.Qi, also commonly spelled ch'i or ki , is a fundamental concept of traditional Chinese culture. Qi is believed to be part of every living thing that exists, as a kind of “life force” or “spiritual energy.”
Just a quick explanation for those who don't know what it is ^
Now, I read somewhere that it was scientifically proven that chi existed, and that they good measure it using certain devices. It is claimed that chi, is stronger than muscles and if you were to tap deep into your chi, you would literally be stronger.
ChiRunning :: What is Chi?
So basically, do you believe chi exists? If so, do you ever plan on using it?
Just a quick explanation for those who don't know what it is ^
Now, I read somewhere that it was scientifically proven that chi existed, and that they good measure it using certain devices. It is claimed that chi, is stronger than muscles and if you were to tap deep into your chi, you would literally be stronger.
Master George Xu, my T’ai Chi teacher, is always trying to get me to focus on my dantien, my center and to have my Chi then come from that place and move into my limbs to create movement. Why? Because Chi is stronger than muscles and movement that comes from Chi is more deeply powerful.
More powerful than muscles? In the West, muscles are almost akin to a god. We worship muscles and what they represent. Covers of magazines and TV commercials extol rock hard abs and buns of steel. What is stronger than rock and steel?
In T’ai Chi we quickly learn that muscles are no match for the power of Chi. In ChiRunning and ChiWalking, we see that the power of Chi takes you much further and faster than vulnerable muscles whose duration are very short lived.
Your dantian is the best home for your Chi and the best place for you to focus your energy so that you can come form a balanced, whole place in yourself. Your dantien is just below your navel and several inches in toward your spine. In ChiRunning and ChiWalking we encourage all movement, all action, all choices to come from this center, that deep place in yourself that is home to your greatest potential and power.
ChiRunning :: What is Chi?
So basically, do you believe chi exists? If so, do you ever plan on using it?