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 jyotirgamaya mṛtyor mā'mṛtaṃ gamaya

~ Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad

Interpretation by Sharon Gannon and David Life:

“Lead me from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light, from death to immortality.”

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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 also online at sandyking.com.au

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Join us in Thailand in October for our Thai Yoga Holiday! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.

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

sarve santu nirāmayāḥ

sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu

mā kaścidduḥ khabhāgbhavet

~ Shanti mantra from Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad

Translation:

“May all be happy

may all be free from sickness

may all see and experience what is good and beautiful in life

may no one suffer”

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Follow your co-hosts on instagram:

Keith @bija_yoga

Sandipani Muri/FFLV @fflvindia and visit fflv.org to learn more

Sandy @sandykingyoga

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Folks in Sydney can visit Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. And in Nipaluna/Hobart you can find Sandy at Folde Yoga - but also online at sandyking.com.au

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Join Sandy and Keith in Thailand in October for our Thai Yoga Holiday! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.

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-bindu-kalātmane

nirañjana-padaṁ yāti nityaṁ tatra parāyaṇaḥ

~ Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā Chapter 4, Verse 1

Interpretation by Sharon Gannon and David Life:

“Salutations to the nadam, which is the inner guide and inner life, the dispenser of happiness to all! It is the inner guru appearing as nada, bindu and kala. One who is devoted to the inner guru, the nada, the inner music, obtains the highest bliss.”

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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 also online at sandyking.com.au

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Join us in Thailand in October for our Thai Yoga Holiday! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.