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Summary: Feng shui literally means 'wind and water' and is used to find harmony with nature. Learn what feng shui is with information from a certified feng shui consultant in this free video on feng shui and home decoration.
Miriam Tsao was born and raised in China where the Classic and Forms schools of Feng Shui originated and are continually practiced. For the past 40 years, Tsao has studied Feng Shui...read more
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice of arranging objects within a space to achieve a sense of harmony with the environment. It combines philosophical, psychological, geographic, mathematical, astrological and aesthetic principles and concepts to enhance energy flow within an architectural space. The practice of feng shui relates to the physical space as well as those who inhabit it. In this free video series, a certified feng shui consultant discusses the basics of feng shui, including what feng shui is, how it works and the five elements that work together in feng shui. Additionally, tips are provided on when to use feng shui, the use of colors in feng shui and how to apply this Chinese philosophy when buying or renovating a house. Before decorating a home or jumping into interior design, take the time to learn the basics of feng shui.
"What is feng shui? Literally means wind and water. Here is the Chinese character for wind and water, wind, water. That means what we are doing is everything to do with nature. Whatever its there, we use it, we try to harmonize with it, so make our life much more happy, in harmony with whoever around you, or the work around you too. Well, a lot of people like to learn a lot of feng shui, but it's kind of the you know it already; it's just depends on what you want to do with it."