Exposed beams in the living room create an imbalance in the primary elements in general and the
prana vayu (life breath in an individual) in particular and could cause discord, friction and difference of opinions among the family members or the guests. The balance can be partly restored by concealing beams. In India there is a tendency to hang swing and hammock chairs under a beam. As a rule avoid this as sitting under a beam excites your stress zone and disturbs your rational judgment in matters of importance.