Some of the materials employed include:         

• Absolutes: Fragrant oils extracted primarily from flowers or delicate plant tissues through solvent or supercritical fluid extraction (e.g., rose absolute). The term is also used to describe oils extracted from fragrant butters, concretes, and enfleurage pommades using ethanol.
• Carrier oils: Typically oily plant base triglycerides that dilute essential oils for use on the skin (e.g., sweet almond oil).
• Essential oils: Fragrant oils extracted from plants chiefly through steam distillation (e.g., eucalyptus oil) or expression (grapefruit oil). However, the term is also occasionally used to describe fragrant oils extracted from plant material by any solvent extraction.
• Herbal distillates or hydrosols: The aqueous by-products of the distillation process (e.g., rosewater). There are many herbs that make herbal distillates and they have culinary uses, medicinal uses and skin care uses. Common herbal distillates are chamomile, rose, and lemon balm.
• Infusions: Aqueous extracts of various plant material (e.g., infusion of chamomile).
• Phytoncides: Various volatile organic compounds from plants that kill microbes. Many terpene-based fragrant oils and sulfuric compounds from plants in the genus “Allium” are phytoncides, though the latter are likely less commonly used in aromatherapy due to their disagreeable odors.
• Vaporizer (Volatized) Raw Herbs: Typically higher oil content plant based materials dried, crushed, and heated to extract and inhale the aromatic oil vapors in a direct inhalation modality.

Some of the ways in which aromatic plant oils can be used include:

• Massage – Aromatherapy massage is a technique for helping to move the lymphatic fluids which is beneficial for your body as the lymph system moves the toxins. Applications of the essential oil on the skin can actually make your skin soft.
• Inhalation – Inhale essential oils directly. Simply smell them straight from the bottle. You can also pour hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil. Lower your face a few inches over the bowl and cover your head and the bowl with a towel, then breathe deeply and slowly.
• Compress – It is highly effective method for pain relief. Put 4-6 drops of oil into very hot or cold water. Use a folded piece of absorbent material and soak up the oil, wring out excess oil and apply to the affected area. Finally cover the area with the towel.
• Vaporizers and Oil burners – Add 6 drops to water and vaporised in a burner. Never leave a candle oil burner unattended, as it is a fire risk. Electric vaporisers are available and are safer to use when asleep or near children.
• Bath – Bathing can be helpful when used in combination with massage oils. Always take a bath first and then apply massage oil.

How aromatherapy works

Aromatherapy is the treatment or prevention of disease by use of essential oils. It also helps in pain and anxiety reduction, enhancement of energy and memory, stress reduction and relaxation, hair loss prevention, and reduction in itching. It works in two ways. One is the influence of aroma on the brain, especially the limbic system through the olfactory system. The other is the direct pharmacological effects of the essential oils. Clinical studies of aromatherapy in combination with other techniques show positive effects. Aromatherapy helps the body to find a natural way to cure itself and improve immune response.

Benefits of Aromatherapy

• It can be useful for stress relief and relaxation
• It helps in relieving minor discomforts
• It boosts the immune system
• It also helps in boosting respiratory and circulatory systems
• It helps in mood enhancement, balance and well being

Essential oils can also be used in household and laundry cleaners. Some oils act as a natural insect repellent and pesticide. Citronella essential oil is the ingredient in the candles that is responsible for repelling the mosquitoes.

Ayurveda has developed a unique category system for each individual based on three main principles or doshas which are present in every person.

Vata Dosha – Vata dosha is connected to the nervous system. It is the most active dosha, responsible for perception, thought, speech, circulation, elimination, and all bodily movement. There are lots of food substances that can balance the Vata Dosha and to name some include the ghee, rice, corn and all sweet fruits.

Pitta Dosha – It is the energy that controls the body’s metabolic systems, including digestion, absorption, nutrition, and temperature. To balance Pitta, we need to make choices that are cooling, sweet, and stabilizing. The person has to consume lots of milk, mild spices like coriander and olive oil that are good to pita people. The foods that this person should avoid include fried and spicy foods.

