Rosewood & Darkwood Chinese Baoding (Massage) Balls Circa Ming Dynasty

Rosewood & Darkwood Chinese Baoding (Massage) Balls Circa Ming Dynasty • Color: Orange-Brown Glossy • Size: Small Balls Condition: BALLS: Excellent and work as intended. CASE: Has minor wear and remains in excellent pre-held condition ———————————————————————————— Meditation balls – also known as “Chinese medicine balls,” “Baoding balls,” “relaxation balls” and “Zen meditation balls” – are two little balls that can be held in one hand. Baoding balls are rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and are believed to stimulate acupressure points on the palm of the hand, which can help harmonize the flow of vital energy, known as qi. Intended to improve finger dexterity, relax the hand, and/or aid in the recovery of muscle strength and motor skills, these (geometrically round) balls work in a manner similar to Western ‘Stress Balls.’ While a set of Baoding balls are a great meditation tool, ancient Chinese medicine claims they are an effective tool to reduce stress, and enhance focus. In addition to improving one’s meditation and spiritual growth, these balls are a popular choice to exercise palm, hand, wrist and elbow muscle movement. ————————————————————— Please Note: Balls are effective regardless of hand used. While some professional ball handlers believe in the “more balls the better” philosophy, such an approach has not been verified by any official ball-handling association (BHA). For extra-large hands, it is suggested to use 4 balls. Additional balls available.