On-Line Classes
Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Feng Shui?
2. What will I learn in these on-line classes?
3. I have already read a lot of books and/or studied elsewhere. Can I start with the Intermediate or Advanced Class?
4. How does this on-line class work?
5. How do I register for the on-line Beginning Feng Shui class?
6. Can I begin right away?
7. Do I need anything else to take the classes?
8. How do I log on?
9. How do I find my password, if I have lost it?
10. How do I ask a question on the bulletin board?
11. How long to I have to complete the class?
12. Will I receive a certificate?
13. Can I repeat the class?
14. How do I register for the next class after I have completed an earlier class?
15. How do I log on the Intermediate or Advanced Class?
16. Can I log on to the bulletin board without going through the class room?
17. What if I have an administrative question, not on the class materials?
18. Can I mix classes in your classroom with on-line classes?
19. What is the difference between the on-line classes and the classes held in Los Angeles (or elsewhere)?
20. Who are the instructors in the on-line classes?
21. My English isnt very good. Do you have these classes in other languages?
22. After I finish the classes, how can I ask questions?
23. How do I become a Feng Shui practitioner?
24. What is your cancellation and refund policy?
25. What if I have other technical questions?
26. How can I contact the Institute?

1. What is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui is the study of how the environment affects those who dwell in it. It literally means wind and water.

Feng Shui can help you determine the best home to live in, which colors can help enhance your home, the best bed positions for deep sleep, and how to change your business or home into a center of power. Feng Shui can help improve your health, your relationships and your prosperity. It is a complex scientific calculation, rather than a metaphysical reading relying on inspiration or intuition.

We live in a planet that is filled with different energies. Our planet rotates on its axis, creating cycles of day and night. The earth also revolves around the Sun in yearly cycles and is subjected to various gravitational and magnetic fields. Our solar system is moving through space and is also subject to other forces in the Universe.

These physical forces and many different time cycles affect us profoundly. The Chinese have spent centuries observing the effects if these forces and learning how to better harmonize humans with their environment. this is the science and art of Feng Shui.

2. What will I learn in these on-line classes?
These are the same classes we offer in our classroom in Los Angeles.
Learn step-by-step how to position yourself in the natural order of the Universe to generate good health, wealth, and peace of mind.
Develop the profound ability to examine the unique 'energy blueprint' of your home or any building to reveal its past, present and future potential.
In addition, build a solid foundation for the practice of Feng Shui by studying its underlying theories.

Beginning Feng Shui  FS101
Learn:
* History of Feng Shui 
* East West Theory 
* Yin/Yang   
* The Nine Floating Numbers 
* Five Elements
* The Environment  
* Eight Trigrams  
* The Solar System      

Intermediate Feng Shui FS102
Learn:
* The Internal Environment  
* The External Environment
* The Luo Shu    
* The Xuan Kong Method of Feng Shui
Pre-requisite: FS101

Advanced Feng Shui  FS103
Learn:
* Advanced Xuan Kong floating numbers method 
* Analyzing and remedying the four house types
* What makes a house "locked" for a certain time period
* Advanced interpretation of the calculations
Pre-requisite: FS102  

Uncover the heart of your home and its relationship to universal forces.
Develop the profound ability to examine a building's "energy blueprint" to reveal its basic nature and its potential
Learn what remedies to prescribe for your home as it progresses throughout its nine cycle life span.

3. I have already read a lot of books and/or studied elsewhere. Can I start with the Intermediate or Advanced Class?
The fundamentals learned in the Beginning through Advanced classes are your foundation to build upon in further study. Everything learned in the advanced levels require an extremely good understanding of the basics.

It is vital to study under the same Master. This is because the information learned is most accurate and consistent. Feng Shui was passed down poetically and in its early days was not usually written down.  People would hear about remedies and theories used and take them out of context.  We want to ensure that all of our graduates learn the proper theories and techniques of Feng Shui so that they can extend proper guidance to those who seek it.

In addition, different teachers may include different materials in their beginning classes. So what was covered in another teachers class or another authors book may be quite different than what is in our Beginning Class. In fact, there are different styles of Feng Shui, so what is taught by one teacher may be considered false by another teacher.

An finally, since Feng Shui comes from the Chinese language, the terminology in English may be quite different between different teachers. If the terminology presented in the Beginning Class is not clearly understood, there will be confusion in the more advanced classes.

For these reasons it is our policy for all of our students to study with us from the Beginning Class level.

4. How does this on-line class work?
The On-Line classes feature:
* Easy navigation
* Self tests at the end of each module
* A discussion board with trained Institute instructors
* Audio Clips for pronunciation
* A real-time chat board
* An "Instant Feedback" final exam

You do not need to be on-line at any particular time. It is all done at your own pace.

