But I have designed spaces for people who need to squeeze some heavy resistance training between Zoom calls. And some yogis with a serious Sadhana ritual who can't live without a glimpse of the sunrise at dawn.

Athletes, professional dancers, moms who can't get to the gym as much as they'd like. Many types of people who want to fit exercise and wellness into their homes in ways that are unique to them. While everyone's exercise preferences may vary, there are some general design principles that anyone can apply to their home to ensure it's suited for a wellness practice. A wellness practice that can evolve over time.

Read on to learn how you can shift your space towards a fitter, happier, more productive you. Cue Radiohead.

Your yoga teacher has said it a million times—balance is everything. It's like good design for your biology. Feng Shui teaches that a harmonious space needs to balance energy, both light and dark, open and closed. In terms of wellness design, this means creating a space that balances both quiet reflection and physical activity.

Keep your equipment and accessories in their place with baskets, for the soft stuff like bands, belts, and balls; and small shelves for the tougher stuff like hand weights, yoga blocks, and kettle bells.

For a softer, grounding element, try adding a Roosevelt Handwoven Pouf to your space. Its rich, textured design will provide that perfect balance between comfort and visual calm, helping to create a harmonious corner for relaxation or meditation.

We emphasize flow a lot on this blog. And it's for good reason—it's essential for health and wellness. The principles of Prana from Vedic traditions talk about the need for the body to move bad breath out to allow good breath in. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the word is Chi. And while the concept is slightly different, the idea is similar—we need flow to stay alive.

To create flow, keep all pathways open. This may be easier said than done, especially if you have kids who put toys in creative places. Or you live in a small apartment and your couch doesn't fit any other way. But take a breath and do your best. Even just removing clutter will help with flow.

Try incorporating functional furniture like a Qu Oak Desk, or a Chaucer Ottoman that serves as a multi-purpose prop for everything from meditation to post-workout relaxation.

To quote Lao Tzu, "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." Which is to say, integrating natural elements can immediately calm the energy of a space.

Feng Shui emphasizes the importance of nature's elements—wood, water, fire, earth, and metal—bringing each of these elements to your movement space can create balance. It can be small, like stones, incense, candles, a small bowl of water. If this sounds remarkably like you're building an altar, well, you are. And that's a good thing. Whether you're spiritual or not, the elements can be an altar to your own wellbeing.

If you're lucky enough to have natural light, make sure to position your wellness area to take advantage of it. A Garfunkel Dining Table placed in the corner can create more functional space for stretching or serve as your elemental altar where you sip tea after yin yoga.

Whether you're a pro basketball player or you're just getting into weight training, everyone needs rest. And I don't just mean your bed, that's table stakes.

Feng Shui encourages creating spaces that are supportive, which means offering furniture and elements that encourage comfort and rest. Think pillows, throw blankets, and plush throw rugs. Things that can be moved for your HIIT workout, and brought back for your evening yoga nidra.

To create a recovery zone, include pieces that help you unwind—like the aforementioned poufs and ottomans that add cushy, flexible options for post-practice relaxation. These pieces invite you to sink into relaxation, helping to reset both body and mind. Soft lighting, cozy fabrics, and a clutter-free environment will help calm your nervous system, preparing you for the next round—of kickboxing, dance cardio, or whatever you do to get your heart rate up, or all the way down.