Feng Shui in the Bedroom

by | Feng Shui for Bedroom, Feng Shui for Home

The 3 important R’s in the bedroom are Romance, Rest and Recharge. Any bedroom Feng Shui that helps improve sleep is a necessary foundation for improved romance in the bedroom.

Place Your Bed Properly

Feng Shui is the 5000-year-old art of placement. Since it’s been proven that everything is ultimately energy, it makes sense that where you position your bed is very important. It should be placed relative to the door. The bed should be positioned where it allows the sleeper the widest possible scope of the room. A restricted range of sight within the room can restrict the sleeper’s Chi and their life vision. The larger the space in front of your bed, the more your life expands, breathes, and improves. It’s also important to not sleep with your head under a window.

You should avoid placing your bed in a corner because you or your partner may feel trapped. This means that both sides of the bed should be easily accessible so that you or your partner doesn’t have to climb over another body to get on and off the bed. Place your bed properly to prevent one person from getting the less desirable position. If it’s possible, move your bed so that both sides are at an equal distance from the walls. If one side of the bed is touching the wall, the person who is sleeping facing the wall could feel deprived of freedom, restricted or stuck in the relationship.

Visibility of the Bedroom Door

You should clearly see the bedroom door from the bed. Not seeing who is approaching can keep you uncertain and on edge. Even if you think that you’re accustomed to not seeing the door, you can still likely experience ongoing subconscious stress, which can create imbalance and frustration. If your bed position doesn’t allow you to see the door and you can’t move the bed, you can place a sizable mirror opposite the bed that allows you to easily see the door. If you need to angle the mirror to show the door, use a standing mirror angled to the appropriate position. The direct line from the door to the bed should not sit in the direct line of the path of the doorway. If your bed does sit in the direct line of the door, the Chi of the door runs directly and too powerfully up the middle of the bed. This factor can create diseases along the midline of the body. Seeing the door to your bedroom symbolizes that you know what life is bringing and feel prepared to deal with whatever comes. You’re in command, and the results manifest positively in many areas of your life.

A Solid Headboard

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A good solid wooden headboard is recommended for your sleep quality because it gives you a subtle sense of security. Metal headboards are not recommended. Scientific studies have concluded poor sleep quality can be detrimental to your mental and physical health, including the sex drive.

Creating a Loving Environment in the Bedroom

Remove past relationship photos and mementos from the bedroom (and from your home), no matter how romantic or nostalgic you are. Eliminate the old to bring in the new. If you have pictures or other physical reminiscence of a relationship hanging around, then they’re still there! Don’t keep objects that remind you of failed relationships. Make sure that you have new sheets, too, to sleep on. Old energy can linger in the bed as well.

Keep the TV out of the bedroom

Any electronic equipment should be placed in the office or other area of the home. A TV in the bedroom is not conducive to romance. The bedroom is for loving, not working. Don’t mix work or play. Purge the room of all work-related materials that distract you. No exercise equipment in the bedroom, it makes your relationship exhausting. The effort you put when exercising will be transposed in your love life. And certainly, you don’t want your relationship to feel like a sustained effort.

Do not keep your altar in your bedroom

It is said to be disrespectful. No spiritual pursuit or spiritual deities, it prevents relationship and intimacy.
If mirrors in the bedroom are facing the bed, relocate them because it reflects the couple on the bed. Some believe that this will cause a failure in the relationship because of the entry of a third party.

In addition to the above:

Have things in pairs because it promotes feelings of equality.
Mismatched night tables create an imbalance in the relationship. Replace them with a set to encourage equality in your relationship.
Having a pair of matching lamps show you want to share your life and home with your loved one.

Do not have just a single chair in the bedroom; have a pair of chairs.
The images and objects surrounding you affect your life more than you could ever imagine. Check the statues and art in your bedroom and Remove the paintings, sculptures or photos representing negative situations, loneliness, sadness, war, fight etc . They can bring upon you negative energies and create a tense atmosphere in your love life when, alternatively, the bedroom should be peaceful and safe for those who sleep there. You can replace them with a painting of peony flowers or love birds as these represents love.

