Whilst creating the Divine Flow yoga studio, Owners Andrew & Eliza were passionate about using sustainable and eco products. With our foundation based on community and a place for people to reside their practice in. We found Mandala Living (a local business) to create our bolsters that aligned with our space and values of being sustainable.

“Divine Flow is a beautiful studio that has such a lovely community. I love that Eliza and Andrew worked together to create this special space and chose to support our business as a local manufacturer of eco-friendly props. They really valued that our products were made locally and environmentally friendly. From the moment I walk up the stairs, I start to relax as I enter the studio. My favourite class would have to be the restorative yoga class, I love that sometimes we even get to use 2 bolsters each.” – Tara, owner of Mandala Living

About Tara

I live in Manly with my husband, 3 children and 3 pets. After a background in TV and advertising, I was looking to spend more time with the family and to do something with flexible hours. I initially trained as a yoga teacher specialising in yin yoga and restorative and then started Mandala Living a few years ago when I could not find a good quality bolster that I liked. I wanted to create a product that was made locally, looked beautiful and was good for you. I was also keen to make products that minimised the impact on the environment and consciously sourced eco-friendly materials. We love to find unique premium fabrics that are the end of supply, limited edition or made by artisans. Some of our premium fabrics have been sourced from Japan, France and the US. We make all of our cushions locally on the Northern Beaches. There are over 100 plastic bottles saved from landfill in each of our bolsters and our meditation cushions are filled with buckwheat from rural NSW. We do not waste any fabric, creating mini lavender eye pillows and heat packs with all our leftover fabric. Our mission is to help people relax, to slow down and take a moment for themselves to rest and recharge.

Radha Vine

Radha is a spiritual aspirant and yoga teacher with over 30 years of practice and teaching, rooted in the Satyananda Yoga tradition. She offers a gentle, embodied approach to every yoga class— including asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy — guiding students to explore presence, ease and awareness within their own body, mind and spirit.

Her work as a somatic practitioner naturally flows into her teaching. Drawing on private clinic healing sessions, Radha helps students tune into their bodies and individual needs bringing a compassionate and responsive energy to every class.

Through her life as a mother, mentor, and lifelong student of yoga, self‑study, and spiritual growth, Radha brings warmth, curiosity, and presence to her teaching. She encourages students to move mindfully, feel fully, and connect with their own inner strength, creating a safe and welcoming space for exploration and growth.

Olivia Kerr

Olly has been teaching and practicing yoga on the northern beaches for the past 10 years. She loves teaching and being part of the yoga community and is grateful for the friends, connection and lessons that she has gained along the way. 

Olly is passionate about helping people to move their bodies in a way that is wise and intuitive to them. She believes that movement is medicine and with each class her intention is for students to connect deeply to their body, mind and breath using strong but simple movements.

Olly is also a Chiropractor and has had experience working with people of all ages from all walks of life. During Olly’s chiropractic education she has extensively studied movement, physiology and the nervous system. She loves incorporating her knowledge into thoughtful movement practices. She is trained in Pilates, Vinyasa and Yin.

 

Elise Griffin

Vinyasa | Strength + Soul

With over 17 years of personal yoga practice and a strong background in the fitness and wellness industry, Elise brings a depth of experience, intelligence, and embodied understanding to her teaching. With a Bachelor’s degree in Sport & Exercise Science and more than a decade working as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and movement coach, Elise bridges the gap between strength, mobility, and mindful movement.

Elise discovered yoga as a powerful complement to her athletic training, and over time it became a central pillar in how she moves, lives, and connects. Her approach is informed by both science and lived experience, blending functional strength, breath awareness, and fluid sequencing. Her classes invite students to feel strong, capable, and supported – meeting their edge with curiosity rather than force.

Elise is deeply passionate about the way yoga supports not only physical health, but nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and connection. Her classes offer a space that encourages students to build trust in their bodies and confidence in their practice.

Above all, Elise is committed to creating a welcoming environment where students can deepen their relationship with movement and carry the benefits of their practice beyond the mat and into everyday life.

Jess Verdier

Jess is a Yoga and Pilates instructor with a passion for helping people move well and feel supported in their bodies and lives.

With an active background and a long-standing love for yoga and Pilates, Jess’s teaching blends functional movement, mindful awareness, and breath-led flow. Her classes are thoughtfully designed to build strength and mobility while also creating space to slow down, reconnect, and regulate the nervous system.

Jess is known for her calm, grounding presence and inclusive teaching style. She encourages students to trust their own intuition, honour their energy, and meet themselves with compassion, both on and off the mat. Her intention is to support students in feeling strong, steady, and more at home in their bodies.