YOGSHASTRA CONCEPT IN VASTUSHASTRA

 YOGSHASTRA AND VASTUSHASTRA
Eastern thinking considers Vastu to be a living soul acting as a companion to the Vastu occupants. In the Hindu ethos, every goddess is invariably associated with its own divine vehicle or chariot - Nandi the carrier of Shiva, lotus the carrier of Laxmi and Brahma, Garuda the carrier of Vishnu etc. this divine relationship is also evident between a person and his home. the ritual of Vastu shanti aims at removing negative elements from the living space inside the Vastu and replacing these with constructive  cosmic  powers.

When we consider the flow of energy within a Vastu and the role of deities associated with Vastu directions, remarkable similarity between the concepts of Yogshastra and Vastushastra can be perceived.

Yogshastra speaks of three basic energy streams in a human body:

1. Ida, the Chandra Nadi

2. Pingala, the Surya Nadi

3. Sushumna, the Brahma Nadi

Ida stream is associated with the North and East directions. This stream is considered as the bliss flowing from material happiness and contentment of the five senses. New beginnings should be made, good work initiated, and important decisions taken only in the stream of Ida Nadi.

As per Vastushastra guidelines, a house or a dwelling should be constructed on a plot in such a manner that the extra side margins are available to the East and North. This ensures that Pranik bliss is bestowed on all the occupants. In Vastu-Purush-Mandal, Soma (moon) is the deity of the North direction.

Pingala or Surya Nadi has correlation with the south and west direction. This stream represents all the evil , cruel, and inhuman trends with bad omens at every stage of life. It is not advisable to think of new beginnings or important decisions when the Surya Nadi is active. During the Pingala flow, a common thing like departure from a place can also prove to be harmful.

The three streams link the micro level human consciousness with cosmic consciousness. from another point of view, the five basic elements ( Panch- Maha -Bhutas) at macro level representing the cosmic power are in total conformity with human beings at micro level during Ida flow. This is the period when Preeti-Sangam of different elements in the nature takes place, leading to cosmic bliss.  Vastushastra creates pathways to achieve unhindered natural flow of cosmic energies in harmony with these three streams.

The Ida stream associated with the North and East directions is considered beneficial in Vastushastra.  As against this, the Pingala stream representing the south and west is avoided while planning a house. Least possible side margins to the west and south, with minimum or no openings to these directions and placing of heavy loading in the south, southwest and west zones helps in cutting -off Pingala stream and retaining only the positive energies inside the house.

The flow of the Ida and Pingala alternatively changing over short intervals in a continuous stream is termed as Brahma Nadi or Sushumna stream. In Yogshastra, Sushumna has direct correlation with the entire cosmic reality. Yogshastra advocates silence, meditation, and alertness of mind during the Sushumna flow. This stream represents fresh beginnings and perspective beyond the Ida and Pingala flow.

VASTU-NABHI
Vastu Nabhi is the cosmic naval connection between the microcosm, the Vastu and macrocosm, the nature. Definition of the correct location of the Brahma Nabhi depends on the orientation of the five great elements in the right locations in and around the Vastu.

The form of natural helix as clubbed with the qualities of the directions and the five great elements can define the right location of the Vastu-Nabhi.
Correct alignment of the Vastu Nabhi initiates the cosmic divine connection along the source direction. The clockwise helix of matter is counter balanced with the anticlockwise helix of energy. Matter helix has sink end in the Northeast zone, and the source end in the Southwest zone.
The mysterious cosmic breath is closely linked with helix, the Vastu Nabhi and Brahma. The element Akash(sky) which is event manifest, descends effortlessly along with the cosmic Pranik energy through the Northeast cosmic door of the Vastu and flows without friction, blockage, or impedance along the Vastu helix, for union  with the cosmic breath and revitalization of the Brahma
Vastu Nabhi.
Vastushastra maintains that heavy loads, columns, or pillars should strictly be avoided in the zone of Brahma to keep this mystic flow in a dormant state.

IDA, PINGALA AND DIRECTIONS
Ida has control over East and North directions. All good things, all creative works, arts and research, religious and life promoting activities are attributed to the flow of Ida Nadi (left or northern current flow) . Pingla i.e. Surya Nadi has control over west and south directions. All violent activities, all destructive forces, deployment of weapons, tortures, sorrows, cruel and tough jobs, worldly attractions are attributed to the flow of Surya or Pingala Nadi (right or south flow). Brahma or madhyam Nadi represents only the holy and devotional duties, i.e. reading religious scriptures, meditation, prayers and absence of worldly materials activities. In other words, maintaining Ida flow is good, divine and worldly bliss. To block Pingala flow is to avoid destruction and disturbance.

