What is chi? It is a Chinese word and means "breath" or "energy". In the body of each human being there is chi but many do not know it. In Europe, America, and those countries of the west the word sounds very much like a stranger. Science cannot explain its concrete existence even though some scientific work has been carried out. The yogis of India called it prana. To the Japanese, especially the practitioners of aikido, it is called ki. The Chinese are aware of it for many many centuries.
The chi is inherited from the parents. This chi is called the original chi. The life span of a person depends very much on the amount of chi inherited. Once this original chi is used up, the person may depart from this world. Every day a person uses a certain amount of chi. Sexual activity consumes a large amount. Many ancient Chinese especially those used to cultivating chi are very careful on their sexual activities.
Chi travels in chi channels situated within the human body. There are branches connected to the chi channels and together they transport chi to various parts of the body. If there is any obstruction in the flow of chi, the person will fall ill.
With practice chi can be used to check and prevent sicknesses. It can also reduces the degree of sicknesses. It has been known that certain sicknesses are healed by diligent and constant practice of chi kung.
