A Change in Direction
From the tools of Feng Shui, Chinese folks know very well the importance of the direction in which they sleep. For instance, sleeping with one’s head at due North brings one closer to the spiritual realm. Choose South when looking for passion, East if you’re ambitious, and West to maintain good relationships. This of course does not happen overnight, so you may have to commit for a few nights before you become aware of the benefits of your sleeping position. But if you’re just seeking a good night’s sleep, a daily, judicious blend of energizing and relaxing activities, while limiting coffee intake and eliminating the late night snack may be all you need.
The crown chakra points upward, which is the direction from which we absorb energy most readily. The most natural way to redirect Qi is through one’s head during sleep.
North (345º-15º) Will improve quality of sleep, enhance feelings of peace and tranquility, and bring one closer to the spiritual realm. It can help one feel more intimate, affectionate, and sexual, but is usually too “quiet” an energy for a young, active person.
South (165º-195º) Anyone who has trouble sleeping, gets easily stressed, is over-emotional, or happens to be going through a rocky patch in a relationship should not sleep with her/his head to the South.
It is however the ideal position if single, looking to find passion, and desiring to be noticed. Its Qi, which is most active at midday and during midsummer when the sun is at its peak, is powerful, hot, and fiery. To feel more like a social animal, either informally with friends or when entertaining. Activates self-expression and extroversion. This vibrant, mentally stimulating energy helps one to stand out and develop one’s reputation.
East (75º - 105º) For those desiring to become more ambitious and eager to get things done. Energy form the East is active, focused, and corresponds with the time of beginnings. It helps one to wake up enthusiastic about getting on with one’s day and can give one that extra little push when it is difficult to get out of bed. Excellent for building up your life and undertaking new projects.
West (255º - 285º) Beneficial for maintaining good relationships and spicing up one’s sex life as it encourages playfulness and vitality with one’s partner. Qi from the West combines the benefits of restful sleep with feelings of contentment. This romantic energy induces a state of relaxation that comes with feeling content and is most active at sunset and during Fall.
North-East (15º-75º) The harsh, piercing Qi of the Northeast may interrupt a good night’s sleep, make one edgy, and increase the incidence of nightmares. Ideal for those who want to gain a sense of direction in one’s life as it drives one to be more decisive, focused, and competitive.
North-West (285º-345º) Encourages long, deep sleep. This mature energy may be restricting if one is young and/or carefree, and would be better suited for someone older and better settled. Associated with leadership and responsibility.
South-East (105º-165º) Can help revive a flagging relationship or free up those creativity blocks that have been hindering one’s output. South-East Qi equates with a time of growth and is useful for raising deflated Qi levels, so persevere with it if you want to achieve long-term goals.
South-West (195º-255º) Helps one feel harmonious, open to consolidation, and willing to work with people. Can also improve one’s quality of life, of relationships, of family life, and of workplace. South-West Qi is settled and slow-moving, with points of increased activity in the afternoon and late summer. Use it to help others and to become more practical.
Taken from Chi Energy Workbook by Simon G. Brown, ISBN 1-4027-1701-6.
The crown chakra points upward, which is the direction from which we absorb energy most readily. The most natural way to redirect Qi is through one’s head during sleep.
North (345º-15º) Will improve quality of sleep, enhance feelings of peace and tranquility, and bring one closer to the spiritual realm. It can help one feel more intimate, affectionate, and sexual, but is usually too “quiet” an energy for a young, active person.
South (165º-195º) Anyone who has trouble sleeping, gets easily stressed, is over-emotional, or happens to be going through a rocky patch in a relationship should not sleep with her/his head to the South.
It is however the ideal position if single, looking to find passion, and desiring to be noticed. Its Qi, which is most active at midday and during midsummer when the sun is at its peak, is powerful, hot, and fiery. To feel more like a social animal, either informally with friends or when entertaining. Activates self-expression and extroversion. This vibrant, mentally stimulating energy helps one to stand out and develop one’s reputation.
East (75º - 105º) For those desiring to become more ambitious and eager to get things done. Energy form the East is active, focused, and corresponds with the time of beginnings. It helps one to wake up enthusiastic about getting on with one’s day and can give one that extra little push when it is difficult to get out of bed. Excellent for building up your life and undertaking new projects.
West (255º - 285º) Beneficial for maintaining good relationships and spicing up one’s sex life as it encourages playfulness and vitality with one’s partner. Qi from the West combines the benefits of restful sleep with feelings of contentment. This romantic energy induces a state of relaxation that comes with feeling content and is most active at sunset and during Fall.
North-East (15º-75º) The harsh, piercing Qi of the Northeast may interrupt a good night’s sleep, make one edgy, and increase the incidence of nightmares. Ideal for those who want to gain a sense of direction in one’s life as it drives one to be more decisive, focused, and competitive.
North-West (285º-345º) Encourages long, deep sleep. This mature energy may be restricting if one is young and/or carefree, and would be better suited for someone older and better settled. Associated with leadership and responsibility.
South-East (105º-165º) Can help revive a flagging relationship or free up those creativity blocks that have been hindering one’s output. South-East Qi equates with a time of growth and is useful for raising deflated Qi levels, so persevere with it if you want to achieve long-term goals.
South-West (195º-255º) Helps one feel harmonious, open to consolidation, and willing to work with people. Can also improve one’s quality of life, of relationships, of family life, and of workplace. South-West Qi is settled and slow-moving, with points of increased activity in the afternoon and late summer. Use it to help others and to become more practical.
Taken from Chi Energy Workbook by Simon G. Brown, ISBN 1-4027-1701-6.
