Understanding yin & yang
According
to Chinese medicine everything consists of the opposite energies; yin
and yang. Even though the two principles are each other's opposite, one
can not exist without the other. For example night (yin) and day
(yang) need each other to exist. The energies of life are in constant
change and exist in everything around us as well as within ourselves.
The
symbol of yin & yang is half dark (yin) and half light (yang),
the two polarities making each other whole. The symbol having a white
dot in the black area and vice versa also states that there's always a little yin in yang and a little yang in yin, each being born into the
opposite quality.
Yang
is the solar energy (doing)
Yang yoga is
a dynamic practice to strengthen and stretch the
muscular tissue. Creating heat through movement.
Examples of yang yoga are vinyasa flow, ashtanga and power yoga.
Other physical activities such as running, swimming, cardio etc. are
also considered yang.
Yin
is the lunar energy (being)
Yin yoga is
a slow paced and quiet practice. By staying muscularly
passive for longer periods of time targeting the
fascia/connective tissue in the body. We also practice present
moment awareness, mindfulness and reflection. Yin
yoga is a complement to your yang practice (which can be yoga or
other physical activity).
Coming
up: what balance and imbalance mean and how to regain balance
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