Law of Feng shui remains the same for all types of gardens, immaterial of their size. Feng shui encourages a lot of curves as these curves help in the easy flow of Chi thus bringing out the best of Chi or energy flow in the garden. This Zen Sand Garden is a scaled-down representation of Nature, with the rocks resembling mountains and the sand, water. Zen, the Sanskrit word for Meditation, is a learned discipline. The purpose is to clear the mind of chaos and achieve a greater state of inner peace. As you rake the sand around the rocks, you can choose patterns and designs reflecting swirling pools or swift streams. It is the patterns evolving from the contemplative mind that provide the most serene landscapes. Experiment, meditate and enjoy. A little thought goes a long way, especially when you turn the thought on how to reduce the stress in your life. Gardening is always a relaxing hobby, and no more so than with this miniature Zen garden for your home or office. create a miniature garden where you escape, for the moment the tensions of ordinary life. Raking the smooth sand into wavelike patterns against the river rocks allows you to contemplate the Zen philosophy , serenity and simplicity.