EP 33 - The Yin and Yang of Yoga: The Heart of Yoga in China - a podcast by Mark Whitwell

Ronan Tang and Xi Zhu are a bridge for humanity between East and West, master translators and facilitators of the Heart of Yoga in China. Together they facilitate the unity of ancient wisdom traditions. What is the relationship between Daoism and Veda, between Yoga and Chinese Traditional Wisdom practices? What is the relationship of ha-tha yoga to the yin and yang of the Dao? How does Tai Chi relate to Yoga? Ronan and Xi are the living examples of the answers to these questions in China, dear friends bringing together the wisdom traditions of their culture with those of their neighbour/sister country India. Together they speak with Mark and Rosalind about their process of "whole body translation", the story of working together for the last 15 years, why Chinese students adapt to "Yoga of participation" so easily, and their experience of how these teachings can bypass all techniques and bring harmony to relationship. They also discuss how Chinese characters such as ?? (fàngs?ng, relax) and ? (lè, yuè – joy, music) reveal insights especially relevant for Yoga practitioners.

 

If you are a Mandarin speaker/reader and would like more information on the community in China, online gatherings etc, get in touch with rosalind@heartofyoga.com.

 

In this episode you will hear...

02:30 Let go of the idea of relaxation. The Dao is precious.

06.00 What is the meaning of Yin and Yang.

11.00 Cutting through the panic for knowledge. Passing on the teachings in China.

19:00 Doubt, the power of the cosmos and realizations.

26:00 Working with B. K. S. Iyengar. Tools of needles, herbs and Yoga.

34:00 Yin, Yang and wisdom are deeply engrained in the DNA of the Chinese.

40:00 Ronan and Xi speak of Yoga and relationship(s). The Flower doesn't advertise it's own perfume.

48:00 Cultivating the best medicine from within, the intelligence of the body, and the students.

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