Feng Shui Your Bedroom

Not being able to step outdoors can be extremely frustrating during the lockdown period. It can cause stress and anxiety. The no-fixed schedule of your daily routine can also disrupt your sleep cycle. Fret not, there is Feng Shui to your rescue. Since you can’t step out and try some of our Feng Shui home exterior ideas to negate stress, how about you focus your energies on welcoming positivity inside your home, especially your bedroom for a peaceful night’s sleep?

Location of bedroom: To start off, the bedroom requires a sense of calm. It should ideally be located as far as possible from the entrance.

Mirrors: Do you have a large mirror in your bedroom? Bedrooms are for sleeping and relaxation. Mirrors are yang energy and reflect the chi. Place a scarf or cloth over it at night to calm the chi.

Electronics: Most of us charge our smartphones next to our beds. It is recommended that you charge your electronics outside your bedroom. If you can't, just place a handkerchief over them at night and make sure to turn Bluetooth off! Also, don’t watch TV in your bedroom. If you can’t make this modification, place a cloth over it at night as well.

Under-bed storage: Keep the space under your bed clean and clear of storage. We know this can be challenging for small spaces so if you must keep things below your bed, go through everything and make sure it is in working condition. The goal is to have the chi swirl above and below you like a fluid circle while you sleep.

Poison arrows: Do you have beams in your ceiling? Are they vertical or horizontal over your body when you lay in bed? These can be harmful to restful sleep and your overall health.

Colour choices: Adding shades of greens, blues, lavenders, peaches and other soothing tones can make a huge difference. Introduce colours in the room that make you happy and relaxed.

These home interior decor tips are key to catching some zzz’s and to get you through this challenging phase — and beyond.

Reiki for Immunity

Reiki helps the body to release tension and stress. In fact, studies have revealed that Reiki goes beyond simple relaxation. It boosts the strength of white blood cells (WBC). You can make your immune system strong by practising Reiki at home with special attention to the thymus gland.

The thymus is located in the upper chest in an area between the heart and throat. There is a chakra that helps move life force energy through the thymus gland. You can strengthen the flow of energy through the thymus by combining your breathing and Reiki technique.

This process is easy. You need to create a pathway for Reiki to travel through your breathing. This process will nourish your entire body.

Take a look at the CKR symbol. CKR stands for Cho Ku Rei and is the first Reiki symbol.

• Start with inviting Reiki energy to activate and strengthen the thymus gland and boosting the immune system.
• Place your right hand over the thymus and the left hand over the solar plexus. Allow the energy to flow and heal you. Stay in this position for approximately 10-15 minutes.
• Leave your left hand on your solar plexus and tap on your thymus in a circular motion in a clockwise direction with three fingers (index, middle and ring fingers) of your right hand. Make 10-20 tapping circles. This is believed to activate the thymus and strengthen your immune system.
• Place both your hands on the thymus for about 5 minutes. Don’t forget to express your gratitude.

Keep in mind not to tap the thymus area if you have fever. You can use the Reiki symbol 1 – CKR to perform this technique. When performing step 2, draw the CKR symbol on your thymus.

The process described above can be very powerful and it is a good idea to practice this when you have time to rest afterward.

This is a simple yet powerful technique to boost your immunity.

Vaastu To Strengthen Family Bonds

Add the magical touch of yellow

This lockdown period is a great time to bring harmony into your family life. Get ready to reconnect with your family and strengthen those bonds, both now and for the future with a delightful shade of yellow in your living room. You can hang yellow curtains in the southwest direction or paint the wall in a shade of yellow. This can control anger and impulsive behaviour of those living in the house.

Images of your happy family

Happy images of your family members can help bring happiness to your family life. Place them on the south-west wall to strengthen relationships. Avoid family photos on the eastern or northern wall.

Water fountain

Family relationships are being put to test in the time of quarantine. A water fountain is one of the popular Vaastu remedies. Display a portable water fountain to bring in the energy of the water element. It is believed to welcome wealth and prosperity as well. When you place the water fountain in the east direction of your home, it helps to improve your social connectivity. However, don’t forget to clean it regularly and also avoid keeping it in your bedroom.

Bedroom

Family relationships can come under strain during this longer-than-usual “holiday”. A good Vaastu in your bedroom is important to manage it. If your bedroom is cluttered and not arranged properly, it can create rifts and quarrels within the family. Keep the bedroom fresh, clean and well-organised.

Indoor plants

Green plants are very good for relationships and family bond. North area of the house is auspicious to keep plants. It can help you build trust and love in the family.

No more quarantine quarrelling! These were some simple yet powerful home decor according to Vaastu to bring harmony in your family ties. Try them out to reap the benefits.