Feng Shui for the study room

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art and belief that can help a child perform better in academics.

The first step is to de-clutter the child’s study room to improve concentration and focus on the directions namely north, south, east and west. Feng Shui practitioners consider the north, east and northeast directions to be good and full of positive energy. According to Feng Shui, east is the most suitable direction for a child's study room. Study room situated in the northwest direction is not good as it can make the child restless. Feng Shui practitioners say that children must always face north or east while studying as it is believed to boost their energy, which is a key to academic success.

It is a good idea to place the study table in the south, west or even northeast direction. You should place the desk in such a way that the window is to its left. You can place a plant near the window or a wind chime. It is also believed that bamboo or cactus on the window or on the study table will protect the area from negative energy.

The child's back should never be to the door while studying. The shape of the study table should be either rectangle or square. You can place a photograph of flowing water behind the child’s study chair to increase the flow of positive energy.

Feng Shui practitioners also recommend that you hang a picture of a goldfish in the northeast corner of the room with a crystal, which they believe will help increase the child's thinking ability.

When it comes to colours, Feng Shui principles recommend light shades of green, blue, cream and white for the child's study room. It is best to avoid dark shades in the study room.

Light also plays crucial role in Feng Shui. The child's room should be properly lit. You can place a table lamp on the southeast of the table if the child prefers to study under a table lamp.

We hope you can use these home interior decor ideas based on Feng Shui to improve a child’s academics.

Reiki to clear your space

Pay attention and focus your intention on clearing the space you are in. Take a few cleansing deep breaths and visualise yourself first as grounded to the earth’s core and then also lifted to the galaxy’s centre.

When you find the balance and the movement between the two, continue. If you don’t sense the alignment, then practice this stage until you are ready to move on, maybe on some other day. Breathe and imagine that your breath is extending to your body’s edges. Breathe again and imagine that your breath is extended in the shape of a bubble a few inches away further from your body. If you find this tough, you can simply focus on inhalation and exhalation of your breathing.

Imagine that you are in a safe zone, a bubble, created in your mind and carried by your breath. This visualisation is very valuable so make sure to not skip this step.

Imagine that the space you are in has a persona of a guest. Introduce yourself; be warm and candid in this space.

Imagine you are meeting the caretaker of the space and explain your good intentions of clearing the space. Instead of imposing your own idea of the caretaker, wait for an image to appear in response to your question.

Make way for the clearest, purest and the highest vibration Reiki energy to flow through you into the space. Use your intuition to guide you to areas that have a particularly negative or sticky feeling. Send both your intentions and the clear energy of Reiki to fill this space.

Transfer Reiki through your hands to every wall, floor and ceiling. You can begin to integrate Reiki symbols with advanced learning of Reiki.

It is particularly helpful to imagine the energy flowing in blue colour, but other colours may come to you, and that is alright. End your Reiki session properly by brushing down, flicking away and cutting cords, which means to reclaim your energy.

Once done, fill up the space with clear and positive sound. You can try a melodious instrument or a bell, or even chant or sing a song.

These are the steps to follow Reiki at the home, clear the space and infuse positive energy.

Vaastu tips for long life of older family members

It is believed that the east and the southwest of the house are associated with the good health of the elderly. It affects the health and relationship of the seniors with the rest of the family members.

The east should be open and always clean. It is advised that the window is always left open to let in positive energy inside the house. Avoid having a toilet, staircase, higher floors or planting tall trees in this direction as it can affect the elders in a negative way.

The room of the head of the family and that of the family seniors should be in the south or southwest. If the elders have retired from work and now spend time in religious pursuits, a room for them in the northeast, east or north can work well.

In case there is no extra bedroom, the bed can be placed in the southwest part of the living room. The head of the bed should be in the east. If this is not possible, the direction can also be changed to the south.

Religious books and other literature should be kept on a shelf in the west. Money, finance-related documents and jewellery should be placed in a cupboard in the southwest corner of the room, along with garments for regular use.

It is quite natural to have health problems with increasing age. Place all the medical documents and medicines in a cupboard or shelf that is midway between the north and Northeast. If the same is kept in the south or southwest corner, the person's health may further deteriorate and even become critical.

Cream and light yellow are colours recommended for paint and soft furnishings in their room. These shades promote positive thoughts and aid in their well-being. You could also opt for pale green and white.

These are some home decor ideas according to Vaastu that you can implement in your home.