Aloha friends and welcome to episode 2! Honestly, I am so touched by all the support, emails, and comments from episode 1. This episode is all about Yin and Yang. The Yin Yang symbol, also known as the taijitu, is the focal point of Yinspired’s logo. I know these concepts can get heady and confusing, so if you have any follow-up questions, please leave a thoughtful question or comment below.
Summary
Dr. Haunani, DACM, explores the foundational concepts of Yin and Yang, emphasizing their significance in Chinese and East Asian medicine, and application in our daily lives. Beyond the duality represented by Yin and Yang, she delves into the interdependent relationship, and their application in understanding nature and human health.
Takeaways
Yin and Yang are foundational concepts in Chinese medicine.
Understanding Yin and Yang requires a holistic perspective.
The taijitu symbol represents the cyclical nature of Yin, Yang, and all of life.
Yin and Yang are interdependent and cannot exist without each other.
Yin and Yang describe patterns in nature and human life.
The relationship between Yin and Yang is dynamic and ever-changing.
Yin and Yang can be applied to understand health and wellness.
Cyclical movement is a key aspect of Yin and Yang theory.
Humans are part of nature, and Yin and Yang reflect this connection.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Yinspired Podcast
00:20 Exploring Yin and Yang
07:49 Understanding Yin and Yang Definitions
09:44 The Yin-Yang Symbol and Its Significance
16:58 Yin-Yang as Cyclical Movement
18:28 The Relationship Between Yin and Yang
24:21 Understanding Yin and Yang in Nature
29:18 The Interdependence of Yin and Yang
36:05 Applying Yin and Yang to the Human Body
44:21 Yin and Yang as a Language for Healing
Show notes & Shoutouts
Blog and images of the taijitu, yin yang symbol, written by Dr. Haunani, DACM: Yin & Yang
Blog and list of yin yang qualities written by Dr. Haunani, DACM: Using Yin and Yang for Connecting and Healing
Example of a podcast that referenced “yin and yang.” Ep 469 “Can we change our partner? With Dr. Alexandra Solomon I call this episode the Yin & Yang of relationships. In this episode, the “Acceptor” would be more Yin in relationship to “The Changer” as more yang. Glennon also references “Yin yoga” and “Yang yoga.” While Yin Yoga is a brand of yoga asana and does emulate more yin qualities, please remember that yin and yang are always in relationship to each other.
Transcript
You can find the transcript and closed caption of today’s episode at the top of this post. Look to the right of the thumbs-up and comment icons.
Please practice patience. This whole podcasting thing is very new to me. As a one-person team, I’m using automated transcript notes for the time being. My sincere apologies and I hope it doesn’t take away from the content. If it does, please send me a kind email or message and I’ll do my best within reason.
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