Do not display family and children’s photos in the bedroom
This is said to hinder your sex life. Put such photos in the living or family room where they belong.

Adjust light levels in your bedroom

Having a dimmer can help keep the light levels balanced. This is very important, as light is one of the most powerful manifestations of energy. Toxin-free candles are recommended as the best option for bedroom lighting.

Set the mood. The mood in the bedroom is important, e.g., light-scented candles, drape sheer fabrics or lace over lamps. Keep lighting soft. Play romantic music. Place “happy” photos of you and your partner on the dresser.

The bedroom should be well-ventilated

This is beneficial in moving old energy out of the room. Keep all doors closed during the night. It might be your bedroom door, the door of your closet, your bathroom door, etc. This will ensure the optimum flow of nourishing and healing energy and will improve your health and strengthen your relationship.

The size of your bed matters

If you are single, a single mattress is not a good idea. In addition, sleeping on either a king-size or single mattress doesn’t encourage romance. Sleeping on a huge mattress does not encourage intimacy. Invest in a full-size or a queen. Store nothing under the bed, and keep it clean. Storing items under your bed affects your sleep. This kind of mundane imagery is not conducive to rest or romance. Think of sensual, soft, bedding when selecting pillows, sheets and comforters. Any type of bedding that creates a cozy environment is great for the bedroom.

Rose quartz or green quartz is recommended

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Rose quartz is the most desirable of all quartz and is associated with love, romance and relationships. Buy chunks of rose quartz, rose quartz hearts, and also rose quartz lamps to place in your bedroom. Always have the rose quartz in pairs. Widely known as the “Love Stone”, rose quartz is most favored for its ability to speed up the process for those seeking true love, mending broken relationships and jazzing up your existing romance life.

Add a statue or picture of Ganesh outside the bedroom door to remove any obstacles to partnership/romance. Add a picture or statue of Kwan Yin, the Goddess of love and compassion, as you enter the bedroom. Do not have her facing the bed.

Remove anything fragile

If anything in your room triggers anxiety or feeling of clumsiness, change your bedroom decor. There should be nothing in your bedroom that contributes to stress.

Feng Shui tips can only get you so far. What’s important is that you make the effort to improve your relationship and not just expect Feng Shui to do all the work. Feng Shui however, can enhance the chances and quality of a solid relationship and these surefire ways are recommended to create an environment that supports and enhances your love life.

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Feng Shui and Meditation

by | Feng Shui

Feng Shui is a philosophy developed in ancient China that outlines positive ways in which to organize yourself in your environment. Meditation is a practice in which you can learn to become familiar with your inner landscape. Both Feng Shui and Meditation are used to generate harmony and peace within our lives. Loosely translated, Feng Shui means the art of living in harmony with our environment. We’re the product of our environment and what we inherited from our parents (nature) along with the people we come in contact and our physical environment (nurture). These begin to mold our perceptions of the world and affect our reactions to it.

Our daily lives are full of time-sensitive duties along with high-stress careers that require us to maintain our overall health in order to prevent exhaustion and fatigue. Adopting an exercise regimen and healthy eating habits are well-known to benefit both body and mind, but there are other practices out there that can add more depth to a self-care plan – including Meditation and Feng Shui.

Feng Shui Bed Placement

In the bedroom, Feng Shui’s bed direction is essential. Feng Shui principles have proven that everything is ultimately energy; it makes sense that your bed’s position is part of bedroom Feng Shui. The bed should be placed relative to the door and allow the sleeper the broadest possible scope of the room. A restricted range of sight within the room can restrict the person’s Chi and their life vision. The larger the space in front of your bed, the more your life expands, breathes, and improves.

Avoid placing your bed in a corner because you or your partner may feel trapped. Both sides of the bed should be easily accessible so that one partner doesn’t have to climb over the other to get out of bed. In that case, the person who is sleeping facing the wall could feel deprived of freedom, restricted, or stuck in the relationship. If your bed position doesn’t allow you to see the door and you can’t move the bed, place a sizable mirror that easily allows you to see the door. If you need to angle the mirror to show the door, use a standing mirror angled to the appropriate position.

