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Chi, also spelled qi, is an ancient Chinese concept that refers to the energy present throughout the universe. Chi is believed to exist in every living person, but it takes time and focus to learn how to access and develop it. The entire process is long and challenging, and very few people ever master it. It is believed, however, that even small steps towards developing your chi can have great benefits. The following exercise can help you to come in touch with your chi, which is the first step to mastering it.
Chi, also known as qi or prana, is the vital life force that flows through all living things, according to some Eastern philosophies. It is, according to those belief systems, the current of energy that keeps you alive and healthy. There are several types of chi, but the only one that cannot be developed is called yuan chi -- that type is inherited at birth. The flow of chi can be negatively affected by many things, but there are also many ways to improve it.
Chinese philosophy holds the belief that the human body contains a flow of subtle, universal energy known as chi. Without chi, we couldn't live. Clear chi flow is conducive to health, and blocked chi flow causes sickness. The martial arts, such as tai chi chuan, teach that practicing meditation and breathing exercises regularly will cultivate your chi flow and increase your physical health and potential.
Tai chi helps develop physical potential mostly through breathing techniques and slow, deliberate motions. Learn to build potential with tai chi from a martial arts instructor in this free video on tai chi.
Developing jing, or explosive, power in tai chi comes from breathing exercises the stimulate bio-electricity. Build jing power in tai chi with a martial arts instructor in this free video on tai chi.
According to tai chi belief, the human body is capable of great physical endurance. Use the internal power of tai chi to develop your physical stamina.
"Jing," or "nei jing," is power generated by "chi," your internal life energy. Once you are able to recognize your "chi" through meditation, you can convert your internal energy into focused power.
