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the short form of “Wǔ zhǒng liúxíng zhī qì” or “the five
types of chi dominating at different times”. It is a fivefold
conceptual scheme that many traditional Chinese fields
V used to explain a wide array of phenomena, from cosmic

cycles to the interaction between internal organs, and
from the succession of political regimes to the properties
of medicinal drugs. The “Five Phases” are Wood (mù),
Vedic philosophy: Ancient Indian literature and beliefs Fire (huǒ), Earth (tǔ), Metal (jīn), and Water (shuǐ).
based on the visions of healers and sages following long This order of presentation is known as the “mutual
periods of meditation. They relate back to Hindu beliefs generation” (xiāngshēng) sequence. In the order of “mutual
and Sanskrit culture. overcoming” (xiāngkè), they are Wood, Earth, Water, Fire,
and Metal.
Visceral system: The heart, liver, intestines, and other
internal organs.
Y
Visualization: See Creative visualization.

Vitamin therapy: A complementary therapy of vitamin
usage combined with other treatments to address a range
of illnesses and to enhance the functioning of the body’s
systems. Yantra: A geometric image based in the tantric yoga
tradition. One can use it for meditation, inspiration,
concentration, energy alignment, and transformation. A
yantra creates an opening into sacred space. The vibrational
W qualities of the yantra will resonate with the vibrational
aspects of one’s body, mind, and consciousness.

Yoga therapy: This emerging field of practice uses yoga
to address mental and physical problems while integrating
Waon therapy: Developed in Japan, is a sauna-like body and mind. Practitioners work one-on-one or in group
form of hyperthermia therapy for patients with chronic settings, assisting clients with yoga postures, sometimes
heart failure. Waon is a Japanese word meaning soothing combined with therapeutic verbal dialogue.
warmth. Waon therapy is proposed to improve prognosis
and quality of life. The sauna room is an evenly warmed Yoga: A combination of breathing exercises, physical
room at 60 °C (140 °F) with no hydration added. Patients postures, and meditation used to calm the nervous system
sit in it for 15 minutes, after which, they are wrapped in and balance the body, mind, and spirit.
thermal blankets and laid down to maintain heat for 30
minutes. Yogi: A yogi (sometimes spelled jogi) is a practitioner of
yoga. In Vedic Sanskrit, yoga (from the root yuj) means
Watsu: Aquatic bodywork involving stretching and Shiatsu “to add”, “to join”, “to unite”, or “to attach” in its most
which is applied while being floated in warm water. The common literal sense, where in recent days, especially
water temperature (95°- 97° F) is ideal for experiencing a in the West, yoga often refers to physical exercises only.
sensation of deep relaxation. Gentle stretching increases The term yogi is used broadly to refer to sannyasi or
flexibility and strengthens muscles. practitioners of meditation in a number of Indian religions.
The feminine form is yogini, but is not always used,
Work-hardening rehabilitation program: A form of especially in the West. Yogi, or jogi, since the 12th century
physical therapy that involves progressive, work-related CE, while meaning those dedicated to Yoga practice, has
activities to recondition the payment so that s/he can return also referred to members of the Nath siddha tradition of
to employment after improving strength, endurance, and Hinduism. Alternatively, in tantra traditions of Hinduism,
coordination. Buddhism and Jainism, a practitioner of tantra (a tantrika)
may also be called a yogi. In Hindu mythology, god Shiva
Wu Xing: The Wu Xing, also known as the Five Elements, and goddess Parvati are depicted as an emblematic yogi–
Five Phases, the Five Agents, the Five Movements, Five yogini pair.
Processes, the Five Steps/Stages and the Five Planets is

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