Introducing Feng Shui to
Your Bedroom
 By Leigh. A
Matelas
Feng Shui is an ancient
Chinese practice which uses the laws of Heaven and Earth to
help improve one's life by receiving positive Chi (or Qi).
Chi is a life force or spiritual energy that is part of
every living thing.
In addition, the Chinese Yin and Yang symbol represents the
two primal cosmic forces in the universe. Yin (the moon) is
a cold, receptive, feminine force, while Yang (the sun) is
masculine and is associated with force, movement and heat.
Feng Shui schools teach that objects in your home such as
furniture should be placed in a certain way to achieve
harmony with your environment and have a positive effect on
your health, wealth and personal relationships.
Arranging your bedroom furniture according to Feng Shui
The bedroom is one of the most important considerations when
it comes to Feng Shui. We spend almost a third of our lives
in our bedroom and it should be an environment that makes us
feel safe, secure and relaxed. Family rooms, kitchens and
playrooms are active spaces associated with the Yang force,
while bedrooms need to be more Yin and relaxing.
Your main bedroom should be situated as far away from the
front door as possible to give you a feeling of protection,
stability and security. If there is an adjacent toilet or
bathroom, the door to it should be closed while you are
asleep. Any sharp edges such as the edges of bedroom
furniture should be rounded off or softened by covering
them. Computers, radios, televisions and even mobile phone
chargers should be positioned as far away from where you
sleep as possible to avoid disturbance from electrical
currents.
The South West section of your bedroom is said to relate to
your relationships, so you should avoid putting your dirty
linen basket here! Instead place a photograph of you and
your partner or a symbol of your happiness on the wall in
this area. You can create a warm, romantic atmosphere in
your bedroom through the use of soft lighting or
candlelight.
How you decorate your bedroom is of course down to personal
taste, but there are some Feng Shui guidelines on colour.
Green is a good choice, as it can have a calming effect,
while blue is relaxing but a little too cool. Yellow
stimulates the mind, which sounds good but might also keep
you awake at night. Red and pink encourage romance and
passion, though an excess of red can bring too much fire
(Yang) into the room. And beware of peach, which is said to
encourage affairs!
Positioning your bed
The most important feature of your bedroom is the bed
itself. The bed should be placed as far from the door as
possible, and certainly not directly opposite, but you
should still have a good view of the door from your bed.
Make sure the bed is stable, as this is thought to bring
stability into your life. The bed needs a strong headboard
to protect your Chi while you sleep, and you should not
sleep with your head facing an open window, as this will
drain away your Chi. Sleeping on the floor is not advisable
either, as this does not allow Chi to circulate below you.
The gap between your
mattress and the floor should be free of clutter and,
unfortunately for most of us, under-the-bed storage units
are not recommended! Apparently they can disturb your sleep
and limit the ability of the Yin force to re-charge you
while you sleep. In the same way avoid anything placed above
the bed, such as shelves or wooden beams - but sleeping
under a skylight allows your Chi to dissipate while you
sleep.
Mattresses and Feng Shui
Mattresses are believed to absorb Chi, so you should avoid
purchasing a second hand mattress in case it contains
negative energy or belonged to someone who has died.
Mattresses need to be replaced regularly, turned regularly
and placed in the sunshine for a few hours every few months.
When choosing a mattress you should consider not only its
size, but also the materials and elements from which it is
made. Beds that contain too much water or metal, for
example, can upset the balance of energy in your bedroom and
cause problems in your life.
It makes sense that you will need to choose a mattress that
fits into the space you have created for your bed. However,
according to Feng Shui you should also consider how many
people are to sleep on the mattress and what they are
seeking in life. Single people who wish to remain single,
for example can choose a small-sized mattress, but if you
are looking for a partner you should opt for something
larger, not just for practical reasons, but in order to
create the energy necessary to draw another person into your
life. Conversely if you are part of a couple, choosing a
mattress that is too large for your needs is thought to
create problems in your relationship!
A spring mattress with metal coils is best avoided as the
metallic coils are conductive and will increase the
electromagnetic field in your bedroom, which can be
detrimental in terms of creating positive energy. However,
if you choose a pocket-sprung mattress in which the coils
are wrapped individually, the conductive effect will be
reduced. Waterbeds are another option, but in Feng Shui
terms these are also not balanced in their elemental
qualities, which can lead to energetic disruptions. Water
also conducts electricity, which can affect the
electromagnetic energy that is already present in the
environment.
For some people, Feng Shui is the guiding principle by which
they arrange their home and life, while others are more
sceptical. Whatever your views on Feng Shui, commonsense
ideas such as keeping your bedroom clutter-free and creating
a harmonious atmosphere with light and colour will help make
your bedroom a relaxing and pleasant environment to sleep
in.
About the
author:
Leigh A. Matelas is a freelance writer living in the UK. She
regularly contributes articles for Taurus Beds, a leading
Bed Shop in London.
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Enjoy!
I wish you all the best on your
feng shui adventure!
Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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