Feng Shui – Energy Medicine for Your Home and Workspace

Since many of us are spending way more time at home than we normally do, now is an ideal time to examine both home and workplace from a Feng Shui perspective. The environment in which we spend our time impacts how we feel, so it’s important that our home and work space feel as safe and serene as possible. Feng Shui is the Chinese Art of healing an environment by changing the flow of energy (Qi) and movement within it. Think of it as energy medicine for your home or work space; Feng Shui and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) both hold the same core principles, which can be summarized as follows:

• Objects should be placed strategically within a space: Mirrors and wind chimes, or the colors of your walls or furniture can balance the flow of Qi. Even your choice of home decorations can be important.
   

• Energy should be flowing freely through a space: Declutter your living and work spaces to create peaceful, restorative environments. Clutter pulls your energy down. You may experience it as feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated, confused, or depressed. In Feng Shui terms, clutter creates stagnant energy that keeps you trapped. “Healthy energy is moving energy”.

• Natural elements (air, water, metal, fire, wood, earth) should be incorporated but balanced to create positive energy: For example, east is the direction of health. Since east is associated with the wood element, increase Qi by placing a healthy green plant in the east section of your home. Bamboo is a particularly good choice because it symbolizes longevity and good health.

Try incorporating some of the principles of Feng Shui into your own personal space to bring a little calm and comfort, which is especially important during these unsettling times. You don’t need to be a Feng Shui expert, just have fun with it 😃