Yin and Yang represents inseparable contradictory opposites in Chinese philosophy. Principle dates from 3rd century BCE or earlier. Opposite forces attract and complement each other
Yin and yang represents cosmic duality in Chinese philosophy. Universe consists of opposing and complementary forces. Yin is feminine, dark, still, negative energy. Yang is masculine, hot, bright, positive energy
Laozi is a semi-legendary Chinese philosopher and author of Tao Te Ching. Traditional accounts give him the name Li Er, born in 6th century BC Chu. Modern scholarship generally regards his biographies as later inventions
Vermilion comes from Latin "vermiculus" meaning worm. First recorded use in English in 1289. Name derived from natural red dye from Kermes vermilio
Xianxia combines Chinese mythology with Taoism, Buddhism, and martial arts. Protagonists are xian (immortal beings) or cultivators seeking immortality. Genre features supernatural abilities like flight, teleportation, and energy manipulation
Somatics emphasizes internal physical perception and experience in movement studies. Term "somatic" introduced by Thomas Hanna in 1970s. Early precursor was 19th-century physical culture movement