A holistic home is appealing to our five senses and balances the following five elements:
1. Water — the sense of taste. With an abundance of healing energy, it attracts new opportunities, brings clarity to thoughts and ideas, provides immunity, and restores health. An imbalance in this element can result in issues related to the kidney and liver.
2. Air — the sense of touch. Linked with movement (especially rational movement), it represents growth in life and calls for refreshment, fun, and happiness. An imbalance in this element can lead to illnesses such as cold, cough, asthma, jaundice, and issues in the eyes.
3. Fire — the sense of sight. Adds confidence and enthusiasm to one’s life and brings “warmth” to relationships. It also governs the flow of income. Any imbalance in this element can lead to skin allergies, weight issues, high blood pressure, and anemia.
4. Earth — the sense of smell. Dominates the center and diagonal directions in every built space and provides stability, balance, patience, and maturity in character. An unbalance in this element can lead to depression.
5. Space — the sense of hearing. Governs mood swings, new ideas, conceptions, and growth. An imbalance can lead to anxiety disorder, irritating behavior, and insomnia.
Ancient Vedas and Science of Architecture or Construction ‘Vaastu Shastra’ have held great importance for thousands of years. Each space has directions, and the interior arrangements must follow the principles of Vaastu to be in sync with the five elements. The interiors have an impact on the people occupying the space and even simple things like a piece of furniture or a painting if kept in a designated positions can attract harmony, positivity, and happiness into lives.