Yin - Yang Theory

Yin Yang Theory

I- What is the Yin-Yang theory?

Yin

Passive

Cold

Death

Winter

Female

Night

Even

Moon

Water

Yang

Active

Hot

Life

Summer

Male

Day

Odd

Sun

Fire

II- What is the origin of the Yin-Yang theory?

• It is about 5000 years old?• It is related to Taoism: - Lao Tzu (604 – 531 BC). - Tao = The way (The essence of Taoism). - Taoism as a religion.

Taoist monk

III- Where did the Yin-Yang symbol come from?

The Yin-Yang or Tai chi diagram, often used to symbolize Taoism.

Yin Yang

Yin-Yang Symbols

Ba Gua

The flag of South Korea

Yin-Yang symbol and ‘Ba Gua' paved in a clearing outside of Nanning city, Guangxi province.

IV- What are the main principles of IV- What are the main principles of the Yin-Yang theory?the Yin-Yang theory?

1- Yin and Yang are opposites.1- Yin and Yang are opposites.2- Yin and Yang are interdependent.2- Yin and Yang are interdependent.3- Yin and Yang are interchangeable.3- Yin and Yang are interchangeable.4- Yin and Yang can transform into 4- Yin and Yang can transform into

one another.one another.

IV- What are the main principles of IV- What are the main principles of the Yin-Yang theory?the Yin-Yang theory?

5- Part of Yin is in Yang, and part of 5- Part of Yin is in Yang, and part of Yang is in Yin. Yang is in Yin.

6- Yin and Yang can be further 6- Yin and Yang can be further subdivided into Yin and Yang.subdivided into Yin and Yang.

V- What are some of the applications V- What are some of the applications of the Yin-Yang theory?of the Yin-Yang theory?

TCM = Traditional Chinese Medicine:TCM = Traditional Chinese Medicine: - Acupuncture.- Acupuncture. - Herbal remedies.- Herbal remedies. - exercise.- exercise. - Changes in diet and lifestyle.- Changes in diet and lifestyle.

Tai Chi.Tai Chi.