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Breathwork for Beginners

July 15, 2022

You take about 23,000 breaths every day. How many of them do you consciously think about?

Take a moment right now to notice your breath.

Is it deep or shallow? Are you breathing into your chest, belly or back? Did you instinctively breathe deeper the moment you brought your attention to it?

That is a clear example of the power of breathwork. As we move through the routine of daily life, most of us breathe into the chest with short, shallow breaths. What we don’t realize is that breathing from our chest signals to our body that we’re stressed. By spending time focusing on deep, long, full breaths, we can activate our parasympathetic nervous system and oxygenate the body, contributing to a more relaxed, peaceful way of moving through the world. 

What is pranayama?

In Sanskrit, pranayama is made up of “prana,” meaning life force, and “ayama,” meaning lengthen. Therefore, pranayama is not the practice of breath control, but the practice of controlling your prana, or life force, through the power of breath. 

It is said that the most important part of your physical yoga practice is not the poses, but the breath. The way you breathe in yoga matters. Since your inhales and exhales happen naturally, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your breath. But bringing attention to the way you breathe in yoga and in your life is one of the best things you can do for your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

In yoga, breathwork - the practice of bringing attention to your breath - offers a chance to clear the mind, purify the body, and balance the flow of energy within. And the best part is: anyone can do it. All you need is time, intention, and guidance to feel the effects of this powerful practice on your life.

The Benefits of Yoga Breath Exercises 

In yoga, it is thought that the mind, body, and breath are connected. Think about what happens to your body when you’re stressed or anxious: your heart beats faster, your blood pressure rises, and you’ll start to take fast, short breaths. Just as your state of mind can influence your breath, your breath can influence your state of mind. Taking time to focus on your breath can calm your nervous system, improve your digestion, and aleve suffering in a variety of ways. 

Practicing breathwork has been scientifically proven to have an effect on the heart, brain, immune system, and digestive system.

Studies have shown that practicing yoga breath can:

  • Effectively treat depression, stress, anxiety, and PTSD

  • Improves mental focus and reduces brain fog

  • Help with emotional regulation

  • Lower cortisol levels in your body (your body’s main stress hormone)

  • Lower and stabilize blood pressure

  • Boost the immune system

  • Help you get a good night’s sleep

  • Increase oxygen levels in the body

  • Improve core strength

  • Manage poor digestion and improve symptoms of IBS

Does when I inhale and exhale really matter?

In short, yes. 

Breathing changes the shape of your body. When you inhale, your diaphragm and pelvic floor descends to make space for the expansion of your lungs. At the same time, your ribs and sternum lift up and out to allow the belly to expand. When you exhale, your diaphragm and pelvic floor ascend to expel air while your chest and ribs move inward.

Your yoga instructors tell you when to inhale and exhale based on what best facilitates different types of poses in your body. Experienced yoga teachers will intelligently sequence yoga breath with movement so that you inhale during poses that open the frontline of the body, and exhale during poses that compress the frontline of the body. 

Why do yoga instructors always remind the class to breathe?

While it can sound like a broken record, a yoga instructor who consistently brings attention to your breath understands the connection between asana (poses) and prana (breath). 

We all have a tendency to hold our breath in difficult moments. During a challenging yoga practice, you may naturally hold your breath, which will make it difficult to hold poses. Deep, intentional yoga breathing has a calming effect on the body. Focusing on the quality of your breath while you practice will also improve your focus, mental clarity, and mind-body connection.

When to breathe in yoga:

As a student of yoga, it can be difficult to know when you should inhale and when you should exhale. If you find that you’re constantly on a different breathing rhythm than your instructor’s cues, it may help to understand what poses correlate with breathing in and out. 

