In Indian culture, the life force is known as
a. yang c. qi
b. prana d. chi
B
Ayurveda, a healing system based on Hindu and Indian philosophy, embraces the concept of an energy force in the body that seeks to maintain balance or harmony. From the Ayurvedic perspective, the body and mind are filled with a vital energy or prana that is the life force. Qi is defined as vital energy within Eastern philosophies of alternative medicine. Chi is the life force within the Chinese healing system. Yang is one aspect of balance, typically equated with Yin.
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