qi
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- noun
- /tʃi/
- Specialized
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- One aspect is the knowledge of how to manage your Qi (energy) and not leak it all away.
Examples
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A Qi Gong master can boil water with the Qi emanating from his own hands.
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What does it mean that my Qi is out of balance?
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When there is an imbalance or blockage in the flow of Qi, physical symptoms may result.
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Pu-erh reputedly possesses strong Qi ("life energy") that improves blood circulation in the body.
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In traditional Chinese medicine, practitioners believe that maintaining a balanced qi is crucial for overall health.
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When the flow of qi is disrupted, you might feel fatigued or unwell.
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Many people practice Qi Gong to enhance their qi and improve their energy levels.
Synonyms
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A vital life energy believed to flow through the body and affect health
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A natural energy that flows through the body and affects health
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A life energy people believe moves through the body to keep it healthy
A life force said to affect health
Surface Forms
Etymology
Qi comes from Chinese and originally meant 'breath' or 'life energy', so a helpful image is a steady inner 'energy' that flows through the body. So, qi today is the vital flow people try to balance in tai chi and traditional medicine to stay healthy.