Not Just Āsana

WINTER BONUS EPISODE 2 In our second winter bonus episode, you will be led by Sandy in chanting a medley of two classic kirtan mantras: oṁ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya and hare kṛṣṇa hare kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa hare hare hare rāma hare rāma rāma rāma hare hare Then a 5 min meditation is taught with classic Jivamukti Yoga instructions. We hope you will enjoy this bonus class as either a stand-alone practic...

WINTER BONUS EPISODE 1 In the first of our winter bonus episodes, you will be led by Sandy in the classic Jivamukti Yoga warm-up/mini practice sequence the Magic 10. Devised by our teacher Sharon Gannon, this intelligent sequence takes takes you through all movements of the spine in a series of seated, standing and inverted āsanas, all accompanied by conscious ujjayi breath. We hope you will enjoy...

EPISODE 64 Join Sandy and Keith for the last episode before a one-month break. Learn some of the famous Krishna lilas, including Gopal and the universe, Govinda and the gopis, and why Keith loves Prince so much. Cosmic sunglasses, shoulder shimmies, and making it big in Vietnam (not really).    YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/     COMING UP: Thailand Retreat with Keith...

EPISODE 63 An episode for all the animal lovers. Are you a dog person or a cat person? The pair discuss being joyful activists who enjoy delicious food, and Keith shares the beautiful origin story and prayer of St Francis.   YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/     COMING UP: Kirtan with Sandy at Folde - 21st June. Book here. **spots open**Finding Space Within (hip opening...

EPISODE 62 Sandy and Keith discuss the different ways yogis focus in their practice and compare the tristhāna method from ashtanga yoga, with strict vinyāsa from Jivamukti. The pair go into detail about dṛṣṭi (gaze), ujjayi breath, mūla bandha, movement/āsana and high intention.   YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/   COMING UP: Kirtan with Sandy - 21st June. Book here. F...

EPISODE 61 Join the pair as they explore the final 3 steps of Patañjali's Aṣṭāṅga Yoga - dhāraṇā (concentration) dhyāna (meditation) samādhi (absorption) Keith shares about his recent yin teacher training experience, Sandy talks about feeling in their body vs. leaving their body. They both discuss flow state, neurotypical vs. neurodivergent minds in concentration mode + of course... food, recpies...

EPISODE 60 Sandy and Keith discuss a famous verse from the Upaniṣads on wholeness/holiness and explore recent teachings from their teacher Seema Agarwal.   COMING UP: Finding Space Within (hip opening workshop) with Sandy - 29th June. Book here. Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here. Indi...

EPISODE 59 Keith opens the pod with a sūtra on satya - truthfulness and the pair discuss how they say what they mean and mean what they say. They reminisce about silent satsang at Jivamukti NYC, which Bija Yoga continues to this day. They discuss their yoga grandpa, Swami Nirmalananda, who was a maunī and didn't speak for 11 years. Also featured: Cognitive dissonance, silence as introspection, man...

EPISODE 58 Sandy brings the topic of Prāṇāyāma to the pod and the pair discuss the four parts of the breath, the two major categories of practice and break down the Sanskrit meaning of the word (and why it’s not breath work!). They cover nervous system regulation and the gunas in relation to breath practices as well as many other points of view on this elusive, yet practical topic of life force.  ...

EPISODE 57 The pair catch up after Keith's visit to Nipaluna. The long awaited Shrekxxxy show is discussed, as are the topics of joy from each of Sandy and Keith's lives. Supported by Yoga Sūtra 2.46, listen as your hosts unpack the relationship between joy, contentment and discipline. And a big happy 9th birthday to Bija Yoga!   COMING UP: DARK YOGA - 8th June. Book here. Finding Space Within (hi...

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 - s...

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 class...

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...

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 Backbend...

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 Back...

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 h...

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...

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....

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 works...

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 Trainin...

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 Tea...

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/...

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!) → sandyk...

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....

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 Teach...