Kapha Dosha – Kapha comprises all our cells, tissues and organs. Kapha molecules tend to stick together to form dense masses and give the body a chubby shape. People with kapha dosha have to include more light and dry food. Kapha imbalance can develop diseases like lung disorders and other heart diseases so these people have to consume lots of dry fruits.

Ayurvedic treatment involves more than 20 types of treatment, but the most commonly prescribed includes

• Pranayama
• Abhyanga
• Herbal medicines
• Rasayana
• Yoga
• Pancha karma

Benefits of Ayurveda

• Ayurveda is the way of living life naturally.
• Ayurveda integrates and balances the body, mind, and spirit.
• Ayurveda balances three energy systems Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
• The goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to prevent diseases.
• Ayurveda also help reduce plaque and reverse the thickening of artery walls known as atherosclerosis in both healthy adults, as well as adults at high risk for heart disease.
• Combining yoga with a certain Ayurvedic herbal remedy may reduce pain and disability in people with arthritis.
• Ayurveda is a whole medical system, meaning that it is based on theories of health and illness and on methods of preventing and treating health conditions.

Bach flower remedies are dilutions of flower material. The remedies contain a very small amount of flower material in a 50:50 solution of brandy and water. As all the Bach Flower Remedies are pure and harmless there is no fear of giving too much or too often, though only the smallest quantities are necessary to act as a dose.

How to use Bach flower remedies

• The ‘glass of water’ method – For short-term moods and problems put two drops of each selected remedy in a glass of water. Sip as often as required until relief is obtained. You can use this method for longer-term problems as well. Just sip from the glass throughout the day, at least four times a day.
•  Directly on the tongue from the stock bottle – The Bach Flower Essences can be dropped neatly onto the tongue without diluting them. It can also be rubbed behind the ears or on the temples and wrists. Take 2 to 4 drops of concentrate 4 times a day.
•  Adding to bath water – Flower Essences may also be added to bath water (16 drops per use).
•  Adding to lotions or oils – Dilute ten drops of each chosen essence (no more than ten essences) in a 100 ml bottle of lotion or oil.

One of the greatest advantages to Bach Flower Remedies over other types of treatments however is the fact that there are no known side effects or negative reactions and as such Flower Remedies can be used by everyone safely. The remedies work in a positive way, flooding the body with the energy required to re-establish balance within the person. the Flower Remedies to be used successfully in combination with other forms of treatment, weather it is complementary practices, talking therapies, physical work or prescribed medications, without any concern of interference. Bach flower therapy is positive and harmless therapy.

Bach flower remedies are also benefitted for children. It helps to enhance their attention and focus. It can also control jealousy among children which is quite common. Though, the use of Bach flower essences can address a full repertoire of emotional needs in children, it should only be used after a consultation with mental health professionals.

The chiropractic measures and procedures are not painful. In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. Chiropractors are specially trained to perform spinal adjustments. These adjustments use a specific force in a defined direction to release the vertebra back to its normal position. These adjustments are safe and pain-free. Chiropractic treatment is one of the most reliable help for people of old ages while others who seek help from a Chiropractor suffer from headaches, ear infections, joint misalignment, arthritis, muscle and back pains, and others. It Manipulates, or adjust the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal. Treatment of the whole person and seeking out the root cause of a physical ailment makes much more sense than taking harmful drugs and submitting to invasive (expensive) surgeries.

Techniques of Chiropractic

• Spinal Manipulation
• Extremity Manipulation and Extremity Adjusting
• Activator Methods Chiropractic Techniques
• Thompson Chiropractic Techniques
• Gonstead Chiropractic Techniques
• Cox Flexion / Distraction Chiropractic Techniques

Chiropractic helps in:

Asthma

Bed-wetting

Colic

Coughs and colds

Decreases stiffness and muscle tension

Digestive issues

Ear infections

Eczema

Improves blood flow

Improves immune system

Improves mobility and range of motion of joints

Improves spinal alignment

Improves vitality and overall health

Infertility

Menopausal symptoms

Menstrual pain

Preparing for giving birth

Realigning the spine and pelvis after birth

Rebalancing hormones and emotions

Reduces disc degeneration

Relieves pain

Restoring normal range of motion and decrease symptoms of osteoporosis

Sleep issues

Treats the cause not just the symptom

• Violet – It relates to Crown chakra. It is good for kidney problems, tumors and can even work to suppress the appetite.

