Education
Golden Gate School of Feng Shui offers one of the finest,
complete and most comprehensive professional certification
Programs in the United States, integrating ecologically
sustainable design practices with classical feng shui.
Golden Gate School of Feng Shui is the only one of its kind in
the world offering:
- An integration of a variety of ancient and modern feng shui
methodologies, seamlessly woven together to create a cohesive
practice
- A curriculum that presents ecological consciousness and
sustainable development models as a vital element of the study
and practice of feng shui
- Specialized business training in the techniques of developing
a thriving, profitable career as a feng shui professional
- A principle-based, non-dogmatic teaching approach
Our mission is to teach dedicated, passionate individuals the
ancient principles of feng shui in a way that empowers them to
apply these principles to their own environments and the
environments of others. Through the whole-system approach, we at
Golden Gate School of Feng Shui are committed to teaching
students how to integrate these ancient arts with a thorough
understanding of ecologically responsible models for our modern
age.
Curriculum
The Professional Training program will teach you everything you
need to know to become a competent feng shui consultant. Our core
curriculum is comprised of nine, 4-day modules. All modules are
aimed at creating a hands-on experience that facilitates the
immediate practical use of what you learn.
Foundation and Form School
Explore the origins and history of feng shui and the underlying
principles of this ancient practice. Learn about the different
schools of feng shui, and the development of feng shui's most
powerful tools. Form School is the oldest school of feng shui.
- Introduction to the Lo Pan Compass
- The Trigrams and the Ba Gua
- 9-Star Ki Astrology
We continue our journey with an introduction to Compass School,
the second of the original 2 schools of feng shui.
Advanced Luopan Compass
The Luopan Compass is the essential tool in Classical feng
shui. Its many rings reveal vital information in assessing a
dwelling or building site and contain a large body of knowledge
that encompasses classical Chinese philosophy, numerology and
cosmology.
Flying Star Techniques
Flying Star feng shui incorporates the elements of time and
space. Learn how to trace the pattern of change through the
20-year periods called "ages" and access the fortune of a
dwelling. With practice, one can learn how to unblock energies
that affect the aspects of prosperity and health in a dwelling.
Stems and Branches Astrology
Find out about the fascinating study of a very important system
based on Taoist metaphysics and cosmology. Used extensively by
feng shui experts in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Stems and
Branches Astrology is an ancient system that reveals aspects of
destiny, constitutional dynamics, and beneficial elements. This
sophisticated method is useful for deriving important and very
personal information about feng shui clients as well as clearly
revealing aspects of their character.
Land Form and Topography in Feng Shui
Learn about how our landscapes impact our prosperity, our power
and our health. Learn the importance of landforms and
topography in feng shui.
- Basics of landforms and topography
- Dragon veins, water dragons, ley lines, and power spots
- Dowsing
- Map reading
- Plot analysis
- Earth healing
- Blessing rituals
Living Environments
Create environments that nurture human and planetary vitality.
Explore a range of tangible and subtle elements that can make
the difference between environments that support all of life
and environments that are debilitating and destructive.
- Ecological and sustainable design
- Healthy, nurturing homes
- Water quality
- Electromagnetic fields
- Air quality
- Green and ergonomic furniture
- Affordable green remodeling
- Essential oils for healing environments
- Enhancing backyard wildlife habitats
- The art of creating outdoor spaces in harmony with nature
- Natural finish work, paints, plasters and pigments
Guided Site Visits
Participate in guided, group consultations where you will
receive hands-on experiential training throughout the program.
Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience and
apply everything they have learned in a holistic way.
Teachers
We are committed to providing teachers of the highest quality.
Our teaching staff is comprised of experts from around the world
who are both renowned in their fields and experienced in teaching
their disciplines. All our visiting teachers offer students
knowledge based upon a deep love for what they do, which is
evident in their teaching style.
Manu Butterworth/ Tom Bender / Janine Bjornson / Howard Choy /
David Crow / Brock Dolman / Liu Ming / Martin Prechtel / Monica
Shah / William Spear / Alex Stark / Carol Venolia / Vicki Warren
Certification
You will graduate as a certified feng shui practitioner and be
well placed in the growing field of feng shui practitioners and
holistic lifestyle consultants. For a seamless transition between
being a student and becoming a consultant, we offer a Vocational
Support Program, in which students learn how to create their
business.
In addition, Golden Gate School of Feng Shui is recognized and
accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
All of our graduates will have the opportunity to be certified by
AADP upon completion of our professional certification program.
Contact Admissions Today!
To enroll in our Professional Certification program, please
Request Information and one of our staff or graduates will contact you to
get you started. You are also welcome to join us at one of our
free open house orientations that take place once a month in the
San Francisco Bay Area for an introduction to what our program
has to offer.