CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"I have recently bought a block of land in Suffolk Park near Byron Bay. Building a house was feeling overwhelming, where to start?! I needed some help so I contacted Lizzie. She came for a site meeting and then we went for coffee and she made notes on my needs, lifestyle and birth date. Lizzie had taken photos of the site and made compass assessments. Within two weeks she had produced a comprehensive document assessing the site in relation to both my astrology and to Feng shui principles. Having lived in Hong Kong for many years, I am attuned to the benefits of harmonious planning using these tools. I could then take these guiding principles for the areas such as front entrance, master bedroom, kitchen and living space to an architect. The architect was in complete agreement that the recommendations Lizzie made were inline with the natural flow of the land and would result in a well thought out flow of rooms and energy. I am now working with the architect to draw up plans and I will be consulting with Lizzie at key steps of the building process. I love that she can be there from the very first stage, through to the final interior finishes."
B. BUCKWELL, Byron Bay
"Lizzie Bodenham has been our company 's Feng Shui advisor over the last decade and I can highly recommend her services . She has been continually improving her knowledge and understanding in the field. She has helped our business grow and prosper over the years. Lizzie has also performed space clearing and applied Feng Shui principles in our home to bring more peace and harmony into our lives.. It is a wonderful experience to work with Lizzie, she is friendly, focused and dedicated."
ANDRAS KOVACS, owner of Etnix, Byron Bay
What is Feng Shui ?
Feng shui (füng sch’way) is the ancient Chinese art of determining how Qi ( pron chee, often written as Ch'i ) moves in our surroundings and influences our lives over periods of time. A system developed over thousands of years of observation , the core idea of Feng shui is of humans living in harmony with their environments. Qi can be loosely interpreted as the universal life force or living energy that is underlying every living and non-living substance.This energy can be visible, measurable matter or intangible energy that is more easily felt than seen. Sound waves are an example of this.....we may not see the oscillation of air molecules, but when sound hits our eardrum, we hear the sound. Because we humans rely heavily on our visual senses, what cannot be seen is sometimes hard to comprehend .
The authentic study of Feng shui encompasses all the ways that visible Form and invisible Formless energies interact and have an effect on our natural or built environments .So Feng shui, literally translated "Wind and Water", is a methodology which helps in choosing appropriate and fortunate locations for buildings, as well as designing lay outs and floor plans. It can bring harmony into a space through the introduction of shapes, artwork or plants ,or through rearranging objects and managing clutter. The focus is to improve many aspects of life by making informed choices . These choices in turn attract better health, prosperity, beneficial outcomes and relationships.
What is authentic Feng shui ?
The primary objective underlying Feng shui is to harness and direct healthy, vital energy ( Sheng Qi ) within a space so it can support the occupants. This entails deflecting or curbing unfavorable energy ( Sha Qi ) that might create adversity in every day life .Feng shui looks at the fundamental principle of Yin and Yang, where everything in nature and the cosmos can be described in terms of the inter-relatedness of these two opposite yet non conflicting forces . Bedrooms, for example are generally designed to be more Yin spaces to promote retreat and rest, while living areas are better designed to be more Yang spaces/activity oriented . Equilibrium in a space is found by ensuring you have both. If a bedroom is kept like a cave it will be hard to get yourself motivated in the morning and living/ work areas that are too bright or noisy can trigger over stimulation or anxiety.
Another component to Feng shui analysis is examining how the five natural elements or processes -Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal -interact and work together. These five correlate with specific compass directions, seasons, sounds, shapes, colours and organs .
A Feng shui audit incorporates these principles and various different schools of Feng shui, covering Form and Compass schools in conjunction with Xuan Kong Fei Xing Flying Stars and time dimension formulas. An assessment always includes the external physical surroundings as well as internal forms, compass orientation, the pathway and quality of Qi as it enters a property through the entrance, windows and doors,
What is NOT Classical Feng shui ?
