Aerial Yoga for Real Life
FlowMove is a global aerial yoga academy that trains and supports students and teachers around the world. We offer in-person and online programs designed to be practical, inclusive, and creative. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who care deeply about making aerial yoga safe, effective, and accessible. Whether you’re just starting or expanding your teaching practice, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Our Story...
FlowMove was created because aerial yoga deserved a fresh, practical approach. Founder Joanna Da Silva — a contemporary dancer, aerialist, and movement therapist — spent over two decades working in movement, performance, and rehabilitation. Through her experience, she saw how powerful aerial yoga could be when taught with structure, creativity, and a focus on real transformation. FlowMove started as a way to make aerial yoga more accessible and professional — not just for advanced movers, but for anyone who wants to teach, move, and connect with purpose. What began in Europe has expanded into a global academy, with teacher trainings and retreats in Italy, Poland, Brazil, and online. Today, FlowMove supports a growing network of students and instructors around the world, providing tools and training to teach confidently, creatively, and safely.
The Founder : Joanna Da Silva
Joanna Da Silva is a contemporary dancer, aerialist, movement therapist, and the founder of FlowMove. With over 20 years of experience in dance, aerial arts, and somatic therapies, Joanna has dedicated her career to helping people explore movement in ways that are creative, grounded, and transformative.
Her Studies
- Economics degree in Business Studies
- Dance degree at Birkbeck College, the University of London in association with The Place (Contemporary Dance School of London) and Matthew Bourne’s ‘New Adventures.
- Dance at Lewisham College (LeSoCo) and won a BTEC National Award in Performing Arts-Dance
- Further degree at Royal Holloway, College, University of London – Postgraduate Certificate in Physical Theatre for Dancers and Actors led by the Jasmin Vardimon Company
- Professional qualifications in Aerial/Yoga/Therapy, Reformer/Pilates, Pole Dance, and Barre.
Developments
As a Contemporary dancer, Joanna developed her own style of Yoga Dance and Aerial Yoga Dance which incorporates Yoga and Aerial Yoga principles in conjunction with Contemporary dance. She is a founder, artistic director, choreographer, performer, and producer of the award-winning LCP Dance Theatre company which raises awareness of violated human rights using the performing arts. LCP Dance has been nominated several times by Amnesty International for the Freedom of Expression Performing Arts Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.