Vāstu

And Pooja

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

is a 7,000 to 10,000-year-old Vedic science from India that focuses on aligning man-made environments with nature to open energetic channels and reinforce energetic portals. Drawing on the five elements, Vāstu is based on the principle that harmonizing the energy of a space with its corresponding natural element can help remove blockages and channel positive energy, paving the way for happiness and prosperity to manifest.

As a healing art, Vāstu has the ability to correct, redirect, and activate the potential of any room. Its influence can be seen in architectural monuments around the world, including the Greek Parthenon, the Egyptian Pyramids, and India's Taj Mahal. Engaging in a harmonious life with nature is at the core of Vāstu practice. This versatile system can be applied to any type of construction, be it a house, a specific room, an office, a commercial space, or an industrial building.

Pooja

is a ritual of adoration and worship designed to bring peace, joy, and positive energy into the world, opening people's hearts to follow a righteous path (dharma). The various elements of Pooja, such as chanting Vedic mantras, making offerings to the Divine (universe), and revering elements of nature, each serve a specific purpose to invoke and magnify positive energy. This process fosters a deeper connection with the Divine and aims to create a harmonious and peaceful environment.

When Pooja is paired with Vāstu, the sacred and the scientific converge, optimizing the flow of energy to create a harmonious and peaceful environment. The synergy of these two practices enhances a person’s spiritual and physical well-being, creating a powerful combination that supports overall harmony and health.

Sara Bengur and Sonya Bekkerman

Our personal journey with Vastu and Pooja 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 Pooja to create a holistic approach to energy management. Vastu and Pooja 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.

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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.

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Sara Bengur

New York City-based Sara Bengur founded her eponymous studio in 1993. A designer with an east-meets-west eye that embodies her multiculturalism, aesthetic, and spiritual quest, Sara's projects have included residential and retail interiors in New York, the Hamptons, Connecticut, Maine, Florida, Montana, and the French West Indies. Her work has been featured in prestigious titles such as Elle Décor, Galerie, Frederic, Luxe, WWD, The New York Times, and Architectural Digest. Sara is also the recipient of numerous design awards and ranks among House Beautiful’s coveted "America's Top 125 Interior Designers." Known for bringing the world home to her clients, Sara’s Color is Zen philosophy centers on creating and nurturing well-being.

Now certified in Vastu, she imbues her unique and deeply felt spiritual approach to interiors to expand awareness and enhance well-being, which has helped her clients manifest long-held dreams and desires. Attuned to the invisible and imperceptible, her refined aesthetic and sensibility serve as conduits to channel magnified energy to its fullest potential. A passionate world traveler, Sara continues to spend time in India to sit and study with Sri Sakthi Amma Narayani. Grounded in a genuine interest in the everyday details of her clients' lives, Sara’s ability to channel skills and practices has helped translate their desires into unique homes that are truly their own. A lifelong philanthropist, Sara has devoted time and resources, as well as her vision, to help improve people’s lives. From India to Turkey to the United States, her design skills and humanitarian approach continue to change people’s lives.

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Sonya Bekkerman

Sonya Bekkerman felt called to visit South India in 2010, a journey she has undertaken annually for extended periods. During these visits, Sonya has had the immense privilege of studying under the tutelage of Sri Sakthi Amma Narayani and Amma's priests in Sripuram, Thiramalakodai. She has received spiritual initiation and was guided to learn a specific Sri Narayani pooja that Sri Sakthi Amma intended to bring peace to the world. Additionally, Sonya has studied mantra and Amma's wisdom teachings, and she is now performing this Sri Narayani pooja worldwide, spreading its energy of peace and harmony.

Professionally, Sonya Bekkerman is an accomplished international art consultant, advisor, curator, public speaker, teacher, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of global experience. She has held notable positions, including Deputy Chairman of Business Development at Christie's New York and Senior Vice President at Sotheby's, where she significantly developed the Russian art market. Her extensive network includes artists, collectors, and cultural professionals globally.

Sonya is president of Vidya Art Advisory and Vidya Art and Design, a website agency specializing in creating, designing, and maintaining websites for businesses, non-profits, and individuals. As Vice President of Divine Love World Charity Inc., Sonya leads content creation and fundraising efforts for Sri Sakthi Amma and Sri Narayani Peedam's humanitarian initiatives, fostering support for their mission worldwide.

