Episode 139: Ask Anjie & Laura

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EPISODE 139: Ask Anjie & Laura

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Photo by Rachel Claire on Pexels

It’s time for another Ask Anjie & Laura! We got a lot of questions this time, and did our best to answer all of them! If you want to submit a question for our next episode like this, make sure you’re on our newsletter and following us on Instagram! Or, if you want to learn how to answer these questions for yourself, check out our certification program!

In this episode we answer:

  • How do you lay the bagua on a long and narrow home?

  • How do you lay the bagua when part of the home falls behind the front door?

  • How do you work with a washer and dryer in the southwest or relationship corner?

  • Is the bagua different in the Southern Hemisphere?

  • Are relationships linked to the earth element?

  • What should you do if the foot of your bed faces the door?

  • What adjustments would we recommend if you’re working on changing the negative things in your life?

  • Is it possible to stir up too much qi by making too many changes?

  • How bad is a staircase in the middle of a home?

  • What is a cure for food waste in the kitchen?

Mentioned in this episode:

Our Mindful Design Class of Spring 2022 is open for enrollment - classes begin September 25!

Practical Feng Shui Live Workshop

Episode 138: Common Bedroom Feng Shui Mistakes

Feng Shui Faceted Crystal Ball

Free Bagua Kit Download

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Episode 138: Common Bedroom Feng Shui Mistakes

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EPISODE 138: Common Bedroom Feng Shui Mistakes

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Photo by Nathan Oakley on Unsplash

From a feng shui perspective, your bedroom is one of the most important parts of your home. Whether you’re brand new to feng shui or you’ve been practicing for years, it’s always a good idea to pay attention to the bedroom. In this episode, we’re sharing some dos and don’ts when it comes to bedroom feng shui.

We cover:

  • How to put your bed in the commanding position and why this is so important

  • What it means when your feet are pointing directly towards the door

  • What to do if you can’t put your bed in an ideal position

  • How to place your bed to better support your partner or to invite in a new partner

  • The importance of headboards and what to look for in a headboard

  • Whether or not you should have a mirror facing the bed

Mentioned in this episode:

Our Mindful Design Class of Spring 2022 is open for enrollment!

Feng shui faceted crystal ball

Get on our mailing list to watch the replay of our free webinar: Feng Shui Your Bedroom with Color, Crystals, and Plants.

Listen to Holistic Spaces Episode 01 for more on the commanding position

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Episode 133: Feng Shui Kids with Tori McBrien

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EPISODE 133: FENG SHUI KIDS WITH TORI MCBRIEN

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Photo by Brina Blum on Unsplash

We’re excited to welcome Mindful Design graduate Tori McBrien to the podcast! Tori joined us to talk about feng shui, kids, and family, and how she has incorporated feng shui into her family’s home.

We cover:

  • How Tori became interested in the topic of feng shui and kids

  • How feng shui supported Tori and her family during the pandemic

  • How Tori has used feng shui with her own kids and family

  • Working with the nine star ki when designing a family home, and what Tori learned from her family’s nine star ki

  • Some of Tori’s favorite feng shui tools for her family

  • Which areas of the home to focus on when you want to create more harmony in your family

  • How Tori is blending interior design with feng shui

Mentioned in this episode:

Our Mindful Design Class of Spring 2022 is now open for enrollment!

Design a Bedroom with Feng Shui, Part 1

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Tori combines over ten years of experience in the interior design industry with her passion for feng shui and green design. By combining her design skills and intuition with ancient feng shui methods, she curates functional, beautiful, authentic spaces that support her clients in a deeper and more meaningful way.

Tori’s Instagram: @torimcbrien

Tori’s Website: mcbrieninteriors.com

Episode 132: Getting Grounded with Feng Shui

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EPISODE 132: GETTING GROUNDED WITH FENG SHUI

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Photo by Alberto Bigoni on Unsplash

“Getting grounded” is a topic that comes up often. In this episode, we’re diving into what that means to us, why it’s important, and how feng shui can help us feel more grounded.

We cover:

Mentioned in this episode:

The Mindful Design Class of Spring 2022 is now open for enrollment!

