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Why cultivating your Qi matters just as much as accessing theirs

In my recent posts, I’ve talked about what makes acupoint work effective—how to reach the client’s Qi through precision, intention, meridian flow, and proper stimulation.

And while all of those pieces are essential, there’s something else that’s just as important—maybe even more so:

You can’t consistently access and treat someone else’s Qi… if you’re not connected to your own.

Let me explain...

✋ The Hands Know (But …

What exactly is Qi (pronounced “chee”)? In East Asian Medicine and bodywork traditions, Qi is often loosely translated as "energy"—but this single word doesn’t do justice to the depth and nuance of what Qi truly is.

Many of us have heard Qi described as “vital energy.” That’s a helpful start. But Qi is far more than just a mysterious force; it is the very foundation of life itself—present in every breath, every pulse, every movement within and everything that is alive around us.

From the Yang …