EPISODE 59Keith 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.Finding Space Within (hip opening workshop) with Sandy - 29th June. Book here.Golden Yoga School Teacher Training in Sydney - starts August. Learn more here.Thailand Retreat with Keith in October. Get in touch with Keith here.India Retreat - November. **3 spots remaining** Enquire here.FIND US:Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith / @bija_yogaSandy teaches in Nipaluna / Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au /@sandykingyoga SANDY'S NEWSLETTER: https://sandyking.com.au/newsletter/ SANDY'S FOCUS OF THE MONTH ESSAY FROM 2019: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/mauna-silence-is-golden/ Book referenced: Florence Scovel Shinn “Your Word is Your Wand”