Chinese Health Balls (Baoding Balls)

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Chinese Health Balls (Baoding Balls)

Health Balls (Baoding Balls) were made roughly 2000 years ago in China. They were originally 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 usually gorgeously decorated with exotic designs and are often deemed as delightful little pieces of art. 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.

Many thanks to T3CHL3SS for the following video clip. The video below is one of a series on learning how to use the Baoding Balls.

T3CHL3SS has produced many more videos to train you in using the Chinese Health Balls (Baoding Balls) they are really worth watching, even if you don't want to learn advanced skills... his skill with the baoding balls is absolutely mesmerising!!!