As the winter rolls around, we naturally tend towards indoors and nesting. It also becomes important to follow natures cue and ensure we are getting enough rest to maintain a strong immune system during the colder months.
One of the ways to support this is by addressing the Feng Shui of the bedroom! These principles apply pretty much to all of us, but these simple tips will be geared towards the kids in your world.
1- The bed
To ensure a good nights sleep, the bed should be in what is called the command position. What this basically means is that the child can easily see the door if someone was to enter the room, without being directly in line with it.
There are two basic reasons for this. One, subconsciously we feel safer when we can see what is coming towards us and secondly, in feng shui, the energy enters the room by the door, so to be directly in line with the inflow of energy is not ideal for sleeping.
The next thing to consider is the bedding. Every child or person has a different consideration for what might be comfortable. Some like warm and fuzzy sheets if they tend to chill easily, while others like the feeling of crisp cool sheets. What type of pillow? Do they like the feeling of a heavy blanket or always throwing the blanket off? It is really important to get this right so that they LOVE climbing into bed at night, and are comfortable enough to sleep the night through.
A wooden bed frame tends to offer more stability or grounding energy than say a metal bed frame. We want the child to feel very stable and secure. Bunk beds are often seen as a great space savers, and if the child/children are sleeping well, then great!! If not, it could be a result of compressed energy while sleeping. Some kids will feel it's like a restful cocoon, while others may feel stifled. Everyone is different!
2- Colors
Ideally the wall colors for a bedroom should be either softer palettes or very rich and nurturing. There is often a temptation to make the room very vibrant, like a child's energy, but keep in mind the main objective of the room..which is rest.
Yin and Yang...??
These are words to represent opposing forces or energies and can relate to gender, color, shape, movement etc. An easy example is the sun and moon.
The sun is yang...daytime, bright, active, vibrant!!
The moon is yin...night, dim, soft textures, restful.
We want to consider the yin/yang balance for the room overall. Bright colors are considered yang and soft or dark colors yin. Because it is a bedroom, we want to tend towards more yin. To achieve the balance, bright accents can easily be added or changed as the child grows. This can be done with accent pillows, carpets, draperies etc.
Colors carry an energetic frequency. Some suggestions could be soft blues to encourage rest and intuition. Yellows for grounding and confidence. Greens for healing and encouraged growth. Pinks for self love.
The child's life gua/element, which is calculated according to their birth date can also be considered to see which colors would be most suitable for their nature.
3- Clutter
As adults we know how clutter can make us feel disorganized, stressed or overwhelmed. For kids, its the same principle. It's hard to rest when things feel chaotic around you. We want to encourage breathing space and free circulation of energy. That means nothing stuffed under the bed, piles of clothes or toys lying around or the desk overflowing with clutter.
Clutter creates stagnant energy and kids are always changing and growing, so we want to encourage that. It's also a subtle way to introduce the concept of simplicity and gratitude.
Creating spaces for storage, bulletin boards for notes or mementos, shelves for books is the idea. This can still be done in a way to allow for creativity and organized chaos depending on your child's style. Allow them to engage in the process!
4-The senses
The senses are a big part of creating the space! Here are a few fun ways to stimulate and explore.
Sound: depending on the age, they may enjoy falling asleep or studying to the sound of ocean waves or rain forest etc. It could also be other styles of music. This is an important part of developing their creativity and sense of self.
Touch: Textures are so important, especially in a bedroom. You can have fun with adding fuzzy pillows, woven cottons, sparkly sequins, sleek surfaces.
Sight: Ideally the room should be aesthetically pleasing but also filled with things/images/textures that your child loves. The more they get involved with the design style, the better they will feel. This is their domain and it should be a reflection of who they are as they see it...with room to grow!
Scent: Aromatherapy can be a great addition to a bedroom, particularly during the winter months when we are a little more sensory deprived! Adding a vaporizer and experimenting with different essential oils can be very therapeutic on a sensory level, but also help reduce the dryness that winter brings. A commonly known choice is lavender to calm and soothe. Eucalyptus can also be used if your child tends towards congestion. This is a fun way to explore with your child to see which scents they enjoy.
5-Winding down
A common habit is to have a TV or some form of electronics in the bedroom. If this is the case, ensure they are shut off well before bedtime and cellphones placed away from the bed or better still, turned off completely. These do emit electromagnetic waves that can have harmful effects on the body over extended periods.
It is also great to instill the habit of disconnecting and allowing for time to simmer down before sleep. If your child has a busy mind, journal writing before bed, reading or breathing exercises can be excellent tools to calm and prepare for a restful sleep.
Sweet dreams!
Debbie
www.blossomingspiritfengshui.com
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