Feng Shui Tips for Stress Reduction

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Feng Shui…
How to De-stress
with Feng Shui
by Maureen K. Calamia

Stress Statistics
• The WHO cites stress as a global epidemic.
– “Chronic . . . (stress) is potentially very destructive and can deprive
people of physical and mental health.”
• The AMA says stress is a factor in more than 75 percent of all
illness and disease today.
• Stress accounts for two-thirds of family doctor visits and half the
deaths to Americans under the age of 65, according to the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Stress Statistics
• Stress contributes to heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, and
other illnesses in many individuals.
• Stress also affects the immune system, which protects us from many
serious diseases.
• Tranquilizers, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medications account
for one fourth of all prescriptions written in the U.S. each year.
• Stress also contributes to the development of alcoholism, obesity,
suicide, drug addiction, cigarette addiction, and other harmful
behaviors.

Feng Shui’s Mission
“Feng Shui seeks to reduce stress in the environment by designing
spaces that prioritize the health of humans and our absolute need for
nature and balance.” – International Feng Shui Guild

Origination
• Developed 4,000 years ago in China
• To address key needs:
- Security
- Comfort
- Family Welfare
- Prosperity

Feng Shui encompasses…
• Taoism – concept of chi, universal flow of energy
• Yin/yang – balance of opposites
• Bagua – “map”
• 5 natural elements –
– wood, fire, earth, metal & water
• Astrology
• Folklore
Balance without = Balance within

Feng Shui & Stress
In Feng Shui terms,
• Stress is a lack of balance and flow of positive chi
• Stress is going against the laws of nature
• Stress creates imbalance in all 3 layers – body, mind, & spirit

#1 – De-Clutter…
• Physical Clutter
• Sound Clutter
• Lighting Clutter
• Technology Clutter

Physical Clutter
• Mundane aspects:
– Clutter leads to poor indoor air quality, asthma, allergies
– Clutter creates mental confusion
– It just doesn’t feel good to be surrounded by clutter
• Spiritual aspects:
– Clutter creates blocks or stagnation in the flow of Chi that
affects specific areas of your life

Where is
the Clutter?
Wealth & Abundance Fame & Reputation Romance & Relationships
Self-worth Social Life Marriage
Fortunate Blessings Clarity, Inspiration Nourishment
Ability to Receive Ability to Connect Ability to Provide
Number: 4 Number: 9 Number: 2
Element: Wood Element: Fire Element: Earth
Vertical Shapes Triangular Shapes Horizontal Shapes
Plants, Trees Fire, candles Pottery, ceramic, soil
Color: Green, Purple, Blue Color: Red Color:Red, Pink, White
Hips Eyes Internal Organs
First Daughter Second Daughter Female Head of Household
Family & Health Health Children, Creativity, Future
Focus
New Growth Guidance Conception
New Beginnings Central Area Completion
Ability to Initiate Sets tone for the space Ability to Follow-through
Number 3 Number: 5 Number: 7
Element: Wood Element: Earth Element: Metal
Vertical Shapes Horizontal Shapes Round Shapes
Vegetation Pottery, ceramic, soil Metal
Color: Young Green Color: Yellow Color: White
Feet Mouth
First Son Center Third Daughter
Self-Knowledge & Spirituality Career, Opportunity Helpful People & Travel
Skills Life's Journey Confidence
Self-awareness Communication Leadership
Education Wisdom Authority
Number: 8 Number: 1 Number: 6
Element: Earth Element: Water Element: Metal
Horizontal Shapes Curvy Shapes Round Shapes
Pottery, ceramic, soil Water Metal
Color: Black, Blue, Green Color: Black, Dark Blue Color: White, Gray, Black
Hands Ears Head
Third Son Second Son Male Head of Household

3 Big Questions to Help Remove Clutter
• Does it lift my energy when I think about it or see it?
• Do I absolutely love it?
• Is it genuinely useful?

Sound Clutter
WHO (World Health Organization)
Thousands of people in Britain and around the world are dying prematurely from heart disease
triggered by long-term exposure to excessive noise…caused by chronic noise exposure,
including to daytime traffic
Cornell University Study:
Chronic low-level noise from local traffic raised levels of stress hormones in children, as well as
their blood pressure and heart rates. "We found that even low-level noise can be a stressor. It
elevates psychophysiological factors and triggers more symptoms of anxiety and nervousness,"
says environmental psychologist Gary Evans, an international expert on environmental stress,
such as noise, crowding, and air pollution.
Estimated that 75% of US homes with young children have television on most of the day
(University of Massachusetts)
Solutions:
• Limit internal noise: Turn off TV!
• External noise: Weather-stripping and double-
paned windows, Landscaping buffer

Light Clutter
Wikipedia – Light Trespass
Light trespass occurs when unwanted light enters one's property, for
instance, by shining over a neighbor's fence. A common light trespass
problem occurs when a strong light enters the window of one's home from
outside, causing problems such as sleep deprivation or the blocking of an
evening view.
Solutions
• Ordinances have also been
written to limit the amount
of light at the property line
and beyond
• Reduction in lighting saves
energy, energy bills

Technology Clutter
• National Sleep
Foundation poll
– 87% of
respondents
said they
watch TV,
worked on
computer or
did
paperwork in
the bedroom
within an
hour of sleep
– Hinders the
quality of
sleep

#2 - Rushing Chi
• Chi that can move in straight lines, unimpeded, will accelerate in
speed
• Nature does not have any straight lines
• All of nature moves in curves

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Ideal Situation

Ideal Situation
Rushing Chi

Ideal Situation

Rushing Chi

3. Poison Arrows
High tension wires
Electrical boxes
Water towers
Furniture, walls
Pointing sculptures
Overhanging objects

Poison Arrows

#4 - Doors
• Conflicting doors –
hit each other
when opened

#4 - Doors
• Piercing Heart Doors –
3 or more doorways in a
row

#5 – Electronic Stress
• Electromagnetic Stress
– Electrical equipment in bedroom
– Circuit boxes in headboard wall
– Cell towers, power lines

Electronic Stress
• Radiation Stress
– Cell phones
– Wireless technology
– Cordless phones
– Cell towers, power lines

Geopathic Stress

#6 - Toxins
• Poisons in environment assaulting our bodies
– Lead, arsenic, formaldehyde, etc. – 10,000’s of chemicals
– Off-gassing from furnishings, carpets, fabrics
– Household cleaning solutions
– Air “fresheners” & wax candles

#7 – Lack of Balance
• Balance of Yin & Yang
• Good is balanced – “Bad” is
unbalanced.
– Too much Yang = confusion,
nervousness, hyperactivity
– Too much Yin = laziness, lethargy and
stagnation

#7 – Lack of Balance
• Harmony of the 5 Natural
Elements –
– Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal &
Water
• Brings a comforting balance
of nature into our spaces

#8 – Lack of Nature
• Allow yourself to experience nature inside – greenery, water
• Natural light – windows and mirrors to maximize light and
outdoor views
• Good air quality – regularly open windows to allow fresh air to
circulate

#9 – Poor Symbolism
• Use “Feng Shui Eyes”
• What messages are you sending yourself?

#10 – Power of Ceremony
• Is there emotional stress, sadness or anger from the past still in the
walls of your home?
• Unwanted predecessor energy still present?
• “Clear” the space for positive emotions and connections in the
present

#11 - Command Position for Bed
A
D E
B
C

Command Position for Desk
D E
CA B

“If there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation. If there is order in
the nation, there will be peace in the world” - Chinese proverb

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