For a house with minimum side margins to the south and the west on the rear side effectively blocks any Pingala Nadi current and adds all good effects of Ida Nadi by maintaining flow in North and East direction only. To achieve the dynamic stability by equalising gravitational forces, magnetic flux effect and to attain environmental purity and sense of cosmic reality, major load of the house should be aligned to south and west zones of the plot.
Yogshastra asserts that just by maintaining a perfect posture of body, substantial qualities are added to body, mind, and intellect. Similarly, simple alignment and positioning of house in proper zone of a plot as per Vastushastra can add several qualities to the house or a dwelling.

INSIGHT IN TO VASTU-YOGA
the flow of Prana through human body and the flow of cosmic energy through a Vastu are in essence parallel concept.

According to Yogshastra, the universe is composed of two substances: Akash(ether) and Prana(cosmic energy). Everything that has a form, or is the result of a combination evolves out of Akash. It is the Akash that becomes the air, liquids, solids, the human body, animal, plants etc.  Everything we can touch, all the forms we see, everything that exists can be sourced to Akash.
It is so subtle that we cannot perceive it, for it is visible only after it has taken from. The power by which it is transformed into the universe is Prana.
Everything we call energy or force evolves out of Prana. In all forms of life, from the highest to lowest, the Prana is present as a living force. Every force is based on Prana, it is the origin of movement, gravity, magnetism, physical action, the nerve currents and the force of thought. Prana is the soul of all force and energy and there can be no life without it. It is found in the air, water and food. Prana is the vital force inside each living being, and 'thought' is considered to be the highest and the most refined action of Prana. In The Taittiriya Upanishad it is said that the whole existence is based on Prana, is part of Prana and it ends in Prana. Prana belongs to one of the five elements of Panch-Maha-Bhutas i.e. Vayu. It exists in the human body in five more types- Prana, Apana, Vyan, Udan and Saman. These five are correlated with five basic elements- Akash, Vayu, tej, Udak(jal) and Prithvi.

Existence of cosmic energy in a human body is the amalgamation of these five elements with five Prana. The home, the Vastu which serves as a shield of human body, taken care by Vastushastra on the same basic logic that applies to Panch-Prana and the five basic elements.

The Science of Yoga maintains a correlation between existence, realty and truth by effective flow of Panch-Prana.  The rules of Vastushastra beneficially applied; attempt to maintain balance with cosmic reality, to illuminate intelligence and to attain peace by following perfect directions, perfect magnetic flux and perfect coordination of the basic five elements.

In Yogshastra , the flow of Prana in the body is correlated with virtues of five basic elements and qualities of five elements in relation to human body are also defined. Colour, shape, taste and smell of five elements are categorised in Yogshastra. Amongst these colours, shapes, tastes and smells; Vastushastra defines qualities associated with prithivi and jal tatva as good and those with Agni-Tej as unhealthy, while qualities with vayu tatva are considered as inert. This classification matches the scientifically analysed mineral-content in the soil acceptable for use in the base of Vastu.
Any abode demands contribution of all the qualitative parameters like taste, colour, shape, form, sound, and touch. All these qualities are attributed to prithivi-tatva alone. Hence, Vastu science gives importance to influencing expression of prithivi tatva. Here, we see how foundations of Vastu concepts have been derived from Yogshastra. A deep understanding and right selection makes it possible to match definition in Yogshastra and applications in Vastushastra.
Drawing from the yogashastra insight, Vastushastra allots specific characteristics to the five elements. The element earth is visualised as yellow- coloured, water as white, fire as red, wind as blue and the eather as having no definite colour with property to borrow colour from any other element.

The Yogshastra concepts of Prana, Nabhi, Chakra, Panch-Maha-Bhutas, and Panch-Koshas have definite correlation with principles of Vastushastra. In Yogshastra, the Shanmukhi mudra provides the body with qualities of Panch-Maha-Bhutas (five basic elements)and three important streams
or current Ida, Pingala and Sushumna are associated with qualities of directions.
Vastushastra essentials are based on contributions from the Panch- Maha-Bhutas and directions, concepts basically associated with Yogshastra.

