Chi, also known as Qi, is defined as air, breath of life, or vital energy of the body. It is known in the eastern philosophy to be the circulating life energy that is thought to be inherent in all things. It is the Chinese word for life force and is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to balance the negative and positive forms in the body essential for good health.

WHY WE NURTURE OUR CHI FLOW...

Our Chi flow is nurtured through our breath. There are many, many purposes that the breath serves, but the two that attribute most to daily activity are:

1. To calm the mind, and
2. To generate life energy

WHEN OUR CHI IS NOT FLOWING...

On a daily basis, the majority of us activate our nervous system without even thinking about our respiratory or circulatory systems - in a sense - writing checks with our brain that our oxygen intake can't cash. As a result the brain isn't getting enough air.

The effect is physical, mental, and emotional strain, which may show up as fatigue, stress, negativity, depression, anxiety, agitation, difficulty concentrating, and/or physical ailments.

ATTAINING OPTIMUM CHI

When we feel unbalanced or agitated, our mind is over-stimulated and our body is neglected. Optimum Chi is attained when one finds the balance between the body and the mind.

One way to do this is through conscious breathing. Oxygen is the purest, most vital nutrient for our bodies. When we breathe, oxygen flows to the brain, nerves, glands, and our internal organs, making it essential for the integrity of our entire structure.