Life is constantly flowing and never really stands still... For most of us in this modern world it is a rare blessing to have an even balance of ying and yang.

But what is YING and YANG you may ask.... and what's the difference?

Ying is the feminine energy; it is soft, fluid and flowing, nurturing and comforting, compassionate, creative, free and contemplative.

Yang is the masculine energy; it is angular, assertive, action based, tunnel vision focused, good at getting things done with lots of doing, doing, doing.

We ALL need a BALANCE of both YING and YANG for WELLBEING.

However, we currently live in a very YANG society. There is so much emphasis on doing, doing, doing, that we often feel guilty when we slow down to rest and get a little YING time, it is so engrained within our culture....

It is a problem of epidemic proportions in our society and a major cause of disease

Are You all YANGed Out?

It is the classic running on empty storyline.

Work, work, work...at your career, when you get home, more work, work, work caring for the children, your partner, the house or animals....

Maybe you've got a second or even third job to try and get ahead...

You've been working so much you haven't done much exercise and are feeling guilty so you go smash out a run....

Now you're exhausted and hardly have the energy to cook a good healthy meal so get something easy and the next morning you need a couple of cups of coffee to get you going because you are so exhausted...

And you do it all again... This is an example of being Yanged out.

5 Things You Could Do To 'YING' A Little

1. Walk on the grass barefoot slowly and focus on your breath.
2. Soak in a warm bath, light some candles and listen to relaxing music.
3. Lie under a tree and read a novel.
4. Go to a Tai Chi, gently yoga or pilates class.
5. Write a list of relaxing ways to nurture yourself and start doing them.

Being YINGed out is the Opposite. Are you so relaxed you are laying around all day, doing not much, can't get motivated, eating plenty, thinking lots but not doing much at all. Possibly a bit of a couch potato storyline. If this is you then you need more YANG.

5 Things You Could Do To 'YANG' A Little

1. Go for a brisk walk or run.
2. Do a boxing, circuit or dynamic dance class.
3. Go for a bush walk up a hill or mountain.
4. Start some weight training.
5. Write a list of tasks that need to be done, and do them, 1 at a time.

BOTH too much YING or too much YANG throws us out of balance and leads to illness and disease....

Constantly re-evaluate where you are and decide whether you need more Ying or more Yang and move towards a more balanced and healthy life!