Chinese spheres

The Chinese spheres , literally in Chinese Booding iron balls (铁球 保定), also known as Booding physical exercise balls , Booding Health Balls (保定 保定), or simply Bading balls , are hollow metal spheres and sounds of Chinese origin, to exercise hands, Used for therapeutic purposes, relaxation, concentration and meditation, as well as a sports activity.

They come and take their name from the Chinese city of Booding, located 180 kilometers south of Beijing, and are considered the first of the "three treasures" that the city possesses.

HISTORY

The use of iron balls to exercise originated in Baoding, Chinese City located in the province of Hebei, around the . Initially they were solid and used both to exercise and defend themselves, using them as weapons. During the period of Emperor Jiajing (1507-1567), of the Ming dynasty, the solid balls were replaced by hollow balls.

During the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1856-1875) of the Qing dynasty, the court of the court had to retire due to health problems. He then settled in the village of Ximachi, in the South Booding suburbs, where he opened a workshop specialized in iron ball manufacturing. His business was a success and his reputation expanded until the iron spheres became famous.

already during the century xx , at the end of the Qing dynasty and principles of the Republic of China constituted in 1911, There were a large number of furnaces to make iron balls in Ganehiqiao, Booding Prefecture. There were also two stores near the Temple of Chenghuang. It was customary that travelers who went to Beijing, passing through Booding, bought Booding iron balls as a gift for family and friends.

DESCRIPTION

are enameled metal spheres (although there are also marble and other materials). Its size varies between that of a golf ball and one of tennis. The basic way to use them is to place two or more spheres in the palm of the hand to turn them with the fingers and muscles of the palm. Those that are hollow metal, have an internal mechanism that sounds like bells, producing a sound environmental.

OPERATION

According to Chinese medicine, diseases are caused by a blockage of energy that flows along the paths of the body (Chi, Ki in Japanese). Throughout these paths there are acupuncture points that connect with the different organs of the human body. The hand is a bodily part where there are more accumulation of these points. When turning the spheres on the hand, these points are stimulated, activating the Chi so that it flows throughout the body.

This exercise also stimulates blood circulation; In this way, amounts of healthy positive effects are achieved for the body: there is an energy and memory improvement, fatigue and depression are reduced, it even increases the possibility of being longest according to Chinese tradition.

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Effectiveness

in China they have been used for several centuries. Chinese hospitals use them to facilitate the recovery of patients, there are abundant written documentation in this regard.

THE PRACTICE

They recommend their exercise several times a day, for 3 minutes with each hand. The basic form is to turn two of them in one hand, larying them horizontally, first in an anti -Horary sense and then in a schedule, before changing hands. While this movement is performed, you have to relax and do breathing exercises uniformly and deeply. At the same time it can be a form of meditation if you concentrate on breathing and empty the mind of all thought.