YOGA CLASSES & ADVENTURE RETREATS
Thoughtful, highly personalized yoga instruction
Yoga, reflexology and reiki go hand in hand.
Not only have they helped me find balance and harmony in my own life, they have also enabled me to help others find it in theirs.
MISSION STATEMENT
I offer thoughtful, highly personalized yoga instruction that builds strength, flexibility, and balance at every stage of life. Complemented by Reflexology and Reiki, my approach supports the whole person, meeting each student exactly where they are, helping them move through life with greater awareness, vitality and ease.
ABOUT ME
I’ve been teaching yoga in New York City for over two decades. My work is rooted in personal experience: at 24, I was diagnosed with debilitating sciatica and felt far older than my years. Yoga helped restore my body and ultimately changed the course of my life. That experience remains at the heart of my teaching, shaping the care and attentiveness I bring to every session.
I began my training in 2000 with certifications in reiki and reflexology, followed by my first yoga certification in 2002. Since then, I’ve worked extensively with private clients throughout Manhattan, ranging in age from 20 to well into their 90s. Alongside my private practice, I teach at Fortune 500 companies and startups, lead retreats across the U.S. and internationally, and have mentored in respected teacher training programs.
Reiki and reflexology remain integral to my work, offering a grounding, restorative dimension that complements and deepens the yoga experience. When I’m not teaching, I can often be found exploring New York City, or escaping it entirely to hike, kayak, and take long walks along the cliffs of Cornwall in my native England.
Every session I teach is tailored entirely to the individual. Whether the practice calls for a focused vinyasa flow, restorative yoga, chair yoga, or breathwork my approach is both intentional and highly personalized. I have a particular affinity for beginners, especially those who feel they are “too inflexible” for yoga, and find great fulfillment in guiding them toward lasting and meaningful change.
I believe flexibility is as much a state of mind as a physical state of being and that every body, at every stage of life, is capable of transformation.
WANT TO TEACH YOGA?
Become certified in restorative yoga in my 30 hour online course with YogaRenew and earn 30 CEU with Yoga Alliance. Students who complete our Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Online will be able to use this certification as a continuing education CEU course.
YOGA & ADVENTURE RETREATs
Through October 10th to the 17th, join Souljourn Yoga Founder Jordan Ashley & yoga teacher & Reiki practitioner Joanne Silver for a 7‑night/8‑day transformative journey through Morocco. Together with Itran Travel, this retreat blends cultural immersion, adventure, & deep restoration, inviting us to slow down and return to stillness, to be held by the vastness of the Sahara and the quiet rhythm of desert life.
frequently asked questions
What style of Yoga do you teach?
I teach a number of different styles of yoga, including vinyasa (flow style), pre-natal, restorative, therapeutic, chair yoga and Urban Zen.
Why private yoga?
Private yoga sessions can provide a wonderful start for beginners, a chance for more seasoned yogis to deepen their practice and the opportunity to relax, stretch and switch off from the world without having to leave the comfort of your own home.
Private yoga sessions are customized to you, the client. What we work on may vary week to week, depending upon where you are in your life. We might focus on opening or releasing certain parts of the body (shoulders, hips, hamstrings), breaking down a particular pose or building some heat with a flowing vinyasa practice. We might even spend the whole session on the ground with a relaxing restorative practice, or you could choose to split your session into half yoga and half reflexology or reiki. No matter what, I’ll meet you where you are, encouraging you to push yourself when need be and to relax when perhaps your inclination is to keep pushing.
I’ve been teaching a number of my clients for 16+ years and one of my most dedicated students is 98 years old!
what are some of the benefits of practicing yoga?
The benefits of practicing yoga are numerous. They include:
- Increased flexibility
- Stronger muscle tone
- Feeling more “in tune” with your body
- Improved balance
- Stress release
- Emotional and physical wellbeing
do i need any special equipm,ent for a yoga session?
To start with, you’ll need a yoga mat, two blocks and a yoga strap. They can all be purchased easily at sporting goods stores or online. As your practice progresses, or if you plan primarily to practice restorative yoga, therapeutic yoga or Urban Zen, you might consider buying a bolster and two blankets.
i live in a small apartment. how much space do i need for a private session?
Not much! Yoga can be practiced just about anywhere. The size of a yoga mat (approximately 24” wide x 72” long), plus a little extra space on either side is all the room you’ll need.
what should i wear for a yoga session?
You should wear clothes in which you can move and stretch comfortably. Most people find that gym workout clothes are sufficient, but there are some great yoga clothes on the market. Fitted t-shirts are better for yoga, as baggy tops tend to get in the way.
what does a corporate session look like?
More and more, corporations are realizing the benefits of offering yoga to their employees, including increased productivity and lower stress levels. Classes are usually taught in a conference room, common area or sometimes in the middle of the office itself. A half hour session might include chair yoga (participants would not need to change out of their work clothes) and breath work. During an hour long session, participants typically change into yoga clothes and practice more dynamic yoga poses. The focus is often on relieving common areas of stress, including the neck, back and shoulders.
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REVIEWS
“Working with Joanne for over a decade has seen me though the physical and emotional transformations of life. I wouldn’t trade our weekly sessions for the world: her unique combination of skills in yoga, reiki and reflexology bring me so much joy and grounding.”
Laura Raicovich, former Director of the Queens Museum
KEEP IN TOUCH
Contact JOANNE
If you would like to get in touch with a question about private yoga, reflexology or reiki sessions, workshops or retreats, please complete the form with as much information as possible. Thank you.
Phone: (917) 348-2339
Email: joanne@joannesilver.com