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The Flow Artists Podcast by Garden of Yoga

The Flow Artists Podcast by Garden of Yoga

De: Rane Bowen Jo Stewart
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Explore the diverse and accessible world of yoga, meditation, and movement with 'The Flow Artists Podcast,' hosted by Jo and Rane from Garden of Yoga. Each episode delves into the experiences and teachings of renowned instructors from Australia and beyond, emphasising the richness of diverse perspectives and the importance of accessibility in these practices. Our engaging conversations with toga teachers, activists, and inspirational figures go beyond traditional boundaries, uncovering stories that enlighten and experiences that empower. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey, our podcast offers insights for everyone, celebrating the inclusivity and transformative power of these disciplines.Creative Commons 2026 Desarrollo Personal Higiene y Vida Saludable Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria Éxito Personal
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  • Hannah Balint - Finding your flow in a new city

    Hannah Balint - Finding your flow in a new city
    Apr 6 2026
    What does it truly take to rebuild your life - and yourself - in a new country? In this deeply personal and practical episode, host Jo Stewart sits down with Hannah Ballantyne, a UK-born yoga teacher and relocation coach, to explore what repeated international moves have taught her about identity, connection, and the courage it takes to start over. Hannah shares her remarkable journey across the UK, Vietnam, Australia, and the United States, tracing how a transformative first yoga class in Hanoi surrounded by the sounds of roosters and motorbikes sparked a career and a philosophy built around movement. From her bicultural English-Swiss upbringing to navigating visa complications in Melbourne and profound loneliness in the US, Hannah brings hard-won wisdom to every stage of the conversation. Key topics include: the surprising emotional weight of even chosen relocations and the grief that comes with leaving an identity behind; why making friends becomes significantly harder in your 30s and beyond; practical strategies for building community in a new place (including why your dog and your local barista may be your most valuable social assets); how to distinguish between moving toward something versus away from something before you go; and the role of technology in keeping long-distance friendships alive across time zones. Hannah also offers insight into her coaching work, where she helps clients — particularly accompanying partners who move for a spouse's career — navigate the internal experience of relocation, not just the logistics. Her approach centres on helping people recognise their own agency: "I have never felt more lonely than when I first moved to the US... and yet I still had agency over my choices." It is this shift in perspective, she argues, that transforms relocation from something that happens to you into something you can actively shape. Whether you are planning an international move, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about what movement — physical and geographical — can reveal about who we are, this episode offers both the practical tools and the emotional permission to navigate change with more grace and self-compassion. Links Hannah’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MKy7T7vvRlP1y15Yhvi70?si=a79bc5e9591b4c46 Hannah’s website: https://www.hannahbalintcoaching.com/ Hannah’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbalint/ AppSumo: https://appsumo.8odi.net/R0Gmx9. Use the code SOUNDMADESEEN for a 10% discount off any product!
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  • Indu Arora - A Work In, Not a Workout

    Indu Arora - A Work In, Not a Workout
    Mar 1 2026
    Indu Arora, a yoga and Ayurveda teacher with over two decades of experience, offers a perspective on yoga nidra that extends far beyond the structured, technique-driven formats familiar to many modern practitioners. Drawing from Vedic, Tantric, Upanishadic, and Puranic texts, Indu emphasizes that yoga nidra is not simply a guided relaxation practice but a philosophy, a state of consciousness, and a bridge to deeper self-realization. As she notes, "Content without context" represents one of the most significant gaps in contemporary yoga education, and understanding the philosophical foundations of yoga nidra is essential to accessing its true depth. One of the most illuminating aspects of Indu's teaching is her etymological exploration of the word "ratri," found in the Rig Veda. Rather than representing darkness or ignorance, ratri breaks down as "ra" (nurturing, nourishing, uplifting) and "tri" (to protect), revealing yoga nidra as a protective, nourishing force present during sleep. In Tantric texts such as the Devi Mahatmyam, yoga nidra is personified as a Goddess, while in the Mandukya Upanishad it represents Turiya—the fourth state of consciousness beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. This richness, Indu argues, is largely absent from the modern, highly structured approaches to yoga nidra that have emerged in the past century. Indu is candid about the challenges of integrating philosophy with experiential practice. She waited seventeen years after beginning her formal yoga education before receiving her first yoga nidra training—not because the opportunity was unavailable, but because she understood that genuine practice and embodiment must precede teaching. She is critical of the modern expectation that completing a certification immediately qualifies one to teach, arguing that this approach produces practitioners who regurgitate information rather than transmit realized wisdom. In her words, yoga is "not to be learned and done, but to be explored and realised." For practitioners trained within contemporary frameworks, Indu offers both encouragement and a practical reorientation. She suggests reframing teacher training programs as "student training programs," recognising that sincere, committed practice naturally gives rise to authentic teaching over time. True learning, she argues, occurs not in group classes but in personal sadhana—the private, honest dialogue with oneself. This means observing the breath during a forward fold, noticing which nostril is dominant after practice, and cultivating genuine curiosity rather than mechanically following scripts. As Indu reminds her audience, "The real yoga is found in the heart of the practitioner, and that yoga does not have a language—it speaks in silence." Links: Study with Indu in Australia: https://indu-arora.mykajabi.com/yoga-nidra-australia Indu's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/induaroraofficial/ Jo's book: https://gardenofyoga.com.au/learn/eight-limbs-of-aerial-yoga/
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    56 m
  • Jo and Rane Flow into 2026

