EPISODE 34

How does contentment compare to satisfaction, and how is it different from "settling"? Can our yoga practices help to cultivate contentment in our lives?

Sūtra:

saṃtoṣād anuttamaḥ sukhalābhaḥ || 2.42 ||

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EPISODE 33

Sandy and Keith explore the role of discipline in yoga through the lens of Sūtra 2.1 - the hot, hip and holy teaching. Can we really motivate ourselves? How do we let go of guilt?

Plus, you'll never guess what Keith bought...

Sūtra:

tapaḥsvādhyāyeśvarapraṇidhānāni kriyāyogaḥ || 2.1 ||

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EPISODE 32

Keith shares a beautiful reading from Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse and a discussion follows surrounding the Middle Path and what is considered extreme.

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EPISODE 31

Is this episode recorded in Thailand...? You'll have to listen to find out.

Sandy and Keith discuss the meaning of satsang and reflect on the importance of hanging out with like-minded individuals, especially during the early stages of spiritual growth.

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EPISODE 30

Keith is in Thailand!

Sandy and Keith bust myths about Buddhism (not boo-dism), break down spiritual bypassing, and explore the foundation of Buddhist teachings - the four noble truths.

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EPISODE 29

In this episode, Sandy and Keith explore the nature of practice over time — how yoga deepens not through grand milestones, but through quiet consistency. Returning to Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra and a timeless Bhagavad Gītā teaching, they reflect on what it means to stay the course, even when life pulls in many directions.

Together, they unpack the idea that not everything needs to be “productive.” Through the lens of creative curiosity and the “multipotentialite” — one who thrives in many fields — they discuss how diverse interests can nourish rather than distract from the path of yoga.

Keith shares insights from teaching outside his usual subject matter, while Sandy reflects on how practice, when approached with sincerity and care, compounds over time — becoming a steady ground beneath whatever life brings.

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EPISODE 28

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 Things Fall Apart - Pema Chödrön

The Body Keeps The Score - Bessel van der Kolk

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EPISODE 27

Through the lens of the eight limbs of yoga, the conversation opens into the heart of Bhakti: Who or what are we surrendering to? What does surrender look like in daily life? And how can something as simple as an altar become a mirror of our deepest devotion?

Sandy and Keith share how Bhakti shows up in their own practice — through chanting, reverence, and the quiet moments of offering that shape a life of yoga. Together, they reflect on the power of love as a path to liberation, and the idea that our personal practice can ripple outward, contributing to the collective freedom of all beings.

Whether you’re curious about the philosophy behind Bhakti or simply seeking a more heart-centered approach to yoga, this episode invites you to soften, listen, and reconnect with what you hold in the highest regard.

SŪTRA:

samādhisiddhir īśvarapraṇidhānāt || 2.45 ||

From Īśvarapraṇidhāna (devotion to the Lord), there is the perfection of Samādhi.

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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 practice can both support and challenge us. Why do Jivamukti classes traditionally include three wheels? Why might shoulder stand not be everyone’s friend — and what’s Sandy’s “bougie” shoulder stand setup all about? Keith also shares his ongoing struggles with child’s pose, reminding us that even the simplest shapes can hold profound lessons.

As the discussion opens toward the crown cakra, cosmic consciousness comes into view: the possibility of dissolving separateness and feeling the vastness of connection. Throughout, Sandy and Keith reflect on how these teachings weave naturally into āsana practice, making the subtle body something we can experience, not just study.

Whether you’re exploring forgiveness, searching for more compassion, or simply curious about how the cakras inform yoga practice, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight.

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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, while weaving in the broader map of subtle body 101: the three principle nāḍīs, the seven energy wheels, and the mysterious journey of kuṇḍalinī rising.

Drawing from the Jivamukti Yoga tradition, rooted in Haṭha Yoga, this episode is both a practical and philosophical dive into how energy moves through the body — and how “the body keeps the score.” On the mat, we’re given permission to feel and to work things out somatically, transforming knowledge into lived experience.

Whether you’re brand new to the cakra system or revisiting familiar ground, this episode invites you to see how ancient teachings can illuminate everyday life.

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