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What is ch’i? Translations of ch'i or qi (alternatively gi): Jyutping hei; Japanese ki; Korean gi; also Common Greek πνε. Spelling and pronunciation: In English, ch’i is pronounced CHEE, hereinafter spelled CHI. Sometimes used synonymously:
The idea of chi underlies most forms of meditation, whether or not the word chi is actually used. Chi is believed to be the life force or spiritual energy that sustains all living things and permeates the spaces in which they exist. Chi is usually considered an Asian concept, but since the dawn of history, chi has had its counterpart in every culture—prana in the Yogic tradition, for example, and, more loosely, the Holy Spirit in Christianity. The word chi and its cognates in most languages derive from roots that allude to air, breath, spirit, or wind. The Chinese philosopher Zhuang Zhou (Zhuang Zi or Master Zhuang, 370-301 BCE) described wind as “the qi of the earth.” Chi is central to traditional Chinese medicine; qigong, tai chi chuan, and other martial arts; and feng shui (pronounced FUNG SHWAY). In the healthy human body, chi moves smoothly through the meridian channels, or energy centers. (There is some similarity in concept to energy flow through the seven chakras. There are twelve standard meridians, however, and they are located on the arms and legs.) Balancing chi and removing blockages can restore harmony to the body. The practices of acupuncture, acupressure, reiki, tong ren, and other nontraditional healing techniques all seek to balance chi and allow it to flow freely. The same principle applies to spaces—homes, gardens, offices— and the goal of feng shui is to arrange the environment in a way that is harmonious and healthful. Sources, accessed 7/25/08: Wise Geek, Wikipedia, The Skeptic’s Dictionary |
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| What Are the Chakras? The chakras (pronounced SHOCK-ruzz) are the seven energy centers in the human body, according to yoga philosophy. The chakras are conceived of as wheels of light, each rotating at a different speed and each a different color, arranged in a line from the base of the spine to the top of the head. They are believed to interact with the body's ductless endocrine glands and lymphatic system by feeding in good bio- energies and disposing of unwanted bio- energies. —Adapted from Wikipedia, accessed May 25, 2009 |