Photo from Acupuncture and Massage college They are never totally independent, but an essence of the opposite is found in each. The classic image of the Yin / Yang represents how the Yang (White) is separate, but within it is a dot of Yin (Black). This Chinese cosmological view sees all things, including humans, as borne of both Yin and Yang and thus naturally integrated with one another” This weaves together human beings, nature, and dao (way) in a manner that creates a dynamic wholeness pervaded by and mediated through the interaction of Yin and Yang. “Yin and Yang are taken as a pattern embedded in the existence of all beings, thus providing the foundation for a coherent worldview. Lijuan Shen of Xi’an University put it beautifully: One of the most important understandings about Yin and Yang is that they are opposites, but they exist together as two parts making up one whole. Everyone has both of these essences within them. Being a man does not mean you only hang Yang Energy. In general, men have a higher amount of Yang energy, but in the Chinese system, both men and women possess Masculine Energy (Yang) and feminine energy (Yang). However, even though Yang is considered masculine in Chinese culture, both genders possess some form of Yin or Yang within them.Ĭhinese philosophy and Traditional medicine have a nuanced approach to masculine and feminine energy in one’s body -which we will explore in the rest of this article. In contrast, Yin represents the feminine qualities of gentleness and receptivity. Yang’s masculine traits include responsibility and assertiveness. In Chinese philosophy, Yang is the masculine life force of action, and Yin is the feminine life force of observation. This blog will explore the different aspects of Yang in Chinese philosophy and how it can help you explore your unique masculinity.
In Chinese traditional culture, Yang is the masculine quality of the cosmos.
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