In general, you will inhale for:

  • Backbends and heart openers

  • Poses where you lift, like Mountain Pose and Crescent Lunge 

  • Spine lengthening cues

  • Transitions where you re-engage, extend, and prepare

In general, you will exhale for:

  • Forward folds and surrender poses

  • Spinal twists, like Revolved Crescent Lunge

  • Side bends

  • Transitions where you release, surrender, and softening

What is the yoga breath called?

While there are a variety of yoga breath exercises practiced in yoga, the term “yoga breath” usually refers to ujjayi pranayama, also known as the victorious breath or ocean breath. This is the type of breathing you’ve probably encountered in vinyasa classes, where it’s used to bring power and focus into the body.

Ujjayi pranayama is practiced by inhaling and exhaling through your nose while slightly constricting the back of your throat to produce a gentle sound like an ocean wave. When you breathe through your nose, your perceived exertion during exercise is lessened, making your workout feel less difficult. But studies have also shown ujjayi pranayama can increase oxygen consumption in the body by as much as 50%.

Next, we’ll explore Ujjayi pranayama as well as other yoga breath exercises you can do to clear your mind, feel present, and deepen your yoga practice.

Ujjayi Pranayama  - Victorious Breath in yoga

Sometimes called in yoga “ocean breath,” Ujjayi pranayama is a yoga breath exercise practiced throughout asana to bring power and focus into the body. Practice it by inhaling and exhaling through the nose while slightly contracting the back of your throat. The breath should sound like oceanic white noise. 

Yogic Breathwork Contraindications

You should not practice breathwork on your own if you:

  • Are pregnant 

  • Have a history of aneurysms

  • Have uncontrolled hypertension, epilepsy, or seizures

  • Have high blood pressure or cardiovascular problems

  • Have vision problems or a panic disorder

  • Take heavy medication

  • Recently underwent surgery 

  • Are healing from a recent physical injury

Source: https://www.yogaroomhawaii.com/blog/7-amaz...
In Healthy Habits, Meditation, Well Being, Yoga Tags Breathe, Breath, Pranayama, Yoga Practice

Breathwork: Take a deep breath

May 4, 2022

In the yoga tradition, the individual soul is called “Atman.” From the Sanskrit root “at,” meaning “to breathe,” a soul is defined as “That Which Breathes.” 

Our life begins with a breath. We know that a baby has been born successfully when we hear a loud cry. Our life ends with a breath. When a body exhales then no longer inhales, we know the soul is gone. If breath is what defines life, breath IS life energy. In yoga, we call this “prana,” which simultaneously means both “breath” and “life-force energy.” The two are seen as virtually the same thing. It follows that there is no quicker way to transform your energy than to alter your breathing pattern.

OUR HEALTH & BREATH

Like training our bodies or training our minds, our breath can also be trained. Not because it’s bad and needs to be fixed, but so that it can be harnessed to work more effectively for us. We are made up of body, mind, and breath, and the breath for many of us is the last frontier. If you’ve been doing practices for the mind and body, but are still struggling with stress or your mood, you may be skipping yoga’s “secret sauce.” Breathwork is the most effective practice for your vibe, otherwise known as your feeling tone or how you show up in the world. 

One of the quickest ways to determine if someone is healthy is to examine their breathing pattern. If the breath is slow or shallow, rapid or irregular, you know that something is off. While doing breathwork cannot replace seeking medical help, it can be used to shift your energy and state of mind. For example, when someone is having a panic attack, we’ve all been taught to have them breathe into a paper bag. The idea is that if a person is panicking, they are usually also hyperventilating. The panic alters the breath cycle and the altered breath cycle creates more panic. This can quickly become a downward spiral.

The wise, old method of breathing into a paper bag does two things. First, it makes the person breathe in more carbon dioxide, which they’ve been losing through their quickened breath. Second, because the bag creates a sort of drag, it slows the breathing down. When the breath is slowed, the body takes the cue and thinks there is nothing to worry about. The act of slowing down your breathing is incredibly potent. Think of it like lifting weights with your lungs. It can be done by anyone, at any time, through techniques that are thousands of years old. It doesn’t require you to be spiritually elevated or psychologically evolved. On the contrary – it costs nothing and is simple to learn.

