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"Chi is the energy field of your body, it is the bridge between the outer you and the Source.

Chi is movement.  Chi can be likened to a river or an energy stream.

                       Form, as the energy stream of Chi, becomes the world.."  -- Eckhart Tolle

Energetic Healing

    Energetic healing is being promoted as a 21st century alternative modality, but it is actually ancient, having its roots in Native American, Hindu, and Chinese cultures, to name a few.  Energetic healing uses the subtle manipulation of chi to aid in the healing process.  Although it can also incorporate conventional  methodologies like western medicine, its purpose serves to free one's mind to Self-direct the healing process. There are many ways to facilitate the healing process.  This may include the use of natural medicinal herbs, body work, spiritual  practices, religious rituals, meditation, exercise, positive thought and prayer. We are naturally our own healer and  can  become healthy through expert guidance, but most importantly, by becoming aware of  our own healing power.  The art of Chi Gong can help one become aware of this healing force.  The chi contained in expertly prepared herbal remedies also facilitates the healing process.  Therefore, if our health needs to improve, we may need to get in touch with that part of our Self which is beyond the senses and mind, yet encompasses all the healing energy (chi) of the universe.   

Chi

    Albert Einstein and Nicola Tesla were two of the most notable scientific geniuses of the 20th century.   Although their theories on energy could be demonstrated through  physics and mathematics, both scientists inadvertently discovered the incredible power of  chi (qi).   This energetic principle of the universe, or life force, as it is also known, regardless of its discovery or application, is known as chi to the Taoists, prana to the Hindus and ruach to the Hebrews.   The material or dense energies of chi can be substantially proven, as in the applications of physics.  Nuclear and electro-magnetic energy are transformations of chi.  Sound, heat, cold, and light are also chi.  The  subtle energies of chi  (breath, life-force) can also be proven, not mathematically per se, but realistically by demonstration; Chinese medicine being one application, as well as through Chi Gong practice plus other martial and holistic healing arts.   

    Many advanced practitioners of esoteric healing arts can actually feel the chi current, but the question may arise - how do we know chi exists if we cannot perceive it through our five senses, or by mathematical equations?  We can't see electricity or nuclear energy but we accept, through proof of scientific application (production of heat, light, electrical power, etc.), that it is there.  It is the same with chi.  We can't see it but we know it's there, demonstrated by the existence of biological life (breath, respiration, heartbeat), or from the heat and light generated by the sun, and the tides of the ocean being moved by the gravitational force of the moon.  If we are not satisfied with this simple example, then we may observe a skilled martial artist intentionally harnessing the power of chi.  They sometimes perform seemingly super-human demonstrations by controlling the breath and using visualization - usually from practicing advanced techniques and exercises like Chi Gong.   For thousands of years practitioners of Chi Gong have used this same force for the purpose of health and healing.

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