The first book to fully explore and explain the concept of yin yang,
breaking it down in easy-to-follow terms for all those interested in
Daoism, alternative medicine, martial arts and other Eastern fields of
study. Illustrated with striking red/black graphics that make the
concepts more accessible.
The concept of yin yang can be found in some of the oldest writing in
the world. It is fundamental to Chinese thought and the route to
understanding most Chinese practices, from Traditional Chinese Medicine
to Daoism and feng shui. It also offers us ways of enhancing our own
lives, establishing greater balance not only in our own environment but
also in the wider world if we can work with other people to follow
nature's flow.
The central question of the book is What is yin yang? Step by step, with
plenty of helpful illustrations and graphics, it explores the history
and changing uses of yin yang - not forgetting the pronunciation and
spelling (why yinyang is actually better than yin yang). The book also
makes suggestions for working with yin yang, from observing the
landscape to get a sense of the ebb and flow of energy through the
world, to studying the patterns of nature in order to take what you need
but not too much, to approaching sex as a cosmic ritual. After reading
this book, readers will understand how to position themselves so that
yin yang fills their lives with abundance - how to be in the right place
at the right time.
