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 hours ago

41 min

EPISODE 75
Keith is still in Nipaluna! Using a Buddhist word and concept - shoshin - the pair discuss the importance of continuously going back to basics, embracing beginner's mind and recognising that "wisest is she who knows she does not know".
 
COMING UP:
Golden Yoga School TT 2027 with Sandy - early bird ends soon. Learn more here.
Bija Yoga TT 2027 with Keith. Learn more here.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ 
FIND US:
Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith / @bija_yoga
Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au /@sandykingyoga 
 

2 hours ago

41 min

Oct 15, 2026

42 min

EPISODE 74
Flash back to the 90's because we're discussing Kundalini Rising. Keith is in Nipaluna for this episode and the pair have a physical and energetic chat about the spine.
 
COMING UP:
Chakra Balancing with Sandy this Saturday! Book here.
India Retreat. Last call! Enquire here.
Golden Yoga School TT 2027 with Sandy - early bird ends soon. Learn more here.
Bija Yoga TT 2027 with Keith. Learn more here.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ 
FIND US:
Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith / @bija_yoga
Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au /@sandykingyoga 
 

Oct 15, 2026

42 min

Oct 1, 2026

42 min

EPISODE 73
What is the significance of lineage, and why is it important? How can it become problematic/dogmatic? How can lineage help maintain "quality control" when teaching yoga? All these and many more questions answered.
 
COMING UP:
Yin + Sonic with Keith live-composing ambient synths! TONIGHT! 1st October, book here.
Kirtan with Sandy, Lydia and special guest Keith! 3rd October, book here.
Thailand Retreat with Keith. October Last call! book here.
India Retreat. Last call! Enquire here.
Golden Yoga School TT 2027 with Sandy. Learn more here.
Bija Yoga TT 2027 with Keith. Learn more here.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ 
FIND US:
Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith / @bija_yoga
Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au /@sandykingyoga 
 

Oct 1, 2026

42 min

Sep 24, 2026

39 min

EPISODE 72
A story of monkeys, kittens, dogs… plus cheese and crackers on a Tuesday night…
 
COMING UP:
Yin + Sonic with Keith live-composing ambient synths! 1st October, book here.
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.
Golden Yoga School TT 2027 with Sandy. Learn more here.
Bija Yoga TT 2027 with Keith. Learn more here.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ 
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 24, 2026

39 min

Sep 17, 2026

33 min

EPISODE 71
Keith shares a loving kindness meditation, off the back of yoga sūtra 1.33 (the 4 keys to serenity).
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ 
COMING UP:
Yin + Sonic with Keith live-composing ambient synths! 1st October, book here.
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.
Golden Yoga School TT 2027 with Sandy. Learn more here.
Bija Yoga TT 2027 with Keith. Learn more 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 17, 2026

33 min

Sep 10, 2026

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 10, 2026

43 min

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 
 

Sep 3, 2026

44 min

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 27, 2026

44 min

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 20, 2026

35 min

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 13, 2026

34 min

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