The concept of Qi or Chi is over 4,000 years old. Qi is a common concept and is found in martial arts, yoga, meditation and traditional medicine. There is no corresponding concept in the Western cultures. Qi is the animating power that permeates the universe and all living things. It flows throughout the body’s energy […]
Chi theory and Chi Kung/Qigong studies is a complex topic that moves toward the metaphysical. This is only a brief introduction to the subject. The soft styles of martial arts, Tai Chi, Baugua and Hsingi, were all developed in the Wu Tang Mountain region of China. The study of these styles were formalized during the […]
How does chi theory relate to tai chi and stress reduction? Stress is the body’s inability to maintain a balance. Both Qigong and Tai Chi attempt to bring the body back into balance through the use of exercise and breathing. Stress is cumulative. Damage will occur over time if nothing is done to restore the […]