Never Position Your Bed Like This: Myth or Reality According to Feng Shui?

The Notorious Position to Avoid in Feng Shui

Image of a woman laying in bed

In Feng Shui principles, there’s a particularly discouraged arrangement: positioning the bed so that your feet are directly facing the door. This arrangement is evocatively known as the “coffin position.”

Why such a stark name? Traditionally, in some Asian cultures, the deceased are carried out feet first. Sleeping in this way symbolizes a loss of vital energy, or Chi, during sleep. Not very reassuring, when put this way.

Potential Effects of This Position

According to Feng Shui enthusiasts, sleeping with your feet facing the door can have several negative consequences. Energy would enter and exit the room too rapidly, preventing the body from fully resting. The results: restless sleep, persistent fatigue, and a feeling of never fully recovering.

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