• Indigo- It relates to Brow Chakra. It helps ones connect to their spirituality and enhance creativity.

• Blue – It relates to Throat Chakra. It lowers blood pressure, decreases respiration, helps induce sleep and enhances communication.

• Green – It relates to Heart Chakra. It helps calm nerves, relax both mentally and physically, it promotes self control and harmony.

• Yellow – It relates to Solar Plexus Chakra. It is effective in reliving depression and headaches and improves memory and awareness.

• Orange – It relates to Sacral Chakra. It regulates circulation, metabolism, helps defeat chest and kidney diseases and it has an ability to energize.

• Red – It relates to Base Chakra. It is powerful in healing blood disease, circulation problems, increasing blood pressure, depression and enhancing confidence and willpower.

Color therapy is one of the best therapies to increase your sense of well being. Your color practitioner will use light filters, meditation, colored silks, waters, crystals and or color breathing. The method of choice will be based on your first consultation. a color therapist can help to balance the flow of the energy that surges through the body. It can be used to enhance the spiritual positive energies or calm the negative ones. A color therapist can work to help focus on the physiological effects that colors have on us so that we can learn how to achieve great physical and mental health by just changing the colors that we see on a daily basis. A trained color therapist can help us to work on balancing our emotional lives as well as healing our stress, tension and physical symptoms due to anxiety, fear and more. Color therapy is a very pleasant and safe therapy that is good for people of all ages.

Detoxification therapy includes a variety of techniques. The major detoxification therapy categories are: fasting, specific diets, vitamin therapy, colon therapy, chelation therapy, and hyperthermia.

• Fasting – Fasting is generally done for a limited, specific number of days. All fasting regimens permit water to be consumed, for it is essential to prevent dehydration. Others allow juice as well, although purists consider this to be food.

• Specific diets – There are many different types of detox diets, most are based on eating organic rather than processed foods.eat less meats and more fruits and vegetables, and drink only filtered water.

• Vitamin therapy – Vitamins, such as C and E, are antioxidant nutrients capable of neutralizing certain toxins called free radicals. A free radical is a particular type of atom or group of atoms that can damage cells and impair a person’s immunity system.

• Colon therapy – This procedure is performed by a trained therapist who introduces from 5-25 gal (19-941 l) of water, or other cleansing agents, directly into the rectum using a tube and nozzle. It removes toxic stool that remains in the folds of the intestine.

• Chelation therapy – It involves the use of a chemical agent that is recognized as being able to effectively treat heavy-metal poisoning like lead or mercury. The synthetic drug ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is administered intravenously or orally and binds to heavy metals in the blood. The toxic metals are then flushed out naturally through the kidneys.

• Hyperthermia – It uses a sauna or a steam bath to sweat out toxic chemicals from fat cells. It is also known as heat stress detoxification

Benefits of detoxification

• It strengthened the immune system
• It enhances mental clarity
• It helps to increase vitality
• It also reduces blood fats
• It helps to reduce blood pressure levels
• It also improves hormone functions
• It improves psychological wellness

Detoxification therapy can be dangerous for people who are underweight, or who have diabetes, hypothyroidism, or hypoglycemia. Anyone with a compromised immune system, including those who are recovering from surgery, should also avoid detoxification. It is best to seek professional help when determining a form of therapy.

Herbs are considered very safe when they are prescribed by a practitioner who has had the proper training. Herbal medicines do not have adverse side effects when prescribed properly.
To use an herbal product as safely as possible, you should follow the instructions given below:

• Consult your doctor first
• Do not take a bigger dose than the label recommends
• Take it under the guidance of a trained medical professional
• Be especially cautious if you are pregnant or nursing

Herbal medicine could better be described as plant based medicine, since it includes the use of all forms of plant life, including tree bark, roots, flowers and all other plant forms. Using plants as medicine provides significant advantages for treating many conditions. Herbal medicines are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts and fresh or dried plants. The tea is said to ease both the pain and the damage that can be the result of a heart attack in a matter of minutes. Leaves, stems and sometimes roots are dried and ground into fine powders that can then be ingested as capsules or used topically on the skin. Herbal aromatherapy is also a specialized type of herbal therapy which involves simmering fresh or dried herbs in water to release the scent. Herbal therapy is also used to treat severe ailments such as cancer and diabetes. Diabetic herbal therapy aims at aiding the body in processing carbohydrates more effectively, thus preventing spikes in blood sugar levels. It is used to treat a wide range of disorders such as anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, migraine, nausea, skin problems such as eczema, poor blood circulation, hormonal imbalances and arthritis etc.

