The place where we live should be clean and free from any negative energies, creating a healthy environment. It promotes positive vibes and ensures good health. Vastu Shastra, the ancient science of architecture, lays down guidelines for planning and designing a house, which boosts a healthy and happy life. In this article, we list some Vastu tips that promote a healthy mind and body.
#1. Incorporate greenery indoors
According to Vastu Shastra, certain plants, such as Lucky Bamboo, Money Plant, Tulsi, or Basil, Aloe Vera, Areca Palm, and Pothos are regarded as auspicious. Keeping these plants indoors is believed to boost mental health. Moreover, these plants also act as air purifiers, which keep respiratory illnesses at bay and encourage good health.
#2. Keep house entrance clutter-free
The house entrance is an area from where energies enter a house. According to Vastu, the main entrance of a house should be clean and clutter-free. This helps invite positivity and good luck for inhabitants. One can decorate the entrance area with auspicious symbols and plants to attract positive vibes.
#3. Clean house with rock salt
An effective Vastu remedy to purify a house is disinfecting the floor using pink rock salt every week. The salt crystals are associated with wind element, which helps eliminate the negative energies from the house. Moreover, they also keep bacteria and viruses at bay. Place rock salt crystals in a bowl across all the corners of the house. The bowl should be regularly replaced with fresh crystals.
#4. Place a birdbath
Water is essential for a healthy body. However, wastage of water can lead to health and financial problems, according to Vastu Shastra. An ideal way to utilise wastewater is to keep a bowl filled with water for birds or stray animals in the outdoor areas of a house. This has a positive effect on the overall well-being of inhabitants of a house.
#5. Ensure proper storage of food
Food items in a house must be stored in a clean and hygienic place to prevent health problems. Grains and other household food items must be kept in the southwest corner of a kitchen. Similarly, modern homes have fridge, which stores food items. According to Vastu, the fridge should be regularly cleaned and unused items should be discarded. This promotes prosperity and good luck.
#6. Burn camphor to purify environment
According to Vastu, camphor has a special significance in Indian homes and is mostly used in puja. Burning camphor has tremendous benefits. It removes the negative energies and purifies the environment. One can burn camphor every week. Moreover, burning camphor drives away germs, mosquitoes, and insects. It also protects against nightmares, promoting sound sleep. In addition, camphor crystals can be placed in areas that do not align with Vastu, which removes the Vastu dosha.
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#7. Keep fruits at dining table
Fruits are full of nutrients and essential for good health. According to Vastu Shastra, displaying a basket of fruits at the dining table or the living room’s centre table can improve one’s mood and overall well-being. Besides, one can place a picture of fruits near the dining area, which promotes positive energy.
#8. Choose pictures that promote positivity
It is essential to follow Vastu guidelines when placing paintings and artworks in a house. Any photo or painting depicting negative emotions, such as anger, sadness, pain, etc., may negatively impact our minds and health. Discard any broken mirrors or clocks as they may invite negative energies.
#9. Install proper lighting
The house entrance should be well-lit, as per Vastu, as it invites prosperity and positive energies. Choose modern lighting options or go for a traditional diya or lamp.
#10. Keep bathroom well-lit and ventilated
The bathroom area tends to accumulate negative energies. Thus, it is essential to follow Vastu tips to prevent such energies from flowing into other rooms. Install a window or an exhaust fan in the bathroom in the northeast corner for proper ventilation. This will remove bacteria and unwanted energies. The bathroom should be well-lit.
#11. Vastu tips for bedroom for good health
- Avoid placing the bedroom under any beam running across the bedroom ceiling. Sleeping under a beam can negatively impact health.
- Place heavy furniture in the southwest corner of the bedroom close to the wall.
- While sleeping, make sure the head points towards the south. Sleeping with head towards north can lead to health issues.
- Keeping bathroom doors closed to avoid the flow of negative energies.
- Make sure there are mirrors in the bedroom do not reflect the bed as it can make the person sick.
#12. Vastu tips to boost immunity
A strong immune system helps us fight against diseases. While we all focus on healthy eating and exercise to boost immunity, following Vastu principles for the house can also be crucial in achieving sound health. One must pay special attention when designing the kitchen and bathroom of a house as these areas are associated with health and well-being. Avoid designing the kitchen and bathrooms in the north or northeast direction. The north of northeast (NNE) is the healthy immunity zone, which should be kept clean and hygienic, according to Vastu Shastra. Similarly, one should not construct the staircase, storeroom, septic tank, or bathrooms in this direction. To rectify Vastu dosha arising out of incorrect arrangement of these areas in the NNE zone, include blue or green colour to eliminate the Vastu dosha.
#13. Vastu tips for dining room to boost health
The dining room is the place where a family comes together for meals. According to Vastu, placing a mirror such that it reflects the food kept on the dining table will attract abundance for the family.
#14. Vastu tips for bathrooms and toilet to promote health
Bathroom and toilets in the house can be increase the presence of negative energies. One should ensure the bathroom design is Vastu-compliant. The toilet seat should be placed towards the south and it should be closed when not in use. Fix any leakages in the bathroom as it can affect finances.
#15. Fix dampness
According to Vastu, dampness, leaking faucets, seepage or cracks in the wall can lead to health issues for the occupants of a house. Hence, it should be repaired immediately.
#16. Check northeast corner
According to Vastu, the northeast corner, also known as the Ishan Kon, is considered a sacred space. Hence, it is an ideal place to design a home temple or mandir. Deities are said to watch over this space and bestow the occupants with good health, wealth and fortune. Thus, one should avoid placement of bathrooms, toilets, staircase, kitchen, etc. in this area.
How to remove illness from house with Vastu?
- Check the presence of negative sources of energy and opt for ways to eliminate the negativity, such as placing bowls of pink rock salt in the four corners of a room.
- Keeping auspicious items to boost the positive energies such as wind chimes, laughing Buddha statues, elephant figurines, etc.
- Focus on cleanliness in the kitchen.
- The centre of the house or Brahmasthan is another sacred area of the house. Avoid keeping water features or clutter in this area. You can keep light furniture here.
- As per Vastu and Ayurveda, one should avoid drinking water in a standing posture. Similarly, the ideal direction to face when drinking water is the north or east direction.
- Installing an idol or a picture of Lord Hanuman facing south can help remove ill health and promote good health.
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Following Vastu principles can help promote good health in the house. For this, one should start by eliminating the negative sources of energies. Another noteworthy point is to check if the house plan is Vastu-compliant, especially the placement of bathrooms and kitchen.
FAQs
What are Vastu rules for good health?
Include indoor plants in a house. Make sure to keep the house entrance well-lit and clutter-free to promote good health.
Which corner of the house is good for health?
Pay attention to the placement of kitchens and bathrooms. Avoid constructing these rooms in the northeast direction. The north of northeast (NNE) is the healthy immunity zone.
How can Vastu help promote mental health?
Burning camphor can eliminate negative energies and promote sound sleep. Make sure to keep the house entrance clutter-free, which promotes positive vibes. Moreover, keeping plants indoors is believed to boost mental health.
How to remove illness from house Vastu?
Burning camphor or cleaning the house with pink rock salt are some ways to purify the environment and eliminate illness.
How to bring positive energy at home, according to Vastu?
Keep the house entrance well-lit and clutter-free. Make sure the bathroom is well-ventilated to avoid the flow of negative energies.
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