Not Just Āsana
Not Just Āsana is a passion-project podcast where two humans have a dharma discussion about various themes within the yoga universe. Hosted by advanced certified Jivamukti Yoga teachers and best friends Keith Kempis (director of Bija Yoga) and Sandy King (founder of Golden Yoga School). Sit in on their casual chats about everything from meditation to Morrissey; spiritual teachings to snacking; teaching yoga in the 21st century... and a whole lot more.
Episodes
Did you know that you have 5 bodies? In today’s episode, learn about the koshas - the layers of illusion that shroud our soul. Sandy and Keith touch on: what practices access each body, how to regulate our nervous system, how our layers of mis-identification can help us to realise the physical body is not all there is and using the koshas as a framework for understanding the various operations of our bodies. Be sure t...
Sandy shares a beloved mantra to Narayani - Mother Nature. The pair discuss the relationship nature and the elements have to their practice. Keith is re-reading Tenzin Palmo - “A Cave in the Snow”, Sandy is exploring Ashtanga. Will Aquatic Yoga be a thing?? Did Keith dunk in the Ganga?? And hear a wonderful turtle story from the Vedas.
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Mantra:
Keith brings sutra 1.12 to the pod, which happens to be Sandy’s favourite! The pair discuss the power of self-reflection, what it means to “practice” yoga, and what their non-negotiables are each day. They get candid about their struggles with the practice and acknowledge how their bodies have changed over time. They explore letting go of your expectations of yourself, how to avoid the thief of joy (known as compariso...
Hear the beautiful story of the siblings who care for the ashram their parents founded decades ago. Be sure to visit Santosh Puri Ashram:
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Mantra:
Om Namah Shivaya Gurave Saccidananda Murtaye Nisprapancaya Shantaya Niralambaya Tejase------
Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga
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In another rare podcast recorded in-person, Sandy and Keith sit down for a very special episode where they share intimate stories of their beloved teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life, and discuss the precious guru/student relationship.
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Mantra:
guruḥ sarasvatī guruḥ laksmī gurur kālī durgā guruḥ sākṣāt parambrahma tasmai śrī gurave namaḥ ~ Feminised version of verse...
Keith and Sandy are reunited in Sydney and sit down for their first ever in-person podcast recording. After a generous lunch at Suzy Spoon’s and Miss Sina, they discuss a musical yoga sūtra (this is kinda a follow up to EP 5). Listen as the two yoga friends deep-dive the meaning of AUM, different states of consciousness, moments where music has set them free and even string theory… And if you listen very carefully, yo...
A heart-warming follow-up to our previous bonus episode. Here Keith interviews Rani and Sapna, two young women who have studied at Sandipani Muri aka Food For Life Vrindavan, and returned to work. Learn about the first-hand experience these girls have had at the school, and the incredible difference education makes in the life of women in India. Be sure to visit visit fflv.org to learn more.
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A seemingly obvious teaching on avoiding future suffering leads to a powerful discussion about everything from: the power of now, the butterfly effect, how injuries might be our best (but most annoying) teachers, regret, hope, diamond cutting, planting karmic seeds of generosity, having compassion for our past selves and why Back to the Future is one of the greatest films of all time.
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In this slightly goth episode, we explore a famous verse from the Upaniṣads regarding the nectar of immortality. What is the symbolism behind śavāsana and why do some people find it so difficult? Who are you if you are not your body? And how do we take off the armour of personality?
We learn more about Keith’s history, and he shares a touching story about the end of his mother’s life.
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Mantra:
oṃ asato mā sadgamaya tamaso mā ...
An incredibly touching bonus episode where Keith interviews Bharat and Anshu, two of the staff working at Sandipani Muri aka Food For Life Vrindavan. Learn about the incredible work that happens at this school, where young girls are saved from under-age arranged marriages, and given an education regardless of their caste. A truly inspiring listen. Be sure to visit visit fflv.org to learn more.
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Mantra:
sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ...
Sandy shares one of their favourite verses from the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā on the topic of nadam - the yoga of sound. Keith shares from his experience as a life-long musician, and how it relates to yoga practice. There is mention of flow state, inner and outer listening, and how hearing happens with much more than just our ears...
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Mantra:
namaḥ śivāya gurave nāda-bind...
Our most controversial episode yet....
Keith prompts a compelling discussion that goes in an unexpected direction about what's missing in today's yoga. Featuring some hot takes and open conversation about difficult subject matters - and why yoga should be a radical practice for social change.
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"Yoga is the state where you are missing nothing" ~ Sharon Gannon (quoting Sri Brahmananda Saraswati)
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In our first BONUS episode, Keith is joined by none other than Seema Johari Agarwal, an Indian scholar and direct lineage holder - a dedicated student of her father, the late great Harish Johari. Keith chants a beautiful mantra that is sung thrice daily at the Johari house and they discuss the importance of ritual in multiple areas of life.
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Śloka: brahmārpaṇaṁ brahma havir brahmāgnau brahmaṇā hutam brahmaiva tena gantavyaṁ b...
In today's episode Sandy surprises Keith with a mantra... about mantra. A conversation follows about elevated language, how mantras can help you overcome unhelpful thoughts and how the cumulative effect of mantra can give rise to freedom in the mind.
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Mantra: śrī kṛṣṇa śaraṇaṃ mama “I seek refuge in Krishna”
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Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga
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Keith is in Dharamshala! And Sandy has been busy teaching yoga online. In today's episode, Keith shares a beautiful story from his travels in Northern India and local insights on the timeless mantra "Sat Nam".
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Follow your co-hosts on instagram: Keith @bija_yoga Sandy @sandykingyoga
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Folks in Sydney can visit Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. In Nipaluna/Hobart you can find Sandy at Folde Yoga - but al...
Join Sandy and Keith as they sit down for their first official podcast episode, with a chant to Ganesha and a dharma discussion on obstacles - why they're there, who put them there in the first place and how to kick them out of the way.
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Mantra: oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ “Reverence to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and Lord of all auspicious beginnings”
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