What is Chi all about?
The word "energy" on this site is a translation of the Eastern words Chi (from Chinese), Ki (Japanese) or Prana (Indian). It is related, but not precisely the same thing as the scientific concept of energy. I t is sometimes likened to the 'life force'. The word used in this context, is something that is essentially something felt.
Science emphasizes objective measurement and bypasses personal observation as much as possible, but this is not my starting point. I want to feel and observe things myself. Thus the power to perceive and heal stays in my own hands. This is what the concept "energy" is all about for me. This does not imply that scientific measurement of energy isn't possible, though. When you focus on one part of your body, you can feel that it's not just your perception that is focused there. Something else is happening. Energy is displaced to that area. It is possible to measure this: the temperature of the spot you focus your attention on may rise. The Chinese say that "Chi follows Yi," where "Yi" is the mind or intention/attention.
The fact that knowledge of energy seems to have developed mostly in the distant past, is related to what people pay attention to. In the modern world, we have all kinds of things that draw our attention, like TV and other media, the thousands of objects in our houses or at work, and advertising. As people didn't have all these diversions in the ancient world, they were able to pay more attention to their bodies and feelings, so were better able to notice energy. The meditation techniques that were developed, also opened the way to a precise awareness of energies.
Based on their knowledge of energy, the Chinese developed techniques to deal with it. To enhance health, Qigong and acupuncture were developed, furthering their understanding of energy. Based on that understanding, martial arts were developed, like Tai Chi and many others. In India the chakras were discovered, and the intricate energy system supporting and interconnecting them. Techniques were also developed using that knowledge, like yoga and mudras. Many of these techniques are used in other countries now.
Energy seems to be all kinds of things. Although it seems to be something ethereal, it may be more practical to look at it as some sort of functional relationship. A mudra is performed, an acupressure point pressed, a sound made, and one feels a different energy. One increases some energy; one feels some energy; energy becomes unblocked. It's very much a functional relationship. One doesn't know the mechanics, but one can handle energy by feeling it.
Science emphasizes objective measurement and bypasses personal observation as much as possible, but this is not my starting point. I want to feel and observe things myself. Thus the power to perceive and heal stays in my own hands. This is what the concept "energy" is all about for me. This does not imply that scientific measurement of energy isn't possible, though. When you focus on one part of your body, you can feel that it's not just your perception that is focused there. Something else is happening. Energy is displaced to that area. It is possible to measure this: the temperature of the spot you focus your attention on may rise. The Chinese say that "Chi follows Yi," where "Yi" is the mind or intention/attention.
The fact that knowledge of energy seems to have developed mostly in the distant past, is related to what people pay attention to. In the modern world, we have all kinds of things that draw our attention, like TV and other media, the thousands of objects in our houses or at work, and advertising. As people didn't have all these diversions in the ancient world, they were able to pay more attention to their bodies and feelings, so were better able to notice energy. The meditation techniques that were developed, also opened the way to a precise awareness of energies.
Based on their knowledge of energy, the Chinese developed techniques to deal with it. To enhance health, Qigong and acupuncture were developed, furthering their understanding of energy. Based on that understanding, martial arts were developed, like Tai Chi and many others. In India the chakras were discovered, and the intricate energy system supporting and interconnecting them. Techniques were also developed using that knowledge, like yoga and mudras. Many of these techniques are used in other countries now.
Energy seems to be all kinds of things. Although it seems to be something ethereal, it may be more practical to look at it as some sort of functional relationship. A mudra is performed, an acupressure point pressed, a sound made, and one feels a different energy. One increases some energy; one feels some energy; energy becomes unblocked. It's very much a functional relationship. One doesn't know the mechanics, but one can handle energy by feeling it.
Source:eclecticenergies.com
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