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

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Podcast: [The Mindful Living](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mindful-living-7027491)
Published: 2026-03-19T00:52:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-mindful-living.captivate.fm/episode/aerial-yoga-for-real-bodies-making-yoga-accessible-safe-and-truly-supportive-with-jo-stewart
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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 you 00:06 – What aerial yoga really is (beyond performance) 00:10 – Support, safety, and the nervous system 00:15 – What accessibility actually means in yoga 00:19 – Creating safe spaces in the first 5 minutes 00:23 – Neurodiversity and sensory-friendly yoga 00:28 – The philosophy behind aerial yoga Key Takeaways: Support in yoga can create honesty, not weakness Accessibility goes beyond poses—it’s about lived experience Feeling safe is the foundation of any healing practice Movement can be more regulating than stillness for some people Yoga should adapt to you—not the other way around How to Connect With the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenofyoga/ Website: gardenofyoga.com.au Book: 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…

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