VAASTHU TIPS

1. Plots and buildings must be aligned to the directions.

2. The plot should be square or rectangular in shape. The ratio of length to width should be less than two.

3. More open space in the North or East will provide greater shaded area than to the South or West. Big trees are recommended in the South and West and small plants and lawns on the North and East. The number of trees should be even.

4. The main entrance is preferred in the North or East. The wall in the North Eastern side should not be too high. Keep the Southern side tall and heavy.

5. The roof should slope towards East, North or North-East.

6. Columns in a building should be even in number.

7. Allow daylight to enter through doors and windows on the Northern and Eastern side. Keep the West and South shut when not in use.

8. Keep the central area open and not enclosed in any room. If it is roof is kept open, it reduces the number of openings to the outside and less dust enters the structure. It also allows the elements to freely enter the structure and balance the equilibrium.

9. Staircases should be on the South or South-West. They should climb from East to West or from North to South. They should wind up in a clockwise direction. The number of steps should be an odd number (thus when you start climbing with the right foot, you alight with the same foot)

10. The Master bedroom is prescribed on the South-West.

11. Sleep with your head towards South or East - the North is prohibited.

12. Keep the elements in circulation within the house by installing plants, fountains, aquariums, statues, hi-fi, chimes, bamboo flutes, mirrors and crystal balls within the structure.

13. Avoid heavy/dark colours in the Bedroom. Cupboards must have their backs facing the South.

14. The study is recommended at the West and should face the east while studying.

15. The seating arrangement in the Drawing Room must face North or East. The backs of sofas or chairs must not face the entrance directly. Keep South and West for your hi-fi, TV, etc.

16. The Kitchen should be in the South-East (or North-West) and while cooking you must face East or North. Drinking water to be stored in the North-East. Appliances to be on the South or West. Keep the North-East clean always.

17. Face the East or North while sitting on the dining table.

18. In the office - the chief should occupy the chamber in the South-West corner and should face North. The table should be at the South-West of the room and the door should be in the North-East.

19. His deputy must occupy the chamber in the South or West and face North or East. Other staff members should face East.

20. In a shop - the door must ideally be on the North-East portion. The show racks must be against the West or Southern walls. Personnel must face East or North and Customers should face West or South. Appliances should be on the West or South. The cashier should face North or East.

21. Broken mirrors, bottles and appliances that dont work should be removed from the house.
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VAASTU IN YOUR BEDROOM

After a whole busy day you expect a complete rest for your body & mind. And bedroom is the place where you get the relief from your stress, workout and other tension. So it becomes very necessary to take utmost care while placing the interiors for your bedroom according to the vaastu shastra percepts. Some general vaastu shastra principles relating to the Bedroom are as follows:
The master bedroom is the place where the head of the family gets peace and privacy. Thus it is preferred in the Southwest or South since it is considered to be cool place.
Avoid constructing the master bedroom in the Northeast direction. Southeast is also not recommended for this room.
While placing mirror in your bedroom see to it that no part of your body is directly visible in the mirror while sleeping. Because that part of your body might face health problems e.g. if your head is visible in the mirror while sleeping it may cause migraine or if your legs are visible then you may face problem such as joints pain, etc.
Always keep your feet away from the main door, while sleeping it should not face the main door.
Place the bed in the Southwest of the room but it should not obstruct the door of the room.
Do not sleep keeping your head towards the north.
Avoid having bedroom near the drawing room.
Always keep room well-maintained, along with some scenery. Keep it well-lit and pleasant looking.
Always sleep with your head towards south.
See that the bed never touches the wall.

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VAASTU IN YOUR KITCHEN

The kitchen is an extremely important part of your house and must be given due care and respect. Most of us treat the kitchen only as a place where food is cooked and food stocks are stored. However the ancient percepts of vaastu accord very high significance to the kitchen and it’s placement. It is considered a sacred place, vaastu shastra percepts relating to the Kitchen are as follows:
The best location for the Kitchen is the Southeast.
Kitchen located in the North or the East does tend to cause financial troubles.
The women folk should be facing the East while doing their cooking. This is good for health.
There should be abundant use of green in the kitchen. For example green granite for flooring or green pictures. This helps improve the appetite of the family members and also promotes peace and harmony in the house.
If possible, the cooking gas and the washing sink should not be kept very close to each other. The logic being fire and water are not comfortable close to each other.
The cooking stove should not be visible to the naked eyes from the outside. Hence always shield the kitchen from the outsiders.
There should be no leaking taps in the kitchen. This affects the money flow.
Wall Clocks should not be placed on the South and Southwest walls.
Kitchen is the best place to have your daily meals; but never face South while having your meals it creates stomach disorders, indigestion and other related problems.

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PERFECT FAT-BURNER

If you want to drop a dress size, then cycling is one of the best ways you can do it. Biking provides a great overall workout, burning calories and reducing body fat. Plus, it can’t be beaten when it comes to getting great thighs and a perfectly pert bottom.

GETTING STARTED

You don’t have to spend a fortune on a top-of-the-range new bike. Chances are, the one you may have got tucked away at the back of your verandah is just fine. Remember, if your feet fully touch the ground when you’re in the saddle, the bike is either too small or the seat needs raising. Other safety essentials, (which most people do not adhere to) recommended are: a helmet, padlock, bicycle pump, plus lights and reflective gear if you plan to cycle at night.

YOUR BIKING PLAN

Begin with three 30-minute bike rides for the first week, building up to longer sessions each week. Start on flat terrain, then introduce a few hills to challenge yourself. By week three, you should aim for four 35-minute sessions. By week five and six, you should be aiming for four 45-minute bike sessions per week to really see a difference.

SIX MORE REASONS TO GET ON THE SADDLE

1 Cycling keeps your knees and hips flexible. Plus, because you have to rise out of the saddle with any bumps on the road, it also strengthens your lower back and stomach muscles.

2 Regular aerobic exercise such as cycling has been shown to be more effective than some of the pills in beating mild depression, as it releases the ‘feel good’ chemicals in the brain.

3 Studies show that people who regularly cycle have the fitness level and body age of someone about 10 years younger.

4 Cycling is the perfect exercise if you’re overweight because your body weight is carried by the bike, not you, so excess pounds don’t put pressure on your joints.

5 As part of a healthy lifestyle, regular cycling can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease by around 50 per cent.

6 Cycling is credit-crunch friendly as it requires no gym membership fees, and saves money on petrol or public transport. It’s also pollution-free and better for the environment.

How to walk 10,000 steps a day

To appease your conscience that’s been nagging you to increase your activity level so you can lose a little weight, just keep these simple steps in mind:

Park farthest away at parking spaces. This will force you to walk more and though you might not like it initially, you’ll soon start enjoying the bit of exercise it gives you.

Always use the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator at work or shopping. Take 10 minutes off from your lunch break and take a walk. After all, every step helps.

And even otherwise, remember, every step you take throughout your day benefits your health and gets you moving. Start out slowly with little changes. Record your daily steps for a week.

Take the average of the 7 days and decide what little changes you could make to reach up to 10,000 steps a day.