings. And finally, why we don’t ask people to tell us about their injuries… ------ Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au Learn about Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt ------ Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info. ------ Shoutout to Liberation Lab with Jules and Martyna Febre: https://www.union.fit/orgs/liberation-lab ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 17 This is episode 2 of our first two-part episode, where Keith and Sandy discuss the famous 8-limbed path of yoga, starting with the very first limb: Yama. Explore practical ways of utilising these guidelines for living your yoga joyfully and some inconvenient truths that arise through this process. ------ Today’s sūtra: ahiṃsā-satyāsteya-brahmacaryāparigrahā yamāḥ || 2.30 || ------ Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au Learn about Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here. ------ Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info. ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 16 In our first two-part episode, Keith and Sandy discuss the famous 8-limbed path of yoga, starting with the very first limb: Yama. Explore practical ways of utilising these guidelines for living your yoga joyfully and some inconvenient truths that arise through this process. ------ Today’s sūtra: ahiṃsā-satyāsteya-brahmacaryāparigrahā yamāḥ || 2.30 || ------ Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au ------ Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info. ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 15 The third eye is open - get to it! The pair celebrate Sandy’s appearance day (birthday) and discuss the significance of milestones, and why it’s important to celebrate even when the world is on fire. They share traditions from each of their cultures (Keith’s Filipino and Sandy’s Danish). The conversation moves towards a contemplation on melancholy, longing, abundance and the great privilege of having access to these teaching. And maybe one day there’ll be cucumber cake. ------ Today’s mantra: oṃ tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭi-vardhanam urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya mā’mṛtāt (Mahāmṛtyuṃjaya Mantra - Great Death Defying Mantra from Ṛg Veda & Yajur Veda) “We worship the supreme light, the Absolute Shiva, who has three eyes, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. This light is the expression and communication of our life, and it is our physical, mental, and spiritual radiation and prosperity. Kindly release us from all calamities, bondage, and suffering, just as the cucumber is released from its stalk, without any injury. May our minds be absorbed into Shiva, amrta (nectar), the ocean of tranquility.” ~ Translation & Commentary by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati ------ Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au ------ Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info. ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 14 Inspired by the Bhagavad Gita, Keith introduces the concept of “arrival fallacy” and the pair discuss many topics including how to turn daily tasks holy, reframing I “have” to, to I “get” to and the sacred act of drinking fancy water. Instead of trying to figure out what our “purpose” focus is shifted to doing every-day things purposefully. We get a look into Sandy’s pantry (aka neurodivergence) and remember to ultimately do our best and let Krishna do the rest. ------ Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and online at sandyking.com.au ------ Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info. ------ Shoutout to Chris from JivaChaiChat! Listen to his podcast here. ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga

EPISODE 13 You will fall in love with today's extra special guest, Kiki DeLux, advanced certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher and long-time friend of Sandy and Keith. After Kiki's recent visit to Europe, and homecoming practice with Sharon-ji, listen to hear what has changed, what has stayed the same and why yoga is ultimately like the Hotel California. ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga ------ Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and online at sandyking.com.au Kiki teaches on Sunday mornings at HOV in Mullumbimby ------ Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.

EPISODE 12 Did you know that you have 5 bodies? In today’s episode, learn about the koshas - the layers of illusion that shroud our soul. Sandy and Keith touch on: what practices access each body, how to regulate our nervous system, how our layers of mis-identification can help us to realise the physical body is not all there is and using the koshas as a framework for understanding the various operations of our bodies. Be sure to listen all the way to the end of the final OM for a special bonus outtake… ------ Topic: kośa ('kosha')  ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga ------ Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and online at sandyking.com.au ------ Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.

