Feng Shui: To Live in Balance

Traditional Chinese Feng Shui is based on the study of balance and harmony, in both an internal and external sense. From the time when Feng Shui first came into existence in China, 5000 years ago, the study of geomancy was based on land forms and structures that were oriented according to the magnetic North/South compass directions. In those days Feng Shui was used for the purpose of locating the best burial sites (Yin Feng Shui), as the Chinese people practiced ancestor worship. They believed providing the ancestors with the most auspicious burial sites would bless the descendants with good children, good luck, and good fortune.
In time, the ancients realized that the same principles could be applied to benefit the living (Yang Feng Shui). The study of Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics evolved to what we have today, along with the teachings of Lao Tze – the Yijing (I Ching), Confucius and Buddhist philosophy.
In an external sense, in order for us to live in balance, we have to look at what is in our external environment; whether it is at home or at work, or extended to our town and country. In an internal sense, we have to look at what is handed to us in our destiny; with this we can see what is lacking within our spirit, and do what we need to in order to restore the balance.
Within our environment Feng Shui applies the Yin and Yang principle, together with the interaction between different energies (Qi). For instance: Wu Xing, the Five Elements Transformation cycles are used. Traditional Chinese Feng Shui also takes into account the important attributes of Time and Space – Xuan Kong Da Gua, Xuan Kong Fei Xing formulas, and along with the people who occupy the space – their Ming Gua. We and everything around us are all manifestations of different kinds of living energy. We all come from the same source within our universe.
The Five Elements are comprised of: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. The Yijing classifies everything in the universe into these five categories of energy (Qi), in order to translate the intangible into the tangible; to make it easier for us to comprehend and understand.
When we live in harmony, there is balance between the Yin (passive) and the Yang  (active) components of the energies (Qi).  This combines and forms a harmonious flow of the five different elements of Qi in our environment, and also within us.
In order for us to live in balance internally, we have to look at what we were born with. This can be analysed by our destiny chart – Ba Zi, based on the year, month, day and hour of our birth. From this analysis, we get to know the different components of our spirit: our strengths and weaknesses; how to recognise and make the most of our luck when it comes. Once when we find out what is lacking within us, we can determine how to act and what to do in order to bring the balance into our lives.

A Feng Shui Research Center two day course designed for Feng Shui practitioners and enthusiasts, who would like to become proficient in the approach of commercial Feng Shui audits. The course contents are focused on the following subjects: · Site Selection · Building Design · Office Design · A Taiji for Every Individual · Case Studies · Date Selection
Friday & Saturday March 26 & 27, 2010
Facilitator: Teresa Hwang - Consultant & Interior Designer, Certified Feng Shui Master, Certified Feng Shui Lecturer, Traditional Feng Shui Chinese Astrology & Divination, Xuan Kong Fei Xing Xuan Kong Da Gua
Location: Schubert Center, Vernon, BC, Canada (flights into Kelowna)
Fee: Cdn$ 600! Register soon...

FSRC Four Pillars of Destiny Essential Course
An opportunity to combine the ancient wisdom of The Four Pillars Destiny Chart and Aromatherapy. Four day course - 8 hours each day
An introduction to one of the Chinese astrological studies on a person's destiny - fate and luck, based on the person's year, month, day and hour of birth. Pre-requisite reading - "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feng Shui, 3rd. Edition by E. Moran & Master Joseph Yu". (Book is also available at Chapters).
Course Contents: Stems and Branches - Charting Four Pillars - Charting Luck Pillars - Five Elements and Six Spirits - Six Spirits Interactions - Four Pillars and Palaces - Strength of Five Elements - Strength of the Day - Master Principle of Balance -Favorable and Unfavorable - Elements Clashes, Combinations How to Do a Reading Enhancing - Your Luck with Colors - Choosing the Right Profession.
The small class size and hands on approach of teaching by Teresa will assure that you will have a good working knowledge of the Four Pillars of Destiny at the end of this course.
Monday - Thursday March 29, 30, 31 and April 1, 2010 - Between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Facilitator: Teresa Hwang - Consultant & Interior Designer, Certified Feng Shui Master, Certified Feng Shui Lecturer, Traditional Feng Shui Chinese Astrology & Divination, Xuan Kong Fei Xing Xuan Kong Da Gua
Location: Vernon BC ( flights into Kelowna)
Fee: Cdn$1,000, deposit at time of registration Cdn$200, balance payable 1 month prior to course. No refunds upon cancellation, paid fees credited to future courses. And no tax if they sign up for more than one course!

Certified Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Practitioner - Modules 1 & 2 - Four Day Professional Training Course
Learn the secrets of ancient Chinese Feng Shui Masters. Become a Certified Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Practitioner of the Feng Shui Research Center with appointed FSRC Lecturer Teresa Hwang.
The course consists of both theory and on-site practice. There will be an examination after Module 2. Successful candidates can proceed to Modules 3 & 4. This course is designed for people who wants to learn Traditional Chinese Feng Shui in detail, and to become a proficient professional Feng Shui practitioner.
March 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2010 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily)
Facilitator: Teresa Hwang Feng Shui & Design Consultant & Interior Designer for Home & Business, Certified Feng Shui Research Centre, Master & Lecturer Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Chinese Astrology & Divination
Location:  Vernon ( flight into Kelowna)
Fee: Cdn$1,000, (Including Tax & Printed Materials) deposit at time of registration Cdn$200, balance payable 1 month prior to course.No refunds upon cancellation, paid fees credited to future courses. And no tax if they sign up for more than one course!

Certified Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Practitioner - Modules 3 & 4
Learn the secrets of ancient Chinese Feng Shui Masters. Become a Certified Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Practitioner of the Feng Shui Research Center with appointed FSRC Lecturer Teresa Hwang. Prerequisite Modules 1 &2
The course consists of theory and on-site practice. There will be an examination after Module 4. Successful candidates will receive a Diploma and will be recognized as a practitioner trained at the Feng Shui Research Centre.
March 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2010. (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily)
Facilitator: Teresa Hwang Feng Shui & Design Consultant & Interior Designer for Home & Business, Certified Feng Shui Research Centre. Master & Lecturer Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Chinese Astrology & Divination
Location: Vernon ( flight into Kelowna)
Fee: Cdn $1,200, (Including Tax & Printed Materials) deposit at time of registration; Cdn$200, balance payable 1 month prior to course. No refunds upon cancellation, paid fees credited to future courses. And no tax if they sign up for more than one course!

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