2. Yin - Yang Theory Yin Yang Theory

3. I- What is the Yin-Yang theory? Yin Passive Cold Death Winter Female Night Even Moon Water Yang Active Hot Life Summer Male Day Odd Sun Fire

4. 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

5. III- Where did the Yin-Yang symbol come from? The Yin-Yang or Tai chi diagram, often used to symbolize Taoism.Tai chi

6. Yin Yang Yin-Yang Symbols Ba Gua The flag of South Korea

7. Yin-Yang symbol and ‘Ba Gua' paved in a clearing outside of Nanning city, Guangxi province.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. V- What are some of the applications of the Yin-Yang theory?  TCM = Traditional Chinese Medicine: - Acupuncture. - Acupuncture. - Herbal remedies. - Herbal remedies. - exercise. - exercise. - Changes in diet and lifestyle. - Changes in diet and lifestyle.  Tai Chi.