When I think of a Zen bedroom, I
imagine a beautiful and nurturing space that supports sleep and revitalization.
One of the best ways to lose weight and improve your skin and energy levels is
to get enough restful sleep!
In feng shui philosophy, the bedroom
represents you and deeply affects your body and soul. At the very least we
spend a handful of hour sleeping in this room. Most of that time, we're asleep,
in a passive "yin" state, so what we have around us greatly shapes
how restful and restorative sleep can be. Here are five simple ways to create a
Zen sleeping space to maximize your beauty sleep!
What's
under the bed?
As I previously noted, we spend all
these hours sleeping in bed. So let's check to see what you have underneath you
while you're sleeping. Some things I've seen: old tax records, love letters
from ex-boyfriends, shoes, electronics, and the list goes on. Best is to have
nothing under the bed, so the chi can flow smoothly. But if you must, the rule
of thumb here is to have only soft sleep-related items such as pillows or
blankets. Old tax records may have you stressed about money. Love letters from
the one that got away may block you from new lovers. And shoes may keep your
mind walking in circles.
Your
bed location
In
feng shui, we have a concept called the "commanding position", which
dictates how you can best locate yourself in relationship to your environment.
In this case we're discussing the bed. It's best to place your bed such that
it's not in line with the door and that when you're lying in bed, you can see
the door. If this positioning is not possible, you can adjust by using a mirror
angled such that you can see the door while lying in bed. The reason for the
commanding position is that you are in a safe place and able to see the door
(or danger) when you're in a helpless sleeping state, so you can be more
relaxed.
Clear
quartz crystals
I love using natural semiprecious
crystals in my spaces because not only are they attractive, but they hold and
shift the energy of a space beautifully. Clear quartz crystals can encourage
restful sleep with calm and clear energy. I prefer using tumbled crystals under
the bed or on the nightstand. You can try using five pieces, as five relates to
the balance in the five elements from feng shui philosophy.
Move
the books out
I you have a large number of books
in your bedroom, it's recommended you move them out! Books create very active
energy and can stir up thoughts and ideas and may lead to unrestful sleep. I
think a couple on the bedside table is fine, especially if they are books that
help you fall asleep. If you are not able to move the books out for whatever
reason, a beautiful scarf or other fabric can be used to cover them from view.
It's preferable that the fabric matches the room in a restful color and pattern
such as a soft blue or green.
Add
green plant
Green houseplants work in many ways
to support a nurturing bedroom space. Green is very soothing and mimics nature.
In feng shui, living plants are healing and nourishing, providing life energy.
And on an environmental level, plants produce oxygen and remove carbon dioxide,
creating more restful and restorative sleep. A good option is the snake plant,
which is very sturdy and produces oxygen and removes carbon dioxide at night!
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