When people speak of Feng Shui today, they often think of furniture placement, wind chimes, lucky frogs, mirrors, or a so-called “wealth corner.” Yet traditional Feng Shui had nothing to do with decoration or superstition. It emerged as a practical body of knowledge concerned with one fundamental question: where and how should people live in order to survive.
Long before Feng Shui became known by its modern name, the ancient Chinese were observing the world as a living network of relationships. The night sky, the flow of rivers, the shape of mountains, the change of seasons — all of these were seen as reflections of one greater whole.
In early Chinese thought, “Heaven and Earth were not separate realms, but two parts of one continuous system”, always responding to one another. This way of understanding the world formed a sophisticated cosmology, one based on patterns, resonance, and balance.
This interview was conducted in April 2010 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Toma Ruzhanska — then Chief Editor of the Ukrainian magazine Zefir — and Taras Lytvyn, who at the time was a writing editor for the same publication. At that period, Toma Ruzhanska was organizing Dr. Hsu’s workshops and consultations in Ukraine, while Taras Lytvyn served as his interpreter and translator. Continue reading
The world we inhabit today bears little resemblance to the one of a century ago. Modern lifestyles, advanced construction technologies, and new building materials have reshaped our environment. Grain mills, wells, courtyards, and outhouses – once central to everyday life – are now relics of the past, replaced by skyscrapers, highways, and shrinking green spaces. Yet, despite these transformations, the natural forces that shape our lives remain constant. We still live on the same planet, under the same sun and moon, influenced by the same enduring rhythms of nature.
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Explore the art and science of Feng Shui with expert Taras Lytvyn. Immerse yourself in traditional principles and learn how to seamlessly integrate them into modern design and lifestyle, continuing the esteemed tradition of Master Shan-Tung Hsu and Blue Mountain Institute.
Following the Feng Shui Course #1 in April-May, 2024, our students have graciously shared their insights and reflections. We trust that their experiences will inspire you to join us for our upcoming course, slated to commence in the near future.
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This Feng Shui Fundamentals Course #1 is taught by Taras Lytvyn. The tradition of Master Shan-Tung Hsu and Blue Mountain Institute.
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The bedroom affects health, relationships, emotions, and child bearing. As a place for rest and replenishing energy, the bedroom should be cozy and private. In order to have abundant energy, a bedroom should not be oversized.
Many in the West were initially introduced to feng shui which was based on the bagua concept. Analysis was done by superimposing a bagua diagram onto a house floor plan.
The book “Feng Shui: Truths, Myths & Misconceptions” written by Dr Shan-Tung Hsu and Jenny Nakao Hones is now live on Amazon. Special offer for e-book will be on April 30, 2022: You can buy the e-book for $1.00.
