Ki, Chakras, and Meridians

These are all different aspects of the same thing - just like your endocrine system and digestive system are different aspects of your body.

Chakras are centers of energy associated with consciousness and the endocrines (which are responsible for secreting hormones that direct the functioning of
the body).
Meridians are energy pathways that run through the body in channels of the fascia and are associated with organs (which do the functions of the body)
and emotions.

Qi, Ki, Prana, Mana, etc, etc are all different terms for the energy that surrounds and lives within us.
Heavenly Qi comes from the Cosmos (father).
Earth Qi comes from the Earth (mother).
Origin-al Qi is stored in our Hara at birth. When it runs out you die. To live for ever you must learn to recharge your origin-al Qi.

Chakras and Meridians are separate but connected energy systems within the body. One can direct the different types of Ki to help balance and maintain
the energy systems.

By working on one system you effect all systems of the body. For example: the heart meridian (inside little finger) can be balanced by working on the
heart chakra. The body is very connected yet you can't always work on the different systems the exact same way.

Jon