Until recent years, the wisdom of feng shui has been the domain of
a handful of feng shui professors who on a professional basis, advise
clients on anything from where to buy a house to sitting ancestor's
grave. In many parts of Asia, feng shui is a cross between an art
and science. It's goal is to arrange buildings, rooms and furniture
in the most beneficial way to acheive maximum harmony with nature.
According to Chinese beliefs, once this is achieved, prosperity and
happiness will follow. Although
mastering feng shui requires many years of learning ancient Chinese
philosophy, Skora Interiors can provide more functional methods to
define what elements in our enviroment depress and elevate us. With
many years of study of color and space, and as a result of the past
few years of feng shui consulting, Skora can identify design problems
and offer simple "cures" to balance and enhance our surroundings
and our lives.
| Basic
Concepts: |
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| Feng
Shui ~ the Chinese art of placement |
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| Tao
~ a principle linking man with the universe |
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| Yin
and Yang ~ the two primordial forces that govern the universe |
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| CH'I
~ breath or energy - is the most important concept in feng shui |
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| The
Five Elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth |
| Solutions:
The Nine basic Cures |
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1. | Bright
or light-refracting objects: mirror, crystal ball, lights |
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2. | Sounds:
wind chimes, bells |
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3. | Living
objects: plants, bonsai, flowers, aquarium or fishbowl |
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4. | Moving
objects: mobile, windmill, whirlgig, fountain |
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5. | Heavy
objects: stones or statues |
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6. | Electrically
powered objects: air conditioner, sterio, TV |
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7. | Bamboo
flutes |
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8. | Colors |
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9. | Others |
Each
cure has it's particular qualities and uses and helps to deflect negative
surroundings. |