Aerial Yoga for Real Bodies: Making Yoga Accessible, Safe, and Truly Supportive with Jo Stewart

What if the problem isn’t your body—but the version of yoga you were taught to fit into? On The Mindful Living, hosted by Sana, this episode gently challenges the idea that yoga must look a certain way to “count.”This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt out of place in a yoga class—whether due to body image, pain, anxiety, or simply not feeling safe. With guest Jo Stewart, listeners discover how aerial yoga can become a deeply supportive, adaptable practice that meets you where you are—physically, mentally, and emotionally.About the Guest:Jo Stewart is a yoga teacher, author, and co-host of the Flow Artists podcast. She runs Garden of Yoga in Melbourne and specializes in accessible, body-positive aerial yoga practices.Episode Chapter:00:03 – When yoga spaces don’t feel like they’re built for you00:06 – What aerial yoga really is (beyond performance)00:10 – Support, safety, and the nervous system00:15 – What accessibility actually means in yoga00:19 – Creating safe spaces in the first 5 minutes00:23 – Neurodiversity and sensory-friendly yoga00:28 – The philosophy behind aerial yogaKey Takeaways:Support in yoga can create honesty, not weaknessAccessibility goes beyond poses—it’s about lived experienceFeeling safe is the foundation of any healing practiceMovement can be more regulating than stillness for some peopleYoga should adapt to you—not the other way aroundHow to Connect With the Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenofyoga/Website: gardenofyoga.com.auBook: Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga (available via major retailers)🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Email: [email protected] | [email protected]: https://www.podhub.club/Based in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/🤝 Join Our LinkedIn CommunityConnect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals.👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/Disclaimer - This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulliving #selfhealing #yogaforall #bodypositivity #neurodiversity #healingjourney #innerpeace #traumainformed #wellnesspodcast #selfawareness #accessiblewellness #emotionalhealth