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Schools of Feng Shui

 

 

 

The practice of Feng Shui is the art and science of balancing and harmonizing Chi within a person’s life—through observing and analyzing a person’s environment—in order to promote health, happiness, and prosperity. It looks at and harnesses Chi in relation to a person’s surroundings (home, office, garden, etc.), personal characteristics, and other unique factors to promote a balance that favors “good” Chi and helps foster specific goals in our daily lives.

For centuries, the ancient practice of acupuncture has been used to stimulate the flow of Chi that is blocked in people’s bodies and may be causing them physical discomfort or disease. Feng Shui, on the other hand, is used to unblock negative or “bad” Chi in our homes and offices, creating environments in which Chi flows freely to help us become happier, more productive, and in control of our lives.

Feng Shui has existed in one way or another for thousands of years. Before it was known as Feng Shui, it was known as “Kan Yu”, which referred to Heaven/Time (“Kan”) and how that influenced Earth/Space (“Yu”). Kan Yu also means “raise your head to observe the sky above and lower your head to observe the Earth around us”. This tells us to pause and study both the natural and man-built environments. It is also a reminder that man is part of the Cosmic Trinity (also known as the Three Harmonies) made up of Heaven, Man, and Earth.

Eventually, the practice of Kan Yu evolved and became known as “Feng Shui”, which refers to the practice of containing water (“Feng”) and controlling the flow of wind (“Shui”) so that positive Chi—and balance—is achieved. To live well according to these principles, people would—and still—often settle villages and build homes with mountains as a solid base behind them and a river, lake, or other body of water in front of them, a position seen as very favorable for attracting and keeping “good” Chi. It is my mission to help you apply these principles to modern life and to tap into positive energy and bring about positive changes in your life.



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