YOGA & BREATH

Just like yoga and meditation, breathwork has a variety of styles and techniques with corresponding benefits. it can leave you feeling uplifted, focused, calm, or ready for sleep—depending on what type you do. There are energizing practices that require quick, short breaths and those that lengthen the breath for a more relaxing effect. Some techniques retain the breath at certain times or direct you to breathe out of just one nostril. 

While some of it can seem a bit unusual at first, just like embarking on your first downward dog, have an open mind and a sense of adventure. However, remember that no matter what the teacher says, you are in charge of you. If a teacher says “Twenty more like this,” and you feel that you need a break—take it! If nothing else, you are practicing to have a better sense of yourself. 

While it may appear simple on the surface, in the yoga tradition, breathwork was often taught as one of the most advanced practices. Introduced to students after they had mastered physical yoga, breathwork is essentially the synergy, the alchemy, the powerful combination of all yogic practices. 

Source: https://blog.glo.com/2020/02/breathwork-ta...
In Healthy Habits, Meditation, Well Being, Yoga Tags Breathe, yoga, Pranayama

Everything yin yoga and why we need to do it regularly.

February 10, 2022

A partner to the yang styles of yoga which consist of strong, dynamic, standing postures, yin yoga offers mostly seated, supine, or low-to the ground long, gentle stretches and holds. While the practice is relatively new to the western yoga lineage, it’s possible that it’s much closer to the original intent of yoga asana practice, a series of postures meant to train us to sit still for longer, and more comfortably, in meditation. In this article, explore the history and benefits of yin yoga practice for body, mind, and soul.

The History Of Yin Yoga

Yin yoga is inspired by ancient Chinese Taoist practices in which stretches were held for long periods of time. Sometimes referred to as Taoist Yoga, or Tao Yin, these practices have been incorporated into Kung Fu training for thousands of years.

Paulie Zink first introduced the stretching martial arts technique to a western audience in the 1970’s, combining it with elements of Hatha Yoga. Among Zink’s students was the American Paul Grilley. Grilley’s interest in yoga and the martial arts paralleled his meditation practice. Stemming from a desire to sit more comfortably in meditation, Grilley soon combined his familiarity with Zink’s Taoist Yin, Hatha Yoga, and the Chinese system of meridians into a practice of his own, which would eventually be called Yin Yoga.

Paul Grilley and his student Sarah Powers are among the world’s leading yin yoga teachers today. While both have given the practice a spin of their own, it remains true that yin yoga is all about balance and the partnership of body, mind, and soul. 

The Benefits Of Yin Yoga For The Body

To understand the benefits of yin yoga, it’s helpful to understand the Chinese concept of yin and yang. Yin and yang are opposing aspects of nature which work in relationship to each other. Like hot and cold, left and right, or sun and moon, yang and yin exist only in partnership.

Some refer to the superficial musculature of the body and its movement as yang, while the deeper structure of the connective tissue (ligaments, tendons, and fascia) is yin. It’s important to remember, however, that yin and yang are interdependent, and no one thing is always yang, nor always yin. The two concepts operate in relationship.

The balance of energy in the body is so important, both Grilley and Powers recommend yin yoga in partnership with a yang practice, as well as seated meditation.

A typical yin yoga class lasts anywhere from 60-90 minutes, and may only offer a handful of poses, each held for upwards of five minutes as students are encouraged to rest steadily in balanced effort and ease.

Yin yoga manipulates, stretches and lengthens the body’s connective tissue with long slow holds. The superficial muscles relax the longer the pose is held, allowing more access to the ligaments and tendons surrounding the joints, as well as the fascia.

Fascia is a system of connective tissue that runs throughout the body much like the inner sheath of a grapefruit exists between the meat and the peel. Fascia wraps all our muscles, internal organs and joints.

