Qi (chi) is the life force or vital energy that permeates everything. We can easily understand that we receive nutrients and cell building energy from the food we eat in the form of vitamins, minerals, protein etc even though we can't see this "energy". The nutrients come from the sun, soil, rain -then we eat them - and we are able to use that energy for our health and well being. The Ancient Ones said there is another force we can't see, qi, that animates all of life as well. It is an energy that exists within us and all around us. By using breath and movement we can increase this flow of energy. When you go out to a beautiful place in nature you experience this vital energy. Mountains, bodies of water, running streams, a forest, and a place like this Japanese Garden, are great reservoir's of healthy, balanced qi. When you are in these sacred places take time to breath and fill yourself with qi. May the force be with you.
