Speaking + Press
with Jo Stewart and Rane Bowen
The Flow Artists Podcast
Jo Stewart and Rane Bowen cohost The Flow Artists Podcast.
It is much loved and well respected yoga focused podcast which has been in production since 2017.
Every episode they celebrate the diversity of yoga, meditation and movement teachers from Australia, New Zealand and around the world.
Jo and Rane also speak to authors, artists and activists - anyone who inspires them and creates positive change!
What I speak about
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Aerial Yoga for your Mind
Learn how the aerial hammock can support nervous system regulation, sensory processing and mental health. We often see the physical aspects of aerial yoga celebrated in the media, but this practice offers unique ways to work with the mind, and even make meditation and yogic philosophy more accessible. Jo uses the frame work of Patanjali's eight limbs of yoga, evidence based research, and insights from over 20 years of yoga teaching to explore how we can use this practice to work with our brains as well as our bodies!
Suits teacher trainings, studio staff, conferences
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Finding your voice as a teacher
Learn how to skillfully use language express yourself clearly, inspire your students and guide your class safely. Jo explains different cueing styles, trauma informed language, and supporting a neurodiverse group to make yoga practice truly accessible. This workshop supports you to guide with integrity, authenticity and clarity.
Suits teacher trainings, studio staff, conferences
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How do we honor Yoga's roots while meeting modern needs?
Props like the aerial hammock can help to make the physical benefits of yoga more accessible to more people - but how do we ensure we are enhancing rather than diluting or appropriating Yoga? While this is a main theme of Jo's book Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga, it is a life long question rather than easy answer, and in this presentation we examine yoga history and the modern teaching landscape through a social justice lens.
Suits teacher trainings, conferences
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Aerial Yoga and Neurodiversity
Learn how we can use aerial yoga to support nervous system regulation and sensory processing. The aerial hammock can provide a variety of sensory inputs from deep pressure and cocooning sensations. We can also work with the vestibular system through spinning, swinging and inverted movements. We can also use the aerial hammock to reduce visual distractions and provide a sense of personal space within the group. Jo shares how aerial yoga can actually make the benefits of yoga more accessible to diverse bodies and brains!
Suits teacher trainings, conferences, allied health, occupational therapists
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Moments of Self Care
Simple and effective techniques that you can do at your desk, or any time you need a mindful moment. Learn yoga asana (movements) that you can do standing or sitting to relieve common cranky spots. Pranayama (breath practices) that can help with energy, focus and relaxation. Self massage techniques to ease tension in the jaw, and even eye exercises to reduce strain.
Suits corporate, conferences, allied health
Interviews and press
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Article or mention
Oct 2026
The People I look to: The Fabulous Folk with Awesome Insight
Getting Down and Spicy
There are many Yoga Books on the market, however this beautiful one from Jo Stewart, Studio Owner at gardenofyoga.com.au, gives us a beautiful overview, bringing the Eight Limbs of traditional practice into the Aerial Space. Jo is one of the most experienced and respected Aerial Yoga Teachers in Australia.
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Podcast appearance
Jul 2026
The Accessible Yoga Podcast with Jivana Heyman
The Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga
In this episode, Jivana sits down with Jo Stewart, author of the new book Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga: Adapting Practice for Accessibility, Neurodiversity, and Physical Support. Jo shares how she connects aerial yoga to yoga philosophy, using Patanjali's eight limbs as a framework, and reframes the aerial hammock as an accessibility prop. She and Jivana dig into how the hammock supports pratyahara (sense withdrawal), helps regulate the nervous system for trauma survivors and neurodivergent practitioners, and opens up movement possibilities for older adults and people with chronic pain or mobility differences.
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Podcast appearance
Jun 2026
A Grateful Life Podcast with Dr Lauren Tober
On Aerial Yoga as Therapy with Jo Stewart
Before I met Jo, my mental image of aerial yoga was mostly circus-like. Beautiful, yes. Fun, sure. Relevant to the yoga teachers and therapists I work with? I wasn’t convinced. Boy, was I wrong. Jo Stewart (she/her) is one of Australia’s most experienced aerial yoga teachers. She founded the Garden of Yoga studio in Northcote, Melbourne, co-hosts the Flow Artists Podcast, and has spent years developing a genuinely accessible, therapeutic approach to aerial yoga, one that understands that different brains and bodies need different pathways into regulation, rest and inner awareness. Her first book, Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga, is published by Singing Dragon and is out now.
