Not Just Āsana
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.
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
43 min
EPISODE 70
Sandy and Keith dive into a lesser-known mantra that discusses fame, money, beauty and other fleeting things. A discussion about humility and brushes with celebrity follows...
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Kirtan with Sandy, Lydia and special guest Keith! 3rd October, book here.
Thailand Retreat with Keith. October, book here.
India Retreat. Last call! 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

Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
44 min
EPISODE 69
Why do we set an intention at the beginning of class and what is the significance? Sandy and Keith discuss how to theme intention setting for a yoga class, and share how sankalpa plays a role in everyday life.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Kirtan with Sandy, Lydia and special guest Keith! 3rd October, book here.
Thailand Retreat with Keith. October, book here.
India Retreat. Last call! 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

Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
44 min
EPISODE 68
Blocks, bolsters, blanket, belts (not straps...), eye pillows, the wall, yoga chairs... Why do we need them? How do we learn to love them? What on earth should we do with them? Sandy and Keith let you know.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Hip Opening Worksop with Sandy. 20th September, book here.
Thailand Retreat with Keith. October, book 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

Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
35 min
EPISODE 67
Shhhh...
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Hip Opening Worksop with Sandy. 20th September, book here.
Thailand Retreat with Keith. October, book 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

Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
34 min
EPISODE 66
Did you know that Sandy used to own a yoga tshirt company? Do you know who it is that Keith calls to seek councel? Listen to today's episode, supported by a classic Bhagavad Gītā verse on leading by example, to find out!
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Yin + Sonic with Keith. 15th August, book here.
Hip Opening Worksop with Sandy. 20th September, book here.
Thailand Retreat with Keith. October, book 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

Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
47 min
EPISODE 65
Your favourite yoga duo is back and there is a lot to catch up on! Find out where Sandy has been, why Keith has been getting up at 4am and most importantly... what they've been eating.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Kirtan with Sandy. 8th August, book here.
Yin + Sonic with Keith. 15th August, book here.
Hip Opening Worksop with Sandy. 20th September, book here.
Thailand Retreat with Keith. October, book 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
![PRĀṆĀYĀMA PRACTICE: led by Keith Kempis [winter bonus episode 5]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20555169/NJA_logo_copy731c7_300x300.png)
Jul 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
15 min
WINTER BONUS EPISODE 5
Our final winter bonus episode 2026, and your nervous system is in for a treat with this guided, simple but powerful pranayama practice led by Keith.
We hope you will enjoy this bonus class as either a stand-alone practice, or as the ending or beginning of a longer practice. For the best experience, return to this recording regularly and turn it into your sādhanā for a period of time.
Regular episodes resume next week.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.
India Retreat - November. **last 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
![GUIDED ŚAVĀSANA: led by Keith Kempis [winter bonus episode 4]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20555169/NJA_logo_copy731c7_300x300.png)
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
10 min
WINTER BONUS EPISODE 4
In our fourth winter bonus episode, you will be led by Keith in a guided śavāsana, with a light visualisation, guaranteed to bring deep rest.
We hope you will enjoy this bonus class as either a stand-alone practice, or as the ending of a longer practice. For the best experience, return to this recording regularly and turn it into your sādhanā for a period of time.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.
India Retreat - November. **last 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
![SIMPLE ĀSANA SEQUENCE: led by Keith Kempis [winter bonus episode 3]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20555169/NJA_logo_copy731c7_300x300.png)
Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
13 min
WINTER BONUS EPISODE 3
In our third winter bonus episode, you will be led by Keith in a simple (but not necessarily easy!) āsana sequence, that moves the spine in all directions, guided breath by breath.
We hope you will enjoy this bonus class as either a stand-alone practice, or as part of a longer practice. For the best experience, return to this recording regularly and turn it into your sādhanā for a period of time.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.
India Retreat - November. **last 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
![CHANTING + MEDITATION: led by Sandy King [winter bonus episode 2]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20555169/NJA_logo_copy731c7_300x300.png)
Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
17 min
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 kṛṣṇakṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa hare harehare 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 practice, or as an opening or closing to a longer practice. For the best experience, return to this episode regularly and turn it into your sādhanā for a period of time.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.
India Retreat - November. **last 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




