Classes (4 days) except Modules 1 & 6 (5 days) with Liu Ming, Howard Choy, Alex Stark, Manu Butterworth, Carol Venolia, Matthew Chapman and Vicki Warren.
All Modules are aimed at creating a hands-on experience that facilitates
the immediate practical use of what you learn.

Bazhai, Ming Gua and Introduction to the Luopan Compass
with Matthew Chapman

In this module, we continue our journey with an introduction to Compass School feng shui (the second of the original 2 schools of feng shui). Using the Western Luopan as a reference, you will be led to an exploration of what is possible when you combine the 8 compass directions with the dynamics of yin/yang and the 5 elements theory.

With the introduction of the eight directions we follow the evolution of the "Later Heaven Trigrams" to construct the "Bagua" (an octagonal mandala with infinite uses in feng shui). We examine the Lo Shu (the magic square of feng shui) as it leads to the Ming Gua and Ba Zhai methods (the core of "Eight Houses" feng shui).

Using these methods you will learn how to draw an energy diagram that illustrates the 4 auspicious and 4 less auspicious directions for the individual (Ming Gua) and for the structure (Ba Zhai).  

Once you have mastered these two powerful techniques you will be able to make informed and relevant choices for optimal design, that relate equally to the structure and the people within.

Four Pillars Astrology
with Liu Ming and Matthew Chapman

Enter into the fascinating study of a very important system based on Taoist Metaphysics and Cosmology. Used extensively by Feng Shui experts in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Four Pillars is an ancient system that reveals aspects of destiny, constitutional dynamics, and beneficial elements. This sophisticated method is as useful for deriving important and very personal Feng Shui information about Feng Shui clients as well as clearly revealing aspects of their character. Armed with superior knowledge of their clients and their needs, the practitioner can optimize the relevance and results of the consultation.

Four pillars is an ancient system of constructing a Horoscope based on the "Heavenly Stems" and "Earthly Branches" at the hour, day, month and year of birth.  Interpretation is the result of examining the manner in which the elements and animal archetypes contained in the charts interact with aspects within the chart as well as conditions in the world.

Walking the Dragon I
with Alex Stark

These four days will explore the basics of land form and topography. Dragon Veins, Water Dragons, Ley Lines, and Power Spots will be defined and explained. Outstanding examples from around the world will be introduced, including San Francisco Bay, Manhattan Island, Mt. St. Michel (France), Beijing, Stonehenge, and Delphi (Greece). This module will also relate land form and water systems to underground energies. Examples will also be given of actual situations and how the topography in their cases impacted the outcome of people’s lives, prosperity, and health. The workshop will also include a full day of walking on the land, identifying dragon veins, dragon formations, and their relationships to human settlements, and the seats of political and economic power. Examples will include, in addition to the San Francisco Bay area, New York Harbor, the Florida Town Development of Seaside, the town of Highland Lake in North Carolina, and the city of Auroville in India.

Flying Star & Luopan Compass
with Howard Choy

Flying Star Feng Shui is the most dynamic and accurate technique and is comparable to astrology for buildings.

The Universe is ever changing and natural influences evolve with the passage of time. Flying Star Feng Shui incorporates the elements of time and space. It will enable you to trace the pattern of change through the 20 year periods called "ages". It makes it possible to access the fortune of a dwelling. With practice, one can learn how to unblock energies that affect the aspects of prosperity and health in a dwelling.

The Luopan Compass is the essential tool in Classical Feng Shui.   Its many rings reveal vital information in assessing a dwelling or building site and contain a large body of knowledge that encompasses classical Chinese philosophy, numerology and cosmology.   The Chinese Luopan can take a very long time to master since it requires prior learning of the Chinese characters.   The Western Luopan simplifies the process and makes it easier for the western student to learn and use.

Walking the Dragon II
with Alex Stark

Topography and Landform (part II) We will focus on the analysis of the client’s property in relation to the regional land form, water courses, underground water, and other factors of exterior feng shui such as plot shape, slope, and proximity to roads and streets. In addition to classical land and water forms known in feng shui to foster prosperity and success, examples will be given of contemporary businesses and developments that have used feng shui principles to create success through the manipulation of land form, water courses, and other feng shui cures. Examples will include the Center for Discovery Pediatric campus in Harris, NY, Lynmar Winery in Sonoma, Whole Foods Markets in Edgewater, NJ, and the Aspen Institute in Aspen Colorado, among others.