Module 1: Form and Foundation
with Liu Ming & Manu Butterworth

October 7th - October 11th, 2010 &
November 12th - 15th, 2010 &
December 10h - 13th, 2010

This module consists of an exploration of the origins and history of Feng Shui, the different schools, the development of the most powerful tools and an explanation of the underlying principles that allow Feng Shui to work; with a strong emphasis on "Form School"(one of the 2 original schools of Feng Shui).

You will gain an understanding of the Taoist (daoist) Art of Design and its part in environmental awareness and Solar Architecture. You will unravel the complexities of the yin-yang principle and 5 elements theory and learn how to utilize them in design to enrich life and create the best energetic qualities for health and prosperity.

You will gain a practical knowledge of the most valuable Feng Shui applications for home, business, and personal growth.

This module includes:

• The history and origins of Feng Shui
• The dynamics of yin and yang, the Tao, oriental diagnosis, the five elements, and their application; to invigorate your health and prosperity
• The principles of Feng Shui and their definitions
• Maximizing Sheng Chi (useful,positive energies) and minimizing Sha Chi (harmful or stagnant energies)
• Site analysis and the different factors affecting Feng Shui
• Feng Shui uses in the retail trade, marketting, and commercial settings
• The effect of colors, shapes, logos, numbers, and artwork
• How to cultivate auspicious chi and eliminate harmful influences
• Specific strategies for design, renovation, and surveying
• Analysis of sites, buildings and individual rooms
• A deep understanding of Taoist philosophy and how it is used for self-mastery and self healing
• The universal application of the San Cai (san t'shai) or the "Three Treasures" principle (Heaven, Earth and Humanity)
• How to align psychological, emotional and physical energies with universal energies
• Everything you need to know to properly assess the form (form school) of your environment and make the necessary adjustments
• Design strategies for home and office
• Designing the Feng Shui garden
• Feng Shui for business
• The art, science and power of de-cluttering
• Space clearing

You will gain insight into the treasures of Eastern Philosophy as we explore the limitless possibilities for enriching our lives by applying the principles of the ancient "Art/Science" of feng shui to our contemporary lives.   The class is taught in Manu and Ming's concise and inimitable style, and is filled with universal wisdom, and clarity of purpose.

A component of this module also includes:

A Introduction to the Principles of Natural Healing and Food energetics

Food energetics recognizes that much of the nourishment we ingest comes from the energy component of Food.   This leads us to make more informed choices.   When we select food which is filled with Chi, fresh, brightly colored, organically grown and appropriate for the timing and the needs of our physiology we achieve real nourishment and open our awareness to the gifts of the unified consciousness. This form the basis of many traditional healing techniques.

There is no need to live with pain, fatigue, emotional imbalance or illness. Optimum health is more than just an absence of pain or symptoms. It is a glorious feeling of energy, vitality and creativity. It is easier to improve your health if you underastand these peinciples.

Liu Ming will cover some of the concepts of self-care and Food Energetics.

Aims and objectives:

• Health and vitality for yourself and family
• Establish practical approaches to the maintenance of health in daily life
• Be part of the growing trend towards Chinese Medicine and nutrition, which is supported by numerous scientific reports and case studies, including reports issued by global and local governmental agencies

• Food energetics and natural healing - Food as medicine
• Cooking for the seasons
• Principles of Chinese Medicine.
• Qi exercises e.g. Qigong
• Metaphysics, cosmological and astrology understandings 
• Feng Shui and environmental awareness