It’s a traditional Indian system of design that focuses on aligning your living and working spaces with nature’s energies and the five key elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space.

Vastu is like the ancient language that helps us understand and harmonize that conversation.

In essence, Vastu covers various aspects of a built environment to promote harmony and well-being. These include:  

• Directional Alignment: Optimizing the orientation of the building and rooms according to cardinal and sub-cardinal directions, as each direction is associated with specific energies and aspects of life.  
• Layout and Shape: Recommending regular shapes like squares and rectangles for rooms and the overall structure to ensure balanced energy flow.  
• Placement of Rooms and Functions: Designating specific areas for different activities, such as the kitchen in the southeast for the fire element, bedrooms in the southwest for stability, and prayer rooms in the northeast for spirituality.
• Placement of Objects: Guiding the positioning of furniture, doors, windows, mirrors, water features, and even decorative items to enhance positive energy and avoid negative influences.  
• Material Selection: Suggesting the use of natural materials like wood and stone, believed to resonate better with natural energies.  
• Color Schemes: Recommending specific colors for different rooms and directions to align with the associated energies and create a desired atmosphere.
• Open Spaces and Ventilation: Emphasizing the importance of natural light, fresh air, and uncluttered spaces for a healthy and vibrant environment.  
• Site Selection: Considering the characteristics of the land, including its shape, soil quality, and surrounding environment, before construction.  
• Energy Balance: Aiming to balance the five essential elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space) within the built environment.  
• Addressing Imbalances (Doshas): Providing remedies and adjustments to counteract negative Vastu influences in existing structures.

Essentially, Vastu provides a comprehensive framework for creating spaces that are in harmony with nature and cosmic energies to support the well-being and prosperity of the occupants.