Yoga for the Gay Man: From Movement to Liberation (Epi 40)

Send us Fan MailWhat if your healing journey started on a yoga mat?In Episode 40 of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore how yoga can become a powerful, affirming tool for LGBTQ+ individuals--especially gay men--seeking emotional resilience, spiritual connection, and freedom from shame.This soulful, funny, and candid conversation takes listeners beyond the stereotypes of yoga as just physical exercise. John shares his personal journey from dance and psychology to becoming a yoga therapist, and how his teaching now weaves together body, mind, and spirit--specifically for queer bodies navigating trauma, anxiety, identity, and self-love.Whether you're yoga-curious or a longtime practitioner, this episode celebrates the power of movement, mindfulness, and rest as acts of liberation. Jerry offers his own insights as a student, recalling moments of emotional release, strength, and surprise that yoga has brought into his life. Together, they reflect on the unique role yoga plays in queer healing, spiritual growth, and the transformative work they do at their retreats.@mindfully_gay (Instagram)