KATE KENDALL
Take inspiration from the great outdoors and the natural world to guide your serene retreat style.
As co-founder of visionary fitness space Flow Athletic, yogi to the stars, author (Life in Flow), and host of yoga retreats in New Zealand, Kate Kendall is an expert at creating zen zones. In the strangest of years more of us are seeking quiet spaces inside our homes – especially as we may not be travelling to unwind at favourite holiday spots. Kate is a fan of keeping relaxation spaces “simple and clean”, a perfect anecdote to a world of screens and constant motion. Let her help you design a mindful space that is a place to simply be ... a destination we would all like to enjoy, now more than ever. Flow at home. flowathletic.com.au
Design inspiration?
I’m originally from a small NSW country town, Batlow. My childhood was spent roaming the apple orchards, riding my BMX, and waterskiing in the dam. Now I love to ‘bring the outdoors in’ with biophilic design, using the healing power of the natural environment. “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you” – Frank Lloyd Wright.
Memorable ‘zen’ view?
Tough choice between outdoor classes at Uluru, or a retreat on the South Island of NZ called Aro Ha. Both magic.
Favourite resort?
Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island. You feel like you are tucked away in a secret part of heaven. Beautifully peaceful.
Zen zone at home?
A nook to put down a meditation cushion and have plenty of arm space around you. Perhaps include pujas to honour the things we’re grateful for, like an anchor into your most authentic self. Maybe you simply place a candle, or a piece of art that reminds you of your creativity.
Best mat for yogis?
Bowern Yoga Mat. Gets grippier the sweatier you get and they have great designs.
Scent for the zen zone?
Always a little Palo Santo to clear the space - I love the smell - but remember, just a bit is enough.
“Try and choose a space in the home that is quiet and away from clutter.”