EPISODE 11 Sandy shares a beloved mantra to Narayani - Mother Nature. The pair discuss the relationship nature and the elements have to their practice. Keith is re-reading Tenzin Palmo - “A Cave in the Snow”, Sandy is exploring Ashtanga. Will Aquatic Yoga be a thing?? Did Keith dunk in the Ganga?? And hear a wonderful turtle story from the Vedas. ------ Mantra: oṃ sarva maṅgala māngalye / śive sarvārtha sādhike śaraṇye tryambake gauri / nārāyaṇi namo’stu te ~ Durgā Saptaśatī, Chapter 11 Interpretation by Sharon Gannon and David Life: “I salute the three-eyed Divine Mother, Narayani, who brings total auspiciousness and who fulfills the desire for liberation. Realization arises with her blessing. She is the world itself. Only through the experiences of life can the soul be perfected. Honor this gift, your life, bow to mother Nature.” ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga ------ Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training! Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and online at sandyking.com.au ------ Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.

EPISODE 10 Keith brings sutra 1.12 to the pod, which happens to be Sandy’s favourite! The pair discuss the power of self-reflection, what it means to “practice” yoga, and what their non-negotiables are each day. They get candid about their struggles with the practice and acknowledge how their bodies have changed over time. They explore letting go of your expectations of yourself, how to avoid the thief of joy (known as comparison), and instead take inspiration from others. Keith also unintentionally outs Sandy’s past side-venture… ------ Sūtra: abhyāsa vairāgyābhyāṃ tan nirodhaḥ ~ PYS 1.12 Interpretation by Sharon Gannon and David Life: “Identification with the fluctuations of the mind is stopped by practice and non-attachment.” ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga ------ Folks in Sydney can visit Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. In Nipaluna/Hobart you can find Sandy at Folde Yoga - but also online at sandyking.com.au ------ Join us in Thailand in October for our Thai Yoga Holiday! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.

BONUS EPISODE 4 Hear the beautiful story of the siblings who care for the ashram their parents founded decades ago. Be sure to visit Santosh Puri Ashram: ------ Mantra: Om Namah Shivaya Gurave Saccidananda Murtaye Nisprapancaya Shantaya Niralambaya Tejase ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga ------ Folks in Sydney can visit Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. In Nipaluna/Hobart you can find Sandy at Folde Yoga - but also online at sandyking.com.au ------ Join us in Thailand in October for our Thai Yoga Holiday! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.

EPISODE 9 In another rare podcast recorded in-person, Sandy and Keith sit down for a very special episode where they share intimate stories of their beloved teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life, and discuss the precious guru/student relationship. ------ Mantra: guruḥ sarasvatī guruḥ laksmī gurur kālī durgā guruḥ sākṣāt parambrahma tasmai śrī gurave namaḥ ~ Feminised version of verse from the Guru Stotram Interpretation by Sharon Gannon and David Life: “Our creation is that guru; the duration of our lives is that guru; our trials, illnesses and calamities is that guru. There is a guru nearby and a guru that is beyond the beyond. I humbly make my offering to the beautiful remover of ignorance; the enlightenment principle which is within me and surrounds me at all times.” ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga ------ Folks in Sydney can visit Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. In Nipaluna/Hobart you can find Sandy at Folde Yoga - but also online at sandyking.com.au ------ Join us in Thailand in October for our Thai Yoga Holiday! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.

EPISODE 8 Keith and Sandy are reunited in Sydney and sit down for their first ever in-person podcast recording. After a generous lunch at Suzy Spoon’s and Miss Sina, they discuss a musical yoga sūtra (this is kinda a follow up to EP 5). Listen as the two yoga friends deep-dive the meaning of AUM, different states of consciousness, moments where music has set them free and even string theory… And if you listen very carefully, you’ll hear Crowley the cat singing along in the background. ------ Yoga Sūtras: tasya vācakaḥ praṇavaḥ ~ 1.27 “God is Om” tajjapas tadartha bhāvanam ~ 1.28 "chant Om and realise the meaning of Om" ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga ------ Folks in Sydney can visit Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. In Nipaluna/Hobart you can find Sandy at Folde Yoga - but also online at sandyking.com.au ------ Join us in Thailand in October for our Thai Yoga Holiday! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.