YOGSHASTRA - PATH TO CONTENTMENT
The purpose of life is joy. Attaining this goal through finer and subtle means is possible through Yogshastra. Alleviating sorrow and unhappiness has been divine duty of the five sub-Branches of Darshanshastra.
To search for remedy without understanding the causative factor is futile and insane. In upanishad 'Tejas Dravyam', and in modern science, the thought is considered an extension of mind. By its very nature, thought is always translated into some form of electromagnetic waves. As such, the mind has direct correlation with some specific energy field. A disturbed mind presented by a chaotic pattern of electromagnetic signals devoid of any pattern, order or rhythm.

Matter can behave as a particle or a wave. Because of equivalence of mass and energy, we can further say that energy manifest itself either as particle or as waves.
In present scenario, we find it is very difficult to change the orientation of windows and doors in an existing flat or a place of residence. By treating the observed Vastu-Doshas as a reflection of flaws pointed out by Yogshastra, it is possible to reduce the ill effects of incorrect streams in the house. Rather, Yogic remedies help in orienting the internal mind-body mechanism to fight the ill effects of Vastu-Doshas.
We already have seen the correlation between yogic stream Ida (chandra Nadi) and North direction. In case removing the obstacle blocking the north direction of Vastu is not feasible, then doing the Ida- Pranayam as a reactive exercise can contribute towards regaining the lost rhythm in a Vastu due to Northern blockage.
Pingala or Surya Nadi is represented by south direction. As per the Vastu-Purush-Mandal, openings towards the south direction facilitate Yama-Pravah in the Vastu, which places the Jeeva and Prana in mutual opposition. To compensate the loss of efficiency and biorhythm in a human being due to Yama-Pravah, regular Pingala-Pranayam exercise is advised. This Pranayam produces the righ elements in the mind and body to fight the Vastu-Dosha due to Yama-Pravah. Pingala stream is initiated in the human body when the body is in pain, hardship, and difficult rhythm. Activating Pingala stream by Pranayam creates elements that can identify the pain and hardship to put a determined fight against Yama-Pravah.

Yogis often use a supporting stick or 'Kubadi' while sitting in a yogic posture. The Kubadi helps in activating the Ida or the Pingala stream through the pressure applied on the Nadis in the armpit. Thus yogis can remain in any preferred stream for a long duration.

VASTU-DOSHA AND YOGIC REMEDIES

Vastu-Dosha is a projected flaw or deficiency in the known characteristics of eight directions. These directions have been endowed with the qualities based on a classification sourced from the Panch-Maha-Bhutas. Vastu-Dosha implies souring of qualities of the directions under consideration. In turn, Vastu-Dosha is closely associated with the Panch-Maha-Bhutas related qualities of human body, mind and soul. Through 'Sadhana' or meditation, one can incorporate Panch-Maha-Bhutas related qualities of the directions in the human persona. On a microscopic level, these qualities can provide a shield emanating from soul that can protect the person from ill effects of Vastu-Doshas.

Indian Darshanshastra and spiritual disciplines describes many a meditation practices or 'Sadhana' that can serve this very purpose. In this modern era, innovative meditation techniques, which are essentially offshoots of ancient practices, are gaining popularity. Although all these meditation techniques see 'salvation' as the final goal, the virtues experienced by human mind and body vary according to the characteristics of the specific methods. These subtleties in qualities and characteristics can be utilised as form of yogic remedy on Vastu-Dosha.

The Panch-Maha-Bhutas concepts associated Vastu-Dosha with four basic elements - earth (prithvi), water (Jal), Fire(Tej) and wind (Vayu). Since the fifth element, Akash (ether) is the most subtle and fundamental 'Maha-Bhuta', it is said that 'one who wins control over Akash-tatva' is not affected by the ill-effects of dosha (deficiency) in Prithvi, Jal, Tej, and Vayu elements. The spiritual path of enlightenment in a way has a focus on conquering the 'Akash-tatva'. As such a personal shield against effects of Vastu-Dosha can be attained through spiritual regimens. The 'siddha-purushas' or the 'Enlightened' are not touched by any kind of Vastu-Dosha. They conquer the mind and the 'self' and in the process cross the barriers of 'Mana' (mind), 'Pavan'(wind), and 'Gagan' (ether) to establish control over the dominions of nature and god.