It’s within this system of fascia that yin yoga does it’s magic. Practitioners theorize that the fascia is home to the energetic body of the Chinese system of meridians. Familiar to most people as the map of energetic lines and pressure points used by acupuncturists, and similar to the pranic nadis, or channels, referenced by Indian yogis.

Through this unseen but felt system of meridians, energy, chi, flows through the body. Profound changes occur as the fascia is stimulated and manipulated. When chi flows more fluidly, we feel more spacious and well. Instructors may reference a pose’s effect on particular internal organs, as the asana intentionally compresses energetic points to encourage greater flow of chi once the postures are released.

The Benefits Of Yin Yoga For The Mind

It’s not the pose that makes it yin or yang, but the energy with which we practice it.

Remembering that the essence of yin is not in the poses themselves, but in their relative energy, is eka pada rajakapotasana, or pigeon pose, a yin or yang pose? It can be either, depending on the energy we bring to the shape. Thus in yin yoga, poses are given different names to remind us to approach each posture differently than we would in a yang class. Pigeon pose becomes sleeping swan.

In sleeping swan, we’re ok with rounding the back, propping up on our forearms, resting our chest or forehead on blocks, sliding a blanket under our hips, or shifting back from exertion in order to stay longer. In a yang class, we might instead push the body towards the edge of bearable sensation, press up against the limits of our mobility, or keep the chest open, pressing into our mat to actively traction the spine.

As yin works deep into our connective tissues, we not only stretch the tissue itself, but the ability of our mind to be patient and still. Being present with one pose for longer allows us to meditate on felt sensation in the body, the movement of the mind, or an instructor’s guided contemplation.

The Benefits Of Yin Yoga For The Soul

Chinese medicine has long insisted that to heal the body is to heal the mind and soul. We may feel tightness in our hips, or weakness in our knees, but these pains are intimately connected to the energetic blockages that equally affect our minds. Because mind and body are connected, we can heal either one by working on the other.

Yin heals our souls and brings us to a greater sense of well-being because it asks us to slow down and rest.

By slowing down and resting, we’re better able to witness sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Sometimes these thoughts and emotions seemingly arise out of nowhere, but they’ve been there all along. Through yin’s gentle movement, profound stillness, or both, we coax trapped energy to the surface where we can recognize it, then set it free.

Yin offers us the opportunity to listen to what’s arising in body and mind, and to let those energies dissipate as we neutrally witness. Yin might be preparing us for a more comfortable seated meditation, but it gives us ample opportunity to meditate during our yoga.

Whether we arrive at a yin practice to awaken after long periods of stagnation, or to settle down after a lifetime of movement addiction, it can be the perfect balance we need to heal body, mind, and soul.

Source: https://insighttimer.com/blog/yin-yoga-ben...
In Meditation, Yoga, Well Being Tags Yin, yoga, Breathe, Meditation

4 Easy Steps to Help You Get Back Into Your Yoga Routine

February 2, 2022

Some things are easier said than done, especially if your fitness routine falls by the wayside. If you haven’t worked out for a while, here are some useful tips and tricks to help you get back on track.

1) Start with Visualisation.

Sometimes the first step can be the hardest. This is why the power of visualisation can be the key in the first step to taking up a consistent workout routine again. Having recently undergone a minor surgery myself, I can only speak from experience when I say that visualising yourself doing what you’d like to do is key before starting any kind of routine. Your mind is a powerful tool and can aid in preparing your body for any upcoming activity. Ideally, it would be highly recommended to practise meditation, as it in fact helps your mind to become focused on any tasks ahead of you. 

2) Simply Breathe.