Dedicate a Space

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Let’s use Feng Shui to create a sacred space in which to meditate that can support and improve the meditation practice.

It is okay if you cannot find a perfectly quiet spot. Life is full of distraction, and part of meditation is to learn to accept the interruptions. Select a dedicated space that you can routinely go back to for your meditation practice. It can be a room in your home or a place outside in your backyard.

But don’t forget the other Feng Shui principles that determine the optimum energy movement in the space. During meditation, it is better to face one of your favorable directions. Thanks to this, the flow of the positive chi energy will move towards you and your meditation will be successful. Do not sit facing any of your bad directions. To learn about your lucky directions, consult a Classical Feng Shui Master. It’s better if the room is not directly above or below a kitchen, bathroom or close to a massive piece of furniture. Locate the Pooja or Alter away from the bathroom and on the ground floor, not in the basement. Overhead beams can block or cut the energy in the room, and you should avoid placing your meditation seat under one. Mitigate the sharp energy of a beam by painting it to match the ceiling. Arrange the meditation cushions or chairs to face the altar, without turning their backs to the door. From the point of view of Feng Shui, it is a very uncomfortable position. Colors, materials, gemstones, and even open doorways can affect energy flow, and careful attention to Feng Shui makes your meditation space both enlivened and serene.

You can further differentiate your space by sitting on a cushion or blanket to define your place. Some use Zafu Cushions specifically designed for meditation, preferably yellow, maroon or earth-colored natural fabric so you feel grounded. Always use the same cushion for meditation, the energy collects in it and makes your meditation more powerful. This can help you to dedicate and define your special “spot.” Do not use your meditation room for other purposes otherwise, the energy will get confused.

Whatever your religion is, meditation in front of a sacred object, be it a statue of Christ or Buddha, will bring peace to your mind. The meditation altar and statue should be a comfortable viewing height, not too far above your head when you are seated, but not below your feet, because this is a mark of disrespect. Any murti, statue or large crystal should be centered in the middle of the altar, the section for well-being. Place only undamaged statues on the Alter. Dispose of any damaged or broken statues/murtis by immersing them in a body of flowing water, such as a river. A few simple items surround the statue or spirit object, such as a vase of flowers or a small green plant; a candle or tea light; an incense holder; and a beautiful object from nature such as smooth river stone, feather or pine cone.

There should only be a few things in the meditation room. External emptiness attracts inner emptiness which is the purpose of meditation. Emptying of thoughts, and emptying of mind results in inner peace.

On a deeper level, if your room is not organized, all the energy inside it changes. When there is a mess in the room, this means that something is wrong in your life. You can completely change the energy of the room by placing objects in a certain way.

Clearing the Space

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After you have selected your meditation space and defined it physically, it is of utter importance to clear and dedicate the area energetically. Space clearing dedicates the invisible energy of space so you can start fresh and set your intention for the space, that particular moment and for your life.

Clear everything out of the room; clean it until it sparkles and then clean the space spiritually with a sage smudge, flowers, holy water or a sacred bell. You may want to engage a professional space clearer to help release old energies from the room. Paint the walls a light, calming shade such as antique white, or blush pink, violet to invite gentle energy into the cleaned and cleared space. Cooler Purple is also more attractive for meditation space because it’s calmer and the color associated with the higher chakra centers for intuition and enlightenment. The best location is the northeast corner of the house, an auspicious direction. If the Knowledge or Creativity areas are not practical or possible, note the qualities associated with the altar location and reinforce them with your decor.

In Feng Shui, Oranges represent vibrant, life-affirming energy. Orange essence is refreshing, happy and contributes positive, fresh and brightening energy to our inner and outer environment. I personally use few drops of orange essential oil in a diffuser or infuse my meditation room with my favorite Joe Malone candle in Orange Blossom scent.

It is important to create a sanctuary at home, as self-care is critical to maintaining health, preventing burnout, avoiding feelings of resentment and preventing illness.