A hands-on design system based on the ancient wisdom of the Hindu Vedas, this practical guide explains how to create a natural decor and achieve peace and harmony in every room, at home and at work. THE POWER OF VASTU LIVING introduces a wonderfully accessible method for organising and decorating houses, apartments and workspaces according to the healing principles of vastu - the sister science of yoga and ayurveda. Kathleen Cox’s breakthrough system, Vastu Living, delivers the practical tools for incorporating the organic, soothing properties of ancient vastu design into an increasingly hyperstressed and e-saturate world. In thirty-one info-rich, conversationally straightforward chapters, Kathleen Cox gives advice and easily customised techniques for every conceivable environment, from the kitchen, living room and bedroom to the company office, retail boutique and even the dreaded cubicle. With THE POWER OF VASTU LIVING you can discover: - How to make the most of your ‘zone of tranquility’ to commune with your soul - The primary importance of aligning Earth’s five elements - space, air, fire, water and earth - Which natural forces govern which rooms - and how this determines furniture layout, colour schemes and lighting - How to fine-tune your inner balance through such crucial details as the direction and placement of your bed