Yin Yang Theory

Yin - Yang Theory

I- What is the Yin-Yang theory?

Yin

Yang

Passive

Active

Cold

Hot

Death

Life

Winter

Summer

Female

Male

Night

Day

Even

Odd

Moon

Sun

Water

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 Symbols
Yin

The flag of South Korea

Ba Gua

Yang

Yin-Yang symbol and Ba Gua' paved in a clearing outside of

Nanning city, Guangxi province.

IV- What are the main principles of

the Yin-Yang theory?
1- Yin and Yang are opposites.
2- Yin and Yang are interdependent.
3- Yin and Yang are interchangeable.
4- Yin and Yang can transform into
one another.

IV- What are the main principles of

the Yin-Yang theory?
5- Part of Yin is in Yang, and part of
Yang is in Yin.
6- Yin and Yang can be further
subdivided into Yin and Yang.

V- What are some of the applications

of the Yin-Yang theory?
TCM = Traditional Chinese Medicine:
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Acupuncture.
Herbal remedies.
exercise.
Changes in diet and lifestyle.

Tai Chi.