Just pull it together right? There are two sides in the union of balance which has been articulated by many different names over the years: the yin and the yang, the Shiva and the Shakti, light and darkness, as above so below. A polar opposite must exist to recognize the other, and together the opposites unite to make up what we know to be as life in balance and harmony. Man and woman represent the two sides of the same coin by their expression of yoking, or yoga. Yoga provides deep, analytical insight into the human body and energy field through anatomical evaluation of alignment and meridian flow. I like to express my art in yoga as an authentic expression of the body’s natural tendency to unwind if given the chance through fluidity and grace. Vinyasa flow yoga helps the body to let go of blockages using sound, vibration, intent and movement correlated and connected with the breath. The masculine is Shiva. Shiva is the containment of energy, often also seen as the void or point of singularity. Together the masculine and feminine represent the metaphor of rushing water in a river (Shakti) held by the beauty of its bank (Shiva) to manifest its primordial energy into the creation of life. Shiva and Shakti are inherently complementary and loving within the fabric of the universe and all of its creation. This book is a reflection of my life. It will often reflect each of the masculine and feminine viewpoints in how yoga can be expressed as an art and science where spirituality and the physical become one. We are all artists. We will learn that there are universal truths and how to facilitate energy flow. My intention is for all to see universal truth revealed through the practice of yoga. Yoga is experiential. I hope you enjoy the yin and yang concepts of yoga through my personal journey where I discovered the power of unity consciousness and oneness by simply paying attention.