{"id":5718,"date":"2023-07-18T01:21:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T18:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5718"},"modified":"2023-07-18T01:21:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T18:21:52","slug":"what-to-know-about-feng-shui-bed-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5718","title":{"rendered":"What To Know About Feng Shui Bed Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">Y<\/span>our <a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2009-22507-084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2009-22507-084\">physical environment influences how you feel<\/a>, so it\u2019s key that a place as important as your bedroom is just right. Within that, it\u2019s especially key to position your bed in a way that\u2019s as comforting and supportive as possible of a restful, restorative night&#8217;s sleep. One way to figure out the best placement for your bed is to draw on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/feng-shui-home-tips\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/feng-shui-home-tips\/\">principles of feng shui<\/a>. Read on for insight from experts about how to place your bed in the strongest feng shui bed orientation\u2014the commanding position\u2014plus, how to avoid the vulnerable coffin position.<\/div>\n<h2>How feng shui affects bed positioning<\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, you spend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sleep-calculator\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sleep-calculator\/\">lots of time in your bed sleeping<\/a>. This is why its position is so key in feng shui, and why it\u2019s worth spending some time getting the placement right. \u201cYour bed is an important place in your home because it represents you,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anjiecho.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.anjiecho.com\/about\">Anjie Cho<\/a>, certified feng shui consultant, architect, and author of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHolistic-Spaces-create-mindful-peaceful%2Fdp%2F178249667X%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx1082-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Ffeng-shui-bed-position%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ffeng-shui-bed-position%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Holistic-Spaces-create-mindful-peaceful\/dp\/178249667X\"><em>Holistic Spaces: 108 Ways to Create a Mindful and Peaceful Home<\/em><\/a>. Lying between those sheets is how you rest and recharge, so it\u2019s important that this key piece of furniture is in a spot that supports that.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you find that placement? When you consider any space, you are thinking about how the <em>qi<\/em>\u2014the invisible, life force energy that affects you physically, mentally, and spiritually\u2014flows into a room. It comes in through the door, says Cho, so it\u2019s most important to consider the bed&#8217;s placement in relation to any doors.<\/p>\n<h2>Why\u2014and how\u2014to place your bed in a commanding position<\/h2>\n<p>A feng shui bed position that allows for the greatest flow of qi is a commanding position, which is the ideal placement, according to Cho. \u201cWhen you\u2019re laying in bed, ideally you want to be able to see the door without directly being in line with the door,\u201d she says. While the bed&#8217;s relationship relative to the door is the most important factor to consider, there are some other elements that inform the commanding position, too. Ideally, the headboard should be against a solid wall, which according to Cho is &#8220;like having the support of a mountain behind you,&#8221; and there should be space on both sides of the bed, as well as at the foot for balance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/feng-shui-bed-position\/\" current-title=\"To Bring Feng Shui Into Your Bedroom, You\u2019ll Want To Avoid Putting Your Bed in the \u2018Coffin Position\u2019\" current-image=\"WG_Editorial_Feng-Shui-Bed-Death-Position-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-01-17\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/feng-shui-bed-position\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/feng-shui-bed-position\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/feng-shui-bed-position\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If it isn\u2019t possible to place your bed in a commanding position, one corrective measure Cho recommends is positioning a mirror so you can see the door in its reflection while you lie in bed\u2014the key thing is to have visibility from your bed to the door, and the mirror helps achieve this. Try an adjustable standing mirror, and play with it until you find the right angle. Of course, the unique architecture of your bedroom dictates how possible it is to follow all these guidelines\u2014Cho says to just do the best you can with what you have. If you focus on one aspect of bed positioning, make sure it&#8217;s the bed&#8217;s relationship to the door.<\/p>\n<h2>One bed position to avoid as much as possible?<\/h2>\n<p>That would be the coffin position, which is when a bed is placed so the feet of the person in it directly face the door. Because qi comes in through the door, the coffin position leaves you exposed to all the energy entering the room, says <a href=\"https:\/\/fengshuimanhattan.com\/about-new-york-feng-shui-consultant-laura-cerrano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fengshuimanhattan.com\/about-new-york-feng-shui-consultant-laura-cerrano\">Laura Cerrano<\/a>, certified feng shui consultant and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/fengshuimanhattan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fengshuimanhattan.com\/\">Feng Shui Manhattan<\/a>, which means your mind and body aren\u2019t fully supported as you sleep. This vulnerable position isn\u2019t conducive to rest because \u201cthe energy comes through the door and straight at you,\u201d says Cho. \u201cIt\u2019s like an arrow pointing at you, and it\u2019s a strong amount of energy that doesn\u2019t have a chance to flow and move into the room.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Other feng shui bed placement mistakes to avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Putting your bed where you can&#8217;t see the door<\/h3>\n<p>Just as you want to avoid being right in front of the door, you don\u2019t want to place your bed in a spot where you can\u2019t see it, or where you\u2019d have to turn your body around to look at the entry way to your bedroom.\u00a0 This creates the opposite problem of the coffin position\u2014it&#8217;s a weak energy position. So while you don&#8217;t want to be perfectly aligned with the door, you need it in your sightline for optimal flow.<\/p>\n<h3>Putting your bed against a window<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid covering a window with your headboard, or placing your bed so the window is directly in front or behind you. Windows aren&#8217;t the same as doors in feng shui, and the windows don&#8217;t have to do with the coffin position, but Cerrano says that facing away from the window as you sleep leaves you vulnerable and that it&#8217;s better to be able to see what&#8217;s happening. \u201cIf you can move the bed away from the window that would be ideal,\u201d says Cerrano. \u201cAny time you have an exposure that leads beyond the containment of that bedroom [like a window], there\u2019s a possibility of not feeling as relaxed when you\u2019re sleeping,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s better to have windows off to the side versus directly in front of or behind the bed, but if you can\u2019t avoid it Cerrano recommends at least using curtains to soften the space. \u201cWhat we say in modern day feng shui is that doors let energy in and windows let energy out, so that can be another way of describing why we don\u2019t want our feet by the window if it can be avoided because that\u2019s encouraging that energy to easily leave,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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