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Announcements

Membership Survey Results Available On-line

Out of a desire to give members a place to talk about their experiences and needs with the Guild, to share success stories, and learn ways we can improve – a membership survey was born. Open to all current IFSG members, the anonymous survey asked for feedback on a variety of topics.  We have accomplished many things in the last few years, but there is always opportunity for growth.  Special thanks to all who participated!
  
Click here to find out more about the survey results and what we hope to do with them!
 

Feng Shui Universal Topics Assessment Available On-Line

The Red Ribbon Professional level of membership and our Universal Topics Assessment is available on-line.  Geared to the current, active Feng Shui consultant, this level supports long desires of professionalism and standards in our field. To join the Guild as a new Red Ribbon Professional member, applicant must first take and pass the International Feng Shui Guild Universal Topics Assessment

Read more about the Feng Shui Universal Topics.

Feng Shui in the News

Eco-friendly Goodness for Pets and Humans

Energy and Goodness for AnimalsFrom the Get Acquainted Rooms that feature hand-painted murals to the big room where pets and humans soon will take yoga classes together, at the open house at the Humane Society Silicon Valley's new 48,000-square-foot shelter, dogs and people alike were making a joyful noise that sounded a lot like barking.  This is the first animal shelter in the U.S. to be certified gold under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system and has Feng Shui certification as well.  Read more about how the good ch'i is changing everyone's lives.

 

Hong Kong University Leads the Way

The 4th International Conference on Scientific Feng Shui & Built Environment took place in Hong Kong on 20 February 2009. Many academics, architects and practitioners met to share their research and practical application in the field of Feng Shui for the build environment. This year’s theme was “Design Harmony” and addressed the increasing interest for architects, building professionals and other property practitioners to apply the concepts of Feng Shui in building design.  Read the summary by IFSG member, Peter Jordan.

 

Feng Shui and Sports Pair Up Beautifully at Beijing Olympics

2008 Olympics and Feng Shui"According to Japan’s Fuji Television Network, Inc. on August 17, 2008, Chinese authorities secretly consulted famous Feng Shui masters to check the location, shape and architecture of the venues made for the Beijing Olympics."  Well, it's no secret anymore!  Feng Shui was alive and well at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China.  Click here to read the article that describes what we all know - that Feng Shui is good for everyone, everywhere!

 

Feng Shui and French Fries

Have you heard the latest and greatest from the world of fast food?  Feng Shui and McDonalds have formed an alliance to help make one of the largest restaurant chains in the world even better for their patrons.  They are recognizing what we have known all along – that Feng Shui works and is good for the soul!  CLICK HERE to read the amazing article about mainstream Feng Shui.

  

Disney bows to feng shui

In one of the most successful entertainment and amusement companies world-wide, the benefits of Feng Shui are a natural fit for the Hong Kong Disneyland.  Learning form past challenges when opening Euro Disney, the company is eager to provide exactly the kind of vacation that a new generation of lovers of Mickey Mouse and friends wants.

Enjoy these articles from the International Herald Tribune or from The Disneyland Report and see how Feng Shui provided the amazing results to Hong Kong fun-seekers!

 

When Good Firms Get Bad Ch'i

From Fortune Magazine, this article looks at the importance of Feng Shui in considering a public company image - the office emblem.    

"It's only natural to blame the downfall of companies like Enron on managerial malfeasance. But perhaps the real culprit was something less evident to the untrained eye: bad feng shui radiating from Enron's off-kilter logo. Or so argues IFSG Professional member, Meihwa Lin, who says the traditional Chinese art of arranging surroundings to create harmony and balance doesn't just apply to office space, but to office emblems as well. Click here to read how Lin rates eight well-known corporate logos based on color, shape, and the enabling or blockage of chi, or energy."  

  

Resources

Marketing Tips June 2009 now available!

Keep your business in the forefront by reading the newest issue of Marketing Top Ten Marketing TipsTips - Increase Your Business Now! by IFSG Marketing Co-Director, Karen Ferraro.  The June 2009 issue "Top Ten Marketing Tips to Get More Business" gives you terrific tips from our talented and skilled Marketing Committee members!
 
Each month, our Marketing team posts marketing-based articles and tips to do more with your business and generate more revenue and enjoyment in your career. 
 
For International Feng Shui Guild Members ONLY! 
Not a member? Don't miss out -- click CLICK HERE to find out about our membership levels and join NOW!

Conferences

Upcoming Green Events - Find out about the green events happening soon!

