What Is a Chi Machine?

The Chi Machine is a passive exercise and wellness device originally developed in Japan in the late 1980s. While lying comfortably on your back, your ankles rest in the machine as it gently moves the legs from side to side, creating a rhythmic wave-like movement through the body.

The movement is sometimes compared to the motion of a swimming goldfish, which is why this technique is also known as the “Goldfish Exercise.”

At Blue Eden in Pattaya, the Chi Machine may be incorporated into a broader personalized wellness program depending on your individual needs.

What Does a Chi Machine Do?

The Chi Machine creates a gentle, repetitive side-to-side movement through the legs, hips and body while you remain relaxed.

The machine massages the internal organs through its consistent motion. The rocking movement, coupled with the gravitational angle of the ankles, promotes increased oxygenation of the blood, and improves lymphatic drainage, which normalizes cerebral spinal flow.

The lymphatic system is mainly responsible for removing toxins from your body. The lymph fluid carries viruses, bacteria, and other harmful substances. They are carried through the lymph vessels then filtered out by the lymphocytes before ultimately being flushed out of the body. 

Benefits of Using the Chi Machine:

The most important benefit of using the Chi Machine is cell oxygenation and activation.

Cells in the human body are mostly fueled by oxygen. The massage stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and thus helps open the bronchioles, providing maximum delivery of the oxygen to the lungs. This, in turn, enhances the oxygen exchange between the lungs and the blood cells, allowing it to course through your body more effectively.

Improved Blood Circulation. If you are physically inactive, your body’s blood circulation can be impaired. The machine’s goldfish motion helps improve blood flow by stimulating the legs and the feet. Since the exercise effectively loosens up the muscles of your legs and lower back, it also helps reduce pain or pressure from those parts. This reduction of pain or pressure can greatly help individuals with limited mobility.

Improved Spinal Alignment. The repetitive motion adjusts and stretches the spine, which helps reduce any misalignment. 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the device as a Class 1 Therapeutic Massager.

Reduced Stress. Beneficial to those undergoing stress management. Chronic stress can disrupt all body systems and can cause muscle pain, headache, increased blood pressure, and other health problems. Since the Chi Machine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, it can effectively reduce these symptoms.

Chi Machine Therapy at Blue Eden in Pattaya

Chi Machine sessions are available by appointment at Blue Eden in Pattaya, Thailand. The Chi Machine may be used on its own or as part of a broader personalized wellness approach depending on your individual needs.