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Japanophilia

(Zen Chi Massager)


Published: May 1, 2007 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025

"In our busy schedules, taking time out is crucial in maintaining your health and energy levels. Whether it is exercise, meditation or simply eating correctly, we must do something. Time restraints make exercise routines difficult to maintain, but Zen Chi is able to solve the difficulty.All it takes is fifteen minutes morning and night to maintain the recommended thirty minutes of daily exercise, any additional form of exercise is an extra-added bonus! So why not try Zen Chi to gain benefits of regular exercise, easy and simple.Zen Chi is a unique non-impact exercise movement that stimulates venous and lymphatic return, as well as the digestive tract, all whilst lying down. Making it the easiest exercise routine. Just 15 minutes exercise a day will improve energy levels, body appearance and create an overwhelming sensation of well being.Exercise Made EasyThe beneficial effects of chi (energy) stimulating exercise usually related to martial arts, yoga and other strict disciplines, is now within reach. The Zen Chi Aerobic Massager combines modern technologies with the essential principles to produce a high quality massager, which will give you a vast range of health and beauty benefits.How Does It WorkLying with your feet in the Zen Chi cradle, simply set the timer for the desired length of exercise, this will start the exercise movement. Relax, clear your mind and you will feel your whole body rock from side to side as if you are being massaged all over. The more you relax the greater the sensation. The results of this non-impact exercise movement are excellent.Beneficial EffectsThe Zen Chi has a stimulating effect on venous and lymphatic circulation, as well as an incredible stimulus to the digestive tract, which boosts a sluggish metabolism and enhances digestion. The increased blood flow to the capillary banks in all extremities creates a marvellous tingling sensation, resulting in harmonising effects, which assists in relieving the symptoms of insomnia, nervous tension, as well as some circulatory problems.Zen Chi everything you want to beTo gain the benefits of regular exercise such as increased energy levels, a slimmer body, enhanced self confidence and that great sense of well being, order your Zen Chi Aerobic Massager nowPLEASE NOTE This item is not suitable for use during pregnancy."
- http://www.21stcentury.co.uk/gadgets/prezzybox/zen_chi_aerobic_massager.asp

Welcome to Japanese and Asian things as commodities because of the related images they conjure. The "effects" of this already questionable machine are... questionable. Coming at no surprise, Asia and Japan are immediately and inextricably linked with Chi and Zen, therefore making legitimate claims such as the latter. The moral is rather simple: if it's a commodity to be sold and it's "Zen" or "Chi", it's not Zen or Chi.


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