There are two parts to the classes:

a. The on-line class materials can be studied at your own pace. You may study the class on-line or print the materials. You may need to click on the screen you want to print, before telling the computer to print it. You have 60 days to complete the coursework.

b. There is a bulletin board or on-line forum where you can ask your questions. The instructors should generally respond within 24 hours, and often sooner. Posting a question is similar to writing an email. The difference is that it does not go to a mailbox, but instead is posted on a web page, as is the answer. This way, all students in a class can read the questions and answers of all the other students. In fact, the questions posted go back a few years, and you can search the data base to research your questions.

5. How do I register for the on-line Beginning Feng Shui class?

a. To register go to http://www.amfengshui.com/online.htm

b. Scroll down to Course Description box inside box to the right of FS101 Beginning Feng Shui.

c. Click Enroll Now.

d. Follow the instructions from there.  There are three forms to fill out. One is for your payment. One is for access to the class materials, and one is for access to the bulletin board. Please make sure you fill out all three sections.

Details below:

The on-line registration forms will take your name, address, and credit card information. This information is sent via a secure server. Also, we do not give out your information to anyone else. Please do NOT e-mail credit card information.

After the payment form, you need to pick your user name and password. The user name must be 12 or less letters. It is case sensitive. The password must be all lower case letters. You must select the user name and password twice: once for the class materials and once for the bulletin board. We suggest that you use the same user name and password for both. Please make note of your choices somewhere.

Please allow a few days for your order to be processed and access given to the class.  You will receive confirmation of enrollment by email.

6. Can I begin right away?
Sorry, but we must process your credit card, and authorize your access by hand. Usually this is done the next day. However, if you register on Friday, it probably wont be done until Monday. We will notify you by email when you have access.

7. Do I need anything else to take the classes?
No. However, we would suggest ordering Master Sang's book, The Principles of Feng Shui, and Sang's LoPan compass. Eventually, you will need a compass. You can use the type purchased from a sporting goods store, as long as it has the degrees marked on it. However, a compass made for Feng Shui, called a luopan, is more convenient.
To order on-line go to http://www.amfengshui.com/bookstore.htm

8. How do I log on?
Go to www.amfengshui.com/classes and log in using the User Name and Password that you set up when you registered, or that we gave you if you did not complete the registration yourself.

This will take you to the class materials.

To go to the discussion forum, click on Discussions in the navigation box on the left. Then click on 'Enter BB.' You will need to log on again to this page. The first time you enter the bulletin board, introduce yourself to the group. This way you can get to know each other and also make sure you know how to use the bulletin board.

9. How do I find my password, if I have lost it?
If you have forgotten your password, please go to www.amfengshui.com/classes and click on the appropriate link.

10. How do I ask a question on the bulletin board?
This Forum functions much like email and also has the capability to upload graphics (i.e. floor plans & photos) as well as topic searches for past inquiries.

To ask a question, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on 'Post New Topic.' Write your question, then be sure to scroll down and click on 'Add New Topic.'

Then check back in the next day or two and probably an answer will be there.

We prefer that you ask all questions related to the class there. If you use private email, the question will not remain on the bulletin board for others to read.

11. How long to I have to complete the class?
You have 60 days to complete the class. We suggest you do it in about a month.

12. Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. You will receive a certificate after the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced On-line Classes.

Please let us know what address the certificate should be sent to, if different from the address you registered with. Also, let us know how you want your name written on the certificates.

Please do not confuse this with licensing as there are no legal requirements for practitioners at this time.

13. Can I repeat the class?

There is a $45 fee to repeat the Beginning or Intermediate Class on-line.  The Advanced Class is $75 to repeat. This gives 60 days of access to the class and bulletin board.  You may also repeat a class in our Los Angeles area classroom (or if we have classes in another city) for $30 per day, if we have space.  Please contact us at fsinfo@amfengshui.com if you are interested in repeating a class.

14. How do I register for the next class after I have completed an earlier class?
At the end of each class, there is a registration form for the next class. If you no longer have access to a classroom, you can call, fax, or email us. Please do not email your credit card information.
phone: 626-571-2757   fax: 626-571-2065  e-mail: fsinfo@amfengshui.com

15. How do I log on the Intermediate or Advanced Class?
Log on using the same user name and password. The only difference is that you must click on the Intermediate or Advanced Class, instead of the Beginning Class.

16. Can I log on to the bulletin board without going through the class room?
Yes. Go to www.amfengshui.com/bb and log in.