In the last forty years a Western approach to the Feng shui of a space has given rise to a convenient "one size fits all" solution, with the focus being on personal aspirations (i.e the entrance is always the Career sector and the far left corner of a space is always Prosperity corner). This simplified approach, whilst having it's place in the larger scheme of things, is not true Classical Feng shui . Without the study of other factors such as surrounding land forms, this approach lacks a solid foundation for efficiency and effectiveness. Traditional practice always uses the accurate magnetic orientation of a building to create a Natal Chart and takes into consideration the influence of time periods on a space.
Space Clearing is not a traditional Feng shui practice either, although this can noticeably improve the atmosphere of a space that feels heavy or difficult and contribute to energising the Qi . Our internal and external environments are also influenced by intention or the attitudes we have and the words we speak.
Why consider a Feng shui consultation ?
The goal of a Living Balance Designs Feng shui consult is to improve the quality of Qi and feeling within a residential or commercial living or working environment. Recommendations are unique to your needs, budget and space and are aimed at creating an environment that optimises well being. Lizzie will recommend practical solutions within the space, taking into consideration choice of colours decorative touches or finishes, placement of items or furniture , as well as spatial design and the appropriate usage of rooms for homes and/or individuals.
What are the ways in which it can be applied ?
Feng shui has been applied within Chinese architecture and design for thousands of years. In terms of modern day application, Classical Feng shui principles can be applied in the following ways `:
- through detailed analysis of the the unique energy blueprint of the building or Qi Natal Chart, implementing changes to promote greater wellness, success and balance
- through prior planning, lay out and interior scheme for a home or work space to maximise the potential of the space for its' occupants
- when looking to buy a property. Making a detailed analysis of the site, the Qi Natal map of the prospective building so you can consider the Feng shui for you individually PRIOR to making an offer or purchase
- recommendations for the layout of a special ceremony or event as well as examination of favourable influences for the individuals hosting the occasion
The primary tool used is for assessment is a Luo Pan, a Chinese magnetic compass, which determines the orientation of a building while also giving information regarding the orientation.
*REQUIRED INFORMATION PRIOR TO A FENG SHUI CONSULTATION :
Before the consultation please have ready the 3 following things
1. A site map of your property
2. Building or Floor plans to scale (this can be obtained from local council but allow time for it to arrive)
3. Construction date of your building. By this I mean which 20 year period the house was constructed. This is because significant changes occur every 20 years.
So was it built between:
1864 – 1884 ( Period 1 )
1884 - 1904 ( Period 2 )
1904 – 1924 ( Period 3 )
1924 – 1944 ( Period 4 )
1944 – 1964 ( Period 5 )
1964 – 1984 ( Period 6 )
1984 – 2004 ( Period 7 )
2004 – 2024 ( Period 8- current period )*
2024 – 2044 Period 9
Please also let me know about :
-history of major renovations including dates
-information on previous or current occupants such as persisting problems being experienced by the people living/working there.
-gender and dates of birth of current occupants
-planned refurbishments or renovations
-any specific areas of concern
Feng shui (füng sch’way) is the ancient Chinese art of determining how Qi ( pron chee, often written as Ch'i ) moves in our surroundings and influences our lives over periods of time. A system developed over thousands of years of observation , the core idea of Feng shui is of humans living in harmony with their environments. Qi can be loosely interpreted as the universal life force or living energy that is underlying every living and non-living substance.This energy can be visible, measurable matter or intangible energy that is more easily felt than seen. Sound waves are an example of this.....we may not see the oscillation of air molecules, but when sound hits our eardrum, we hear the sound. Because we humans rely heavily on our visual senses, what cannot be seen is sometimes hard to comprehend .
The authentic study of Feng shui encompasses all the ways that visible Form and invisible Formless energies interact and have an effect on our natural or built environments .So Feng shui, literally translated "Wind and Water", is a methodology which helps in choosing appropriate and fortunate locations for buildings, as well as designing lay outs and floor plans. It can bring harmony into a space through the introduction of shapes, artwork or plants ,or through rearranging objects and managing clutter. The focus is to improve many aspects of life by making informed choices . These choices in turn attract better health, prosperity, beneficial outcomes and relationships.
