Vastu Shastra

The 7 best Indian decor stores

las siete mejores tiendas de decoracion india

In today's post I show you the best online Indian decor stores. I've discovered most of them in the last few months and, for me, they're the best ones! I'm a big fan of Indian handicrafts but it's hard for me here to find quality design that combines tradition and modernity.   One of Vastu parameters that's not often mentioned out there is the importance of beauty. Creating beautiful spaces and surrounding yourself with high-quality objects that you love, made of natural materials that inspire you and are useful in your daily life is also important. This is called 'decoration' and I

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When and how to do an energetic cleansing at home

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In Vastu, it's a common practice to do pujas. Pujas are rituals of purification, blessing, etc. But this post is more focused on when and how to do an energy cleansing in your house.   The practices that am going to share with you here were not learned from any Vastu teacher or books. They're standard rituals that I've been learning over the years through my experience and learning in yoga circles. They're very simple rituals based on intuition and common sense that will surely resonate with you if you're a sensitive to the energies that surround you.   There are key moments, recommended

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5 Essential Vastu tips to uplift your home’s energy

vastu tips to improve home vibration

I’ve been in India since a month ago and, this time, as I have been looking for an apartment here, I have been observing more in detail all the buildings in my surroundings. Many friends around me often ask me: How is the Vastu of this and that place? And, I have to explain them that, whenever some basics parameters are not met at first sight, I don’t even bother to do a deeper Vastu analysis.   I have to admit that some of those basic parameters come from my Western architectural mindset: I expect to find spaces properly built, executed with

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3 reasons why Vastu is not Hindu

Vastu is not Hindu

Hi dear! Here I am, ready to share with you 3 reasons why Vastu is not Hindu! Since I started to study and practice Vastu Shastra, I noticed there’re all sort of myths, misunderstandings and superficial judgements about it. And, every time I share that I’m doing a doctoral thesis on Vastu Shastra for Christian Spiritual Well-being… I often hear a…”But, Vastu is Hindu!”. (And, my face is like…LOL)   Vastu is not a well-known subject in the West and, what is practiced in India, is very often a distorted version that differs very much from the original knowledge. I understand there are

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Where to place mirrors following Vastu Shastra at home

espejos vastu shastra

In this post we will talk about where to place mirrors following Vastu Shastra, as well as the places you should avoid. We all have mirrors at home, they’re super useful, right? But… if they’re not properly placed, they can stress you out without realizing it or even affect the quality of your sleep at night.   Apart from the function they have, they’re also widely used in interior design to decorate and create a sense of spaciousness to a room, but many people don’t realize the energy impact they can cause if they’re not properly placed. They can cause distortion or

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How to harmonize your home with Vastu and Yoga for spiritual growth

Cómo armonizar tu casa con Vastu

There’re many levels to harmonize your home with Vastu and in this post I will show you an easy method that you can apply yourself. Imagine getting home after a hard day's work and feeling that you are entering a wellness temple: a sattvick and rejuvenating space for your body, mind and soul. And you may be wondering… How can I get that? Well, in this post I am going to reveal my method to harmonize your home with Vastu while working on your spiritual growth, combining it with Yoga principles.   Obviously it’s not the same as if you do Vastu

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Vastu Shastra principles: 7 things you should know about it

vastu shastra principles

The more I see a growing interest in Vastu in the West, the more I see a limited understanding of it. It’s normal because is foreign to our culture! The internet is full of superficial information about the subject so that’s why I wanted to share with you seven key Vastu Shastra principles. In this post, I am sharing with you some core values behind it that should be taken into consideration, especially if you’re interested to study Vastu or apply it in your home. They are as follows:   1.Vastu Shastra is sustained by Vedic philosophy   It’s not possible to understand Vastu without the

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Vastu tips to create a sacred space at home

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When I started to meditate, almost 10 years ago, I was recommended to create a sacred space at home for this practice. Over time, I realized how much this influences your yoga practice, meditation and concentration. It really helps to have a proper space dedicated to this, like your own “cave” so that's why I wanted to give you some Vastu tips to create a sacred space in your home.    I've been wanting to write a post about this for a long time and finally here I am! In this post, I offer you seven basic tips to keep in mind

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Discover your personal tree with Vastu and Jyotish astrology

descubre tu arbol personal con Vastu y Jyotish

In this post, discover your personal tree with Vastu and Jyotish astrology as well as the tradition behind “your tree”: when and how to plant it. If you're going to be a mom or dad very soon, I think you'll love knowing it for your baby!   There are many Vedic traditions connected with nature and the environment that surrounds us. Vastu is very extensive and also includes gardening and landscaping. I never get tired of saying that's interconnected with the science of Yoga, Ayurveda and Vedic astrology. Today's post is a clear example of this!     The way to know your personal tree

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Vastu tips for your garden: where to plant auspicious trees

vastu tips for garden where to locate auspicious trees

Did you know that gardening and landscaping are also included within Vastu Shastra? In today's post I am going to tell you where to plant the best trees according to Vastu for your garden, protect the house and make the most of the solar energy.   In Vastu, the selection of a good site is based on a series of environmental parameters related to good topography, geology, geobiology, compactness of soil, its fertility, water resources, fauna and flora, etc.   In addition, to achieve a favorable environment, Vastu not only seeks the harmony of the panchaboothas, or 5 elements (earth, air, water, fire and

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