17. What if I have an administrative question, not on the class materials?
Then you can email us at fsinfo@amfengshui.com

18. Can I mix classes in your classroom with on-line classes?
Yes. For example, you may take the Beginning and Intermediate Classes on-line, and then take the Advanced Class in out classroom in Los Angeles (or wherever else it may be offered). The class material is the same. Even the instructors are the same ones who teach in the Los Angeles.

19. What is the difference between the on-line classes and the classes held in Los Angeles (or elsewhere)?
The class material is the same. The instructors are the same (you can read more about them at http://www.amfengshui.com/instructors.htm ).

There are some differences, however. In a classroom, the experience is more intense and concentrated. On-line you can work at your own pace. The only other difference is that we have a field trip in the Advanced Class which cannot be replicated on-line.

20. Who are the instructors in the on-line classes?
The instructors are the same ones that teach in our classroom in Los Angeles (you can read more about them at http://www.amfengshui.com/instructors.htm ). They have all studied very closely with Master Sang for many years. They have all taught Feng Shui extensively in our classroom in Los Angeles and elsewhere. They all have their own consulting businesses and lots of practical experience in Feng Shui. Master Sang has personally approved them for teaching these classes.

21. My English isnt very good. Do you have these classes in other languages?
Not at this time. We may have some of the classes in Spanish or German in the future.

Many of our students are not native English speakers. We welcome these students. It is not a problem if the questions you ask are not in perfect English. If you can read and understand this document, your English will be good enough to take the classes.

22. After I finish the classes, how can I ask questions?
When you enroll in the Advanced Class, we will also give you access to our student forum. You can remain in this bulletin board indefinitely. You can post questions here after your classes finish. This forum is for Master Sangs students. Your questions may be answered by other students. Some of them are extremely knowledgeable. Some of our instructors are also in the forum, but they are not obligated to answer questions there. This forum is currently free for Master Sangs advanced students. Go to www.amfengshui.com/bb and log into the forum called Feng Shui.

A tip about the forum is that you can do a topic search, and most likely find that your question has been asked before.

23. How do I become a Feng Shui practitioner?
We receive many inquiries about becoming a Feng Shui practitioner. The following should help provide you with some basic information.

You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes. Please do not confuse this with licensing, since there currently are no legal requirements for Feng Shui practitioners. The Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes provide you with your "foundation" such as history, principles, methods and interpretations. There are many aspects to Feng Shui and one can use the analogy of comparing Feng Shui to an onion. As you peel the skin away, there are deeper and deeper layers to be discovered. The Advanced Case Study classes provide you with this deeper study that becomes the "walls" to build onto your foundation. In order to develop a deep understanding of Feng Shui so that you can extend the best guidance to your clients, then continued study at this level is essential.

Your true study and practice will begin upon completion of the Beginning through Advanced classes. You will be able to utilize what you learned on your family & friends.  It is through this process that you will face challenges with the application of your knowledge since there are no two readings that are alike. Once you are comfortable with what you know, then move on to helping others. We suggest that you do not charge until you are at the point where you no longer go back to make changes because you have learned something new.  It is most important that you have confidence in your knowledge and you extend this confidence to your clients. Making errors can not only cause harm, but also damage your reputation when you have charged money prematurely. Master Sang recommends practicing on at least 100 environments before charging money. Most students build their reputation slowly and ease into a full-time career. I would advise cutting back on your present career gradually, as you get busier and busier doing Feng Shui consultations. It takes time to build a new career and good reputation as a Feng Shui consultant. 

As a student of the Institute, we are available to assist you with your study. We have an online forum for questions and answers, including a topic search. In addition, if you are located in the Southern California area, you can become a member of the American Society of Feng Shui. The Society has monthly meetings that focus on continued study through practical Feng Shui readings and question and answer forums.

24. What is your cancellation and refund policy?
All institutional charges shall be returned to the registrant less a $50.00 cancellation fee, if cancellation notice is received prior to or on the first day of instruction . Any notification of withdrawal or cancellation and any request for a refund are required to be made in writing.

Refunds shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the withdrawal or cancellation notice and refund request.

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The Institute does not participate in the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF).
 
We are registered with the State of California.  Registration means we have met certain minimum standards imposed by the state for registered schools on the basis our written application to the state.  Registration does not mean we have met all of the more extensive standards required by the state for schools that are approved to operate or licensed or that the state has verified the information we submitted with out registration form.

25. What if I have other technical questions?
You can email our webmaster at webmaster@amfengshui.com for assistance regarding Java Navigation, Real Audio, or other technical issues.

26. How can I contact the Institute?
American Feng Shui Institute
111 N. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 352
Monterey Park, CA 91754 USA
phone: 626-571-2757  fax: 626-571-2065
e-mail: fsinfo@amfengshui.com
www.amfengshui.com

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