Chi
Chi is an ancient Daoist concept that refers to the primary force that forms, connects, and governs the interplay of everything in existence. It is the basic power of the universe that enables things to go, move, change, shift, and transform. Chi flows through everything, including us, traveling within our bodies along established pathways called channels. These channels form very early in our development, before organs and structures, and are like the energetic blueprint upon which everything else is laid out. This is why everything in the body generally runs in the same direction, head to toe: nerves, blood vessels, bones, muscle fibers, connective tissue, even the way we process food and water. Acupuncture points are locations on these channels where the chi comes closest to the surface and can be tapped with specialized acupuncture needles. The theory of chi is very similar to the theory of energy as it is understood in physics; everything is a different form of chi and chi can neither be created nor destroyed, only transferred or converted to another form. For us, it is very important to keep our chi flowing by keeping our bodies moving and to replenish it with rest and nourishing foods. Below are the specific functions of chi in the human body.
Chi Transforms
