The subtle flow of electromagnetic energy called chi (or qi) interconnects all things and is in constant flow. This energy symbolizes life, health, prosperity and everything that is positive to us. Massage Therapists and bodyworkers work, knowingly or not, with energy flow and vibratory information in the body. Feng Shui looks at the office, building or home much as we might look at the body, and in very similar ways works to bring about balance.

Bodily health, or balance, corresponds to the harmonious interconnection of all parts of the body. The chi of the body is also in communication with and interconnected to the chi of the surrounding environment — plants, animals, buildings, communities, mountains, wind and water. “Wind-water” is the literal meaning of Feng Shui, suggestive of the way chi moves — like the ebb and flow of tides and air circulating in and around things. The chi of one’s immediate environment influences moods, emotions, physical energy, and, over time, health. Whenever chi finds obstacles for circulating we will notice it since it will directly affect our lives. Our life quality can diminish or be improved depending on the way chi flows in the environments we inhabit.

In the same way we learn to discern the energy of the body, we can develop sensitivity to feel the energy of dwellings and of place. Applying Feng Shui principles to create better energetic communication and harmony in a physical space is similar to helping restore the unobstructed flow of chi in the body through acupuncture, Shiatsu and other massage modalities.

Imbalance clearly affects body, mind and emotions. It affects what we are capable of doing, both now and in the long-term. It affects our interactions with people and how we are perceived by others. Imbalance in the environment in which you live or work affects you in these same ways, no less profoundly than an imbalance in the body.

The main door to into your office, building or home is said to be the mouth of the Chi. According to Feng Shui, chi should always be able to flow freely through any space in order to help us being in balance with the elements surrounding us. Therefore, it is important clear pathways leading to your door. Also, it should be free from clutter and debris. As I mentioned in The Bagua Map [Video] post, once chi enters your space, it goes to the center of the space then disperses to the remaining areas (guas). When chi is blocked by finding too many objects on its way, it might not only be unable to flow freely but it might also even become stuck at some spots. When chi is detained, the life flow of those who inhabit that space would become detained as well, making them feel they are not moving on or succeeding in achieving new goals. Feng shui helps people overcoming and preventing all these chi flow problems.

Feng shui studies how to help chi flow in the best possible way within living or working environment in order to maximize the life quality of those who inhabit those spaces. Depending on the way objects are placed and distributed within environments, they would help or block the natural chi circulation. Therefore, we need to make sure they are placed in the correct way and that is what Feng Shui does.

Through seeking to balance chi, supporting the energetic grid, clearing congestion, and clarifying and focusing intention, we can begin to create healthier bodies, homes, workplaces and communities.