He, too, is a convert as not only is the lactose intolerance no more but all the aches and pains of a 60 year old have been replaced by health and vitality. The sparkle in his eyes is a true pleasure to behold. Philosophy underlying High Touch Behind all the acupressure techniques is the belief that harmony and balance are the very essence of life. According to ancient Chinese philosophy, we experience disease and pain because of a poor balance between the yin and yang in our lives. The yin is defined as the feminine passive principle, the yang is the masculine active principle.
Balance is health.
Health is balance. The yin is often neglected, it being the need to reflect and to replenish the energy vessel. Yin gives the energy to the yang to be expressed in some outward way. The space programme is a dramatic example of the yang, thrusting out into space. When we are out of balance, out of harmony, our bodies tell us very clearly.