Gather & Flo
Inside Fowey’s Coastal Yoga Haven
Rachel Roberts, 17 December 2025
Inside Fowey’s Small Business series shines a light on people quietly transforming their lives and their town, and Lorraine – founder of Gather & Flo – is a beautiful example of what happens when a long-held passion finally takes centre stage.
For nearly two decades, Lorraine built a steady career in the legal world before moving into executive support, charity work and corporate governance – roles that demanded sharp thinking and long days. Throughout, yoga has been a constant support alongside the deadlines and the mat a place of sanctuary.
In 2023 she turned that private anchor into something more public, completing a 350‑hour teacher training and then deepening her learning with Yin Yoga in 2024. It meant carving out serious time around an already full life, but it felt like a homecoming rather than a risk. Even now, she describes herself as a lifelong student as much as a teacher.
The name Gather & Flo captures the atmosphere she wants to create. Gather carries a sense of warmth and belonging, conjuring images of people coming together, sharing moments, laughter, and memories. It suggests a pause, a chance to create something richer than the sum of its parts. And Flo, is a nod to the creative flow of yoga - the gentle rhythm of breath, the fluidity of movement, and that rare feeling when time slows and softens. It’s about ease, about finding space in both body and mind. Together, these words capture a vision that is both social and soulful: a community rooted in connection and creativity, where movement becomes joy and every practice feels like coming home.
In summer 2025, Lorraine led free Sunday-morning Park Yoga sessions for the charity Park Yoga, inviting all to join at Par Park. People rolled out mats under open skies, connected with nature and realised the transformative benefits of yoga - it proved just how accessible and community-building the practice can be.
Back in Fowey, Lorraine now teaches weekly classes at The Old Bank, a former bank turned art gallery, where mats unfurl between the artwork. Her love of early walks, open-water swims and the rhythm of the seasons shape her teaching; each class moves in harmony with nature, grounded by autumn and winter’s quiet calm and lifted by the vibrant energy of spring and summer.
In class, her style is joyful, rooted in kindness and accessibility. The focus is on how poses feel rather than how they look, with variations offered so people can respond to shifting energy and emotions. The pace is calm and relaxed, creating space for laughter and quiet alike – “happy toes” has become a running joke! – Here, community isn’t an afterthought; it’s woven into the practice.
For someone who describes herself as a private person and already spends long hours at her screen for her day job, building a business has meant a different kind of courage. Social media was never her natural habitat, yet she understands its value in helping a business thrive and connect with like-minded people. Over time, she’s learned to share class details, cross-promote, support local events, and make booking classes simple, all while staying true to herself. Authenticity is non-negotiable: the person you see online is the same one who welcomes you in class.
Her choice of partners reflects that ethos. Teaching inside The Old Bank, a gallery that champions local artists, feels like a neat metaphor: movement threaded through a space dedicated to creativity, canvases on the walls and quiet focus on the mats. The ripples already reach beyond the studio; one regular who works at a local hospice has been inspired to start yoga teacher training and now shares relaxation techniques with patients – precisely the kind of quiet, real-world impact Lorraine hoped for. Building on that values-led approach, she has also launched her first product to market: a reusable, recycled and durable water bottle created in collaboration with Ocean Bottle, a certified B Corp on a mission to tackle ocean-bound plastic, extending her commitment to wellbeing into everyday, sustainable choices.
Looking ahead, 2026 has more in store. Alongside her weekly classes, Lorraine is planning a nature‑led day retreat at the serene and beautiful Cottage Orne near Looe at the end of January that will bring together yoga, rest, time outdoors and the simple luxury of pausing – an invitation to step out of routine and land fully in the present moment. Lorraine also plans to expand her offerings with nature-led workshops that weave together yoga, swimming, and meaningful conversations about wellbeing and sustainability, partnering with like-minded businesses to create experiences that truly connect.
Ask what she wants people to take away from Gather & Flo, and her answer isn’t about mastering a perfect pose. It’s about leaving with a lighter mind, a warm heart and the sense that some of the mental clutter has quietly fallen away – a little more space, a little more kindness for themselves, and by extension, for everyone else.
If this has you wondering what a Gather & Flo class feels like in real life, consider it your sign to roll out a mat. Lorraine’s sessions at The Old Bank in Fowey are small, welcoming and genuinely beginner‑friendly, with clear guidance and plenty of options so you can move at your own pace. Check her latest timetable and book online via her social channels and booking page, then simply turn up as you are – and leave feeling just that bit lighter in body, mind and mood. https://bookwhen.com/gatherandflo