Barefoot Body and Soul Spotlight On:
Chloe Magill
For someone who hasn’t met you yet, tell us a little about yourself and how yoga became part of your life.
My name is Chloe and to be honest, I’ve been practising yoga for most of my life in various ways. I’m really lucky to have a mum who’s a yoga teacher so I’ve been a lab mouse for her guided meditations since I was a teenager. My physical practice started in my later teens and then in my twenties I really started to scratch the surface of this path. I’m still scratching today. I’m a writer and an artist, a Jacqueline of all trades in many ways. I love food, eating and snacks and more than anything I enjoy a good squeal at a horror movie with my friends.
What is it about Vinyasa Yoga that you love, and how would you describe your style of teaching?
Vinyasa yoga appeals to me because of the creativity in movement that allows a body to explore and adapt to how it feels on any given day. I like that Vinyasa invites play, emotion and expression to a sequence. No body moves in the same way, but the unity in the flow becomes a presence in itself throughout the class with everyone catching and sharing the energy in the room.
What can someone expect when they come along to one of your classes at Barefoot Body and Soul?
People can expect to feel like their body’s needs come before conformity in my class. I offer modifications throughout so that people can flow comfortably and mindfully. I’ll always start by helping people draw their attention inwards, connecting with their reason to be there; be it mental, physical, emotional or spiritual, it matters this is recognised. Moments of pause, dynamic movement and philosophy are weaved in and usually when I get the timing spot on, we have a really long Shavasana to process our practice. You can expect to peel yourself from the mat by the time we’re done.
Is there a moment in a Vinyasa Yoga class that you especially love –
I love it when a student listens to their body rather than trying to bend it to their will, or what they assume is my will as the teacher. When I see you having a rest, or sitting back to observe and learn my heart sings. When I’m taking part in a class it’s Shavasana I love the most.
How do you make your classes work for people with different bodies, abilities and levels of experience?
“If it doesn’t feel good don’t do it” is my motto. Everyone has a personal responsibility to move within their boundaries and avoid injury. I use language that reflects a range of mobility, size and ability so that practitioners aren’t trying to make something happen in their body that doesn’t feel right. I offer modifications and move at the pace of the room, encouraging an individual experience rather than expecting someone to follow their neighbour. I don’t know my left from right though, so we’re all in there doing our best.
What do you hope people take away from your class — physically, mentally or emotionally?
Whatever they need in the present moment
Vinyasa Yoga can sometimes sound quite intimidating to someone who is new to yoga. What would you say to someone who is curious but doesn’t feel very “yoga-y” yet?
It’s hard to say, there are so many misconceptions about yoga but what I really want to hammer in is that there is no being “good at” yoga. Yoga will meet you where you’re at, and every teacher is a different cup of tea, so I’d say to shop around and find someone who levels with you. Come without expectations and listen to the teacher when they tell you to bend your bloody knees. The only form of flexibility required is of the mind.
If you could invite someone in the community to try just one class with you, what would you say to them?
At BBS it’s really not that serious. We’re there for a giggle and you’ll never be judged. If you’re ever curious I’m always around to chat beforehand or to grab a cuppa. If you have any questions you can email me at it’s flowithclo@gmail.com Or dm me on insta @flowithclo
Chloe’s class, ‘Flo with Clo’ is on Wednesdays at 6.45pm-7.45pm.
Classes are priced at £10 for drop in or £50 for 6 classes.
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The next 6 week block begins on Wednesday 21st October 2026 and can be booked here.
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