Another possibility to ease yourself back into your workout routine would be simple breathing techniques. After my surgery I was very restricted in my physical capabilities and I was not allowed to move about a lot. However, I still had my breath. And guess what…lungs need to be exercised too! One of my go-to breathing techniques in this case is Nadi Shoda, also known as alternate nostril breathing. What may sound simple is actually quite challenging: While holding one of your nostrils closed, you breathe in through the open one. Once you take a deep breath, you close both of your nostrils for a brief moment before you open the nostril that was previously closed and then you repeat this for at least ten times. Trust me, this will not only challenge your breathing muscles but also strengthen your concentration! 

3) Walk, Forrest, walk!

If you haven’t noticed already, I believe in small but consistent steps. So if you feel like you are totally unfit and need to take it easy or need to recover slowly like me, I would strongly encourage you to start going for little walks. Whether you measure those with a step counter or by minutes, the important thing is not to overdo it. Aim to walk a little further everyday and you will see that you will build up some strength. Promise! 

4) Work it!

 Last but not least, the only way to build up a workout routine again is by exercise itself. However, you should not overwork yourself as pain and sore muscles on the next day usually discourage people from continuing to exercise again. And if you have just undergone surgery like me, it is best to start exercising those muscle groups which you can work and move fully. 

Overall, the above steps do not need to be followed strictly and can be combined in whichever way you want to. Just remember: Be kind to yourself and take it easy.

Source: https://dailycup.yoga/2019/07/09/4-easy-st...
In Healthy Habits, Well Being Tags yoga, Breathe, movement

Pranayama for the Root Chakra

January 24, 2022

Pranayama is a very powerful and focused breathing technique that directs your energy flow for self-realisation and healing. In her study of the human bio-field, Dr. Valerie Hunt found this out. She established that people who felt ungrounded and lacked vitality often missed a certain energy frequency that’s associated with that of the Root Chakra.

Ungrounded states, where you don’t necessarily feel within your body lack physical vivacity and represent an imbalance in your energy spectrum. If your Root Chakra power is low, it’s a signal that you may be drawing less of it from the Earth. This often results in forms of numbness and dissociation. 

Hypo states like hypoglycemia, hypotension, and hypothyroidism show that you’re likely to be having insufficient subtle energy in your body’s grounding realm. The same applies to depression, fatigue, weakness, and general body under-functioning. 

Pranayama is the Answer

While many think of Pranayama as breath work, it has to do a lot also with the breathing, attunement, and direction of energy. Your intention in practice is to draw in power to replace the missing frequency in your biofield. In the case of being unground, the colour red misses from the energy biofield’s spectrum. 

Steps:

  • Find a disturbance-free spot

  • Adopt a sitting or standing position. It’s preferable to get the soles of the feet on the floor

  • Relax, turn inward to your inner stillness, and set your attention on your breath. You can utilise Ujjayi for a more in-depth focus and generation of heat

  • Follow your breath for a few moments, inhaling through the nose and allowing the breath to expand the belly, lungs, and ribcage.

  • Exhale through the nose

Continue with the breathing pattern above before using the following visualisation technique:

  • Imagine that roots are spreading down from the soles of your feet to the Earth’s centre anchoring you to the ground.

  • During the inhale, imagine you’re inhaling red life-sustaining energy from the Earth, up to the roots and through the soles of your feet.

  • Continue breathing in this energy upward through the legs and into the pelvic floor and the Root Chakra’s revolving, rich red cortex. This is where you’ll feel the absorption and distribution of the power through your body.

  • If you wish, hold the breath for a short natural pause at the end of your exhale

  • From the Root Chakra, exhale down the legs, through the feet, and down your roots back to the Earth’s centre

  • Repeat this exercise several times, focusing on how grounded your hips and legs feel with the flow of energy

As an optional exercise, you can breathe the red energy of the Earth further up your body and into the rest of the chakras. You can also do so into any of the areas that are associated with hypo-functioning to feel the energy’s stimulating effects upon it. Exhale down back to the Earth’s centre. Repeat this cycle of breaths a few times. 

