'the lost art of sacred building'

This blog has investigated the importance of designing based on the key principles of sacred geometry and energetic awareness for the purpose of healing.

The project is Moonee Ponds MindBody Helath Centre in Melbourne, Victoria.

Please enjoy the diary adventure of the design, development , construction and opening of the Moonee Ponds MindBody Health Centre.

with thanks

Dakini Space Alchemy

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Bagua & Space Planning



OVERVIEW OF GENERAL SPACE PLANNING FOR THE PRACTITIONERS

This design address who the practitioners are, what they do and how they relate to each other.
This Includes a suggested position in accordance with feng shui principles.
note: All Feng Shui principles are indicative only and not fixed. They are designed to reveal connections and principles which the architectural form should take into consideration.

Meditation space
Feng Shui position; North/South, journey’s beginning reflecting toward journey’s end, the mirror position of self refection and the life cycle of birth , life , death.

Reception & Archive storage Area
Feng Shui position: West, South West, between relationships, recognition and the luck of projects, bringing together useful connections and enabling public recognition by drawing people to this central hub.

Waiting area
Feng Shui position: North, North West, between contacts and prospects and the reflection position of journeys beginning and end to allow a meeting point to reflect on why you are here , what bought you here and to begin the natural process of healing through the beginning stage of self reflection.

Public toilets
Feng Shui position: South, South West, a connection to the journeys end as in the process of excretion of waste and renewal of energy reserves through the process of cleansing, a slightly stronger connection to the relationships and the luck of projects area symbolic of the use of these toilets by visitors to the healing centre.

Cleaning/storage area
Feng Shui position: East, South East, between health and bounty to reflect the storage and accumulation of wealth and prosperity.

Treatment room
Feng Shui position: East, South East, toward health and prosperity to allow quick and effective recovery and treatment.

Staff area
Feng Shui position: (South) South east , focused on accumulation , bounty and wealth as the source and resting place for practitioners who form the basis for the flow of wealth and success within the healing centre, a place to encourage recognition of individual results and efforts and the centre as a whole via rejuvenation of energy both physically and mentally.

Staff toilets
Feng Shui position: South
a connection to the journeys end as in the process of excretion of waste and renewal of energy reserves through the process of cleansing, stronger association with the self reflection position north, south, symbolic of these toilets for the exclusive use of staff and those practicing yoga.

Kitchen area
Feng Shui position: (east) South East, a strong connection to accumulation, wealth, bounty and prosperity as a symbol of the replenishing of energy reserves and accumulation in the preparation and consumption of food.

MD Diagnostic & Director of the Healing Centre
Providing a gateway for initial health assessments, psychological and physical, and direction to appropriate practitioners and advice integral to the flow of the centre
Feng Shui position: North west, In line with the dragon line and magnetic pull of the centre; a strong connection to mentor and helpful people, contacts and travel, symbolic of the overall personal journey of the occupier from past, present to future . Directly opposite wealth and accumulation, to connect the flow of visitors to the appropriate practitioner who in turn builds relationships and recognition to generate success individually and in unity with the healing centre as a whole.

Counselling, Spiritual healing, Reiki & hypnotherapy
Feng Shui position: North east, in the area of wisdom, knowledge and education to allow an practitioner with experience to provide healing guidance, directly opposite the relationships, friends and marriage direction to provide enlightenment in these areas via the reflective process of educating self awareness.

Massage Therapists x 2
Feng Shui position: West, reflecting health in the luck of projects and children, a safe and nurturing position.

Osteopath /Craniosacral x 2
Feng Shui position: South, south west, with focus on the marriage and relationships area aligning balance to create vitality and drawing from the opposing wisdom area to provide balance between ancient healing principles and new relationships.

Kinesiologist
Feng Shui position: West, East opposite health, inline with magnetic pull.

Naturopath/Iridologist
Feng Shui position: South West, opposite knowledge, wisdom and education to pull toward relationships and marriage, a connection between old and new beliefs and practices of healing to encourage the realignment of the body into healthy balance.

Homeopath
Feng Shui position: South west, with focus on the marriage and relationships area, aligning balance to create vitality and drawing from the opposing wisdom area to provide balance between ancient healing principles and new relationships.

Chinese Herbalist /Acupuncture x 2
Feng Shui position: South West, opposite knowledge, wisdom and education to pull toward relationships and marriage, a connection between old and new beliefs and practices of healing to encourage the realignment of the body into healthy balance.

MD x 2
Chelation & Integrative medicine
Feng Shui position: North East, a position of knowledge, wisdom and education, interpreting traditional western philosophy opposite and in order to compliment the more alternative philosophy and approaches.

MD Child Psychologist
Feng Shui position: East/west, relating to the position of reflecting parent east and child west relationships.

The initial sketches outlining possible positioning are shown above.

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