A research meeting organized by the Macrobiotic Association was held. The lecturer was Professor Patricio.1970Born in Spain, he studied under Professor Michio Kushi and has taught in various countries around the world. Professor Naoki Sakaguchi (specializing in Nine Star Ki Astrology) also participated as an assistant.
The course is
Lesson1The concept of balance between Qi and Yin and Yang in relation to health
Lesson2Yin-Yang and the Five Elements | Macrobiotic Interpretation
Lesson3Yin-Yang and Five Elements | Classification of Foods, Cooking Methods, and Organs
Lesson4: Yin-Yang and Five Elements | Health promotion methods through food selection and cooking methods4Part composition.
In the second half, we also had a group sharing session among the participants.
This time it's the morning session (lesson)1・2) summarizes the points.
Nutrition and Energy: Two Perspectives
While learning from Professor Hisashi, Dr. Patricio continued to ponder "why illnesses are so difficult to cure," and eventually arrived at the concept of "Yin-Yang and the Five Elements" in Oriental medicine. During his visits to various places such as China and Vietnam, he realized that traditional food cultures incorporating the harmony of Yin and Yang still exist today.
Western thinking and modern nutritional science place emphasis on breaking down and analyzing "what is visible," but he points out that food contains not only nutrients but also "energy (qi)," and that without this perspective, the true essence of health cannot be seen. He stated that the reason why eating tofu improves one's health cannot be explained solely by component analysis, and that "the more you break it down, the more balance and energy are lost."
Cosmology and the flow of energy
Professor Hisashi"One Infinity"Based on the concept of infinity, a cosmological view was explained in which yin and yang originate from infinity, and from there, energy (vibrations, qi), the natural environment, plants, animals, and finally humans are derived.I found the discussion about the difference between Western cultures, where people focus on what is visible, and Eastern cultures, where people focus on what is invisible, very insightful.
Humans are influenced by two major flows: "heavenly energy" (originating from the universe and the sun, positive) and "earthly energy" (originating from the center of the Earth, negative). It was stated that the smooth flow of these energies within the body is a fundamental condition for health, and that it is necessary to understand the connection between energy and not just the visible organs.
The Five Patterns of Yin and Yang (Five Elements)
Yin and Yang are changing5Two other patterns were also introduced.
Growing upwards (like a tree): A sprout-like upward movement.
Spreading (Fire): Actively spreading movements
Downward movement (earth): A movement that becomes heavier and descends.
Entering inward (metal): In addition to downward movement, the positive energy directed inward is added, making it solid.
Slightly upward (water): The force of yin is added and it melts.
This coincides with the passage of time throughout the day and the changing seasons, with rising, active energy intensifying in the morning and falling, introverted energy strengthening at night. It was pointed out that if you don't understand this natural rhythm, you'll be left wondering "why do I crave sweets?" or "why can't I sleep?" and end up being tossed around by it.
In the morning session, the importance of having an energy perspective in addition to nutritional science, the cosmological view that yin and yang are born from infinity, the relationship between the energies of heaven and earth and the human body, the correspondence between the changing patterns of the Five Elements and the rhythms of the day and seasons, and the importance of practice based on correct understanding were discussed. In the afternoon session, we will learn about the relationship between specific foods, cooking methods, organs and yin and yang and the Five Elements, based on these concepts.
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