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By John Bracy, Founder
Chi--internal energy--is the subtle, responsive force that interacts as the intimate and profound link between, physical form, physical health, empowerment, attitude and emotions. The yogis of ancient China and India explored this link, today science is at the cusp of understanding these formerly theoretical constructs. For me, working in these areas changed from theoretical to experiential when I was honored to work with a Brahman and master of Bahti yoga named Sri Surath. Long before I studied acupuncture in Taiwan or worked with chronic pain patients in the U.S., something profound changed in the way I would work with and understand internal energy. I described some of this experience and how I believe this new sensitivity came about in Qi Magazine's summer 2002 feature article. [Read article]
The congruence of breath, subtle body rhythms, internal energy, bio-physics and structure training: material taught through the Chi Arts Association and Hsing Chen Arts (founded by Master John Bracy in 1976) focus on powerful ways to train mind and body. Today they offer an alternative approach to not only to maintaining health and wellness, but ways of demystifying and replicating the effortless power of famous internal martial art masters of the past.
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