Feng Shui Advice with Mary Jane Kasliner

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Benvenuto! How to Create a Welcoming Garden Greetings! This week BSA discusses How to Create a Welcoming Garden. Whether you are designing an indoor or an outdoor area you'll want to make sure you are really encouraging energy to flow easily throughout the space. Below are a few ideas to help you get started on designing a welcoming garden. Benvenuto! , How to Create a Welcoming Garden Before you can get started on creating a welcoming feng  shui garden you need to understand a few basic feng shui principles. By following some guidelines you can create a garden that not only feels welcoming, but that actually can bring abundance into your life. Raising Energy The main goal in feng shui gardening is to raise the level of qi (energy) in the garden and to make sure that it moves smoothly and freely throughout the garden. You'll want to get rid of barriers like weeds or  overgrown vegetation because they have a way of trapping or stagnating energy.  You'll also want to control energy that is moving too quickly such as long straight pathways. This can be easily done by infusing different foot path materials like wood chips or brick pavers and adding a few border plants with color. It will not only look fabulous but give the energy a place to settle down for awhile. Directions & Placement Each of the eight directions have a certain energy that represents element qualities and associated images. This is a great way to get some ideas for different areas of your garden. East - Wood element - herb garden or eating area Southeast - Wood element - fruit tree South - Fire element - Fire pit Southwest - Earth element - Bistro table & rock garden West - Metal - bocce set Northwest - Metal element - weather vane or sun dial North - Water element - koi pond Northeast - Earth element - Stone ornament Balancing Yin and Yang Yin and yang is the idea that life energy can be passive and active. This is a concept based on complementary opposites. You want to make sure your garden has a blend of these two polarities so it remains in balance - neither too quiet or too frantic. So trim back where you need to and let the sun peak in. Likewise, bring in some shade in overly yang (sunny) areas. Paying attention to aesthetics, function and design as you plan your garden makes your space more appealing and attractive. You'll find yourself inviting friends over for some fun summer parties or simply slipping into a lounge chair and relaxing yourself.

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Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui Professional Feng Shui Education Program Jersey Shore Classes Begin Again September 23rd 2012 10-5pm 1 Wilhelm Square Ocean, NJ 07712 Class Fee $175 Registration fee for program: $175 Call: 732-695-2575 to reserve your spot. See below for school links. Learning feng shui on a professional level is a perfect way to help yourself and others live prosperously. The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers certifications in classical feng shui. School director, Mary Jane Kasliner is a feng shui master who trained at the New York School of Feng Shui learning advance Flying Star and 4 Pillars techniques. Her studies also include certifications from the Feng Shui Institute in London. To read Mary Jane's full bio visit: http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/about-mary-jane To View Feng Shui Program Curriculum: http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/feng-shui-school/curriculum To View CD Training Modules: http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/school-store Flex Scheduling & Payment Plan: The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers flex scheduling for classes to accomodate students in training. Students may pay as they go making payments simple and affordable. Call 732-695-2575 or email Mary Jane to book your classes: consult@fengshuiyoganj.com. Upcoming Yoga Series Vinyasa Yoga Classes: Monday's: 7-8:30pm Thompson Park - Lincroft NJ Call: 732- 542-1642 to register for next series beginning July 9th Private and semi-private yoga practice is also available with Mary Jane. Call: 732-695-2575     Mary Jane Kasliner is a Feng Shui Master in Compass School Methods. She studied at elite feng shui schools, is an expert dowser, and nationally certified in hatha yoga.   Mary Jane is the President of Body Space Alignment and Director of the Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui - a Gold level member school with the International Feng Shui Guild . Mary Jane is a Red Ribbon Professional with the guild, member of the International Feng Shui Network and registered with Yoga Alliance - ERYT-200.                 Namaste, Mary Jane Kasliner, AAS, BS, ACFSI, CP, E-RYT 200