A. Every portion and section of the house should adhere strictly to Vastu principles so as to yield positive results for the inmates. This includes the backyard of the house as well. Backyard is an important portion of the house but due to scarcity of time and space, nowadays builders hardly concentrate on building any backyard. However, some who have space sometimes build their backyard in any direction whichever which ever suits their need. Vastu lays down some norms for backyard alike front yard or balcony because if this portion of the house is not constructed properly, it affects the inmates with ill health and other complications. Backyard should be built with great care and caution as construction of this significant area is directly linked to health of occupants living in the house. To negate the undesired effects of a wrong position and construction of the backyard, it is essential to note down some basic points when building it:

• According to Vastu Shastra backyard should be constructed towards the Eastern side or the Northern side for better results.

• East&North are the most favorable directions in Vastu for the construction of a backyard due to which any open space left in these portions always give away good results.

• In West facing house, ideal position to build open backyard is towards the East which is good for the occupants. But do not leave any space in the front or entrance of the West.

• An open space towards the front in West facing house should be avoided because in such cases there may be undesirable affects on the health of the occupants.

• In South facing houses, open space backyard is ideal towards the North but ensure that you do not leave any space in front that is in the South.

• Adverse affects of backyard in wrong direction leads to complications like enmity, low name, slow development, bad name, stress, mental tension and bad health and financial constrains.

• Ideal position for backyard are said to be only the East and North while both South and West must be avoided. Hence, for best Vastu results, I suggest one to follow all the above principles of Vastu laid down for the construction of a backyard for optimum results. Vastu reforms life to its best and assures success and prosperity in every manner.