Author Archives: Antonette Herns

Tai chi is based on the idea of an energy, called qi (pronounced “chi”), that flows through our bodies along energy lines or channels called meridians. The notion of qi, or life force, is in the center of to the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC). If it moves effectively, we’re also healthy and balanced. If the flow of the energy along the meridians is impeded or interrupted, or if the qi is weak, we can get ill in the body or in the mind. Continue reading →