Episodes

  • SHOSHIN: beginner's mind and remaining curious
    Oct 28 2026

    EPISODE 75

    Keith is still in Nipaluna! Using a Buddhist word and concept - shoshin - the pair discuss the importance of continuously going back to basics, embracing beginner's mind and recognising that "wisest is she who knows she does not know".

    COMING UP:

    • 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

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    41 mins
  • KUNDALINI RISING?! what is your spine trying to tell you?
    Oct 14 2026

    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

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    42 mins
  • LINEAGE: how the teachings are passed down and live on
    Sep 30 2026

    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

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    42 mins
  • EFFORT V. GRACE: two opposing (?) paths to yoga
    Sep 23 2026

    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

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    40 mins
  • METTĀ BHĀVANĀ: practical ways to expand compassion
    Sep 16 2026

    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

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    34 mins
  • HUMILITY: can you be famous and humble?
    Sep 9 2026

    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

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    44 mins
  • SAṄKALPA: set your intention
    Sep 2 2026

    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

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    45 mins
  • GET PROPPED: a deep-dive into yoga props and their many uses
    Aug 26 2026

    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

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    44 mins