    Jo and Rane Flow into 2026
    Feb 1 2026
    We have exciting book news! Jo's upcoming book "Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga" is now available for preorder! As Jo explains with palpable excitement, this book is "a compilation of my life's work in aerial yoga." Her book is structured around Patanjali's Eight Limbs, drawing from interviews with experts, evidence based research and lived experience in a way that honours both tradition and innovation. She candidly shares how "I'd really like my book to kind of help to address some of that lack of in-person community" within the aerial yoga world. For those planning ahead, Jo's Bali retreat is also on the horizon, promising another opportunity to experience her teaching in that magical setting. In this episode we reach out to our podcast community and have some insightful questions from past guests including Jivana Heyman, Cyrille Caille, Dr Esme Dark, Chloe Prendergast, Nada Todorovich, Claire Holloway and Sasha Sigel. One of the most touching aspects of this episode is how Jo reflects on her podcast journey and its unexpected connection to her book writing process. "I do feel like the podcast has really paid me back with the book," she shares, highlighting how the relationships and conversations from the show have enriched her writing in ways she never anticipated. The generosity of their podcast community shines through as they discuss how past guests have become genuine supporters, creating what they describe as "that network of sharing." Many past podcast guests feature in the book, including Jivana Heyman who wrote an beautiful foreword. The conversation takes on a more reflective tone when they explore the delicate balance between teaching and learning in yoga practice. Jo's honest admission that "if I've done a training and I don't teach the things that I've learned in the training, they do not stay in my brain" speaks to a truth many yoga teachers will recognise. This vulnerability around the learning process, combined with their discussion about maintaining humility while teaching, creates space for a really meaningful exploration of what it means to be both student and teacher simultaneously. Their approach feels refreshingly honest in a field that can sometimes feel pressured toward perfectionism. Perhaps the most powerful moment in the episode comes when they tackle the challenging question of how to maintain inner peace while responding to global crises. Rather than offering simple platitudes, they dive into the complexity of staying grounded while remaining engaged with the world's pain. As they put it, "having the tools to find your own inner peace... can help you have the time and space to respond in a way that's thoughtful and kind." This perspective offers a practical framework for anyone struggling to balance personal practice with social responsibility, suggesting that inner work and outer action can actually support each other rather than compete. The episode wraps up with a delightful exploration of their unique work-life setup, running a yoga studio connected to their home. Their discussion about creative freedom - "if it's your own space, you can do more things just for fun that don't necessarily need to be profitable" - reveals the joy they find in their unconventional arrangement. Throughout this entire Q&A, what emerges most clearly is not just their expertise or accomplishments, but their genuine care for their community and their commitment to showing up authentically, even when that means admitting they don't have all the answers. Links Bali Retreat: https://gardenofyoga.com.au/bali-retreat-2026/ Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga Book: https://gardenofyoga.com.au/learn/eight-limbs-of-aerial-yoga/
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    43 m
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