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Endlessness, it's curious that you get slightly defensive and put so much energy into declaring your position as a skeptic on this topic. (I've noticed this attitude with many other science-oriented members who are skeptical of spiritual matters as well). Why join the discussion just to say you don't believe in this stuff? You say you're open to it, but your attitude suggests otherwise. I mean no disrespect, I'm just a little confused.

Chi is just a concept for a type of energy or force that I know for a fact exists. I've felt it my entire life and only recently have been able to start channeling and manipulating it. People call it many different names but it is real and it can have many useful practical applications, and you don't need to be rich or travel to experience it. Only an open mind and a little training. Books and videos can provide a starting point, but once you start working with it during meditation and Qigong, you are able to tap into the inner wisdom that is inherently inside us all. Some call it God, some call it Silent Knowledge. It's our Higher Power and once you open your mind to it and trust it, it starts to merge with you and guide you. It becomes you. If you have a closed mind with no faith however, the doors remain closed.

You ask about benefit to humanity, well, it starts with the individual. Here are some potential practical benefits of working with Qi (or Chi/Prana) energy via meditation and Taiji/Qigong:

Primary (skill related)

Enhanced:

-Postural control/balance
-Flexibility
-Coordination
-Agility
-Strength/power
-Sensitivity/awareness
-Reaction time
-Quality of sleep

Secondary (therapeutic)

Enhanced:

-Digestion/bowel function
-Cardio-respiratory function
-Immune system function
-Prevention pr treatment of arthritis
-Cognitive function (e.g. attention, concentration, learning, memory)
-Prevention of osteoporosis
-Improvements in multiple sclerosis patients

Holistic

Enhanced:

-Avoidance or repair of stress-related injuries/illness
-Social interaction/sense of community
-Spiritual development

Source- Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power, Yang Yang, pH.D

Although I can't prove these enhancements, I can personally vouch for many of them through my continual practice of meditation and Qigong, and being trained by one of his students, I believe he's a a reputable teacher (his dual expertise as a practitioner trained in the Chinese tradition and as a scientific researcher adds to his credibility).

<blockquote data-quote="SpartanII" data-source="post: 3514789" data-attributes="member: 11134">Endlessness, it&#039;s curious that you get slightly defensive and put so much energy into declaring your position as a skeptic on this topic. (I&#039;ve noticed this attitude with many other science-oriented members who are skeptical of spiritual matters as well). Why join the discussion just to say you don&#039;t believe in this stuff? You say you&#039;re open to it, but your attitude suggests otherwise. I mean no disrespect, I&#039;m just a little confused.Chi is just a concept for a type of energy or force that I know for a fact exists. I&#039;ve felt it my entire life and only recently have been able to start channeling and manipulating it. People call it many different names but it is real and it can have many useful practical applications, and you don&#039;t need to be rich or travel to experience it. Only an open mind and a little training. Books and videos can provide a starting point, but once you start working with it during meditation and Qigong, you are able to tap into the inner wisdom that is inherently inside us all. Some call it God, some call it Silent Knowledge. It&#039;s our Higher Power and once you open your mind to it and trust it, it starts to merge with you and guide you. It becomes you. If you have a closed mind with no faith however, the doors remain closed. You ask about benefit to humanity, well, it starts with the individual. Here are some potential practical benefits of working with Qi (or Chi/Prana) energy via meditation and Taiji/Qigong:Primary (skill related)Enhanced:-Postural control/balance-Flexibility-Coordination-Agility-Strength/power-Sensitivity/awareness-Reaction time-Quality of sleepSecondary (therapeutic)Enhanced:-Digestion/bowel function-Cardio-respiratory function-Immune system function-Prevention pr treatment of arthritis-Cognitive function (e.g. attention, concentration, learning, memory)-Prevention of osteoporosis-Improvements in multiple sclerosis patients HolisticEnhanced:-Avoidance or repair of stress-related injuries/illness-Social interaction/sense of community -Spiritual development Source- Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power, Yang Yang, pH.D Although I can&#039;t prove these enhancements, I can personally vouch for many of them through my continual practice of meditation and Qigong, and being trained by one of his students, I believe he&#039;s a a reputable teacher (his dual expertise as a practitioner trained in the Chinese tradition and as a scientific researcher adds to his credibility).</blockquote>

[QUOTE="SpartanII, post: 3514789, member: 11134"] Endlessness, it's curious that you get slightly defensive and put so much energy into declaring your position as a skeptic on this topic. (I've noticed this attitude with many other science-oriented members who are skeptical of spiritual matters as well). Why join the discussion just to say you don't believe in this stuff? You say you're open to it, but your attitude suggests otherwise. [b]I mean no disrespect[/b], I'm just a little confused. Chi is just a concept for a type of energy or force that I know for a fact exists. I've felt it my entire life and only recently have been able to start channeling and manipulating it. People call it many different names but it is real and it can have many useful practical applications, and you don't need to be rich or travel to experience it. Only an open mind and a little training. Books and videos can provide a starting point, but once you start working with it during meditation and Qigong, you are able to tap into the inner wisdom that is inherently inside us all. Some call it God, some call it Silent Knowledge. It's our Higher Power and once you open your mind to it and trust it, it starts to merge with you and guide you. It becomes you. If you have a closed mind with no faith however, the doors remain closed. You ask about benefit to humanity, well, it starts with the individual. Here are some potential practical benefits of working with Qi (or Chi/Prana) energy via meditation and Taiji/Qigong: [u][b]Primary[/b] (skill related)[/u] Enhanced: -Postural control/balance -Flexibility -Coordination -Agility -Strength/power -Sensitivity/awareness -Reaction time -Quality of sleep [u][b]Secondary[/b] (therapeutic)[/u] Enhanced: -Digestion/bowel function -Cardio-respiratory function -Immune system function -Prevention pr treatment of arthritis -Cognitive function (e.g. attention, concentration, learning, memory) -Prevention of osteoporosis -Improvements in multiple sclerosis patients [u][b]Holistic[/b][/u] Enhanced: -Avoidance or repair of stress-related injuries/illness -Social interaction/sense of community -Spiritual development Source- [i]Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power, Yang Yang, pH.D [/i] Although I can't prove these enhancements, I can personally vouch for many of them through my continual practice of meditation and Qigong, and being trained by one of his students, I believe he's a a reputable teacher (his dual expertise as a practitioner trained in the Chinese tradition and as a scientific researcher adds to his credibility). [/QUOTE]