Not Just Āsana

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