Learn more about the feng shui bagua

Feng shui faceted crystal ball

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Episode 130: Ask Anjie & Laura

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EPISODE 130: ASK ANJIE & LAURA

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Photo by Paul Hanaoka on Unsplash

Welcome to another episode of Ask Anjie & Laura! Today, we’re answering questions about bed location, where to put a cat’s litter box, and why you don’t need to aim for a home with “perfect” feng shui.

We cover:

  • Is it ok to have your bed in front of a window?

  • What to do if the options for positioning your bed are limited

  • The best place for a litter box, garbage can, or dirty clothes hamper

  • Is it ok to have a litter box in a room that is a potential nursery?

  • Why there might not be a “perfect” place for certain things in your home

  • The importance of starting with mundane adjustments

  • How feng shui can give you insight into what is going on in your life

Mentioned in this episode:

Our Mindful Design Class of Spring 2022 is now open for enrollment!

Episode 129: Oh No My Bathroom Is In My Wealth Area!

Anjie’s interview on Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

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Episode 128: Design a Bedroom with Feng Shui, Part 2

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EPISODE 128: DESIGN A BEDROOM WITH FENG SHUI, PART 2

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Photo by Elina Sazonova on Pexels

This episode is the second in a two-part series about how to design a bedroom with feng shui. In Part 1, we talked about the best layout for a bedroom. In this episode, we go into more detail about how to work with natural elements to invite in specific types of energy.

We cover:

  • Why it’s helpful to focus on your bedroom, especially if you’re a beginner

  • How to determine what type of energy you need more of in your bedroom

  • Which qualities each of the five elements represent

  • Our suggestions for how to bring each type of energy into your bedroom with natural elements

  • Some of our favorite plants and crystals to include in the bedroom

Mentioned in this episode:

Design a Bedroom with Feng Shui, Part 1

Blog Post on Designing a Bedroom with Feng Shui

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Episode 127: Design a Bedroom with Feng Shui, Part 1

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EPISODE 127: DESIGN A BEDROOM WITH FENG SHUI, PART 1

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Photo by Francesca Tosolini on Unsplash

In this episode we’re talking about how to design a bedroom with feng shui. This is a really popular topic, for good reason! Your bedroom is one of the most important places to look at in your home, so we’re sharing some tips to make your bedroom the best it can be.

We cover:

  • What is feng shui?

  • The best location for your bed

  • What to do if you can’t place your bed in an optimal location

  • Design details to watch out for if you’re feeling down or low energy

  • How to set up your bedroom for freely flowing qi

  • Why it’s important to be mindful of storage under the bed

  • The importance of lighting and proper window treatments

  • How your bed linens can best support you

Mentioned in this episode:

If you have a challenging or odd situation, join us for Practical Feng Shui or hire a consultant.

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Episode 123: Ask Anjie & Laura

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EPISODE 123: ASK ANJIE & LAURA

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Photo by Dani Costelo on Unsplash

It’s time for another Ask Anjie & Laura! In this episode, we answer questions from our newsletter subscribers about how to work with feng shui when you’re about to move, bathrooms and children’s bedrooms in the love corner, and where to put a big clear quartz crystal.

We cover:

  • Whether it’s helpful to apply feng shui principles to a home when you know you are leaving soon

  • Creating a celebration and ritual when leaving a place where you’ve lived

  • What to do if a child’s bedroom is in the love and relationships area

  • What to do if a bathroom is in the love and relationships area

  • Why you might not need to worry about your bathroom location!

  • The best location for a large ball of clear quartz crystal

  • The difference between natural crystals and feng shui crystal balls

  • The benefits of working directly with a feng shui practitioner

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Episode 117: Feng Shui 101: Best Bed Position

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EPISODE 117: FENG SHUI 101: BEST BED POSITION

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Photo by Trend on Unsplash

In this episode, we’re talking about an important and foundational feng shui concept: bed placement. We discuss why you should be mindful of where your bed is, and how to optimize this area of your home.

  • What your bed represents in feng shui and why it’s so important

  • The best way to position your bed in your bedroom for optimal feng shui

  • Why we often focus on the public areas of our homes and ignore the private areas

  • How your relationship to your home is mirrored in your relationship to yourself

  • Bed positions to avoid

  • How to make the most of a less-than-ideal bed position

  • The personal shifts Anjie experienced after moving her bed

  • What to do if you feel resistance to moving your bed

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