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Not Just Āsana is a yoga podcast beyond the postures, hosted by advanced certified Jivamukti Yoga teachers and best friends Keith Kempis (director of Bija Yoga) and Sandy King (founder of Golden Yoga School). Each week, one surprises the other with a topic from the vast yoga universe and they have a spontaneous dharma discussion. Sit in on their casual chats about everything from meditation to Morrissey; spiritual teachings to snacking; telling jokes to teaching yoga in the 21st century... and a whole lot more.
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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!
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