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Podcast appearance
Jun 2026
Native Yoga Toddcast with Todd McLaughlin
Jo Stewart | Artist Turned Aerial Yoga Revolutionary
Jo Stewart is an esteemed yoga teacher based in Melbourne, Australia, with over 20 years of experience in teaching yoga. Her journey began with art-infused Zen philosophy and later transitioned her artistry into a full-time vocation of yoga instruction. Jo specializes in aerial yoga, and she has recently authored a book titled "The Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga Book." She is also the host of the Flow Artist Podcast and is committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in yoga practices. Jo operates her own studio, which she meticulously designed to combine her love for yoga and teaching.Thanks for listening to this episode.
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Jo's own podcast
May 2026
Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga Online Book Launch
The Flow Artists Podcast
Rane here, and I honestly can't believe this day has finally arrived. My wife Jo Stewart has officially launched her book, Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga: Adapting Practice for Accessibility, Neurodiversity, and Physical Support, and I am so incredibly proud of everything she has poured into this work. This episode captures the live online launch event, and it is one of my favourite things we've ever put out into the world. We were lucky enough to be joined by the legendary Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga and author of multiple books himself, who just happened to be visiting Australia when the launch was scheduled, and who also wrote the foreword for Jo's book
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Podcast appearance
Apr 2026
The Health Class She Deserves with Autumn Paone
Yoga for Every Body: Chronic Pain, Neurodivergence, and the Power of Aerial Yoga with Jo Stewart
I’ll be honest: for a long time, I thought aerial yoga was just a fun, circus-y way to do yoga. But after sitting down with Jo Stewart, Senior Yoga Teacher and author of Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga, I realized I had it all wrong. For people living with chronic pain, neurodivergence, or PTSD, the hammock isn't just a prop, it’s a sanctuary. In this episode, Jo and I unpack why the Westernized, "fitness-first" approach to yoga is actually doing us a disservice and how we can reclaim movement as a tool for nervous system regulation, chronic pain (from endometriosis or something else), and our overall health. We dive deep into the specific benefits for female-bodied health, from managing mental health to autonomic balance to finding representation for conditions like endometriosis in the movement world.
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Podcast appearance
Apr 2026
Living the Dream with Curveball with Curtis Jackson
Aerial Insights: Jo Stewart's Journey to Inclusive Yoga Practices
In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we chat with Jo Stewart, an accomplished yoga teacher and podcast host from Melbourne, Australia. With a passion for body positivity, self-acceptance, and inclusivity, Jo has been teaching yoga since 2005 and aerial yoga since 2011. She shares her unique approach to yoga, emphasising the importance of adapting practices to suit individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Jo discusses her upcoming book, *Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga: Adapting Practice for Accessibility, Neurodiversity, and Physical Support*, which aims to make yoga accessible to a wider audience. Through her insights on aerial yoga, she reveals how this innovative practice can empower individuals, particularly women, through various life stages. Jo also highlights the historical roots of aerial yoga and its distinction from circus aerials, reinforcing the notion that yoga is ultimately about personal experience rather than performance.
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Podcast appearance
Apr 2026
Elsplend Realities with ELO Oghenevwede Splendour
Yoga for Every Body: Access, Creativity and the Elspend Way
In this episode of Elsplend Realties, we speak with Jo Stewart, one of Australia’s leading aerial yoga teachers and a pioneer in accessible movement. From adapting yoga for diverse bodies to creating trauma-informed and inclusive spaces, Jo shares how practice can be about belonging, not perfection. We explore how aerial yoga becomes a tool for inclusion, the power of compassionate teaching, and why accessibility transforms not just movement, but lives. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by a yoga studio or wondered how to bring more presence into your body, this conversation offers insight, inspiration, and permission to start exactly where you are.
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Podcast appearance
Mar 2026
The Daring Well Podcast with Rita Mercer
Creating Calm & Safety in the Body: Movement Practices to Release Anxiety, Trauma, and Stress
In this insightful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer sits down with Jo Stewart, Yoga Teacher & the Founder of Garden of Yoga, Cohost of the Flow Artists Podcast, and author of Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga. Together in this episode we explore how gentle movement and aerial yoga can provide relief and support healing from anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress.
