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Yin and Yang in TCM

Yin and Yang

The object of this exercise-which you should not take too seriously-is to see if you have grasped the concept of Yin and Yang , which is so central to Chinese philosophy in general and to Chinese medicine in particular.

Below, there is a list of twenty-five objects, situations,ideas, and so on.For each one in turn,first decide whether it represents something that is predominantly Yin or predominantly Yang. Second, for each one, suggest how it might be changed so that it represents the other quality.If you think the original is basically Yin, think how it would have to change to become basically Yang,and vice versa.An example illustrates the process.

For example,a cup of hot tea is predominantly Yang in nature.Leave it to cool to room temperature for half an hour and it would become predominantly Yin.

Remember, in every situation Yin and Yang coexist; it is just that there is a relative balance toward one or the other.Also, Yin and Yang contain each other and are continually interacting, and in the process one will transform into the other. Ultimately, there are no absolute right or wrong answers in this exercise.

Compare your answers to mine in the Answers box,but don't feel you necessarily have to agree with my analysis all the time.

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