Start Today

Pranayama is the best exercise when it comes to directing your flow of energy for healing and self-realisation. It helps you draw the power that’s necessary for the replacement of the missing frequency in anyone’s biofield. Try Pranayama today to get these benefits.

Source: https://www.yogateket.com/blog/pranayama-f...
In Meditation, Well Being, Yoga, Healthy Habits Tags Pranayama, Breathe, energy, root chakra, grounded

How to enhance your space with Feng Shui

September 15, 2021

A clear and calm mind can be strongly influenced by our living space. If you are wanting to work on yourself, release things, or invite a sense of freedom into your life, read the article below on feng shui in the home. You may find that even small changes can make a big difference to your day -to-day life.

What is feng shui?

Feng shui is the Chinese practice that focuses on balancing and harmonising the energies in your home, office, and life to reflect your emotional self. Aligning the energy of your environment with your own is easier than you think, take it step by step and it is believed that this will unlock the flow of energy to help you lead a more balanced life.

The feng shui elements

Create balance and vibrancy in your life by consciously channelling the energies of the five feng shui elements.

  1. Water

  2. Metal

  3. Fire

  4. Wood

  5. Earth

Bagau

Bagau (also called ba-gua or pakua) is the feng shui energy map, it helps you identify areas in your home and how they are connected to specific areas of your life, but also is a guide on the appropriate shapes and colours for each room. The Chinese translation is “8 areas” which it is believed amount to one’s health and happiness.

The eight areas of the feng shui bagau are:

  • Health & Family

  • Wealth & Abundance

  • Fame & Reputation

  • Love & Marriage

  • Creativity & Children

  • Helpful People & Blessings

  • Career & Path in Life

  • Spiritual Growth & Cultivation

The rules of feng shui for home placement

  • Slopes can create negative chi, so avoid homes on a slope of 45 degrees or more.

  • Avoid building near power stations as they generate energy and can create energy chaos resulting in negative chi.

  • A home with views over a cemetery is considered bad energy as a cemetery is a place of death.

  • Don't buy or build a home close to a junk-dumping site as the clutter can have a negative effect on chi.

  • The layout of the street in relationship to your home can either carry positive or negative chi to you.

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How to use feng shui in your home

When it comes to your home the “feng shui trinity” – your bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen – has the utmost importance for your health and wellbeing.

  1. The entry to your home should be inviting and clear of clutter. Feng shui experts concur that your whole house should be clutter-free and contain only the essentials. This will help declutter your mind and allow you to focus.

  2. Keep the garden well maintained and tidy.

  3. Create “chi” in your backyard by using curves – straight lines are rarely present in nature.

  4. Put away coats and shoes in your entry hallway so that energy can circulate.

  5. Airflow is key to creating positive energy in the home. Open your windows often and use an air purifier to keep your home fresh.

  6. Bring wealth into your home by placing a plant and a light either side of the front door.

  7. For uplifting positive energy, place a mirror above a table with fresh flowers.

  8. Choose your art carefully, as images carry strong energy. Choose images that are happy and beautiful. Avoid using images that feature lonely or solo people or items.

  9. Keep your space clear of clutter. It will keep the energy in your home light and harmonious.

  10. Allow as much natural light into your home as possible. During the day use candles and lamps to illuminate dark spaces which represent areas of neglect in certain aspects of your life.

  11. Create clutter-free benchtops. Like most other spaces, clutter is a no-go in the kitchen. Use simple storage solutions to help save space so you will have larger workspaces to utilise.

  12. Herb gardens add a sense of calm and beauty to a kitchen.

  13. It is bad feng shui to have the bathroom and kitchen doors facing each other. When two doors are opposite each other it is said that the energies flow faster in and out – the same goes for your front and back door.

  14. Your sofa, coffee table, and entertainment units should not be disproportionally large in your living room. All of the furniture should work in harmony. When it comes to the arrangement there is no right or wrong answer, but your sofa should be pushed up against a wall.

