Ceilings

Chi is ventilation or the circulation of energy in a given space. It acts almost similar to the air conditioning system in that the chi also revolves around a room. A slanted ceiling will exert different levels of pressure on the space below it. The lowest portion exerts more pressure than the highest portion.

Different ceiling levels created by exposed beams create a 'bumpy' pressure on the space below. That is why it is not advisable to be seated under exposed beams. The remedy is to move away from the exposed beam or to drop the ceiling. Dropping the ceiling will give a smooth ceiling effect and the chi will be able to revolve around the house without much obstruction.

If the exposed beams are above 9 ft. from the floor, then the effect of the beams is negligible as long as you don't stay under them for more than six hours in a stretch.