BHAKTI: the yoga of love

EPISODE 27

In this episode, Sandy and Keith return to Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra and dive into the theme of samādhi — the state of enlightenment, or being “same as the highest.” From this point of stillness and union, they turn toward Bhakti, the yoga of love and devotion, exploring what it means to truly surrender.

Through the lens of the eight limbs of yoga, the conversation opens into the heart of Bhakti: Who or what are we surrendering to? What does surrender look like in daily life? And how can something as simple as an altar become a mirror of our deepest devotion?

Sandy and Keith share how Bhakti shows up in their own practice — through chanting, reverence, and the quiet moments of offering that shape a life of yoga. Together, they reflect on the power of love as a path to liberation, and the idea that our personal practice can ripple outward, contributing to the collective freedom of all beings.

Whether you’re curious about the philosophy behind Bhakti or simply seeking a more heart-centered approach to yoga, this episode invites you to soften, listen, and reconnect with what you hold in the highest regard.

 

SŪTRA:

samādhisiddhir īśvarapraṇidhānāt || 2.45 ||

From Īśvarapraṇidhāna (devotion to the Lord), there is the perfection of Samādhi.

 

Where to find us:
Keith’s studio: Bija Yoga, Penrith
Sandy teaches in Nipaluna/Hobart and offers online classes at sandyking.com.au
Learn more about Sandy’s Golden Yoga School Teacher Training 2026 → sandyking.com.au/tt

 

Stay connected:
Keith → @bija_yoga
Sandy → @sandykingyoga