Green Events for the Earth and You!Looking for ways to participate - get involved - meet others who are as passionate about Green Living as you are?  Then check out our list of upcoming Green Events from around the world.  Updated regularly, this page is also part of our Green Living web pages that includes articles, tips, news from the USGBC, and resources and links to help your life, home, and space be more environmental, green-based and earth-friendly.

  


Events Calendar

Saturday May 2

Professional Training: Feng Shui Practitioner Certificate of Completion
Mount Royal College, Holy Cross Campus
Upon completion of this program you will be able to exhibit a high standard of professional conduct and ethics, integrate and apply the principles of Feng Shui through practical application and comprehensive client consultations. Identify and devlop skills and abilities to maintain balance and well-being as well as develop business...  

Tuesday July 7

Chapter Meeting: July 2009 Annual Social Gathering of IFSG Kansas City Chapter
Kansas City Chapter New Peking Chinese Restaurant
Join the IFSG KC Metro Chapter for their annual social gathering at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at New Peking Restaurant, 540 Westport Road in Kansas City. Family, friends and guests are invited to share food and fellowship, as we take this opportunity to depart from standard meeting agendas and strengthen our bonds as a...  

Monday July 20

Chapter Meeting: Please join us for the next Phoenix Chapter Meeting!
13802 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 142, Scottsdale AZ
  

Saturday July 25

Workshop: Creating the Life You Want with Feng Shui
New York Open Center
Two Day Intensive Introduction by Barry Gordon and Rosalie Prinzivalli - This weekend training offers us an introduction to Feng Shui, the now world-renowned ancient Chinese art of positioning objects to balance the flow of chi (energy).  

Saturday August 1

Professional Training: Zone Dowsing Certificate
Distance Learning Course
This in-home study/distance learning course teaches you how to tune into unseen energies and improve health, sleeping patterns, stress and well-being of everyone in the space (especially children). Dowsing techniques are shared and tools are included.   

Saturday August 1

Professional Training: Zone Energy Analysis of the Face, Practitioner Certificate
Distance Learning Program
ZoneEnergy© Analysis of the Face is an art and science that is based on the ancient practice of Mien Shiang. It is understood that:             The face is a mirror that records the past and reflects the present . ZoneEnergy© Analysis of the...  

Saturday August 1

Professional Training: Zone Feng Shui Certificates
Distance Learning
A comprehensive in-home study course that teaches how to balance space energy and create an environment that nourishes and supports all who use the space. Zone Feng Shui courses for all levels - from beginner to expert. Easy to follow, easy to complete, learn how to Feng Shui your own space and learn how to provide...  

Saturday August 1

Professional Training: 9 Energy Zones of Life Coaching Certificate
Distance Learning Course
9 Energy Zones of Life© Coaching - Distance Learning Certificate. 9 Energy Zones of Life© Coaching is a process of inspiring people to find a balance of mental, physical and spiritual energy, and to create a life of Joy.   9 Energy Zones of Life© Coaching is not counseling or...  

Saturday August 8

Chapter Meeting: August 2009 Final Study Session
Kansas City Chapter Unity Temple
For all those studying to take the Assessment for Red Ribbon Professional Status, join the IFSG KC Metro Chapter's August 2009 Study Session at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street in Kansas City. We're taking this most auspicious date of 8/8 date to join together in increasing our knowledge of Feng Shui Universal...  

Thursday August 13

Conference: Sacred Space Symposium
Edith Macy Conference Center
This year's Sacred Space Symposium will host a certification course for Creating Earth Harmony through Geomancy . Join us and share with others who practice this ancient art to create space that is blessed with divine energy.   

Tuesday August 18

Workshop: The Solopreneur's Guide to Marketing From the Inside Out
The strategies in Marketing From the Inside Out will transform you from a solo-entrepreneur who is busy all the time with little success to show for your efforts ... to one who has the tools and foundation for a strong, successful business.  

Wednesday August 19

Professional Training: Professional Interior Alignment Feng Shui Practitioner Training with Laurie Bornstein, MEIA
Im prove the quality of your life while making a difference in the lives of others. Learn a holistic, intuitive approach to Feng Shui, one that skillfully blends the principles of Feng Shui, the art of Space Clearing, and the environmental benefits of Healthy Homes.   

Wednesday August 19

Professional Training: Feng Shui Masters Training Certification - Summer Residential
Menla Mountain Retreat, Phoenicia Lake, NY
Feng Shui teaches how to design and arrange our surroundings to achieve maximum harmony with our environments.  It is a combination of mysticism, architecture and skill, spanning a range of Chinese and Tibetan thought from Taoism and Buddhism to shamanic and wisdom teachings.  