Herbal medicine is the oldest and still the most widely used system of medicine in the world today. It is used in all societies and is common to all cultures.

Benefits of Music Therapy

• It refreshes the mood of the listener
• It stimulates a relaxation response
• It reduces the anxiety and stress level.
• It helps in easing muscle tension
• It controls blood pressure, respiratory rate, hear rate.
• It encourages verbal as well as non verbal communication
• It promotes socialization and development of self expression and motor skills.
• It helps a lot in improving cognitive thinking and mental abilities.

Children with developmental and learning difficulties, children and adults with autism spectrum disorder or special needs as well as the elderly and dementia sufferers have all been shown to benefit from music therapy. Music therapy is used to help people suffering from conditions such as psychiatric disorders, medical problems, sensory impairments, developmental abilities and other health related ailments. Patients suffering from post surgical problems, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease get positive result using music therapy. Music therapy should always be conducted by an expert registered therapist to get maximum benefit out of it.

Natural Therapies are those modes of treatment which works according to Nature’s Law of Health. These therapies create internal order and stimulate body’s internal disease fighting ability. It should not be confused with Naturopathy. Naturopathy is one form of Natural Therapy and there are hundreds of others. These Natural Therapies have existed for thousands of years in different parts of the world and have successfully helped mankind in living healthy. Fortunately with the progress of understanding of health and sickness, these natural therapies are again being recognized and accepted as effective modes of treatment.

Some of the most effective and popular Natural Therapies are :

• Acupressure
• Acupuncture
• Aroma Therapy
• Ayurveda
• Herbal Therapy
• Bach Flower therapy
• Chiropractice
• Colour Therapy
• Counseling & Psychotherapy
• Detoxification Therapy
• Dietetics & Nutrition
• Exercise Therapy
• Homeopathy
• Hypnotherapy
• Lifestyle Management
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Astrology
• Meditation
• Music Therapy
• Naturopathy
• Panchkarma Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Reiki & Pranic Healing
• Vaastu & Fengshui
• Yoga

List is endless but these are the most effective and popular ones.

Why Natural Therapies should be part of treatment plan ?

The reasons are simple to understand.

• These are natural so creates harmony of our body and mind with nature.
• These are safe & non toxic with no side effects.
• These are effective even in severe chronic diseases.
• These are proactive & preventive. These do not wait till disease occurs and damage the body.
• These are positive. These therapies improve the health status thereby giving vigor to live.
• These are complimentary. There is no contradiction with allopathic medicine. These can be integrated well to work in a synergistic manner.

Precaution with Natural Therapies

There are some precautions before you start with natural therapies.

• Do not jump to any therapy. Select natural therapies judiciously. Different therapies will have different effect varying from person to person and from sickness to sickness.
• Do not start many therapies simultaneously. This will cause more harm. There should be scientific integration.
• These therapies are very safe and effective in expert hands. But save yourself from quacks and self trained therapists.
• No self treatment. Never try this unless you have received minimum basic training. Never take health casually.
• Do not avoid regular medical check up.

Naturopathy is a system of primary medical treatment and healthcare which use the power of nature in your healing and treatment of illnesses and conditions. Naturopathy can be effective for a wide range of acute or chronic medical conditions as well as a general practice for living well. The naturopathy doctor will discuss your diet, exercise, stress levels and all of the environmental issues that could be contributing to poor health. The information that you can gain from a naturopathic doctor can be very beneficial in showing you the areas where you can make improvements to your health. It used to treat a variety of conditions such as allergies, arthritis, depression and anxiety, digestive problems, infertility, menstrual issues, reduced immunity, skin conditions, weight loss, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, insomnia, Irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, tennis elbow and many more.