What is authentic Feng shui ?
The primary objective underlying Feng shui is to harness and direct healthy, vital energy ( Sheng Qi ) within a space so it can support the occupants. This entails deflecting or curbing unfavorable energy ( Sha Qi ) that might create adversity in every day life .Feng shui looks at the fundamental principle of Yin and Yang, where everything in nature and the cosmos can be described in terms of the inter-relatedness of these two opposite yet non conflicting forces . Bedrooms, for example are generally designed to be more Yin spaces to promote retreat and rest, while living areas are better designed to be more Yang spaces/activity oriented . Equilibrium in a space is found by ensuring you have both. If a bedroom is kept like a cave it will be hard to get yourself motivated in the morning and living/ work areas that are too bright or noisy can trigger over stimulation or anxiety.
Another component to Feng shui analysis is examining how the five natural elements or processes -Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal -interact and work together. These five correlate with specific compass directions, seasons, sounds, shapes, colours and organs .
A Feng shui audit incorporates these principles and various different schools of Feng shui, covering Form and Compass schools in conjunction with Xuan Kong Fei Xing Flying Stars and time dimension formulas. An assessment always includes the external physical surroundings as well as internal forms, compass orientation, the pathway and quality of Qi as it enters a property through the entrance, windows and doors,
What is NOT Classical Feng shui ?
In the last forty years a Western approach to the Feng shui of a space has given rise to a convenient "one size fits all" solution, with the focus being on personal aspirations (i.e the entrance is always the Career sector and the far left corner of a space is always Prosperity corner). This simplified approach, whilst having it's place in the larger scheme of things, is not true Classical Feng shui . Without the study of other factors such as surrounding land forms, this approach lacks a solid foundation for efficiency and effectiveness. Traditional practice always uses the accurate magnetic orientation of a building to create a Natal Chart and takes into consideration the influence of time periods on a space.
Space Clearing is not a traditional Feng shui practice either, although this can noticeably improve the atmosphere of a space that feels heavy or difficult and contribute to energising the Qi . Our internal and external environments are also influenced by intention or the attitudes we have and the words we speak.
Why consider a Feng shui consultation ?
The goal of a Living Balance Designs Feng shui consult is to improve the quality of Qi and feeling within a residential or commercial living or working environment. Recommendations are unique to your needs, budget and space and are aimed at creating an environment that optimises well being. Lizzie will recommend practical solutions within the space, taking into consideration choice of colours decorative touches or finishes, placement of items or furniture , as well as spatial design and the appropriate usage of rooms for homes and/or individuals.
What are the ways in which it can be applied ?
Feng shui has been applied within Chinese architecture and design for thousands of years. In terms of modern day application, Classical Feng shui principles can be applied in the following ways `:
- through detailed analysis of the the unique energy blueprint of the building or Qi Natal Chart, implementing changes to promote greater wellness, success and balance
- through prior planning, lay out and interior scheme for a home or work space to maximise the potential of the space for its' occupants
- when looking to buy a property. Making a detailed analysis of the site, the Qi Natal map of the prospective building so you can consider the Feng shui for you individually PRIOR to making an offer or purchase
- recommendations for the layout of a special ceremony or event as well as examination of favourable influences for the individuals hosting the occasion
The primary tool used is for assessment is a Luo Pan, a Chinese magnetic compass, which determines the orientation of a building while also giving information regarding the orientation.
*REQUIRED INFORMATION PRIOR TO A FENG SHUI CONSULTATION :
Before the consultation please have ready the 3 following things
1. A site map of your property
2. Building or Floor plans to scale (this can be obtained from local council but allow time for it to arrive)
3. Construction date of your building. By this I mean which 20 year period the house was constructed. This is because significant changes occur every 20 years.
So was it built between:
1864 – 1884 ( Period 1 )
1884 - 1904 ( Period 2 )
1904 – 1924 ( Period 3 )
1924 – 1944 ( Period 4 )
1944 – 1964 ( Period 5 )
1964 – 1984 ( Period 6 )
1984 – 2004 ( Period 7 )
2004 – 2024 ( Period 8- current period )*
2024 – 2044 Period 9
Please also let me know about :
-history of major renovations including dates
-information on previous or current occupants such as persisting problems being experienced by the people living/working there.
