In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Wei Chi represents the body's defensive energy, acting as an invisible protective shield that circulates just beneath the skin and within the muscle layers. Essentially, it’s the body’s first line of defense against external pathogens, environmental influences, and energy blockages. The practice of Tai Chi Qigong strengthens Wei Chi through several key mechanisms: Energy Circulation: The Meridian Highway of Defensive Energy The slow, intentional … [Read more...]
What Is Chi?
A Universal Life Force In pinyin, the phonetic spelling of chi is qi, but for clarity, I use chi on this website. This vital energy is recognized across many cultures under different names: Ki in Japanese Gi in Korean Prana in Indian tradition Pneuma in Greek, meaning “breath” or “spirit” Mana in Polynesian cultures Ruah in Hebrew, meaning “breath” Wakan in Lakota Sioux belief, representing a form of energy Orenda in Iroquois tradition, described as an invisible … [Read more...]