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Podcast appearance
Mar 2026
The Hope for Humanity Podcast with with Julian Bermudez
The Physical, Mental and Emotional Benefits of Aerial Yoga
Jo Stewart is an aerial yoga instructor and practitioner. Jo recently published the book Eight Limbs of Aerial yoga.
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Article or mention
Mar 2026
The Mindful Living Podcast with with Avik Chakraborty and Sana
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.
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Podcast appearance
Feb 2026
The Abstract Essay Podcast with Daniel Lucas
Abstract Essay in its sixth season, featuring Jo Stewart
In this conversation Jo talks about yoga for Women's health and how they aerial hammock can offer additional support. There is also a wider discussion about the systemic inequities when it regarding funding, research and treatment for anyone who isn't a man, and how, while the benefits of yoga can be profound it is just one aspect of the support that is often needed.
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Article or mention
Feb 2025
Yoga for Good Foundation
Garden of Yoga - A space for movement and mindfulness
Garden of Yoga is a welcoming sanctuary in the heart of the city, offering a vibrant and inclusive space for movement, mindfulness and creativity. With a focus on accessibility and joy, the studio provides aerial yoga, meditation and Pilates sessions tailored to individual needs.
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Article or mention
Dec 2023
The Holistic Woman Podcast with Kate Payne
Yoga for Every Body: Navigating Body Positivity and Compassion
In this episode we speak about: Yoga as a path to self understanding & acceptance A therapeutic model of practice & care using Aerial Yoga The benefits of aerial yoga and its role in support Women’s Wellness & Pelvic Health Adapting practice to make it accessible for all
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Article or mention
Feb 2022
Learning to Fly: All About Aerial Yoga
By Sarah Ezrin for Healthline
While many aerial yoga classes have an acrobatic element, a growing number of classes and teachers are also using the aerial silks much more therapeutically. Jo Stewart, the co-owner of Garden of Yoga, a Melbourne-based studio offering a wide range of aerial yoga classes, is a huge proponent of using the aerial silks in a more therapeutic way.
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Podcast appearance
Jan 2021
Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast with with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten
Episode 29: Flowing through life with joy, with Rane Bowen & Jo Stewart - The Flow Artists
What is it about conversation that changes us and the world around us? Is there a meditative quality to discussion that has the potential to shift aspects of our character and relationships that might not otherwise be noticed or moved? Our chat with Rane Bowen and Jo Stewart, hosts of The Flow Artists podcast shed some internal and external light on these questions! It was an opportunity to dive deeper into how it feels to speak out loud about the things that are important and sometimes unknown, and how talking, like yoga, has the power to connect, inspire and enrich us in ways we might not always consider.
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Article or mention
Oct 2020
Grant Writing Tips and Strategies
Thrive Northside
Writing a grant application can be a lot of work. In the video below, our own Jo Stewart speaks with digital marketing strategist, business development and communications consultant and performing artist Donna Gross on how to beat the overwhelm and write a successful grant application.
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Podcast appearance
Mar 2019
The Art of Pilates Podcast with Louise Taube
Hanging out with Jo Stewart
In this little podcast I talk to Jo Stewart about Yoga, Pilates, and Aerial Yoga/Pilates. We discuss the creative process of designing and delivering a movement class, her new studio Garden of Yoga, and core philosophy. As well as her podcast Flow Artists and her business buddy and life partner Rane Bowen who has overcome stomach cancer.
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Podcast appearance
Mar 2018
The Connected Yoga Teacher with Shannon Crow
How to Build a Home Studio with Jo Stewart & Rane Bowen
Have you thought of building a home-based studio? What does it really take to get a home yoga studio up and running? What are the challenges you might face, and the biggest pros? Jo Stewart and Rane Bowen are yoga teachers who not only had a home studio, but also built a new one, and on this episode, they reveal the nitty, gritty details of what it takes.
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Article or mention
Nov 2013
Vinyasa Playlist
The Best of Hide & Seek Melbourne
Inspired by a dynamic, flowing form of yoga called Vinyasa Jo and her music loving husband Rane have melded their passions for ambient electronica, yoga and good times into a soul-tingling, heart opening class at The Dance of Life Center for Yoga and Healing.