 Tai Chi vs Chi Gong. What's the difference? When we think of Tai Chi, we normally envision the elderly, dressed in bright silk garments, moving their arms about in slow synchronization in a local park. We think of it as just something old people do to stay healthy. But few take the deep dive to find out really what Tai Chi is, what it's for and what it does. The origins of Tai Chi are shrouded in Chinese martial art legend. Some say it dates back as far as the 8th century. Today we practice various styles of Tai Chi, mainly Chen, Yang and Wu style, which are basically different expressions of the art, that all share roughly the same set of postures and movements. Depending on which style is practiced and the person you learn it from, you will find some styles that are more combative and practical, and others that are more internal and meditative. Developing internal power is fundamental in a person's progress in Tai Chi. It focuses less on muscle size and strength. But rather it teaches you to properly utilize your skeletal structure, joints and tendons to deliver highly efficient movements and connection to the ground. The common metaphor is to be like a tree, with roots sinking deeply into the earth and branches that are flexible, light, that reach to the sky. An adept Tai Chi practitioner will be able to be as immovable as a trunk of a tree, and yet be as flexible, fast and powerful as a tree branch that whips in a gust of wind. All this requires an effortless coordination of mental intention, breathing, posture, full body movements and even your state of mind. Tai Chi brings forth the concept of powerful relaxation, rooted in the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine and in Taoist philosophy. Where there is tension, there is blockage. This is is true in delivering a powerful strike, to holistic health, as much as it is true in your everyday life. Therefore, as the original Chinese words, Tai Chi, means the ultimate ultimate, and its symbol being the yin yang. The practice of Tai Chi can lead to the mastery of self, balance and understanding the nature of the universe. If you've heard of Tai Chi, then you probably would also have heard of Chi Gong. So what is the difference between the two? Proper Tai Chi utilizes Chi Gong. But Chi Gong does not require Tai Chi. It is like eating organic food. A genetically modified apple looks and feels the same on the outside as an organic apple. Eating a GMO apple will make you feel full, but the organic one has all its vital nutrients you need whereas the GMO apple doesn't. Practicing Tai Chi without Chi Gong would be like eating a GMO apple, you might get a little exercise, but you are not cultivating your inner life force. If you do so, you are better off just doing aerobics. Practicing Chi Gong does not require Tai Chi because the body movements only serve to help guide your mind. Once you know how to direct your mind, the movements are no longer necessary. So what is this esoteric, Chi? There are different levels of Chi. Four of them are. Chi in the form of electrical current or resistance, that can be measured on your acupuncture points. Chi in the form of a bio-energy field, that can be measured as electromagnetic frequencies using senses. Chi in the form of bio-photons, actual light particles that can emanate from your body. Chi in the form of subtle energy that can travel thousands of miles instantly. Yes, we all have Chi, some people just have more than others, and some can just direct it better than others. It's one of those things that takes minutes to learn and years to master. There have been hundreds of scientific studies done in China, Russia and USA proving the use and effects of Chi energy over the last few decades. For example, several of them demonstrate the ability of remote energy healing, showing how Chi Gong masters can slow cancer cell growth in mice, even thousands of miles away from them with no loss of effectiveness, versus healing them on location. The research on this is vast, and I'm getting ahead of myself, so I will expand on science of Chi at another time. Okay, so you may not be interested in superhuman powers, but you want to remove stress and anxiety, sleep better, relax more and be in a better mood. All this can be achieved with Chi Gong and Tai Chi practice. All it takes is as little as 10 minutes a day. Once you learn the practices, you can incorporate it into everything you do. It becomes a lifestyle, like how you can practice Chi Gong breathing while waiting in line. Or like if you wash your car, you can use the wax on, wax off, motion from Karate Kid. If you are thinking about starting to learn Tai Chi and Chi Gong, the good news is that it is quite easy to learn. Most people can feel Chi energy immediately in their hands after practicing my Chi energy ball exercise video. David Wong, founder of Chi Life, learned Tai Chi from his uncle in Zhong San, China, who learned it from his mother who was a disciple of Taoist monks. Today, he develops wellness technologies that generate Chi energy, like the Chi coil. Take the 30-day Chi Gong challenge. Join now for free. Visit learnsuperhuman.com