Once the mind brought under control through 'Sadhana' (meditation), it frees itself from the shackles of space-time or in effect, from the influence of Vastu-Dosha. The present day ownership-flat culture cannot guarantee layouts designed as per the Vastu principles or provide amiable Vastu domain. Despite a difficult Vastu situation, a happy and contended life can be made possible through the Yogic and spiritual practices.

All types of Sadhana are powerful enough to transport the Mana (mind) to Gagan (ether). But by correlating the self-evident virtues and direction related dosha (deficiency), certain sadhanas have been prescribed to match with specific directional aspects.

Deficient Direction	Vidhi (Ritual) or Remedial Action
East	Arghyadan
Southeast	Yagna-Yag
South	Sudarshan Kriya
Southwest and west	Reiki, Sun Worship, Yoga-Diksha, Shaktipat
Northwest	Pranayam
North	Vipasana
Northeast	Soham Sadhana

Let us first consider the East direction.

Arghyadan- A vastu not receiving benefit of Aditya Pravah due to polluted East direction develops vastu -dosha. Aditya Pravah is closely related with Brahma Muhurta . the concept of deficiency in the east direction implies deprivation of the life- sustaining energies at the sunrise. As such, the traditional invocation of the sun and Arghyadan is the best antidote on this type of vastu-dosha.

The ritual of Arghyadan performed with water is associated with mantra, namaskara, and pranayam. the practice commences with cupping of water in hands and offering it to the goddess Sun  in a ritualistic manner at the predawn hours. The fingers, the palms, the arms are bestowed with the power of sun if one performs Arghyadan daily.

Chinese acupressure technique also aims at recharging Pranik energy flow in the body through some nodal point of spiralling energies in human body is located on the palm itself. these centres receive cosmic energies in the process of Arghyadan. The  recitation of beej Mantras in Suryopasana , the flow of Aditya shakti in Arghyadan, and The Nadi Shodhan (purification of energy channels in the body) in pranayaam initiates diffusion of pran shakti throughout the mind, intellect and body to protect the person from any ill effects of Vastu-dosha.

Homa - Havan - The Fire Worship

The imperfection in the south east direction are related to the anomalous combination of pollutants with the Agni tatva (fire element ). The two types of havan vidhi (rituals)- customary- (nitya) and occasional (naimittik) - performed with prescribed Mantras, burning  of specific plants and shrubs in the  divine fire. Pranayama , viniyog nyas and dhyan create channel for circulation of pran shakti in mind, body intellect and the vastu. Realising the importance of these processes our tradition has incorporated many such routines like udak shanti, graha shanti etc. spread over one's lifetime.

in modern times , positive changes brought about in the immediate environment through havan have become a subject for scientific exploration. In vedic culture, havan is of utmost importance in all rituals, religious ceremony and festivals. Symbolically agni or fire is considered as mouth of the divinity. In havan, medicinal shrubs and plants are consigned the flames through ahuti or  samidha. The yagna concepts refer to ashtdisha (eight directions, ashtdikpal (costodian of the eight directions) and other entities representing some thirty-three energy forms. the layout of the yagnakund (sacrificial altar)  is in itself a distinct form of vastushastra and its symbolic energy correlation is rather mysterious.  All these processes working at divine, earthly, and spiritual levels purify the mind, the soul, the intellect, the egoist self and the body.

SUDARSHAN KRIYA

a vastu having predominant flaws associated with its southern direction, is subjected to the Yama Tandava of solar energies. such a house , all the time faces unforeseen and mysterious calamities. The south direction is closely associated with the tenth house of a natural horoscope. Tenth house is a Karma Sthan indicative of business , employment , and paternal  protection. The seventh house of horoscope is associated with marriage. As such the tenth house, because of its fourth position from the marriage house, indicates conjugal bliss. Therefore difficulties in marriage are invariably linked with deficiencies of south direction. The jaivik effects of southern Vastu-dosha persist long after the dosha is terminated. Sudarshan kriya is very effective in controlling effects of vastu-dosha in the south direction.

