Physical activity is important to harmonize the flow of Chi and blood and to develop strength in the body. Becoming too sedentary can lead to stagnation or deficiencies of Chi, sluggish Organs, and a weakened vitality. Conversely, if we use one part of our body to excess, such as a singer's voice, a tennis player's elbow, or a secretary's wrist, the body will experience the draining of Chi, producing a hyperactivity of the Organs, or lead to a strain as well as weakening the vitality.

The Nei Jing of Chinese Medicine reads "to administer medicine after an illness begins is like digging a well after one becomes thirsty." In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Chinese Martial Arts and Medicine developed exercises known as "Chi Kung" (the study of working with energy within the body) which feature a blending of movement, breathing, and meditation. Chi Kung exercises focus on illness prevention and control through the balance of internal Chi. These techniques stimulate your body's organs and systems into optimum efficiency.

Chi Kung is not only used to produce health and prevent illness. Martial artists widely utilize the exercises to cultivate Chi for martial purposes such as rooting, sensitivity, and Fa Jing (power issuing training). Lastly, Chi Kung plays an important role with Buddhists, Taoists, and Moslems who use it in their spiritual pursuit of enlightenment.

As you can see, the study of Chi Kung can affect many aspects of our lives and is an important field of study. With Science and new technology beginning to investigate Chi and its relationship to our environment, we believe that the near future will bring an opening of minds and a challenge to traditional ideas in the East as well as in the West.