Sustainable Landscaping

Landscaping that is environmentally responsible must be sustainable. Sustainable landscaping has a favourable effect on the environment, which is one of its key advantages. Native plants are one of the key elements in sustainable landscaping. When native plants are used in your landscape design, they help sustain regional ecosystems and enhance biodiversity. Native plants require less upkeep and water than …

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Ayurveda Guide to Ramadan Fasting

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the holiest month. Muslims practice fasting from dawn to dusk in the month of Ramadan as an act of worshipping the God which enables them to maintain self-discipline, sacrifice, and compassion for those less fortunate. Ayurveda is the holy science of medicine that can be traced back to …

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7 Easy Tips for Creating a More Harmonious Home

It’s no secret that creating a harmonious home is an important part of living a happy, healthy life. But it can be difficult to make sure our space reflects the balance and peace we want in our lives. From constantly fighting clutter to trying to figure out how to organize the family space better, achieving domestic harmony can seem daunting. …

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Vaastu Shastra – Vedic Architecture

Vaastu Shastra is the ancient Vedic architecture. Vastu is a science of direction. It is based on the laws of nature. Just like the science of civil engineering or architecture, vastu aims to bring balance and beauty in construction. Hence, it is for all people and not only Hindus. It helps us to design buildings according to the laws of nature. Vastu …

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Invite Positive Energy with Ancient Home Cleansing Techniques!

Invite Positive Energy with Ancient Home Cleansing Techniques! According to ancient traditions, every house has a spirit. Feng shui calls it Chi, whereas the ancient Indian architectural science – Vastu, calls it the Vastu-Purush. These concepts signify that each house has energy. If this energy is balanced, the inmates stay happy and healthy in the house. That is why we …

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Space Clearing with 5 elements

According to the ancient art of balancing environmental energy, Feng Shui, the entire universe is composed of these five essential elements – metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. These elements have their unique subtle energies. In a balanced state, these energies bring harmony and stability. Whereas in an imbalanced state, these elements may bring negativity and discord. That’s why, space …

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Spiritual Home Fasting for Ramadan

Ramadan is a festival of spiritual ablution. This festival of charity helps you to deep cleanse not only your body but also your soul. Fasting is the essence of Ramadan. Ramadan fasting is a spiritual tool that helps to detox the body, reduce unnatural food cravings, and calms the mind. It purifies the energy channels inside the body and ensures …

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An Introduction to Feng Shui

©2015 All rights reserved. International Feng Shui Guild. The original school of Feng Shui based on the observation of topographicalfeatures. It is the relationship of a particular place to its landform surroundings. A metaphor for the ideal form has the shape of an armchair. When looking out the front door, the structure is cradled by the Black Tortoise, the Azure …

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9 Favorite Kitchen Enhancements

All rights reserved. Copyright© 2015 of the International Feng Shui Guild™ The kitchen is the heart and health of the home in Feng Shui and it the second most important room in your home as its purpose is to help nourish your body. Honor your personality in your kitchen. If you want to display your child’s artwork on your refrigerator; …

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9 Favorite Front Door Enhancements

All rights reserved. Copyright© 2015 of the International Feng Shui Guild™ All schools of Feng Shui recognize the front door as the mouth of chi and it is considered one of the top 3 important areas of the home or business to be mindful of. The mouth of chi is where the universal life force energy enters to bring fortunate …

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Unexpected places to purchase art in Abu Dhabi

1– Al Marsam Al Hor – The Art Workshop This is of one my all-time favorite and one of the eldest art spots in the city. A place where children and adults come to learn all different types of art. A place where most Abu Dhabi based artists create their art and some of them I even grew up in …

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Health Affirmations to hang on the wall

Health affirmations are nice ways to remind ourselves everyday and give us motivation to go ahead with our wellness journey. Our state of mind, when enriched with the right information, can do miracles for ourselves and people around us. According to western Feng Shui, health affirmations are good to be hung on the east side of the house according to …

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Attract abundance with Feng Shui

The concepts of Feng Shui can help us prevent misalignment of energies leading to ill-health, financial problems, social or family issues, and so on. In this blog, let’s discover the potential of Feng Shui to bring wealth and prosperity.  It is important to understand that Feng Shui is not about certain objects like the three-legged frog or laughing Buddha. It …

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Core concepts of Feng Shui

Feng Shui originated in China some 5,000 years ago and literally translates as “wind and water.” It is the art and science of harmonizing with one’s environment and heavenly influences. Ch’i (or Qi) The vital Life Force energy in all things and that animates all of existence. Ch’i exists everywhere; its flow is considered the universal energy between heaven and …

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Tridosha 3 bio-energies that rule our state of being

Tridoshas are made of the 5 elements. These five elements are essence of creation. Everything is being created from it. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha- The three bio-energies responsible for the existence of life. These energies are needed to be balanced to maintain a healthy body and mind constitution. “vāyu: pittaṃ kaphaśceti trayo doṣ ā: samāsata: || vikṛ tā’vikṛ tā dehaṃ …

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Meaning of Ayurveda

The term Ayurveda is made out of two Sanskrit words ‘Ayuh’ +’ Veda’ ‘Ayuh’ stands for longevity or life. ‘Veda’ stands for science or knowledge It literally means the science of life, to extend one’s healthy and meaningful life. This ancient science is considered to have originated by the Gods in times where disease and misery was increasing in the …

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