The sudarshan kriya procedure produces immediate observable constructive influence on the mind, the soul, the intellect, the egoist self and the body. This initiates smooth circulation of the divine pranik energy in the body, making it resistant to effects of he any vastu-dosha. this yogic practice includes the fundamentals of Dhyan, pranayama, soham sadhana, and patanjali yoga. The nadi shodhan as proposed by adi shankaracharya is easily achieved in this kriya. In the  Japdhyan kriya, after chanting 100000 counts (purashcharan) the jap takes microscopic form in its traverse from the vaikhari to nabhi. But, in sudarshan kriya the japdhyan accelerates towards the nabhi chakra, as the rhythmic pace of the prana is a sense merges the three states - mana, pavan, and gagan . In such a state, the sadhak may immediately undergo experiences like stillness of mind, unconsciousness, deep yogic sleep, recollection of previous birth, or extreme sense of happiness. Generally, this process stimulates the action of pingala pranayama, and as such, it is essential that the sadhak rest himself on the right side of his body after main kriya to set the Ida current in motion before terminating kriya.

Vastushastra and yogashastra are closely connected with the northeast and southwest directions through Ida and pingala current flow characteristics. Therefore, the sudarshan kriya , which stimulates pingala pranayama, is one of the best antidotes against polluted south direction.

Shaktipat Yoga Diksha and Reiki

For the vastu dosha related to southwest direction, it is seen that the incidents taking place in the life of the owner of the Vastu are closely linked with the eighth house in his horoscope. In a sense his personality is annihilated in so many ways through these events. Thinking of even a remedial measure is sometimes beyond the scope and ambit of such a person. In such case help indeed is available through a diksha similar to shaktipat diksha, in which pranik energy circulates through the human mind, intellect, and the body  under the guidance and control of a Guru or the master. At appropriate time, counselling and teaching of the Guru smoothly processes of Kundalini jagaran ( awakening the Kundalini) to chakrabhedan kriya (passage through the chakras)  . The thoughts and wishes of the satguru can automatically catalyse many a Yogic Kriya  in the disciple to ease the circulation of Pranik energy flow and smoothening of the difficult tasks like Yama-Niyama.

Reiki  a Japanese meditation  practice is very popular nowadays. Reiki can also be classified as a type of Shaktipat Yoga.  Reiki involves circulation of motherly tender touch, mother and child dialogue, and motherly yogic process inthe Mana, chitta, and Buddhi Koshas of the sadhak to take him to a higher dimension of consciousness. In Reiki treating, positive thoughts and wishes of a person and his mental attitude brings about flow of cosmic energy through the panch-kosha  of the patient  or the personality suffering difficulties in life. It is possible to simulate Reiki-like Yoganidra type energy channelling through the use of Hindu symbols like Aum, Swastika, Mantrabeej, Lotus etc.

Transcendental Meditation

This yogic line of Sadhana uses many a practices from the ancient Patanjali Yoga, interwoven with insight of modern psychology. The technique aims at achieving happiness in day to day life by managing the entire day through the precepts of Yogic philosophy. For the present day stressful lifestyle governed by Hurry, curry and worry this yogic style has its own importance.
 Vastu-Dosha associated with the west direction point towards split personality, impatient and undisciplined  mental makeup. As such, transcendental meditation provides the right balance and discipline in the routine life to counter the ill effects of deficiencies in the west direction.

Pranayama and Yogasana

Vastu-dosha originating from flaws in northwest direction generally results in disturbed mental state of the owner and the decision making capacity of the person somehow gets neutralised by extraneous  circumstances. We must note that, northwest is controlled by the Vayu-tatva (element wind) and Pran in fact is a manifestation of the vayu in the form of breath. Hence in the northwest type Vastu-dosha, the Yogasana controlling  the breathing and  Pran are very important. As it is, Yogasanas and Pranayamas are closely interwoven. regular practice of Yogasanas makes a person aware of the sensation of Pran in the vicinity of the Nabhi-Chakra. Nabhi is also known as the dormant brain. Nabhi, in fact, is source of all energy forms in the body. the movement of the pran towards the remote Nabhi-chakra proves a constructive influence on the Mana, Chitta, and Buddhi. This rejuvenating and invigorating Yogshakti can overcome all types of doshas or drawbacks in life.

Even the Chinese Yogic philosophy considers Nabhi Pranayama  as an important aspect of Yogic practice. Breathing technique of infants and young children involves in and out movement of stomach. The relevance of this natural movement in inhalation and exhalation, and in general , for deep and sustained breathing is well understood in Chinese Yogic Practice.

In the Indian Ashtang Yoga, the Asanas, body posturees and rhythmic movement of the body automatically inculcate the deep breathing technique in the sadhak.

