Qi (Mana-mana in Feri and KaHuna) is usually translated as Energy.  Qi, in the general sense, includes Jing, Qi, and Shen, and is the energy that makes life possible.  Qi, in this sense, is in everything.  In the more general sense, which we are talking about here, Qi is the dynamic force that allows change in our bodies.  Qi is associated with air ( Read more... )

The five essential textures of Traditional Chinese Medicine, from more Yang to more Yin, are:

• Shen (Spirit) - Mana-loa
• Qi (Energy) - Mana-mana
• Jing (Essence) - Mana
• Blood
• Fluids

The Blood is the physical body, the G'uph.

Jing (Mana) is the Nefesh, or Fetch.

Qi (Mana-mana) is the Ruach, or Talker.

Shen (Mana-loa) is the Neshamah, or Godself.

~Muninn's Kiss

If Qi is Yang, Blood is Yin.
"Qi activates, Blood relaxes.  Qi quickens, Blood softens.  Qi is tense and tight; Blood is smooth and languid.  Qi embodies effort; Blood is effortlessness.  Qi is becoming.  Blood is being.  Qi moves forward in time; Blood circulates in repetitive cycles.  Qi is the potential; Blood is the actualized.  Qi is creative ( Read more... )

I've been reading part of The way of Qigong by Kenneth S. Cohen.  It talks about the Three Treasures, Jing, Qi, and Shen.


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