Baoding balls (Chinese: 保定健身球; pinyin: Bǎodìng Jiànshēn Qiú, literally "Baoding physical exercise balls") are also known as Chinese exercise balls, Chinese meditation balls, Chinese medicine balls, and healthy balls. They are a traditional product of Baoding, China, thought to have been created during the Ming dynasty. Two or more Baoding balls are rotated repetitively in the hand to improve manual dexterity and strength, and they are also said to assist in injury recovery.
The basic exercise consists of rotating a pair of Baoding balls in the palm of the hand, ensuring even and constant contact is made between the balls. Once this has been learned, the rotation speed can be gradually increased until the balls separate in the hand. Eventually one can learn to rotate them completely without the balls making contact with each other. Exercises have been developed involving two, three, four or more balls.
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The basic exercise consists of rotating a pair of Baoding balls in the palm of the hand, ensuring even and constant contact is made between the balls. Once this has been learned, the rotation speed can be gradually increased until the balls separate in the hand. Eventually one can learn to rotate them completely without the balls making contact with each other. Exercises have been developed involving two, three, four or more balls.
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Meditation balls provide a rhythmic movement to guide meditations. With these balls, it is possible to leave the stresses of daily life behind as we awaken to inner peace and tranquility. When the meditation balls put pressure on the acupuncture points, they send a signal to your system that it is time to relax and let go of the frazzling world. Deliberation on the gentle, rhythmic chimes helps to coax the mind into a meditative state. Meditation balls can be used to help prevent numbness in the hands and reduce the symptoms of arthritis. The use of meditation balls for rumination on a regular basis has also been said to strengthen the immune system, relieve stress, and reduce fatigue.
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