Philosophy & Yoga
as a way of life
Hi! I'm Floss
An experienced yoga & yoga philosophy teacher.
A scholar-practitioner of traditions from both East & West.
An embodied anatomy & embodied philosophy specialist.
A lover of dance and drum and bass!
A nerd for deep, contemplative enquiry in the pursuit of a good life.
A human, on this journey, just like you.
Embodied Flow Yoga
YOGA CLASSES ● YOGA WORKSHOPS ● CORPORATE CLASSES ● 1-2-1 CLASSES
Whether you seek to get stronger and learn more 'advanced' yoga poses through the bandhas - yoga's energetic locks - or you seek to calm your mind and nervous system through a more restorative approach, my yoga classes can help, leaving you feeling relaxed, spacious and grounded as you learn more about yourself and your body.
My teaching style is informed by a multiplicity of yoga traditions: from Hatha, Tantra and Vinyasa yoga, to Iyengar and Rocket, as well as my studies into embodied philosophy from a variety of perspectives and traditions. Browse my classes, workshops and other yoga events here or check out my online, self-paced courses here.
Embodied Philosophy
PODCAST ● DISCUSSION GROUPS ● CPD FOR YOGA TEACHERS
In modern times, philosophy is often seen as abstract and intellectual but, in the past, philosophy was a way of life. Embodied philosophy recognises that all philosophical enquiry is grounded in time, space, and body. It is about reflecting on our lives, practices (including yoga), and values within community as we seek deeper understanding and meaning in our lives. In a world where many feel lost and alone, we need this kind of meaningful enquiry and connection - to self, body and others - more than ever.
Embodied philosophy is at the heart of everything I do. Through my offerings, I seek to cultivate an approach to philosophical enquiry and practice which revives this earlier understanding of philosophy as something which is lived and continually enquired into, in community, in the pursuit of a meaningful life.
My embodied philosophy offers are evolving, but you can check out the Embodying Philosophy Podcast here, check out my yoga philosophy and history course, and stay tuned to hear about my Embodied Philosophy Discussion Groups and courses.
Embodied Anatomy & the Imagination
YOGA CLASSES ● ONLINE COURSES ● CPD FOR YOGA TEACHERS ● YOGA WORKSHOPS
Each teacher has a philosophy that underpins their teaching style, whether they consciously recognise it or not. Over years of development, my teaching style has been formed by many different inspirations including the practice of embodied anatomy, inspired by the Franklin Method, and the role of the imagination in revealing the deeper wisdom of the body, as found in the medieval period of both Tantric Yoga and Mystical Christianity, where the imagination was understood as central to embodied spiritual contemplation.
I thus offer a unique and transformative teaching style centred around proprioception – the sense of the body in space – through which I encourage students to adopt a curious, sensitive, and graceful attitude of self-enquiry into their practice: one that engages the imagination to cultivate deepening self-connection and embodied understanding.
While intellectual learning about our anatomy is important, this is not about a dogmatic, one-size-fits-all approach that is all too common in modernity, but rather an approach that prioritises self-enquiry and self-sovereignty: through contemplation and meditation aimed at transforming one's connection to their body.
You can explore my teaching style in my classes in Cambridge or sign up for one of my online courses: Posture through Proprioception, or Bandhas for Inversions.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesSun, 06 OctCambridge06 Oct 2024, 16:30 – 18:00Cambridge, 5 Fitzroy St, Cambridge CB1 1ER, UK06 Oct 2024, 16:30 – 18:00Cambridge, 5 Fitzroy St, Cambridge CB1 1ER, UKOver 5-weeks, we will deep dive into our anatomy, breaking down poses and exploring them in our body with a deep-dive focus on the pelvis and hips. Expect to explore bones, muscles, and movement as you connect to your body and transform your relationship to your yoga practice and posture.
Multiple DatesSat, 12 OctTogether Culture, CB1 1ER, Cambridge12 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00Together Culture, CB1 1ER, Cambridge, 5 Fitzroy St, Cambridge CB1 1ER, UK12 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00Together Culture, CB1 1ER, Cambridge, 5 Fitzroy St, Cambridge CB1 1ER, UKAccess the strength of your bandhas – yoga’s energetic locks – through this 3-week programme which will transform your inversion practice, whatever your level. Expect a supportive, friendly and fun community-orientated environment.
Multiple DatesSun, 10 NovCambridge10 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:30Cambridge, 5 Fitzroy St, Cambridge CB1 1ER, UK10 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:30Cambridge, 5 Fitzroy St, Cambridge CB1 1ER, UKOver 6-weeks, we will deep dive into our anatomy, breaking down poses and exploring them in our body with a deep-dive focus on the spine. Expect to explore bones, muscles, and movement as you connect to your body and transform your relationship to your yoga practice and posture.
Testimonials
Linh, Cambridge
Floss is an amazing teacher who balances the meditative side of yoga with fitness beautifully. She always ensures there are lots of options and adjustments for all levels, and her class is something for me to look forward to every week!
Jessica, Bristol
Floss has an original, explorative and inspiring yoga style that brings me back to her classes time and again. As one of her students, and yoga teacher myself, I can wholeheartedly recommend her. There is a depth and intelligence to her classes because she engages you with both the anatomical processes and the more holistic yoga philosophy. She draws on her Tantric yoga training and her more recent education in embodied yoga, and through her classes, teaches students to find their own connection to their bodies and to this wisdom. You can expect a gently challenging and informative class given by a fun, friendly teacher.
Georgia, Cambridge
The classes have been fantastic, and the variety between classes has kept it fun and interesting. The poses always have options to make them harder or easier which I’ve found to be really good! Overall the classes are amazing, the general environment of the classes is very relaxing and I’ve found them to be super enjoyable.
