Improve your health with Feng Shui

The centre, or heart, of your home is such a special place - it holds your physical energies. When you don't have your health, it seems like everything else is out of balance. That's why your physical energy is in the centre of the home. It is the only part of your living space that touches the other eight areas of life on the bagua (the map of your home according to Feng Shui).

Things to ADD:

Earth: The earth elements reign supreme in this spot, so feel free to load it up. A live plant that is growing in some fresh soil can really improve your energies for health and balance.

Yellows and earth tones: Sometimes all it takes is a simple shift in colour to bring about a dramatic shift in energy. Adding yellows and even more bland earth tones to your health and balance zone can improve your health ch'i. Try a pot of fresh yellow Chrysanthemums in a pot of real earth.

Laughter: Laughter is the best medicine. Add something that tickles your funny bone in the center of your health space.

Squares and flat stuff: Squares and flat items exude the energetic movement that works well in this area, so let's say a flat, square, stone coffee table would be about perfect. Mix and match with these shapes to get what feels right for you.

Religious Objects: Some people like having a reminder of the higher forces of the universe around and the centre is one of the better places to put them. The religious style or symbolism doesn't matter - the intention behind it does. If the symbol is made of stone, so much the better.

Things to REMOVE:

Wood: Wood uproots earth in Feng Shui terms, so it's best to keep it out of the centre.

Columnar shapes: Anything shaped like a tree's trunk has an upward movement of energy that doesn't work to your advantage here. Columns, tall wooden curios and spiral staircases are all potential hazards in the health area. Green: With the exception of a healthy plant, the color green can hinder the helpful healthy energies you are trying to gather here.

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Improve your health with Feng Shui