People often say, “Yin and Yang must be balanced.” So, what is Yin, what is Yang, and what exactly is Yin-Yang?From the perspective of Chinese character formation, there are pictographs, associative compounds, phonetic compounds, indicative characters, borrowed characters, and transferred annotations. However, to understand what Yin and Yang are, one must first know the origins … Read more
Among the crowd, rosy cheeks are always particularly eye-catching. These flushed faces are often adorned with a pair of bright eyes, complemented by smiles that outline a joyful demeanor. When they speak, they are always full of energy, enjoying loud laughter and singing. They possess a well-proportioned, robust body, love to exercise, and rarely fall … Read more
★The Relationship of Yin and Yang and the Importance and Function of Yin-Yang Balance “Yin is the essence that stores and rises, while Yang is the protective force that solidifies.” This statement elucidates the physiological relationship between Yin and Yang. The term “rise” implies continuity. Yin essence continuously transforms into Qi, corresponding to the exterior, … Read more
The human body is a balance mechanism, with the bending and stretching of bones; the exhalation and inhalation of the lungs; the contraction and relaxation of the heart; the synthesis and decomposition of the liver… Only when these organs are in mutual balance and coordination can the functions of the human body be unified, maintaining … Read more
01 Many people ask me, what is the most important aspect of health preservation? My answer is four words: balance of Yin and Yang. Everything in the world can ultimately be divided into two categories: one is Yin, and the other is Yang. Yin and Yang are two opposing energies; one is positive and the … Read more
Life is a state of internal stability, which depends on the balance of Yin (阴) and Yang (阳). Yin and Yang are like the two weights on a balance scale, one on the left and one on the right; only when they are equal does the scale balance. Once Yin and Yang are out of … Read more
Click on “The Path of Beneficial Life” above to share practical health and wellness knowledge every day. The term “coordination” refers to the regulation of the body’s physiological functions and the relationship between the body and the external environment. The term “balance” has two meanings: First, it refers to the dynamic balance of normal physiological … Read more
Advocating the Medical Way ● Helping the World As the ancients said: “Pure Yang is the immortal, pure Yin is the ghost, and half Yin half Yang is a human.” In the process of human cultivation, the method of 采阴补阳 (cǎi yīn bǔ yáng, absorbing Yin and supplementing Yang) is considered an important approach. Here, … Read more
Walking through a routine can yield the effects of practicing it three times? What is the secret? It sounds simple:Slow down by three parts when practicing. The term “slow down by three parts” means to extend the normal practice time of the routine by one-third. For example, for the 24-form Tai Chi routine, the practice … Read more
Each movement in Tai Chi emphasizes the integrity and coordination of the human body. It is not only a martial art for combat but also a health-promoting exercise that nurtures the spirit and strengthens the body. The following six characteristics of Tai Chi make it a beloved health exercise worldwide. 1 Tai Chi is a … Read more