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The beginning of the year is a good time to do some things in your home, especially to organize, change or renovate places. Feng

Shui

could help you a lot in this task.

And what is Feng Shui?

At BAZAR we have contacted Astrid Izquierdo (

@sincronia_integral, on Instagram),

expert and author of the book 'The Little Book of Feng Shui' to share her experience and also offer us some tools to apply them daily in our home.

Astrid describes what Feng Shui is this way: "

Feng Shui is the art of location

. Today we know that being well located is synonymous with greater ease in achieving your goals. On the other hand, being poorly located robs us of one of our resources." "The most valuable things we have,

our energy

. Feng Shui is also known as the medicine of the habitat, because it improves well-being."

Astrid, who previously worked in the publishing world, acknowledges that "when I discovered Feng Shui more than

15 years ago, it literally revolutionized my life

. I was so passionate about it that I decided to turn my life around and train myself to dedicate myself to improving the personal environment and professional of people. Inspire to create spaces that nourish our body and soul. Feng Shui

totally changed my life

, it goes far beyond harmonizing spaces, it is a lifestyle, more conscious, harmonious and respectful of oneself , with others and with our environment".

Her book contains all the tools to understand this art in depth, but Astrid highlights a couple of them that she considers essential: "Eliminate from your house everything that you no longer use, is damaged or reminds you of a painful past. Clutter blocks

our energy and prevents us from moving forward.

The second is to correctly locate the most important elements such as the bed, the sofa or the table where we telework. If we improve our feeling of protection, our well-being will improve."

You can buy it here.

Another recommendation from this

Feng Shui expert is to carry out a cleaning ritual

in your home: "Winter corresponds to the most yin season of the year, it is a time where the predominant energy is stillness. It is important to renew the energy if we want to start the year lighter. I recommend starting by ventilating the house well,

opening the windows to let the fresh air and the sun's rays in.

The air and the sun are two great energy purifiers. After ventilating, cleaning and scrubbing, we can turn on a incense or use a diffuser with a natural essential oil that we like and its fragrance transmits peace to us. The key is to do this ritual with full awareness, turning it into a sacred moment."

Once this cleaning has been done in the home, the next step would be to apply the "Feng Shui look", something that can be used to start making significant changes: "That look helps to review your home when you don't know where to start.

It is about looking as if you were entering your house for the first time

, it will give you greater clarity to detect everything that bothers you and is interfering with your comfort, and you will be able to take action and eliminate it from your sight more quickly. The Feng gaze Shui, it's like looking at our surroundings with the eyes of a tourist. It's a new, more conscious look, and it acts like a radar."

At BAZAR we have selected a few

products related to Feng Shui

so you can start applying it in your home.

SALT LAMP

These lamps are

excellent room purifiers

. Himalayan salt lamps

emit a flow of negative ions that neutralize the positive ions

emitted by electronic devices such as cell phones or televisions. In addition, it purifies the air of allergens and pollutants, relieves stress and helps concentration for studying or reading.

Each lamp comes with its cable and its 15W bulb

, it is important for good conservation of the lamp that it is turned on regularly so that the bulb heats the salt and thus it will remain in block for life.

You can buy it here.

BIOMUNDUS YOGA MAT

The Biomundus brand mat, with a thickness of

6 mm

, is perfect for exercising at home. It is made of

ecological TPE

and has dimensions of 183 x 61 cm. In addition, it is non-slip and resistant to water and sweat.

It includes a strap that can be used to stretch or carry the mat comfortably, as well as a bag. It is available in

fourteen different colors

.

You can buy it here.

ZAFU YOGA ZEN MEDITATION CUSHION

The meditation cushion, also known as

zafu

, is an accessory that helps maintain a correct and comfortable posture during practice. This one is very versatile as it can be used in meditation rooms, yoga studios or therapy centers.

It is 15 cm high and is filled with spelled. The cushion cover is made of GOTS certified cotton and can be removed for washing.

You can buy it here.

3 IN 1 INCENSE HOLDER

This incense holder is

3 in 1

and is made of

brass

. It includes an ash catcher large enough to catch all the ashes even if you burn the long incense stick (diameter 14 centimeters), a holder for nine sticks and a gourd-shaped holder for spiral or cone incense.

"

Very nice

, it looks great putting several wands together," says one comment.

You can buy it here.

WHITE SAGE INCENSE

White sage is a plant used for centuries by the native Indians of North America to

cleanse negative energies

. It is burned in the form of wands and is passed through every corner, since the smoke has a purifying effect. These incense sticks are

easier to use

, give a pleasant and fragrant smell and can be lit multiple times.

They are 100% natural and contain pure herbs. Plus, they only use genuine, wild sage.

You can buy it here.

MINI ZEN GARDEN DESK WITH FREE BAMBOO FEATHER RAKE

This tabletop Zen garden is a great way to

relieve stress and focus

on a physical object. The box includes a sandbox, a rake to draw on, decorative stones, a candle and the Buddhist figure to create an even more relaxing environment.

You can buy it here.

SANDALWOOD AND PATCHOULI AROMATIC CANDLE

If you like candles, or are thinking of giving a gift to someone who likes them, this one from La Jolie Muse is a good option.

It has dimensions of 10 x 10 x 11 cm and a weight of 550 grams

. It is made with natural soy wax and its wick is made of non-toxic wood. Its smell is a mix between sandalwood and patchouli that has calming properties.

But also, when the candle runs out you can give the container other uses since it is made of glass with a beautiful floral drawing in relief.

You can buy it here.

100% PURE AND NATURAL LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

Lavender essential oil is a

relaxing aroma par excellence

. It is extracted from flowers and is used to relieve stress, anxiety, nerves and insomnia. But its benefits do not stop there: it is also used to treat minor burns, scars or insect bites.

Instructions for use:

apply 1 drop to the wrist or on a tissue and inhale. Do not use on the skin without previously diluting.

You can buy it here.

AROMA DIFFUSER

This ultrasonic aroma diffuser is perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere in your home. It has a

frosted white glass cover

and offers a pleasant palette of luminous shades in alternating or fixed mode. It can work

with or without light

, depending on your needs.

You can also choose between different diffusion modes and it has an automatic system that turns it off when the water in the tank runs out.

You can buy it here.