Vipasna (विपासना )

Vipasana basically adhyan technique derived from Buddha Dharma practices. It is similar to Neti-Neti (नेती नेती ), tratak (त्राटक ), Bhrumadhya(भ्रूमध्य) and other Dhyan procedures in Indian Yogshastra. The essence of Vipasan practice lies in achieving  the Turiya(तुरीय), the fourth state of consciousness by remaining inactive witness(साक्षीभाव ) to the transitions taking place in the surroundings. Turiya is state of mind beyond Jagruti (जागृति), swapna(स्वप्न), and sushupti(सुषुप्ति), but at microscopic level its presence is noted in all the three states. Vipasana takes the sadhak towards Turiya through Layayog (लययोग ) and swaryoga(स्वरयोग).

Vastu-Dosha  in North direction generally implies heart troubles. This direction is associated with jaivik urja in vastushastra. So is the importance of Vipasana in counterbalancing the Vastu dosha originating from north direcion.

In the Chinese acupuncture technique, it is assumed that the energy contours for senses define circular Chakra type path in the body. In vipasana concentrated power of the mind is focused on various Bindus or points in the body and on different parts of the body in a sequential manner.
Acupuncture  technique aims at inducing revitalising vibrations in biochemical processes by applying pressure on specific points on chakra-shaped energy contours. Similar effect is achieved in Vipasana by making use of subtle energies of mind and senses in the process of meditation.
taking up a role of non-interacting witness, constantly watching  the inner and outer movements of the breathing process is the backbone of Vipasana technique. the experience can be best described in words of Sant Dynaneshwar: "Its speed is simply incomparable, it has even outpaced the mind itself".
The dhyan technique of observing the self by becoming inactive witness finds references in Nath-Panth (नाथ पंथ ) sect also.

Yogshastra says life-forces is located at the point where the mind is focused. Layayog and its spherical vibrations of sensation cleanse the entire body by attaining the necessary concentration of mind.

Soham Sadhana (सोऽहम साधना )

Soham sadhan incorporates Sadhana techniques like Pranayama (प्राणायाम ), swaryoga(स्वरयोग), Tratak(त्राटक), sakshibhav(साक्षीभाव ), Pranav sadhana (प्रणव साधना ), and sudarshan kriya (सुदर्शन क्रिया). it is basically the Rajyoga diksha(राजयोग दीक्षा ) prescribed by the Nath Sect. this sadhana has a set pattern- Bhadtrika(भस्त्रिका ),  Aumkar Uccharan (ओंकार उच्चारण ), Ujjayi Shwasan (उज्जयी श्वसन ), and then constant observation of the self without active participation. by watching the slow moving rhythm of the breathing process, the mind is brought under control. Soham Sadhana is the art of experiencing the formless Gagan and imbiding its essence by making the Mana(mind) ride the chariot of Pavan.

This Dhyan technique is most effective on the Vastu-dosha associated with Northeast direction , which affects the sources of positive energy flow. The Northeast directional deficiencies produce detrimental effects matching in intensity to those originating from the Vastu-dosha in the southwest direction. As such, soham sadhana, which derives its strength from all the Yoga disciplines is beneficial as  a remedy against  Vastu -dosha in the Northeast direction.

Soham Sadhana vanquishes the Doshas related to the four basic elements- Prithvi, Jal, Tej and Vayu- by focusing sublime qualities of the element Gagan(आकाश ) on the mind.

Bhastrika removes the bad habits like laziness and sleepiness in the sadhak, facilitating Nadi-shodhan. pranav- Ucchar awakens the senses in the deep confines of the inner Pran-kosha. Ujjayi Shwasan creates a link between natural soham reaction and the individual breathing process. this in turn constructs a bridge to Pind-Brahma, which is essential for smooth passage of Pran-shakti. Then the dormant Mana(mind) can easily ascend to the Gagan.
Since Soham Sadhana is  a ritual suited for Rajyoga, it is smooth, easy, and safe.

So for now we have seen the relevance of different Yogic practices for pacifying the mind and body subjected to ill effects brought about by flaws in qualities of Vastu directions. the benefits of these yogic disciplines are manifold. An individual not only achieves stability of mind and mental peace, his body and mind develop the strength  to successfully counter the ill effects of direction related Vastu-dosha. Thus, he is blessed with a cosmic protective shield.