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- CULINARY CATCH UP: and a big reveal...
EPISODE 76
Keith is in Thailand! The pair have a casual catch-up, which deviates slightly from the regular format, but is packed with food chats, laughter and an exciting big reveal at the end...
COMING UP:
- 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
35 min - SHOSHIN: beginner's mind and remaining curious
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
42 min - KUNDALINI RISING?! what is your spine trying to tell you?
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
43 min - LINEAGE: how the teachings are passed down and live on
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
43 min - EFFORT V. GRACE: two opposing (?) paths to yoga
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
40 min - METTĀ BHĀVANĀ: practical ways to expand compassion
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
34 min - HUMILITY: can you be famous and humble?
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
44 min - SAṄKALPA: set your intention
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
45 min - GET PROPPED: a deep-dive into yoga props and their many uses
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
45 min - THE POWER OF SILENCE: how to incorporate mauna into your practice and life
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
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About Not Just Āsana
From the publisher's feed
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.