Is described as a unique symbol, the circle is divided into two symmetrical parts shaped like the letter "S".
One part has a white color and the other black. Each section has a point with the opposite color in it.
Significance of Yin-Yang.
Although the origin of this symbol is not known, it is believed that Yin-Yang Yin dynasty were created during the years 1400 - 1100 BC.This symbol is also mentioned in one of the earliest literary works of Taoism, the I Ching.
It is said that the Yin-Yang appeared when Chinese intellectuals trying to understand the workings of the universe and solar orientation.
They put a mast perpendicular to the ground and observe the shadow of the pole all day long.
This activity is carried out for a full year until they receive a circular chart that represents the length of the pole during the various seasons.
The circular chart is the first form and became the basis of the Yin-Yang symbol is known at this time.
In this symbol, the black part is Yin, while the white represents Yang. Both parts are symmetrical and complement each other like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
The basic meaning of Yin-Yang is the opposite component of mutual attraction, as well as promoting the unity of theory and harmony is achieved by two opposing elements.
When looking at this symbol, you can see that the shape of Yin and Yang is cyclic.
With the gradual reduction in the width of Yin, which appears is Yang, and vice versa. Thus, although opposites, these two elements are interdependent to bring their existence.
This phenomenon also stated that there was no element in the universe is permanent, with everything changing from one form to the other to maintain balance.
Point (dot) with the opposite color in the Yin-Yang symbolizes the interdependence and also shows the balance between the two powers.
Chinese philosophy also states that the opposing parts come together to form the five basic elements - earth, fire, metal, wood, and water - that created the universe.
Thus, each of which exists in the universe can be said to be derived by the interaction of two opposing elements.
One of the books that explain these symbols express every aspect of the universe has two different perspectives, which are interdependent and can not exist alone.
That means, Yin can not exist without Yang, and vice versa.
Elements are represented by the Yin-Yang.
Part Yin said to represent the characteristic dark, passive, and feminine; while Yang is said to have a masculine characteristics.
The table below shows the various meanings that can be represented by the symbol of Yin-Yang:
YIN / YANG
Earth / Sky
Tiger / Dragon
Winter / Summer
Valley / mountain
Cold hot
Death / Life
Dark / Light
Material / Soul
Female Male
Passive / Active
Bottom up
Water / Fire
Shadow / Sun
Receptive / Creative
Yin-Yang is a symbol of philosophical explain the working of the universe.
This symbol encourage balance and harmony between the different elements in the universe and holds that the universe does not exist by itself.
Tips Acupuncture: Yin & Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The power of Yin and Yang, is believed to affect everything in this universe, including ourselves.
Traditionally, Yin means dark, passive, feminine, cold and negative. While Yang is light, active, male, warm and positive.
Another simple way to see the Yin and Yang is with the two sides to everything, as happy and sad, tired and energetic, cold and heat.
Overall Yin and Yang have the opposite properties. They can not stand alone and must be complementary.
Everything and everyone has a difference in the level of Yin and Yang. As seen in the symbol of Tai chi, yin and yang intertwined.
There is always a little Yin in Yang and vice versa, there is little Yang in Yin.
In the universe, the sun and the fire is yang, while earth and water is yin. The existence of life caused by the roles and collaboration between these two forces.
Yin and Yang likened to a candle. Yin is the candle, while Yang is the fire.
Yin (wax) maintaining and supporting Yang (fire). Candle flame requires for its existence.
Who consume Yin and burn it to become brighter. When the wax (yin) expires, the fire (Yang) will be lost at the same time.
So, Yin and Yang are interdependent on each other for their existence. You can not have just one of them. Body, mind, and emotions, all of them under the influence of Yin and Yang.
When two opposing forces in balance, we will feel we are good condition. But if one force dominates the other, then an imbalance that can lead to poor health.
The concept of Yin and Yang will be the same when compared with tridosha concept in Ayurveda. If all dosha (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) in a balanced state, then your health conditions will be perfect.
But, if there is an imbalance between the three dosha, then you will experience pain.
One goal of acupuncture is to maintain the balance of Yin and Yang in the body of a person to prevent disease and restore health.
Acupuncture is a therapy which, because of the move or working from outside the body. While herbal and nutritional therapy, is part of the therapy Yin, as it moves from inside the body to tissues throughout the body.
Yin and Yang are also part of the eight principles of traditional Chinese medicine. The other six principles are: cold and hot, internal and external, advantages and disadvantages.
These principles allow practitioners to use Yin and Yang more precisely, especially in establishing the diagnosis.
Thank you for reading this article. Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno. sunarnobambang86@gmail.com
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Published Date: December 2 2015 at 09:30
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