Basic Principles
(This is an excerpt from a University Of Metaphysical Sciences course at www.umsonline.org, please feel free to visit the school website)
Basic polarities define the relationship between two places. These include the left as negative and female, the right as positive and male, and middle as neutral position. Yin is front, negative and receptive, and yang is back and positive. Generally, one does not receive strong, outward forces in regard to the back. Expansion is the universe, and contraction is the earth. Upper is positive, lower is negative. Also, there is light/dark, hot/cold, and others. The American Polarity Therapy Association explains Polarity Therapy: “Basic characteristics of the Human Energy Field are described in many sources, both ancient and modern. For example, the term “Polarity” refers to the universal pulsation of expansion/contraction or repulsion/attraction known as Yang and Yin in Oriental therapies. Similarly, Polarity integrates the “Three Principles and Five Chakras” of Aryuvedic tradition, and has been called the modern manifestation of ancient Hermetic Philosophy. At the same time Polarity Therapy also enjoys rich ties to modern science, which has confirmed its essential theme of energetic relationship as the basis of all phenomena” (2003). Consistently, Dr. Stone gave reference to his therapy as being part of the “New Physics,” which aligns with quantum physics theory and practice. (Stone, 1985, p.3) Going deeper into the basic principles of Polarity Therapy includes the ayurvedic gunas, acupuncture, the chakra points, sacred sound as well as the use of color to balance the chakras and subtle energies. Also, a protocol of good digestion and purifying diet are key factors.