Foundations of Chinese Theory | Yin and Yang, Five Elements

Stillness and movement. Expansion and contraction. A person living within the rhythms of nature. This video explores the ideas that connect traditional Chinese medicine, Daoist cultivation and the internal martial arts, following the interpretation presented in the book behind this channel. Beginning with yin and yang, we examine the seasonal movement of yang qi, the five phases, and the importance of the lower abdomen, or dantian. We also explore the relationship between sky, earth and the human being, drawing on the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, the Dao De Jing and the Taiji classics. An introduction to a traditional framework for understanding the body through its relationship with the natural world. #YinYang #Qi #ChinesePhilosophy #Daoism #Dantian #ChineseMedicine #DaoistClassics