Not Just Āsana

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, Bi...

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 privi...

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 neurodi...

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 @...

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 ope...

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 sar...

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...

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...

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 G...

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...

BONUS EPISODE 3 A heart-warming follow-up to our previous bonus episode. Here Keith interviews Rani and Sapna, two young women who have studied at Sandipani Muri aka Food For Life Vrindavan, and returned to work. Learn about the first-hand experience these girls have had at the school, and the incredible difference education makes in the life of women in India. Be sure to visit visit fflv.org to l...

EPISODE 7 A seemingly obvious teaching on avoiding future suffering leads to a powerful discussion about everything from: the power of now, the butterfly effect, how injuries might be our best (but most annoying) teachers, regret, hope, diamond cutting, planting karmic seeds of generosity, having compassion for our past selves and why Back to the Future is one of the greatest films of all time. --...

EPISODE 6 In this slightly goth episode, we explore a famous verse from the Upaniṣads regarding the nectar of immortality. What is the symbolism behind śavāsana and why do some people find it so difficult? Who are you if you are not your body? And how do we take off the armour of personality? We learn more about Keith’s history, and he shares a touching story about the end of his mother’s life. --...

BONUS EPISODE 2 An incredibly touching bonus episode where Keith interviews Bharat and Anshu, two of the staff working at Sandipani Muri aka Food For Life Vrindavan. Learn about the incredible work that happens at this school, where young girls are saved from under-age arranged marriages, and given an education regardless of their caste. A truly inspiring listen. Be sure to visit visit fflv.org to...

EPISODE 5 Sandy shares one of their favourite verses from the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā on the topic of nadam - the yoga of sound. Keith shares from his experience as a life-long musician, and how it relates to yoga practice. There is mention of flow state, inner and outer listening, and how hearing happens with much more than just our ears... ------ Mantra: namaḥ śivāya gurave nāda-bindu-kalātmane nir...

EPISODE 4 Our most controversial episode yet.... Keith prompts a compelling discussion that goes in an unexpected direction about what's missing in today's yoga. Featuring some hot takes and open conversation about difficult subject matters - and why yoga should be a radical practice for social change. ------ Quote: "Yoga is the state where you are missing nothing"  ~ Sharon Gannon (quoting Sri Br...

BONUS EPISODE 1 In our first bonus episode, Keith is joined by none other than Seema Johari Agarwal, an Indian scholar and direct lineage holder - a dedicated student of her father, the late great Harish Johari. Keith chants a beautiful mantra that is sung thrice daily at the Johari house and they discuss the importance of ritual in multiple areas of life. ------ Śloka: brahmārpaṇaṁ brahma havir b...

EPISODE 3 In today's episode Sandy surprises Keith with a mantra... about mantra. A conversation follows about elevated language, how mantras can help you overcome unhelpful thoughts and how the cumulative effect of mantra can give rise to freedom in the mind. ------ Mantra: śrī kṛṣṇa śaraṇaṃ mama “I seek refuge in Krishna” ------ Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykin...

EPISODE 2 Keith is in Dharamshala! And Sandy has been busy teaching yoga online. In today's episode, Keith shares a beautiful story from his travels in Northern India and local insights on the timeless mantra "Sat Nam". ------ 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 f...

EPISODE 1 Join Sandy and Keith as they sit down for their first official podcast episode, with a chant to Ganesha and a dharma discussion on obstacles - why they're there, who put them there in the first place and how to kick them out of the way. ------ Mantra: oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ “Reverence to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and Lord of all auspicious beginnings” ------ Follow your co...