Not Just Āsana

MEDITATION: why do we resist clearing the cobwebs of the mind?

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 mala beads as stimming tools to walking meditation, they share practical ways to make the practice more accessible, relatable, and sustainable.
Whether you’re someone who feels like you “can’t” meditate, a seasoned practitioner returning after a break, or simply curious about starting, this conversation offers tips, encouragement, and the reminder that meditation is free — and always available as a moment of respite from daily responsibilities.
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Bhagavad Gītā 6.19:
yathā dīpo nivāta-stho neṅgate sopamā smṛitāyogino yata-chittasya yuñjato yogam ātmanaḥ
“Just as a lamp in a windless place does not flicker, so the disciplined mind of a yogi remains steady in meditation on the Self.”
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Insight Timer can be found here.
This is the Sacred Waters meditation Sandy references.
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Keith's studio in Penrith is called Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!
Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au
Learn about Sandy's Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt
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Thai Yoga Holiday has filled up, but if you're still keen to join us, we may be able to squeeze you in. Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.------
Follow your co-hosts on instagram:Keith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga

YOGA CLASS SEQUENCING: understanding the krama of a class

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 and spontaneity, and when it’s important to set the plan aside and follow the moment.
Whether you’re a yoga teacher looking for inspiration in your own classes, or a student curious about what happens behind the scenes, this conversation offers insight, honesty, and a few laughs along the way.
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Yoga Sūtra 4.33:
kṣaṇa pratiyogī pariṇāmāparānta nirgrāhyaḥ kramaḥ
“The succession of changes, the uninterrupted sequence of moments, is only recognised as distinct moments when one has transcended those moments and is at the other end.”
~ David Life
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This is Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!
Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au
Learn about Sandy's Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt
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More spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October have opened up! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.------
Follow your co-hosts on instagram:Keith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga

SPIRITUAL MENTORS: the importance of having someone to guide you feat. Katie Rose

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 around the world.
Sandy also poses the question: what’s the most important aspect of having a mentor on the spiritual path? Katie’s answer might surprise you.
And for a lighter twist — Katie reveals her secret ingredients for making the best kitchari of your life.
Whether you’re seeking guidance on your own path or just curious about the teacher-student relationship, this episode offers wisdom, warmth, and a touch of spice.
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Mantra:
guruḥ sarasvatī guruḥ laksmīgurur kālī durgāguruḥ sākṣāt parambrahmatasmai śrī gurave namaḥ
“I bow down in reverence to all of my teachers; that teacher which is this life that I have been given and continue to lead; that teacher who is all difficulties on my path; the teacher who is nearby and the teacher who is beyond all of this, formless and supreme.”
~ Feminised version of verse from the Guru Stotram
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Find Katie's work at Bhakti Rose and Bhakti Business.
This is Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!
Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au
Learn about Sandy's Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt
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More spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October have opened up! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.------
Follow your co-hosts on instagram:
Katie @bhakti.business and @bhakti.roseKeith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga

CHANGING YOUR PERSPECTIVE: unlocking the seer and the object

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 navigating unfamiliar experiences.
Plus, a fun detour: how do you tell the difference between AFL and Rugby? (Hint: it’s not the shape of the ball.)
Whether you’re looking to spark personal growth or just curious about yogic philosophy, this episode is your invitation to embrace transformation—one small shift at a time.
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Sūtra 4.15:
vastu sāmye citta bhedāt tayor vibhaktaḥ panthāḥ
"Each individual person perceives the same object in a different way, according to their own state of mind and projections. Everything is empty from its own side and appears according to how you see it."
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Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!
Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au
Learn about Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt
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More spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October have opened up! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.------
Follow your co-hosts on instagram:Keith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga

HANDS-ON-ASSISTS FOR ĀSANA: is yoga better with touch?

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 finally, why we don’t ask people to tell us about their injuries…
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Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!
Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au
Learn about Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt
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Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.
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Shoutout to Liberation Lab with Jules and Martyna Febre: https://www.union.fit/orgs/liberation-lab------
Follow your co-hosts on instagram:Keith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga

THE 5 YAMAS: is there joy to be found in living mindfully? part 2

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.
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Today’s sūtra:
ahiṃsā-satyāsteya-brahmacaryāparigrahā yamāḥ || 2.30 ||
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Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!
Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au
Learn about Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here.
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Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.
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Follow your co-hosts on instagram:Keith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga

THE 5 YAMAS: is there joy to be found in living mindfully? part 1

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.
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Today’s sūtra:
ahiṃsā-satyāsteya-brahmacaryāparigrahā yamāḥ || 2.30 ||
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Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au
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Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.
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Follow your co-hosts on instagram:Keith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga

YOU ARE READY!: on presents and presence

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 privilege of having access to these teaching. And maybe one day there’ll be cucumber cake.
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Today’s mantra:
oṃ tryambakaṃ yajāmahesugandhiṃ puṣṭi-vardhanamurvārukam iva bandhanānmṛtyor mukṣīya mā’mṛtāt
(Mahāmṛtyuṃjaya Mantra - Great Death Defying Mantra from Ṛg Veda & Yajur Veda)
“We worship the supreme light, the Absolute Shiva, who has three eyes, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. This light is the expression and communication of our life, and it is our physical, mental, and spiritual radiation and prosperity. Kindly release us from all calamities, bondage, and suffering, just as the cucumber is released from its stalk, without any injury. May our minds be absorbed into Shiva, amrta (nectar), the ocean of tranquility.”
~ Translation & Commentary by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati
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Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au
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Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.
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Follow your co-hosts on instagram:Keith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga

ARRIVAL FALLACY: do have to, or do you get to?

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 neurodivergence) and remember to ultimately do our best and let Krishna do the rest.
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Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and online at sandyking.com.au
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Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.
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Shoutout to Chris from JivaChaiChat! Listen to his podcast here.
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Follow your co-hosts on instagram:Keith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga

THE REUNION: reconnection with teachers feat. Kiki DeLux

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.
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Follow your co-hosts on instagram:Keith @bija_yogaSandy @sandykingyoga
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Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and online at sandyking.com.auKiki teaches on Sunday mornings at HOV in Mullumbimby
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Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.