Naturopaths prefer to avoid invasive surgery or synthetic drugs, instead using “natural” remedies. There are varieties of techniques that are used in the naturopathic treatment. Some of them are discussed below:

• Dietary advice – a balanced diet is an essential component for a healthy body
• Herbal remedies – traditional remedies utilised for hundreds of years for healing
• Massage – the manipulation of the tissues of the body for healing and relaxation
• Nutritional supplements – especially useful when immunity is compromised by illness
• Osteopathy – manipulation therapy concerned with the musculo-skeletal system
• Homeopathy – the practice of treating like with like in diluted remedy form
• Hydrotherapy – the healing power of water
• Iridology – analysis of the iris for diagnosis of health issues

Benefits of Naturopathy

• It involves non-invasive treatments that minimize the risk of harmful side effects
• It is less expensive than other treatments
• it can also tackle illnesses that cannot be wholly healed by allopathic treatment such as sinusitis, asthma, eczema, dermatitis etc.
• The treatment focuses on the patient`s entire body and not just a particular part.
• It is used for maintaining wellness once the initial condition is rectified
• It is safe and effective for both adults and children

Naturopathy is considered as one of the best alternative therapies for patients. It suggests prevention of the illness as the best cure for any disease or illness. It utilizes methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful effects.

• VamanaKarma (use of emetics) – Vamana Karma is used for ‘Kapha’ disorders like Asthma, Cold, Bronchitis and sinus. It is used to eliminate the Kapha which is causing the excess mucus. It removes Kapha toxins accumulated in the body and the respiratory tract.
• Basti Karma (medicated enema) – Promotes emission in the colon and thus ensures a good health. It is highly beneficial in cleansing and detoxifying the body. It relieves constipation, distention, chronic fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other pains in the joints.
• Virechana(use of laxatives) – Virechana Karma is used to treat pitta disorders like Hyper acidity, skin disorders, Digestive disorders, ulcer, and Constipation which result in rashes, skin inflammation, acne, chronic attacks of fever, vomiting, nausea and jaundice
• NasyaKarma (Nasal administration) – Inhalation of herbal steams through the nose, which clears the nasal passages and lungs. It cures the diseases related to head, eyes, nose, etc. it improves brain and sensory function
• RaktaMokshana (blood-letting) – it is used to cleanse the blood. In this treatment impure blood from the body is removed by using surgical instruments. This will help to remove the toxins in the blood.

Lifestyle changes during Pancha Karma

• Diet should consist of light, nourishing, and easily digestible foods such as steamed vegetables and kichari.
• Daily activities are necessary to insure the greatest results.
• Meditation and prayer are encouraged according to one’s own spiritual or religious practice.
• Sensory input from computers and T.V. should be minimal if at all.
• Reading should be done in moderation.
• Strenuous activity and exercise should be avoided

Panchkarma is the most important and effective therapy to rebuild the healthy lifestyle. It is a very special Ayurveda treatment requiring proper guidance from a highly trained and skillful Ayurveda practitioner. It is recommended for healthy persons and also as a preventive treatment to keep physically and mentally fit and energetic. It works best in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle.

Physiotherapy is also known as physical therapy. It also promotes movement and reduces pain. It is a form of healthcare which is designed to cure a number of injuries and illnesses using a number of different methods and movements.

Physiotherapy is an effective form of treatment for a wide range of conditions. It is used to help ease the pain associated with joint discomforts, pains in your bones, conditions of the heart, lungs, mind, and conditions from childhood and due to old age. The primary goal of physiotherapy is to restore normal body function by using different treatments, including exercising, eating balanced diet, massages, electrotherapy techniques and airway clearance techniques.
The three different types of physiotherapy include:

• Musculoskeletal – it is used to treat muscles, bones and joints. Common conditions treated include back pain, sprains, strains, arthritis, bursitis, workplace and sports injuries, problems with posture, incontinence and reduced mobility. Rehabilitation after surgery is also offered.
• Cardiothoracic – it is used to treat disorders of the cardio-respiratory system including asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Rehabilitation after thoracic surgery can also be offered.
• Neurological – it is used to treat disorders of the nervous system including acquired head injuries, stroke, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Rehabilitation after brain surgery can also be offered.