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You definitely leave places/people brighter, more balanced, cleaner, sweeter, more loving, happier, sparklier, and more hopeful than how you found them. ♾️ Gratitude.

–L.S., NYC, Bridgehampton, & East Hampton
We just got back from the playground and our home feels incredible. Buzzing! But in a calm way. I have always loved this apartment but today is the first time I have felt it love me back. It feels alive. Thank you both so very, very much.

–Tabatha Klayman, NYC
I can not express how grateful I (we) are for sharing your practice of Vastu in our home. It was even more special as you are a very dear dear friend, and you have been so integral in making our home a cozy little nest that we love and enjoy. It now feels complete. I feel calm and at peace. This certainly fulfills many of my intentions. When I leave our apartment I can immediate feel the shift in the environment and I realize how the energy of the world outside can effect my body and mind. I am also so grateful and happy to meet Sonya and to have shared the very memorable Puja for our home. Her devotion to the practice is so evident in every word and action, and it resonates throughout our space. The two of you have such a beautiful harmony working together that I found myself both smiling and wanting to cry over this specialness as you moving through each room of our home. I was overwhelmed through out the evening and felt like I floated through my movements after you left. It was almost too difficult to speak. While my head was spinning as I went to bed exhausted, I woke feeling refreshed. Every thing in my life feels like a blessing and I have the two of you to thank for bringing all this to the forefront. Thank you Thank you Thank you

–Client, Park Ave. S, NYC
Sara Bengur practiced the art of Vāstu on my house and the positive results were immediate. One main area of work was done in my in-home office. Within a few days a series of convoluted business problems resolved themselves. It was as if a triple knot had come undone with no prompting from me. Another area Sara worked on was my bedroom. I have always had problems sleeping. In no time I began sleeping soundly through the night and have continued to do so 6 months later.

— Client, SOHO NYC
Hi Sara, We would like to thank you for the Vastu Clearing on Saturday. This is truly the most special and even life altering gift we have ever received. The feeling in our home has shifted in a wonderful way and we both feel more grounded and peaceful (and I’ve been sleeping better❤). The time and care you and Sonya spent blessing and protecting out entire apartment - literally every corner and every space, every centimeter - was incredible. And knowing that the design of this apartment has also been created, from the beginning, with Vastu principles guiding the way, feels so very important and special. We are deeply touched that you gifted this to us. We (quite literally) feel blessed. We are so grateful for all you have done and continue to do for us.

Clients, UES, New York

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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
“I can’t speak more highly of Sara Bengur’s Vastu work. This was my first experience with the practice and Sara was a special person to experience that with. Her care, attention to detail and devotion to the work is so special. We met and completed the practice entirely via FaceTime and the experience was still incredibly powerful. I felt the energetic shifts in the spaces that Sara worked on immediately and we were able to make adjustments as the energy was being experienced. The energy was so powerful that it was felt by all the occupants of the space and initiated an important process of cleansing and bringing out everything that had been swept under the energetic rug. The Vastu that Sara did was in my place of work and, the next day, a raise and title change were given to my position. Both were changes that had been advocated for over the course of many years to no avail and finally came to fruition the day after the Vastu was complete, it was astonishing! I am forever grateful to Sara for her incredible and loving work, and I hope to be so privileged as to experience her work again. I could not recommend her more; I hope more people get to have this beautiful experience with her!”

- Client, GREENWICH VILLAGE NYC
“We worked with Sara on two different occasions and her input has been truly tremendous in both places she worked on. For our apartment in Europe, she was able to pinpoint why we had some water issues, recommended changing the direction of our bed and suggested adding a mirror on a windowless wall. It all made a huge difference. To me it was amazing that with proper floor plans, some pictures, and a few zoom meetings, she was able to work with us through the whole process remotely and efficiently. After this great first experience we also decided to work on our office space. After changing the direction of some workstations, the energy started to flow differently which had a positive impact on our business! Sara comes with suggestions that seem subtle, but she is really able to create new energy flows. We love her dedication to each job, and it may be clear that her attention to detail is unparalleled. She is a great listener and truly wonderful in guiding her clients patiently through the whole ritual. We love Sara! ”

-Stefan, VALENCIA, SPAIN