| What is the definition of Qi (pronounced "chee") | | | | When defining Qi, some have described it as |
| energy and how do I cultivate it? | | | | vibrational energy, electrical energy, magnetic |
| Qi (also spelled "chi") is known as 'ki' in Japan, | | | | energy, molecular energy, or molecular and atomic |
| 'prana' in India, 'ka' in ancient Egypt, and 'pneuma' | | | | energy. However, such 'energy' is not measurable |
| by the ancient Greeks. This vital energy is | | | | by medical technology, and not explainable by |
| believed to be inherent in all things. It is believed | | | | physics. In acupuncture, the unblocking of these |
| that when such energy is interrupted, our mind, | | | | invisible meridians of energy to develop good |
| body, and spirit will not be in order. | | | | health makes it akin to 'energy medicine'. |
| For thousands of years in Eastern philosophy, art | | | | In order to balance and harmonise our health, the |
| and medicine, the concept of "Qi" has been a | | | | energy needs to be flowing smoothly in and out |
| central and integral element. The Chinese believe | | | | of our bodies. The practice of Qigong (Chi Kung) |
| that energy emanates from three realms being | | | | helps to harmonise and balance this energy. In |
| Heaven, Earth, and Human. Heaven's Qi comes | | | | China, Qigong is now a standard medical technique |
| from the Sun, Moon, Planets, Stars, and the | | | | in hospitals, and recognised as part of their |
| Universe. Earth Qi comes from gravity, and | | | | National Health Plan. |
| invisible magnetic fields and patterns of energy. In | | | | Healthy eating and breathing patterns goes |
| humans, we have our own Qi which is always | | | | hand-in-hand with Qigong practice to produce a |
| seeking equilibrium, and are influenced by the | | | | balanced, healthy, and harmonised human body. |
| cycles of Heaven Qi, and Earth Qi. | | | | |