Yang is represented here as the white side of the design, the masculine Shiva. Shiva is solid, rigid, reliable, full of order, and is timeless, like Father Time.
Yin is the black side of the design, the feminine Shakti. Full of movement, richness, unpredictability, and vitality, like Mother Nature.
Both are important and unique, but balance each other out so nicely.
It has been interesting to see how gender follows these ideas. The cycle a woman's body goes through every month that is a little chaotic. A man's logical mind that sees problems so clearly. The connections are everywhere and it always makes me smile when I recognize a new one!
What a great chance to say thanks to my awesome husband for being so helpful throughout my teacher training! He has been really encouraging, helpful, and curious about what I've been learning. He has been my first student and #1 fan. He has always been interested in health and wellness and I'm glad we are so compatible in that way! Justin asks me about poses and reminds me to make time for yoga after a run even when we're busy. He is even willing to try being a vegetarian with me for a month at some point! That is a serious commitment for someone who loves buffalo wings and steak so much. I have had so much fun doing yoga with Justin and I know it will just get more exciting as we both get more experienced.
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