Feng shui (traditional Chinese: 風水; simplified Chinese: 风水; pinyin: fēng shuǐ; pronounced /ˈfəŋˌʃueɪ/ foong-shoy in Chinese Mandarin, "fheng-schway" in American English) is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to utilize the Laws of both heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu (traditional Chinese: 堪輿; simplified Chinese: 堪舆; pinyin: kānyú; literally: Tao of heaven and earth).

The words feng shui literally translate as "wind-water" in English. This is a cultural shorthand taken from the following passage of the Zhangshu (Book of Burial) by Guo Pu of the Jin Dynasty:

Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water.

Traditional Feng Shui practice always requires an extremely accurate Chinese compass, or Luo Pan, in order to determine the directions in finding any auspicious sector in a desired location.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Feng Shui - Healthy Bedroom Tips

Since you spend approximately one third of your life sleeping your bedroom is the most important room in your home. If your bedroom is filled with clutter and chaos, your body will identify with that energy so, rest assured, you won't sleep soundly.

Here are 7 bedroom health tips to keep in mind.

  1. If possible, don't position the foot of your bed in direct alignment with your bedroom door. Since the chi (energy) enters each room through a doorway you don't want this energy targeting your body as your sleeping. You do want your bed positioned so that you can view the doorway. This keeps you in a power position. If you must keep your bed aligned with the door, place a large plant, bench or other object in front of the bed to create a shield between you and the door.
  2. Given that desks, computers, and exercise equipment are associated with activity it's best not have them in a bedroom as the feeling of rest will be forced right out of the room. If you no other option, then try to place your equipment behind a screen or large plant to create a partition.
  3. Don't sleep with a clock radio, telephone/cell phone, or computer near your head. Keep them 4 to 6 feet away from your body, particularly your head. This equipment emits electromagnetic fields (EMF) which will affect your health and well-being over time.
  4. No white or beige walls in the bedroom! Make sure to paint the walls a soothing color that you love. Stark walls create a feeling of depression.
  5. Find furniture with flowing curves rather than pointed edges. In Feng Shui these points are known as "poision arrows." You don't want points coming at your body. This can lead to body pain and health issues.
  6. Don't keep clutter in your bedroom. Allow space for you to breathe. Clutter can affect your health and your mindset even if it's hidden under your bed. In fact, lots of stuff under the bed might disrupt your sleep.
  7. Keep the master bathroom door closed. Water energy in the bathroom is active energy so you don't want that active energy interfering with your sleep. It's also important to keep that door closed because you don't want that "waste energy" flowing through your bedroom. This is especially important if your bed is in direct alignment with the bathroom.

Since you spend more than six hours each night in this room, the Feng Shui flow of energy in your bedroom has a huge impact during sleep which subsequently affects your overall health and happiness. The quality of your life will be elevated by following the basic bedroom tips and you can start enjoying positive results immediately.



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Added: January 3, 2009
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