[pndd90]

This phenomenon was known as one of manifestations of 'qi', life force to the ancient chinese. Specifically, the form that can be better aligned with what can be described as 'intent'.

[zenkat]

Which brings up the interesting idea that qi may be phenomenologically "real", insomuch as it's something our brains percieve, even if it has no basis in physical "reality".

[samatman]

I find qi phenomenologically real, whatever basis it might have.

Indeed, if it wasn't, it's hard to imagine how the concept would have been invented, let alone repeatedly in different cultures.

[mjklin]

Also from ancient India:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prana