Not Just Āsana

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 Th...

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...

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 practi...

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...

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 i...

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. Fr...

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...

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 an...

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 a...

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 navigat...

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 fina...

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...

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. --...