Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

As we approach the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us are starting to think about spring cleaning. In this episode we’re sharing five simple feng shui tips to supercharge your spring cleaning, so that you can give your space an energetic refresh as well as a physical one. We cover: - Why the spring is a good time to clean your home - What your front door represents in feng shui...

In this episode we’re sharing a Feng Shui Qi Forecast for March 2022! First, we’re going over some important dates coming up this month in the moon’s cycle and the Chinese Solar Term calendar. Next, Laura shares a collective Tarot reading, and then we tie it all back to feng shui by giving some tips for working with this month’s energies in your home. We cover:  - Key dates to look out for in...

If you sometimes have a hard time studying or working from home, your home office might need an energetic adjustment! In this episode, we’re sharing four simple ways you can adjust the feng shui of your desk and workspace to create more support and ease in your career. We cover: - Why is your desk so important? - What desks represent in feng shui - The best position for your desk - The best kinds...

In this episode, we’re sharing five simple, straightforward tips that you can apply now to improve your home’s feng shui. Whether you are totally new to feng shui or you’re a seasoned pro, we encourage you to approach these suggestions with a beginner’s mind. We cover: - What is feng shui? - The benefits of cultivating a beginner’s mind - How to activate your front door - Simple feng shui tips for...

In this episode, we are talking all about feng shui and love! Listen in for our best feng shui tips that you can apply to your bedroom when you want to receive more love in your life. We cover: - Why it’s important to have a clear intention as you work with the feng shui of your bedroom - The best location for your bed - Why the size of your bed matters - The best bedding colors for receiving love...

In this episode we’re sharing a Feng Shui Qi Forecast for February 2022! We’re going over some important dates coming up this month in the moon’s cycle and the Chinese Solar Term calendar. Anjie shares a collective I Ching reading, and we give some tips for working with this month’s energies in your home through feng shui. We cover: - Key dates to look out for in February: Feb 1st Lunar New Year;...

One of our annual traditions on the podcast is to share a Nine Star Ki forecast for the year ahead. Nine Star Ki is a form of numerology that is deeply connected to feng shui, and it’s a tool that we teach all of our students in the Mindful Design School . In this episode, we’ll teach you how to calculate your number and what that means about the energy coming your way in 2022. We cover: - How to...

We are so excited to welcome Tiff Lin, one of our Mindful Design graduates, to the podcast! Tiff joined us to share their perspective on the Year of the Water Tiger, as well as an energy forecast for each of the Chinese zodiac animals. We cover: - The overall energy of 2022, the Year of the Water Tiger - How this year’s energy compares to last year, the Year of the Metal Ox - What does each zodiac...

We are excited to welcome Katie Hess of LOTUSWEI back to the podcast! It’s become an annual tradition for Katie to join us at the beginning of the new year to talk about the energy of the year ahead. We go over what each Chinese Zodiac animal can expect in 2022, and Katie shares a personalized flower elixir recommendation to support each of the animals. We cover: - What to expect from 2022, the Ye...

In this episode, we’re sharing the first Holistic Spaces Feng Shui Qi Forecast! We’re going over some important dates coming up this month in the moon’s cycle and the Chinese Solar Term calendar, along with a collective tarot reading and our tips for working with this month’s energies in your home through feng shui. We cover: - Key dates to look out for in January: Slight Cold, Lunar New Year, Sup...

We’ve noticed that clutter tends to be a source of many negative emotions for a lot of people. In this episode, we wanted to offer a new, more compassionate way to think about decluttering. Listen to find out which of the five decluttering styles best describes you, and our suggestions for making the most of your natural tendencies. We cover: - The relationship between clutter and feng shui - What...

We are so excited to welcome one of our Mindful Design graduates, Erin Delander, to the Holistic Spaces Podcast! Erin joined us to talk about feng shui for the winter season, and her tips for working with winter blues and burnout during the colder months. We cover: - What does the winter solstice represent? - The water element in feng shui - Giving yourself permission to rest and be “lazy” - Seaso...

This is the last in a three-part series covering the feng shui bagua. So far, we’ve talked about what the bagua is, how to use it, and six of the bagua areas. In this episode, we’re covering the last three areas of the bagua: Fame, Career, and Relationships. We share when you might want to work with these areas in your home, and simple tips to activate each one. We cover: - How to lay the bagua on...

In our last episode, we talked about the feng shui bagua, including what it is, how we work with it, and our tips for activating the New Beginnings, Wealth, and Health areas. In this episode, we’re covering three more areas of the bagua: Helpful People, Children, and Knowledge. We go over when you might want to work on each of these areas, and simple ways to activate them. We cover: - How to lay t...

If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ve probably heard us mention the feng shui bagua. The bagua is a tool that feng shui practitioners to gain more information and clarity about a client and their space. In Part 1 of this three-part series, we are covering the New Beginnings, Wealth, and Health areas of the bagua. We cover: - What is the feng shui bagua? - How to lay the bagua on your home -...

In this episode, we are so happy to welcome Dr. Tamsin Lee back to the podcast! We talked to Tamsin about the water element, our primary elements, and how to make the most of the upcoming water season. We cover: - Qualities of the water element - The water element and winter - Exploring fear, shadow work, and collective unconsciousness - Ways to nourish yourself this winter based on your primary e...

In this episode we are delighted to welcome one of graduates, Julia Sarasola, to the podcast! Julia joined us to talk about her experience going through a big transition, the beauty of second-hand items, and our relationships to our possessions. We cover: - What has Julia been up to since finishing the Mindful Design certification - Julia’s experience letting go of her home in New York City - Juli...

During the holiday season, we’re often welcoming a lot of new energy into our home. This makes it a great time to practice space clearing! In this episode, we’re talking about why space clearing is so important, and sharing some of our favorite and most festive space clearing methods. We cover: - Why is space clearing a good idea during the holidays? - Space clearing for family harmony - How to cl...

In this episode, Anjie is delighted to talk to one of her friends and healers, Dr. Zhaleh Boyd Phillips. This was a really special conversation covering Zhaleh’s gifts as an intuitive healer, her approach to teaching, and how she works with house spirits. We cover: - How Zhaleh got started in intuitive healing - Zhaleh’s teaching style and her classes for intuitives - Being an open channel for wha...

Have you ever wondered about the feng shui of thrifted, gifted, and hand-me-down items in your home? In this episode we’re talking all about the energy associated with second-hand objects, and how to approach them from a feng shui perspective. We cover: - What is predecessor qi? - Why it’s important to be mindful of predecessor qi - When secondhand objects can add positive energy to your home - Ta...

If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ve probably heard us talk about feng shui crystal balls. Many people don’t know what they are or how to use them, so we’re answering those questions and more in this episode! We cover: - What is a feng shui crystal ball? - What feng shui crystal balls symbolize - The importance of intention in feng shui - What makes something a feng shui object? - What to...

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Learn more about Mindful Design School at mindfuldesignschool.com . As feng shui practitioners, we get asked a lot about color. It’s one of the simplest, most effective ways to apply feng shui to your home. There are many ways to think about feng shui and color, and in this episode we’re looking at color through the lens of the feng shui bagua. We cover: - What is the feng shui bagua? - Why is wor...

Learn more about Mindful Design School at mindfuldesignschool.com . In this episode, we are delighted to welcome meditation and yoga teacher Brittaney Valentino! Brittaney joined us to talk about her experience teaching yoga and mindfulness meditation to kids. We cover: - How Brittaney approaches meditation and mindfulness for kids - The benefits of a mindfulness practice for kids - What changes B...

Learn more about Mindful Design School at mindfuldesignschool.com . 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 ou...