Vāstu
And Pūjā
Vāstu is a 7000 -10,000 yr. old Vedic science from India based on arranging our man-made environments so that we are aligned with nature. We are now offering Vāstu consultations for homes and offices. These consultations are separate from our interior design services.
Vāstu
Vāstu
is a 7,000–10,000-year-old Vedic science from India concerned with aligning man-made environments with the forces of nature. Rooted in an understanding of direction, proportion, and the five elements, Vāstu works to open and reinforce energetic channels within a space, supporting balance, well-being, and prosperity.
As a healing art, Vāstu has the ability to correct, redirect, and activate the potential of an environment. By harmonizing a space with natural forces, Vāstu helps remove blockages and encourages the flow of positive energy. Its influence can be seen in significant architectural monuments across cultures, including the Parthenon in Greece, the Egyptian pyramids, and India’s Taj Mahal.
Vāstu may be applied to an entire home, a specific room, an office, or other built environments. At its core, it supports clarity, opportunity, and growth through alignment with nature.
Pūjā
Pūjā
Pūjā is a sacred ritual of adoration and devotion intended to cultivate peace, joy, and positive energy, both within the individual and in the wider world. Through chanting Vedic mantras, making offerings, and honoring the elements of nature, Pūjā opens the heart and aligns one’s actions with dharma, the path of righteous living.
Each aspect of Pūjā serves a specific purpose, working together to invoke and magnify positive energy and to foster a deeper connection with the Divine. When performed with sincerity and intention, Pūjā creates a sanctified atmosphere that supports harmony and inner balance.
When practiced together, the scientific and the sacred converge. Vāstu aligns the physical structure of a space with natural forces, while Pūjā activates and sanctifies that alignment through ritual and devotion. This synergy supports both spiritual and physical well-being and helps create environments that feel harmonious, grounded, and alive.
Sara Bengur and Sonya Bekkerman
Our personal journey with Vastu and Pūjā has been deeply transformative. As longtime students of Sri Sakthi Amma Narayani, a revered spiritual teacher in South India, we have integrated Amma's teachings with the practices of Vastu and Pūjā to create a holistic approach to energy management. Vastu and Pūjā form a synergistic framework that nurtures the soul and enriches the spirit. By generating and channeling positive energy through these two practices, we have witnessed how universal peace and well-being are fostered, maintaining balance and harmony in all aspects of life. This is especially important for the home environment, as it becomes a sanctuary of tranquility and positive vibrations, enhancing the quality of everyday living. Moreover, Vastu supports all endeavors by aligning our living spaces with the natural flow of energy, thereby promoting success and prosperity in our personal and professional lives.
When a home is aligned with the forces of nature through the science and practice of Vāstu, the elements can be harnessed to flow in their natural direction. Earth energy is associated with the southwest, water with the northeast, fire with the southeast, air with the northwest, and open space with a dwelling’s central area. Each direction has a specific effect on a person’s life. For instance, the North and East produce ultraviolet rays, which are essential for well-being. On the other hand, the South and the West produce infrared rays and gamma rays, which are harmful to a person’s cellular structure. This can help explain why a misaligned interior can feel uncomfortable and limiting in both potential and scope.
Sara Bengur
Sara Bengur is the founder of Sara Bengur Interiors and has spent decades integrating design, spatial intelligence, and spiritual understanding. As a longtime student of Sri Sakthi Amma, Sara continues to study Amma’s teachings and applies this wisdom with discernment to her understanding of space and environment.
Certified in Vāstu Shastra through the American Institute of Vastu and Astrology, founded by Michael Mastro, Sara brings a refined and intuitive sensibility to the practice, informed by her lifelong work with color, material, and composition. Her approach is grounded, respectful, and deeply felt, supporting environments that nurture clarity, balance, and well-being.
A lifelong philanthropist and passionate world traveler, Sara continues to spend extended time in India to study with Amma, allowing these teachings to quietly inform her work and her life.
Sonya Bekkerman
Sonya Bekkerman first traveled to South India in 2010, a journey she has continued annually for extended periods. She has studied under the direct tutelage of Sri Sakthi Amma and the Vedic priests of Sripuram, Thirumalaikodi, receiving spiritual initiation and learning a specific Sri Narayani Pūjā intended by Amma to bring peace to the world.
Sonya now performs this Pūjā internationally, sharing its energy of peace and harmony. Alongside her spiritual practice, she is an accomplished international art consultant, advisor, curator, speaker, and entrepreneur with over twenty years of global experience. She has held senior leadership roles at Sotheby’s and Christie’s and currently serves as Vice President of Divine Love World Charity Inc., supporting Amma’s humanitarian initiatives worldwide.
Vāstu Sprays in the Press
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“The results of the Vastu clearing were almost immediate and this is truly astonishing considering that it is a building that is formed by the union of several properties that over the centuries have seen many changes of owners, bombings and more. I didn’t think the result was going to be so immediate: now you can feel a sense of welcome and serenity in the house.”
-Client, ITALY