-gender and dates of birth of current occupants
-planned refurbishments or renovations
-any specific areas of concern
SERVICES & FEES
- ON SITE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PREMISES RECOMMENDATIONS-Thorough analysis of existing residential or business premises. This will then be compiled detailing recommendations. These suggestions are designed to bring greater balance to the various areas of the entire space. PLEASE NOTE : This can be discreetly done to compliment personal preferences and in harmony with architectural and decorative styles. Beneficial elements can be introduced through colour, shape, object, lighting, furnishing, plants etc. The purchase of recommended suggestions/elements are the responsibility of the client, unless otherwise agreed. This report includes two follow up support emails within two months. Please refer to * Required Information prior to Feng shui Consultation .Fee starting from $180 for a small one bed studio- fee dependent on size and scope of premises.
- CHOOSING A SITE OR HOUSE TO BUY- Thorough analysis of house, commercial premises or property to examine it's suitability for prospective buyers. Please refer to * Required Information prior to Feng shui Consultation .Fee starting from $280 depending on size and scope of premises .
- PRE-BUILD FENG SHUI REPORT FOR A HOUSE SITE- This assessment is for those who have already bought a property or house site and takes into consideration the surrounding landscape and natural forms, the possible orientation of the house to be built and the individuals who will live there. A detailed report and plan with recommendations will be compiled, designed to encourage practical as well as optimal layout for individuals who will be living or working in the space. This is a uniquely tailored report incorporating Chinese Astrology to optimise the potential Qi within the future house for the residents. Please refer to * Required Information prior to Feng shui Consultation. Fee starting from $350 depending on size and scope of premises .
- FENG SHUI SPACE PLANNING/ LAYOUT FOR HOME OR WORK SPACE- Report designed for a space due to be redesigned . This is a report recommended for the initial planning of a design before plans are drawn . This will include an on site visit, communication with client and /or architects/designers to understand required changes. A detailed report and plan with recommendations will be compiled, designed to encourage practical as well as optimal layout for individuals who will be living or working in the space. The scope of this report includes outlining ideal placements of doorways, rooms and furniture as well as decorative finishes/ colour schemes. Please refer to * Required Information prior to Feng Shui Consultation .Fee starting $ 250 dependent on size and scope of premises/ work entailed.A $80 deposit is required to secure an appointment with the balance owing prior to the release of the final report
- ANNUAL FENG SHUI CHANGES & UPDATE REPORT FOR HOME OR BUSINESS - Please note this report is for those who have already had a Flying Stars /Natal chart assessment done for the premises. This report is best compiled before mid January of every year. This report takes into consideration the annual changeover of Feng Shui / Flying Stars influences which takes place around the 4th February every year. These will impact the Qi distribution natal map of any living or work space. Key areas such as the entrance , bedroom, living areas or office/cash register may require special attention for the upcoming year. Recommendations are also included regarding renovations and areas better left undisturbed . Implementing changes because of annual flying stars without knowing how this may influence the unique natal chart map of your home or business is not a wise idea. Fee from $145 dependent on size and scope of premises
- COMBINED PACKAGE OF ON SITE RESIDENTIAL & WORK/BUSINESS FENG SHUI REPORT contact me to discuss scope & fee. A $100 deposit is required to secure an appointment with the balance owing prior to the release of the final report
- Report is emailed to client or hard copy can be given or posted. Follow up questions regarding the recommendations- if in doubt , up to two follow up calls are encouraged to ask questions about implementation of recommendations. Please make a list of questions prior to calling for clarification ! Lizzie will contact client a month after the report has been given to follow up on progress.
"Every time you move things around and you align yourself in certain directions, you’re actually aligning to energy forces, which most people don’t understand. But what are these energy forces? These are cosmic energies "
Lillian Too
Living Balance Designs
LB@livingbalancedesigns.com.au
0431678608