Saturday August 22

Workshop: Ch'i, Feng Shui and Life from the Perspective of Black Sect Tantric Buddhism
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
Don;t miss this unique opportunity to meet and hear His Holiness Grandmaster Professor Lin Yun Rinpoche founder and supreme leader of the contemporary Black Sect Tantric Buddhism.  

Saturday September 12

Lecture: Feng Shui Tuning For Offices
Meta Center
Feng Shui Tuning For Offices The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui invites Peter Jordon, founder of Vital-office, Germany to speak on ergonomic living designs in office spaces. This workshop is packed with vital information on how to stimulate creativity and good communication based on Intelligent geometric proportion...  

Saturday September 12

Workshop: The Utmost Yogas of Black Sect Tantric Buddhism
San Francisco
Steven Post will provide an intensive and in-depth exploration of the nine meditation stages of the Supreme Yogas, and their application for self-development and Feng Shui. The Supreme or Utmost Yogas of Black Sect Tantric Buddhism have great potential for assisting personal development.   

Thursday September 17

Chapter Meeting: Teas & Toes Reflexology
Chicago Chapter Glen Ellyn, IL
Owner Hazel Aquino will discuss the healing energy of Reflexology on Thrusday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m.  Contact Laurie at CreateTheFeeling.com  

Saturday September 19

Workshop: 7-DAY FENG SHUI INTENSIVE
The Emerald Feng Shui Institute, Seattle, WA
This 7-Day workshop has evolved over many years and represents the core program – the soul – of the Emerald Feng Shui Institute. It is inspirational, powerful, and life-transforming. You will never view yourself and your environments the same way again. This course takes you on an incredibly intensive and rewarding...  

Saturday September 26

Workshop: Chinese Astrology Basics
13802 North Scottsdale Road
Understand Chinese Astrology.  This course is intended to provide a wonderful 2-day study in Ba Zi (Chinese Astrology     

Sunday September 27

Workshop: 4 day Feng Shui Programme - Residential France
South West France
Take advantage of the weak pound and learn the principles of BTB feng shui in the beautiful countryside of South West France. 4 day residential programme with optional excursions to a vineyard and a french summer market. Accomodation is in gites and all meals are included.  

Monday September 28

Study Tour: Feng Shui Immersion Program in China!
Tour begins in Beijing, China
S ince 1998, Helen and James Jay have escorted hundreds of Feng Shui students, educators and professional consultants to Sacred China for an effective, hands-on learning experience.   

Saturday October 10

Workshop: INTRODUCTION TO I CHING. The Oracle of the Cosmic Way
The Emerald Feng Shui Institute, Seattle, WA
Learn to experience life fully with the invaluable guide, I Ching. This introduction is based on the I Ching book by Carol Anthony and Hanna Moog. Learn how to get ready to ask questions; explore the special rtcm method to find out which parts of a hexagram are relevant to your specific situation; do actual hexagram...  

Saturday October 24

Workshop: Flying Star Training Workshop
13802 North Scottsdale Road
3-day Flying Star Program. 24th, 25th, and the 31st completion certificate given at end of program   

Wednesday October 28

Workshop: Santa Fe Retreat
Inn at Santa Fe
Ginny Zaboronek and Marge Richards invite you to join us on this very special journey  to rediscovering your true self. We promise you will leave with a deeper connection to your Spirit.   

Wednesday November 4

Workshop: Inspiring Butterflies Sedona Retreat
The Views Inn
Ginny Zaboronek and Marge Richards invite you to join us on one of our very special journeys to rediscovering your true self.  

Thursday November 5

Chapter Meeting: Chicago Merchandise Mart Meeting
Chicago Chapter Chicago Merchandise Mart
Chicago Area Chapter Meeting - Chicago Merchandise Mart A Chi-filled day consisting of a Brief meeting followed by visiting showrooms that carry products to enhance our business on Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m.     

Friday November 6

Conference: Feng Shui Institute 2009 Bi-Annual Conference - "Taking Care of You & Your Feng Shui Business"
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa
This conference features seminars presented by interior design and feng shui professionals on topics ranging from green design, business marketing and consultation techniques for special needs clients.  

Friday November 6

Workshop: I CHING. ACHIEVING SUCCESS THAT ENDURES
The Emerald Feng Shui Institute, Seattle, WA
Join in this exciting new seminar by internationally known I Ching scholars, authors and lectures C. Anthony & H. Moog. The focus in this seminar is on success as the natural result of living in accord with the Cosmic Principles of Harmony   

Thursday December 10

Chapter Meeting: Chicago Chapter Holiday Party
Chicago Chapter TBD