Feng Shui your bedroom and achieve positive energy in your life

Applying Feng Shui to your bedroom is done with the goal in mind of creating an environment that is simultaneously alluring, stimulating and relaxing. This article outlines a few simple and affordable steps you can take to create the perfect Feng Shui bedroom.

The single most important dynamic affecting the Feng Shui of your bedroom is the position of your bed. In line with Feng Shui practices, your bed should be placed in what has become known as the ‘command position’. The position of your bed becomes important because the bedroom is a space where most of us spend at least one third of our daily routine. The bedroom is also an area where we seek out unparalleled nourishment and healing for our souls. The command position refers to the position of your bed in relation to the point of entry/exit of your bedroom. Your bed should always face the door from the far side of the room; however, it should not be positioned directly in front of the door. You will benefit from this arrangement because the door is the space where circulating life energy, or Chi, enters your bedroom. In addition to this, always have your bed against a solid wall (the wall should be behind you as you lie in bed). This element of a Feng Shui compliant bedroom keeps you in command of the space that is open in front of you, thus rendering you better equipped to face life directly. Below is a list of things you should avoid:

• Absolutely no televisions, computers or exercise equipment should be kept in the bedroom. An influx of modern technology upsets the balance that feng Shui thrives upon.
• Do not leave doors open at night. This includes bedroom doors, bathroom doors and cupboard doors.
• Do not keep windows closed for extended periods of time. If this is not an option for you then invest in a air purifying system for your bedroom.
• Candles are the best for lighting the Feng Shui bedroom, however, always make sure they are non-toxic candles.
• Steer clear of gloomy or forlorn wall hangings or paintings in your bedroom. The negative energy associated with images of this nature creates bad Feng Shui.

Finally, position your bed so that it is easily accessible from both sides and include two bedside tables (one on each side for balance). A quality, well-balanced bed is a crucial factor in creating positive Feng Shui in your bedroom.