Different techniques used by physiotherapists

• Manual therapy techniques – it involves the use of the hands to mobilise joints and soft tissues. It improves movement of different parts of the body and relieve pain and help relaxation.
• Aquatic therapy – this therapy is carried out in water, usually a warm, shallow swimming pool or special hydrotherapy pool. It improves blood circulation, relieves pain and relaxes muscles.
• Movement and exercise – it uses therapeutic exercises designed to strengthen the affected body area. Gentle activities such as walking or swimming may be recommended if you are recovering from an operation or sports injury that affects your mobility.

Benefits of Physiotherapy

• It improves joint mobility
• It increases strength and coordination
• It improves cardiorespiratory function.
• It eliminates or minimizes the pain
• It increases function at work and play
• Being able to sleep uninterrupted

How does Reiki works

In a Reiki treatment, a Reiki Practitioner uses his hands to send and transmit the Universal life force to those people, places, and things in need of Energy Balancing and Alignment. This allows those people, places, and things to either regain or maintain a healthy state. The Reiki practitioner does this by placing their hands either directly on or above the person receiving the healing session. Reiki stimulates the receiver’s own healing energy. The receiver’s body uses the Universal life force to accomplish self-healing.

How does Pranic healing works

During a pranic healing session, negative energy is moved away and positive energy is moved into the body. The practitioner does not need to touch the individual, but uses their hands to move the energy around the aura. During a healing session, the individual lies down or sits comfortably in a chair. The patient is asked to relax and keep her mind open. The practitioner stands over her, and uses hand movements to sense imbalances and manipulate the energy throughout the aura. Several sessions might be required to bring about complete healing.

Benefits of Reiki and Pranic healing

Both reiki and Pranic healing are holistic forms of therapy that uses energy techniques to re-energize and heal the body. Both are excellent forms of healing hands. Both are unique although the healing benefits and outcomes are similar in many ways.

• Both modalities acknowledge that the body can heal themselves, and are an open channel for self healing.
• Both heal the Aura or sometimes called the energy body which results in increased physical health.
• They help to relax the mind and body thus relieving stress and improve sleep.
• They also assist people with depression.
• They also improve circulation, digestion and the elimination of toxins from the body.
• They treating and prevent diseases by allowing the flow of energy to all areas that have experienced blockages, bringing balance, harmony and strength to one’s overall being.

In vaastu, the preparation of site, commencement of building, layout of building, disposition of rooms in the building, kitchen, worship room, bed room, living room, walking space in rooms, verandahs, Doors and windows, woodwork, well, compound around building, toilet are all very important. Similarly, Feng Shui ensures improved health, better sleep, harmonious family relationship, longevity, active sex life, wealth, fame.
Both Vastu and Feng Shui are practiced to remove obstructions for the flow of energy. Vastu and Feng Shui both comprises of five elements.

Elements of vaastu

• Earth
• Water
• Fire
• Air
• Space

Elements of Feng Shui

• Wood
• Water
• Fire
• Air
• Metal

Similarities between Vaastu and Feng Shui practices

In both practices, obstructions to main doors caused by pillars, poles, trees, thorny plants and sap producing plants are considered harmful; square and rectangular properties are considered auspicious; properties close to graveyards and prisons are considered inauspicious; and having prayer rooms and toilets beneath staircases is considered inauspicious.

Difference between Vaastu and Fang Shui practices

Both Vaastu and Feng Shui are ancient sciences from India and China respectively, and attempt to attain the common objective of harmonizing nature with the living. The objective is the same, though the method is different. In Vastu Shastra, the cooking stove in the kitchen should generally be placed on the right while the sink should be placed on the left. In Feng Shui, the basic principle on the cooking stove and sink is that they must not be facing each other.

Moreover, in Vastu Shastra, sleeping with head pointing to the South or East directions is considered auspicious while as in Feng Shui, the sleeping direction should generally be in accordance to the person`s auspicious directions. In Vastu Shastra, big or heavy furniture like sofa, TV etc should be placed at the South or Southwest sector of a house. This will leave more space in the North and East area – considered to be auspicious. In Feng Shui, this furniture should generally be placed at the North sector, directly opposite the auspicious South sector.