About the Shambhalla Institute

The Shambhalla Institute was created in 1991 for the study and application of how environment directly impacts one's quality of life.

The Institute transforms the spaces in which you live and work through a unique integration of design psychology, feng shui, shamanic principles, and sustainable interior design. By fusing these four disciplines into a single powerful system, they revolutionize the way your home or business functions, uncovers the hidden blocks to your growth and success and unlocks your full potential to empower your life.

Each client is given a personalized experience through hourly consultations, training or retreats. The Institute is brought to projects of many scopes and sizes, from high-concept home and business designs to short consultations that guide you to refresh your existing space on your own.

This comprehensive approach enhances the health, beauty and energetic feel of your environment. It becomes a deeply personal process of renewel and reconnection to self.

The Shambhalla Institute's diverse background, holistic approach and reputation for comprehensive classes make it one of the most sought-after feng shui certification and shamanic training Institutes in North America.

The Founders

Melinda Joy Miller founded the Shambhalla Institute in 1991, incorporating her extensive background as a nationally known feng shui master, medicine woman and Keeper of the Medicine Wheel of Peace Teachings of the ancient Seneca People, sensorimotor- integrative therapist and cultural anthropologist.

Her experience in child and cognitive development had a direct effect in the environments she created to influence the sensory comfort within the space as well as her client's ability to focus, motivate or heal.

Melinda's background in permaculture and sustainable gardening is incorporated in her book, Shamanic Gardening: Timeless Techniques for the Modern Sustainable Garden, to be released by Process Media. She has a new blog, Shamanic Gardener.

Her daughter, Kim Colwell, a second generation feng shui master and eco-friendly interior designer who had grown up with these diverse modalities since childhood, founded the Institute’s interior design and eco custom furniture practice.

In The Press

We have been interviewed on the Fox Network, Wellness Television, National Public Radio as well as Modern Bride, Working Nurse and C magazines. Our projects have also been featured in Lucky, Angeleno, Feng Shui for Modern Living, JCK Luxury, Women's Wear Daily, California Apparel News, InStore, Rapaport Diamond Report, National Jeweler and Philadelphia Inquirer's Daily News.

Locations

Founded in Philadelphia, the Shambhalla Institute (formerly Shambhalla Feng Shui Institute) quickly expanded its branches to include Los Angeles, Orlando and Vancouver, BC. The Institute’s founders are available throughout the United States and Canada.

What client's have to say

“The vast amount of knowledge makes the Institute special. You don't realize how much they positively impact your life until your life starts shifting.” Gilden Tumador, Recording Artist

 “The Shambhalla Institute brings more beauty, alignment and peace into people’s lives through their physical surroundings.” Deborah Eden Tull, Author of The Natural Kitchen

“The Shambhalla institute provides many ways to improve your life and space. You will tap into emotions and creativity that can help you become the person you want to be.” Carla Gentile, Hairdresser

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