Master Aparna, an expert of Feng Shui and pendulum techniques, shared with Goter Gangkak the origin of the Chinese belief and cleared misconceptions around it
Think India, Ayurveda comes to mind; think China, Feng Shui does. While Indian techniques of healing are much known here, a workshop was organised in the Capital to explain what popular Chinese belief Feng Shui is all about. According to the philosophy, solutions for problems related to life, marriage, finances and others can be drawn from the ancient art of Feng Shui. Its origin dates back to over 1000 years, developed and practiced mainly in China. It helps to attract wealth, luck, improve health and harmony and enhances the flow of positive energy in your home. Even a few changes in your home space bring about a remarkable change in life. The science is getting popular by the day and is becoming an important part of modern architecture. Master Aparna, who has studied the science of Feng Shui under Grandmasters in China and Singapore, organised a session to discuss basics of Feng Shui at Zoya luxury jewellery brand. A brief about its origin and documentation was discussed in the introduction.
“The science is easy to apply and highly effective in creating a balance of chi (energy) around you. Feng Shui acts as a catalyst to our efforts and hard work. It can clear any kind of emotional clutter and negative energy around you,” said Aparna.
She practices different schools of Feng Shui, Chinese astrology, pendulum techniques and I-Ching. In the workshop, she explained the different disciplines of Feng Shui such as Eight Mansion School, Eight Aspiration School, Flying Star School and many more. An interesting DIY exercise for the audience was arranged where she delivered quick tips for everyone.
“Feng Shui is rooted in a holistic worldview. It sees all things and creatures as part of a natural order, a vast environment that is alive and in flux, ever moving and changing,” she shared.
An important aspect of Feng Shui is balancing Yin and Yang. Yin is translated as female, shaded orientation and passive, whereas Yang stands for male, positive and sunny side. “It’s important to balance the two elements. In the house areas, there should be relative amount of both. For example, the bedroom shouldn’t be too dark because dark is equivalent to Yin. It should have bright colours to balance Yin.”
There are many misconceptions about the Feng Shui practice in India, said Aparna. People in India think that one shouldn’t buy a laughing Buddha themselves, which is untrue.