So, this is an interesting perspective!
What if the phenomenon known as chi (Qi) in the Internal Martial Arts and TCM was just the experience of our parasympathetic nervous system being stimulated through breathing and active relaxation, leading to hormones being released into our bodies?
I have no idea whatsoever, but I'm fascinated by this modern interpretation...
https://fountain.fm/episode/5FoEnN4tuJYxcEPhyVm7