It isn't often that I will go to a client's home or business to teach them Feng Shui and work with them and find out they have as much to teach ME about what they do as I do about Feng Shui. It is, obviously, people that are in tune with the power of Energy in its purest form that often call as they already understand the principles and believe in it.
It was a surprise last week to go to my Feng Shui Consultation in Manhattan and learn of a very special place there where not only their ARTS but their philosophy made me understand just how much I don't know about certain things. I have done gyms before and even a Martial Arts Studio but this place, called Energy Fitness in Midtown was different then anything I have so far experienced.
*State of the ART equipment at Energy Fitness.
They have different modalities of fitness there; from machines to work on, personal trainers (my daughter was with me and has just become one) and Martial Arts training. And taking clients who they teach the profound connection between MIND, BODY and SPIRIT between all of these. They also feel they cannot help a client without knowing the issues going on in their lives and spend time speaking to a potential new client regarding their past. They fully recognize that ALL modalities must work together for the best possible results which is what they seek to achieve from each and every client.
In Feng Shui we believe past energy should be cleared to begin again...and so as well they do at Energy Fitness. Their philosophy is that anyone can "hold a pose" but it is your MIND that controls your motions; and is the best teacher. Self defense is also taught there as well as Yoga and sometime in the future hope to offer Tai Chi as well as Martial Arts.
**Martial Arts are always under the watchful eye of an Instructor.
Breaking down the blockages in a person's mind allows them to open up to the possibilities. And then both seeing AND feeling the changes, not only in their bodies but on an energetic level.
**Beuatiful Colors to light up and enhance the Space
I found many Feng Shui Elements in place here with one exception: This place was BUSY as were its owners. So busy, in fact, it left little to no time to "play" and there wasn't a balance. You can see on one side of this amazing center there are large, HEAVY weights (I went to move the small yellow one and couldn't budge it). To add to that, they are tied together. For the moment, partnerships were feeling heavy and weighed down...and it's wonderful when you can SEE it and so can your client. Thankfully, the person is renting this particular space will be leaving shortly, taking those weights with them. Things will lighten up considerably and partnerships will resume to their usual happy and prosperous state. Yoga will be offered in that space, something I believe will make a tremendous difference. The "weights" that have been making them feel somewhat held down will be gone...and things will begin to soar.
**THE WEIGHTS. Holding them down--and back.
I find it a wonderful thing when you can actually SHOW someone their space and how it relates exactly to what they are speaking of. If you put your "Feng Shui Eyes on," I have no doubt YOU can see it as well. It wasn't the only thing I picked up but it was, I believe, the major contributing factor to what had to be addressed there. I also was to hear that the former building had been left by a large disagreement....basically abandoned. Something we think of always because we believe in Predessessor Energy and perform Space Clearings to make a SPACE your OWN and thereby infuse it with YOUR ENERGY for a new start.
I have put links for you to see the sights and unique qualities of this place where your MIND is the key to your body---and vice versa. It all works together. Discipline is taught, blockages are cleared, and health is restored.
**Upcoming Events and Matches.
You are welcome to stop in to feel and see the Energy of this place. Energy Fitness is located right in Midtown Manhattan and welcomes visitors.
I am certainly hoping they have learned as much from me as I have from them and one bet is that my daughter Laura will return for Self-Defense; being already well familiar with Mind/Body/Spirit Connection, this will be a wonderful addition to her already holistic approach to personal training. Time Out New York: Killer routines
*Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant/Practitioner since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island, New York City (Manhattan) providing on site Feng Shui Consultations for all of Manhattan (New York City) for Homes, Businesses, offices, Corporations, Apartments, Condos and Small Spaces and Long Island and distance Feng Shui Consultations by phone for those at a distance. Carole is also a Keynote Speaker for large and small Corporations and provides Workshops and Seminars about utilizing Feng Shui Principles.
Good morning Carole!
It sounds like a wonderful place....just the kind of fitness centre I would like to join.
I'm always amazed at the way you break the elements of a space down in order to tie them all together in a more flowing and open way. They were very wise to have contacted you....
Jo
Carole,
I'm not an expert on meditation but I do have my own little way of mediating...I also relieve stress by going to the gym at least 3 times a week in the morning to get those batteries charged for a full day of fun and work!
I like to read about Feng Shui . Thanks for the post.
Jo, It is was so interesting, truly integrating all the aspects---I love when I have as much to learn as a place that calls me :)
Neal, They really helped you focus to clear your mind, not just the exercise. I thought it was a wonderful addition that many places don't have. Thank you for your comment.
Gita, Thank you, I always love posting about it :) I don't believe it will ever stop facinating me.
Looks and sounds like a wonderful fitness center with a lot going on. What a marvelous way to pull all the energy together.
Carole, I absolutely see your point. Energies are the central pivot in everyaspects of our life. Actually we live in an ocean of energy that moves us in one or other direction, So when you saying: In Feng Shui we believe past energy should be cleared to begin again makes total sense to me. The process is fascinating
Gary, We're not supposed to miss a thing though I'm sure we do. In this place I was looking at a specific area and what's wonderful is when you can actually show your client WHY.
Joan, It was a huge place, it's funny but I must be used to it because I hadn't really thought of it in terms of size. I did a home yesterday that took me 4 1/2 hours, THAT place was huge!!
Cynthia, It was unique in that it worked with Energy, not against it. I hope other centers think of encompassing an ENTIRE person, not just physical issues.
Teri, I hope I can share it so you can SEE it....without revealing too much about a client's issues. Feng Shui is SO misunderstood and it's just a different way of seeing things.
Arina, I always feel better when the old energy is cleared and I like starting over (which is probably why I do it so often). But it requires constant change and some people hate change....it's about balance, basically and when you find it to try and keep it.
Deborah, I don't think there's a business that wouldn't benefit from Feng Shui but I understand why people might not feel it would help. There are so many things that could be out of balance in a business it's sometimes very easy to see why there are difficulties.