  15. A mix of shapes in your living room is important. Opt for a circular coffee table with a rectangular lounge and add in other round, oval and square items to help balance out the room.

  16. To encourage the flow of wealth, place a lamp in the corner of your room diagonally opposite the room’s entry.

  17. In public (yang) spaces, bring energy to the room through the calculated use of colour. Deep blue and eggplant are energising colours and red is invigorating.

  18. To optimise energy in the dining room place a large mirror reflecting the table as it is said to bring good fortune and abundance. Although make sure you hang it high enough so guests aren’t looking at themselves.

  19. Don’t let your dining table become a place of neglect as they often become the household “dumping ground.” Clear the clutter and create an appealing environment you don’t forget about.

  20. People don’t like sitting with their backs to open doorways and windows, position your dining table so people have their back to a wall. This will help them feel safe and comfortable.

  21. You should always keep something on the dining table – fruit is a great choice. Apples help develop friendship, pears attract positive energy, peaches represent good health, and oranges symbolise richness and prosperity.

  22. Crystals are a huge part of feng shui which is why chandeliers make a great addition. The reflective metals in the chandeliers will help the space feel calmer.

  23. When it comes to the bedroom layout, place your bed against a solid wall where you can view your main door.

  24. Importantly, avoid placing mirrors opposite the bed, as arguments will be amplified.

  25. Try and avoid having electricals running behind your bed, look for a battery-operated alarm clock – keeping your phone out of your bedroom is a non-negotiable!

  26. If you have a painting above your bed, hang it high and choose something that will elevate your mood. Think calm colours and soft shapes.

  27. Keep all bedroom doors closed at night, including wardrobe doors.

  28. Avoid clutter and storage under the bed, as you'll absorb the energy whilst sleeping.

  29. Clear your bedroom of the TV, computer or exercise equipment. These items introduce the energy of work and stress into a space that should be relaxing and harmonious.

  30. Make your space warm and inviting with soft and cosy textures. Add symmetry with table lamps and matching bedside tables to create a bookended effect, then your bed will feel like a room within a room.

  31. Don’t use red in your room – it is very yang and can affect your quality of sleep, or ability to actually get to sleep.

  32. Don’t place plants in your bedroom unless it’s a large space, and keep them as far away from the bed as possible.

  33. Keep your bathroom clean. We’re not saying you need to squeegee your bathroom from top to bottom each day, but keeping it clutter-free will help. Select the bare necessities, look for earth-friendly products and keep it orderly and neat.

  34. When it comes to bathrooms, the colour white and other light colours are great choices as they are fresh and body-friendly. The colour white also helps cut through confusion, slowness and delays which helps purify and cleanse. Avoid the colours blue and black (water element colours) and images of water as these will strengthen the energy you want to control.

  35. To avoid draining wealth energy in the bathroom, keep toilet lids down and keep the door shut. Plants can help improve the feng shui.

  36. Always position your desk or working spaces with a view rather than a solid wall. This hinders creativity.

  37. Improve the quality of air in the home or office by introducing plants, foliage, and flora. Plants will improve concentration and increase positive energy, concentration, and innovative thinking while reducing stress.

  38. Crystals will break electrical waves transmitted by computers, software, phones, and technical devices. Neutralise negative energy by positioning them next to water throughout the office or the home.

  39. Colour plays an important role when it comes to feng shui: gold promotes prosperity, silver represents security, and red is for wealth. Attract desired outcomes by introducing suitable colours into your space.  

  40. Retain the essence of abundance by placing a small water fountain near the main entry door.’

 

Author: Lottie Dalziel
Original source: https://www.bhg.com.au/how-to-feng-shui


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Sometimes events force us to be adaptable, but through meditation we can appreciate the benefits of proactively being adaptable.

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“Going with the flow” takes real skills, and not everyone can easily sit back and watch life happen around them without trying to control it.

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