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83 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Keith Kempis and Sandy KingExplicit
No
Date created
2025/04/10
Latest episode
2026/10/14
Average duration
33 min.
Release period
8 days
Description
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.
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KUNDALINI RISING?! what is your spine trying to tell you?
2026/10/14
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
LINEAGE: how the teachings are passed down and live on
2026/09/30
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
EFFORT V. GRACE: two opposing (?) paths to yoga
2026/09/23
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
METTĀ BHĀVANĀ: practical ways to expand compassion
2026/09/16
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
HUMILITY: can you be famous and humble?
2026/09/09
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
SAṄKALPA: set your intention
2026/09/02
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
GET PROPPED: a deep-dive into yoga props and their many uses
2026/08/26
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
THE POWER OF SILENCE: how to incorporate mauna into your practice and life
2026/08/19
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
WHAT WOULD SHARON DO?: the importance of good leadership
2026/08/12
EPISODE 66
Did you know that Sandy used to own a yoga tshirt company? Do you know who it is that Keith calls to seek councel? Listen to today's episode, supported by a classic Bhagavad Gītā verse on leading by example, to find out!
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Yin + Sonic with Keith. 15th August, book here.
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
THE HOLY LADLE: entering a new era
2026/08/05
EPISODE 65
Your favourite yoga duo is back and there is a lot to catch up on! Find out where Sandy has been, why Keith has been getting up at 4am and most importantly... what they've been eating.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Kirtan with Sandy. 8th August, book here.
Yin + Sonic with Keith. 15th August, book here.
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
PRĀṆĀYĀMA PRACTICE: led by Keith Kempis [winter bonus episode 5]
2026/07/29
WINTER BONUS EPISODE 5
Our final winter bonus episode 2026, and your nervous system is in for a treat with this guided, simple but powerful pranayama practice led by Keith.
We hope you will enjoy this bonus class as either a stand-alone practice, or as the ending or beginning of a longer practice. For the best experience, return to this recording regularly and turn it into your sādhanā for a period of time.
Regular episodes resume next week.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.
India Retreat - November. **last spots remaining** 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
GUIDED ŚAVĀSANA: led by Keith Kempis [winter bonus episode 4]
2026/07/22
WINTER BONUS EPISODE 4
In our fourth winter bonus episode, you will be led by Keith in a guided śavāsana, with a light visualisation, guaranteed to bring deep rest.
We hope you will enjoy this bonus class as either a stand-alone practice, or as the ending of a longer practice. For the best experience, return to this recording regularly and turn it into your sādhanā for a period of time.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.
India Retreat - November. **last spots remaining** 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
SIMPLE ĀSANA SEQUENCE: led by Keith Kempis [winter bonus episode 3]
2026/07/15
WINTER BONUS EPISODE 3
In our third winter bonus episode, you will be led by Keith in a simple (but not necessarily easy!) āsana sequence, that moves the spine in all directions, guided breath by breath.
We hope you will enjoy this bonus class as either a stand-alone practice, or as part of a longer practice. For the best experience, return to this recording regularly and turn it into your sādhanā for a period of time.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.
India Retreat - November. **last spots remaining** 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
CHANTING + MEDITATION: led by Sandy King [winter bonus episode 2]
2026/07/08
WINTER BONUS EPISODE 2
In our second winter bonus episode, you will be led by Sandy in chanting a medley of two classic kirtan mantras:
oṁ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
and
hare kṛṣṇa hare kṛṣṇa
kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa hare hare
hare rāma hare rāma
rāma rāma hare hare
Then a 5 min meditation is taught with classic Jivamukti Yoga instructions.
We hope you will enjoy this bonus class as either a stand-alone practice, or as an opening or closing to a longer practice. For the best experience, return to this episode regularly and turn it into your sādhanā for a period of time.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.
India Retreat - November. **last spots remaining** 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
JIVAMUKTI YOGA MAGIC 10: led by Sandy King [winter bonus episode 1]
2026/07/01
WINTER BONUS EPISODE 1
In the first of our winter bonus episodes, you will be led by Sandy in the classic Jivamukti Yoga warm-up/mini practice sequence the Magic 10. Devised by our teacher Sharon Gannon, this intelligent sequence takes takes you through all movements of the spine in a series of seated, standing and inverted āsanas, all accompanied by conscious ujjayi breath.
We hope you will enjoy this bonus class as either a stand-alone practice, or as a warm-up for a longer practice. For the best experience, practice regularly and turn it into your sādhanā for a period of time.
YOGA OBSCURA NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/
COMING UP:
Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.
India Retreat - November. **last spots remaining** 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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