Chi Machines
Activating your Life Force

Fish use a sideways movement of the spine when they are swimming. Most animals, like cats, dogs cattle and horses also use a sideways spinal movement when they are walking. However, in the process of evolution as the apes began to walk upright and developed into homo-sapiens, this sideways spinal movement was significantly reduced.

Of all the animals in the world, as far as we know only people have sore backs. When we add to this the fact that most people don't get enough exercise, especially spinal exercise, the result is that most people aren't getting enough oxygen into their bodies. Its not hard to understand why there are so many health problems in the world.

1. Before using the machine drink a little water.150 cc is about right. Upon finishing your exercise ,drink some more water to help flush toxins released by the exercise out of the body.
   
   
2. The handle should face away from you and the machine should be on a firm surface or the floor. (Using the machine on a spring mattress or bed does not give good results).
   
   
3. If you use the machine without socks there may be some discomfort as your ankles rub on the footrest. If this happens fold a thin towel and place under your ankles. When you lie down to use the machine ensure that your body is perpendicular to the machine.
   
   
4. When you have checked that your body is straight start the machine with the timer switch. If it is your first time, limit yourself to five minutes. When you have become accustomed to the machine you can increase the time to all levels at which you feel comfortable. Allow your hands to fall as they may and fully relax your body for best results.
   
   
5. When the exerciser stops moving do not get up straight away and do not move your body around. Lie still for two to three minutes. You will notice a tingling feeling in the body which in Chinese medicine is recognized as the body's response to the movement of "Chi". When you have this feeling the Chi in your body is giving you an internal massage. People who practice Chi kung understand the subtlety of "Chi" in the body and are able to move it around by focussing their attention. It is said that wherever the "Chi" gets to in the body, sickness is cured. The internal "Chi" massage resulting from the use of the exerciser is even more beneficial than the external movement, accounting for about 60 percent of the positive effects.
6. Remember when getting up to roll to your side first. This will prevent you from getting dizzy or injuring your back.
   
   
7. Doing 15 minutes on the exerciser is equivalent to taking 10,000 steps, or walking about 1.5 hours in terms of the calories burnt and oxygen used. Some people who normally don't get much exercise may therefore feel quite tired after using the machine and some people with apparently nothing wrong with them may feel sore in places. This happens because of old injuries or a lack of exercise that have resulted in a circulation deficit to parts of the body. The tiredness or soreness are a natural result of the circulation beginning to open up. The "Sun Harmony" exerciser provides the best available way to exercise the spine in a comfortable and relaxed way so as to replenish oxygen levels in the body. The sideways movement generated in the spine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system which in turn helps to promote heart and lung function
   
   This sends more fresh oxygen to all the cells of the body appropriately balancing all of the body cells need for oxygen The stimulation also helps to promote the movement of stagnant blood in the body. When you use the exerciser from inside your body you can feel the slight warm ticking sensation of blood flowing around your whole body telling which sends many people into a sweet, dreamy state of mind.
   
   Don't Use the machine within one hour of eating, during the first three months of pregnancy, immediately after an operation, or with an infected or bleeding injury or cut. If extreme pain is caused by use of the exerciser, stop using it temporarily.
   
   For some people, after 15 minutes on the exerciser they do not feel tired and cannot believe that they have done exercise the equivalent of walking for 1.5 hours. This is because the exercise is done lying down. Most of the load and stress has been taken off the body, so you are relaxed, and being gently massaged by the exerciser Your body is being replenished by oxygen and not depleted. which is what happens in much strenuous activity. If you keep up the exercise you will get results that you cannot imagine.
   
   
8. If you feel very uncomfortable or dizzy after using the exerciser for only five minutes cut the time back by halt. if even one minute is too much, you may well have a fairly serious anemia, your general oxygen levels in the brain could be too low, or you could have an imbalance in the inner ear. If you have any of these symptoms pay careful attention to your nutrition, get adequate sleep and pay attention to your psychological state. Try to stay happy and positive, avoid annoying situations, avoid stress if possible. When turning your head or rolling over in bed be gentle and smooth in your movements. When you are using the exerciser prop the head up a little with pillow. After doing this for a while, when you are no longer dizzy try to use the machine without a pillow for better results.
   
   If symptoms still persist after trying these different things you could have some unknown problem. In this case it is suggested that you seek the advice of a doctor.
   
   
9. Some people after using the exerciser for a short time find that they are extremely thirsty, they have bad breath, and their excreta smells funny. This is a natural and positive result of the full body exercise and massage which the machine gives you both externally and internally.