Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

In this week's episode of the Holistic Spaces Podcast, we begin a series called Small Bites. This series will be a small bite size feng shui tip or adjustment that comes directly from a collection of teachings from our teacher Katherine Metz.  In other exciting news Katherine has joined the Mindful Design Feng Shui School to co-teach an advanced training program called Pure Professor with Anj...

It’s the height of summer, everything is in full bloom and for episode 237, we’re talking about our favorite flowers and how they relate to feng shui. Flowers are often used in feng shui to boost the qi of a space. They are a source of fresh, uplifting energy, and bringing fresh flowers into your home is a great way to unstick anything that is feeling stuck. Flowers also invite more joy, and they...

As the last days of summer begin, we are sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of August 2023! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I ching for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month’s energy in your home through feng shui. If you want to dive dee...

Why are plants so important in feng shui? Plants are related to the wood element, which represents kindness, flexibility, growth, and new beginnings. They also allow us to connect to the cycles of nature and having plants in our homes also teaches us to care for other living beings. This week on the podcast we are discussing our favorite plants and how they can be helpful in adjusting the qi in si...

As an activating energy source, red is considered a very auspicious and powerful color in feng shui. Both transformational and stimulating, it is most closely associated with the fire element and is a protector with great potential to remove negative qi. This week we are exploring many aspects of the color red as it relates to the practice of feng shui and some of the ways that it can be used to s...

For part two in our series, Interviewing the Lineage , we are delighted to welcome back to the show Rosalie Prinzivalli! We owe a debt of gratitude to our Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Feng Shui teachers, those who have come before us and taught us directly. They learned the practice of feng shui directly from our root teacher, his Holiness Grandmaster Lin Yun, Fourth Stage lineage holder of the Bla...

This week we’re delighted to share a feng shui home consultation for our friend, Alyssa Brieloff . On the verge of giving birth to her first child, Alyssa is looking to shift some of the energy in her home to accommodate this next phase in her life. Anjie walks Alyssa through several possible feng shui adjustments to most support and nurture her and her family. If you want to dive deeper, be sure...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of July 2023! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month’s energy in your home through feng shui. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to...

This week we’re taking a look at the energy of the summer solstice. The summer solstice marks the official start of astronomical summer and is the longest day of the year. Derived from the Latin word solstitium which translates to "sun stands still", the summer solstice is midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvest, and is most closely associated with the fire elemen...

For the first episode in our new series, Interviewing the Lineage , where we speak with the teachers who have mentored and nurtured us on our path, we are delighted to welcome back to the show Katherine Metz! Katherine is the founder and creator of Feng Shui Storyboard . Over the years, she has chronicled His Holiness Grandmaster Professor Lin Yun's teachings as succinctly as possible. Katherine i...

For episode 228 Anjie and Laura are discussing their favorite crystals and how to place them throughout the home to invite and balance qi. In feng shui, we value crystals for their energetic and healing properties. While it’s not traditional to work with natural crystals in feng shui, it can be powerful to bring them into your space with feng shui intentions. From heart healing to inviting in more...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of June 2023! First, we go over what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month’s energy in your home through feng shui. We cover: -Key dates to look out fo...

As we welcome the warm summer months, this week on the podcast we’re headed back to the garden to discuss how the same feng shui principles that can be used inside your home can also be applied to designing and growing a garden outside your home that nurtures and supports you. We cover: - Inviting the flow of qi into your garden with a water element such as fountains or river washed stones - How y...

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces Podcast, we’re sharing our everyday Feng Shui tips. Laura & Anjie give you examples of how can you keep it simple and live feng shui everyday. Feng shui doesn't need to be complicated or overly dramatic. We cover: - How Anjie incorporates feng shui into her meditation practice - What Laura’s does in her home office - The importance of the front door Plus...

This week on the podcast Laura and Anjie are discussing tarot and its many parallels with feng shui as a divination tool to tap into our yin side . Laura has been an avid practitioner of the tarot for a number of years and, along with feng shui, forms the bedrock of her practice . We cover: -The origin of tarot in 15th century Italy and its similarities to feng shui  -Laura’s history with the...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of May 2023! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy.  We cover: -Key dates to look out for this month...

In this week’s Holistic Spaces podcast we talk about how you can use Feng Shui to support you when you feel anxious or worried. While it’s always important to address more serious anxiety issues with a trusted healthcare professional, feng shui can be a great way to support this work. Anjie and Laura talk about simple ways you can feel more settled and grounded and how you can be kinder to yoursel...

In this episode, we’re taking a look at the hows, whys and whats of training to become a feng shui consultant. There are many perspectives and schools of feng shui and today we explore the different methods and lineages to consider before figuring out which might work best for you, the student. We cover: -The different styles of teachers and school for feng shui and which might work best for you -...

In this episode, we’re overwhelmed with joy to share a conversation between Anjie and Laura in celebration of Anjie’s new book “ Mindful Homes: Create healing living spaces with mindfulness and feng shui” . We cover: -The process of writing the new book as well as what’s changed since she published her first book in 2015 -Feng shui as dharma practice and a means to connect to yourself and your com...

In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome three of our Mindful Design graduates ! Sarah, Deeds, and Line joined us to share their feng shui true stories: the feng shui experiences that have surprised and delighted them! We cover: - How Sarah, Deeds, and Line got started with feng shui - Sarah’s feng shui adjustment that led to an aligned career opportunity - How feng shui helped Deeds draw in mo...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of April 2023! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy.  We cover: - Key dates to look out for this...

Happy Spring Equinox to our listeners in the Northern Hemisphere! As the seasons start to change, many of us are feeling the urge to clean our homes. In this episode, we’re sharing some of our favorite tips to supercharge your spring cleaning in order to invite in even bigger energy shifts. We cover: - Why many of us feel the desire to clean our homes in the spring - How to bring ceremony and inte...

Have you ever wondered what a feng shui consultation is really like? This week's episode is a collaboration with our dear friend Katie Dalebout, host of the podcast Let It Out. Tune in to hear how Anjie helps Katie feng shui her space based on her three wishes!⁠ ⁠ We cover:⁠ - How Anjie got into architecture and feng shui⁠ (+ Anjie's past life as a goth girl with no aspirations of entrepreneurship...

In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome three of our Mindful Design graduates: Mary, Susan, and Lalita! We loved hearing about their favorite feng shui-inspired rituals and how they each embrace the energy of spring. We cover: - Energetic themes of springtime - Mary’s clearing and visualization practice to welcome spring - How Susan connects with nature at this time of year - How Lalita works...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of March 2023! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share a feng shui suggestion to make the most of this month’s energy.  We cover: - Key dates to look out for this month...