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PODCAST

Not Just Āsana

Keith Kempis and Sandy King

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

society & culture philosophy

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40:17

SELF CARE DURING LATE-STAGE CAPITALISM: I am you and...

Not Just Āsana ·

2026/02/11

EPISODE 45Sandy and Keith discuss self care as community care and what it means within the context of a yoga practice, via the mahavakyam So'ham. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney CHANTS OF INDIA - March 7th. Jivamukti Backbending workshop + kirtan

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38:01

OBSTACLES AS OPPORTUNITIES: the five kleshas

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2026/02/04

EPISODE 44Sandy and Keith explore Yoga Sūtra 2.3, the kleshas. Are they truly obstacles to our practice, or can we reframe them as opportunities? Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 (starts in 1 week!) → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney CHANTS OF

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45:32

(EN)LIGHTEN UP!: interconnection, oneness of being...

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2026/01/28

EPISODE 43What is the true goal of yoga? What is enlightenment? Is it the only reason for practice? Will Sandy ever learn about sports? Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy: Teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 (starts in 3 weeks!) → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney CHANTS OF INDIA -

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42:40

THE DARK GODDESS: are you ready for your Kali era?

Not Just Āsana ·

2026/01/21

EPISODE 42The story of Kali; ego death; feminism; how to direct anger, frustration and rage; regenerative fire; emo music; punching bags and yogic practices for channeling our big feelings. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy: Teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 (starts in 3 weeks!) → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training →

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46:28

A PIECE OF THE PEACE PIE: the 3 stages of shanti

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2026/01/14

EPISODE 41Why do we chant shanti x3 at the beginning and end of most classes? Is war the opposite of shanti? How do we generate more peace in our lives? Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy: Teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sydney Teacher Training → scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney Stay connected on

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42:09

GODDESS OF ABUNDANCE: money, manifestation and...

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2026/01/07

EPISODE 40Welcome to our second episode of the new year! Join Sandy and Keith for a spontaneous discussion about Lakshmi, which covers everything from: Dried beans. Expansive time. Diamond cutting. Karmic seeds. Multiple-arm goddesses. Voluptuous bodies. Archetypes. Market produce. Princess parks. Lemon drops. Solo cinema dates. Thriller therapy. Supporting local business. Energy cycling back. Avoiding stinginess. Homemade mango chutney. Generosity. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga,

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44:18

KEITH'S FRU-GAL SUMMER: essentialism + simplicity

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/12/31

EPISODE 39Welcome to the first episode of 2026! Sandy and Keith are back and start the year discussing minimalism vs. essentialism, how to live simply so that others may simply live, how the things we own end up owning you, and how gratitude may be the antidote to late stage capitalism. Oh, and we finally get to hear about Keith's instant pot! What's new? What remains the same? Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Learn more about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training Sandy: Teaches in

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40:35

HOLISTIC MEDICINE: yoga as an integrated practice...

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2025/12/24

EPISODE 38A very special guest, and friend of the pod, joins Keith today. Living life of service, these days as a psychiatrist (but also a Jivamukti Yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef) we are pleased to introduce Dr. Carlin Saldanha for this heartwarming episode. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Contact Keith for info on his TT in 2026 Carlin's practice in Melbroune: https://www.drcarlinsaldanha.com/ Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at

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44:02

CREATIVITY: part 2 - break the rules like an artist

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/12/17

EPISODE 37Part 2 of our episode on creativity — Creative cross training! Artist practice! Inherent creativity! Stepping outside your comfort zone (within reason)! Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Learn about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training here Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy’s Harmonium course →

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34:07

CREATIVITY: part 1 - learn the rules like a pro

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/12/10

EPISODE 36Part 1 of our episode on creativity... Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Learn about the Bija Yoga Teacher Training here Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga Come to India with us in 2026! All details here

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40:35

INVERSIONS: deliberately turning your world upside down

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/12/03

EPISODE 35Do you have a inversion aversion? Join Sandy and Keith's inversion immersion, and go upside down! Why are they so scary and are they really so powerful? What benefits do we gain from intentionally inverting our perspective? Sūtra: vitarkabādhane pratipakṣabhāvanam || 2.33 || Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Contact Keith for info on his TT in 2026 Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga

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33:20

SAṂTOṢĀD: the quest for contentment

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/11/26

EPISODE 34How 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 || Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Contact Keith for info on his TT in 2026 Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy teaching in Sydney in

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42:13

HOT, HIP + HOLY: the role of discipline in yoga

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/11/19

EPISODE 33Sandy 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 || Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith - Contact Keith for info on his TT in 2026 Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden

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33:06

THE MIDDLE PATH: what is extreme?

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/11/12

EPISODE 32Keith shares a beautiful reading from Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse and a discussion follows surrounding the Middle Path and what is considered extreme. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy teaching in Sydney in December: Sat 6th - Hatha Yoga Pradipika Workshop at Bija Yoga, Penrith Sun 7th - Jivamukti

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38:38

SATSANG: your spiritual community

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/11/05

EPISODE 31Is 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. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Sandy teaching in

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40:37

BUDDHISM: spiritual bypassing + the four noble truths

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/10/29

EPISODE 30Keith 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. Where to find us: Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt Stay connected via Instagram: Keith → @bija_yoga Sandy → @sandykingyoga

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43:16

LONGEVITY: nothing you do is a waste of time

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/10/22

EPISODE 29In 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

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27:41

ŚASTRA: the sacred texts of yoga

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/10/15

EPISODE 28In an episode that is slightly different, Sandy and Keith discuss their go-to books for yoga philosophy. These are the books discussed and read from: 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 Where to find

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44:06

BHAKTI: the yoga of love

Not Just Āsana ·

2025/10/08

EPISODE 27In this episode, Sandy and Keith return to Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra and dive into the theme of samādhi — the state of enlightenment, or being “same as the highest.” From this point of stillness and union, they turn toward Bhakti, the yoga of love and devotion, exploring what it means to truly surrender. 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

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41:21

THE CAKRAS: part 2 - compassion, self-love, teachers...

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2025/10/01

EPISODE 26In 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

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