Not Just Āsana

SATYA + MAUNA: speak your truth vs. silence is golden

EPISODE 59 Keith opens the pod with a sūtra on satya - truthfulness and the pair discuss how they say what they mean and mean what they say. They reminisce about silent satsang at Jivamukti NYC, which Bija Yoga continues to this day. They discuss their yoga grandpa, Swami Nirmalananda, who was a maunī and didn't speak for 11 years. Also featured: Cognitive dissonance, silence as introspection, mantras as spells, how to overcome fear of silence, reduce overstimulation and tap into your inner truth.   COMING UP: * Teacher Training Info Session in Sydney with Sandy - 29th June Free to book here. [https://momence.com/Scout-Studios-/IN-PERSON-INFO-SESSION---For-the-200-hour-hatha-vinyasa-teacher-training-with-Sandy-King%2C-hosted-at-Scout-Studios./135153338] * Finding Space Within (hip opening workshop) with Sandy - 29th June. Book here. [https://momence.com/Scout-Studios-/Finding-Space-Within%3A-A-Hip-Opening-Workshop/134809463] * Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. [https://www.scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney] * Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here. [https://bijayoga.com.au/contact/] * India Retreat - November. **3 spots remaining** Enquire here. [https://sandyking.com.au/not-just-asana-in-india-2026/] FIND US: * Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith [https://bijayoga.com.au/] / @bija_yoga [https://www.instagram.com/bija_yoga] * Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au [http://sandyking.com.au/] /@sandykingyoga [https://www.instagram.com/sandykingyoga]  SANDY'S NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ [https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/]  SANDY'S FOCUS OF THE MONTH ESSAY FROM 2019: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/mauna-silence-is-golden/ [https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/mauna-silence-is-golden/]  Book referenced: Florence Scovel Shinn “Your Word is Your Wand”

PRĀṆĀYĀMA: freeing the life force through means of breathing

EPISODE 58 Sandy brings the topic of Prāṇāyāma to the pod and the pair discuss the four parts of the breath, the two major categories of practice and break down the Sanskrit meaning of the word (and why it’s not breath work!). They cover nervous system regulation and the gunas in relation to breath practices as well as many other points of view on this elusive, yet practical topic of life force.   COMING UP: * DARK YOGA (sold out) * Teacher Training Info Session (online) with Sandy - 18th May. Free to book here. [https://momence.com/Scout-Studios-/ONLINE-INFO-SESSION---For-the-200-hour-hatha-vinyasa-teacher-training-with-Sandy-King%2C-hosted-at-Scout-Studios./135153337] * Finding Space Within (hip opening workshop) with Sandy - 29th June. Book here. [https://momence.com/Scout-Studios-/Finding-Space-Within%3A-A-Hip-Opening-Workshop/134809463] * Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. [https://www.scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney] * Thailand Retreat with Keith. Get in touch with Keith here. [https://bijayoga.com.au/contact/] * India Retreat - November. **3 spots remaining** Enquire here. [https://sandyking.com.au/not-just-asana-in-india-2026/] FIND US: * Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith [https://bijayoga.com.au/] / @bija_yoga [https://www.instagram.com/bija_yoga] * Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au [http://sandyking.com.au/] /@sandykingyoga [https://www.instagram.com/sandykingyoga]  SANDY'S NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ [https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/]  THE BREATHING APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-breathing-app-calm-daily/id1285982210 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-breathing-app-calm-daily/id1285982210]

CULTIVATING JOY: does discipline lead to joy?

EPISODE 57 The pair catch up after Keith's visit to Nipaluna. The long awaited Shrekxxxy show is discussed, as are the topics of joy from each of Sandy and Keith's lives. Supported by Yoga Sūtra 2.46, listen as your hosts unpack the relationship between joy, contentment and discipline. And a big happy 9th birthday to Bija Yoga!   COMING UP: * DARK YOGA - 8th June. Book here. [https://sandyking.com.au/product/dark-yoga/] * Finding Space Within (hip opening workshop) - 29th June. Book here. [https://momence.com/Scout-Studios-/Finding-Space-Within%3A-A-Hip-Opening-Workshop/134809463] * Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. [https://www.scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney] * India Retreat - November. **3 spots remaining** Enquire here. [https://sandyking.com.au/not-just-asana-in-india-2026/]   FIND US: * Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith [https://bijayoga.com.au/] / @bija_yoga [https://www.instagram.com/bija_yoga] * Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au [http://sandyking.com.au/] /@sandykingyoga [https://www.instagram.com/sandykingyoga]  SANDY'S NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ [https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/]

SO... YOU WANNA BE FREE? interoception, hyperfixation, righteousness and letting go

EPISODE 56 In this genre-crossing episode, Sandy and Keith cover everything from meditation, anxiety, beauty in simplicity, interoception, becoming present, yoga sūtra 1.2, regulating the nervous system, claiming our attention back, hyperfixation and... aeroplane snack hacks.   SANDY'S NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ [https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/]    COMING UP: * Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. [https://www.scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney] * India Retreat - November. **3 spots remaining** Enquire here. [https://sandyking.com.au/not-just-asana-in-india-2026/]   FIND US: * Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith [https://bijayoga.com.au/] / @bija_yoga [https://www.instagram.com/bija_yoga] * Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au [http://sandyking.com.au/] /@sandykingyoga [https://www.instagram.com/sandykingyoga]

CULT CLASSICS: wait... are we in a cult?

EPISODE 55 How do we know if we're in a cult?? Join Sandy and Keith for this light-hearted discussion on thinking for yourself.   COMING UP: * Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here. [https://www.scoutpilates.com.au/golden-yoga-training-sydney] * India Retreat - November. **3 spots remaining** Enquire here. [https://sandyking.com.au/not-just-asana-in-india-2026/]   FIND US: * Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith [https://bijayoga.com.au/] / @bija_yoga [https://www.instagram.com/bija_yoga] * Sandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au [http://sandyking.com.au/] /@sandykingyoga [https://www.instagram.com/sandykingyoga]