Chinese Health Balls (Baoding Balls) - Red with Sun & Moon Design
Health Balls (Baoding Balls) were made roughly 2000 years ago in China. They used to be used for martial arts training. Eventually, it was solely for the use of the Imperial family. Today, health balls are a treasured necessity for Chinese people. It helps to build up strength and to promote health.
They come in a pair. They are decorated in a gorgeous sun & moon design on a red background. The balls are generally heavy and within each is bell mechanism that produces a lovely and therapeutic sound while exercising.
What are the benefits?
Traditional Chinese medical theory says that there are various acupuncture points in the palm of one's hand. When exercising with the balls, the acupuncture points are stimulated. This promotes greater health.
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Improves memory
- Relaxes muscles and joints
- Relieving joint stiffness and soreness
- Relieving stress
- Promoting sleep
How to use?
Hold both balls in one palm. Move, twist and stretch your fingers in sequence so that the balls rotate either clockwise or anti-clockwise. You may exercise both hands in alteration or both at a time (with two pairs) and when more experienced is gained, you may use more than one pair of balls per palm.