Baoding balls

Qigong balls ( also ChiGong balls, Qi - Gong balls or short Qi balls called ) or Baodingkugeln (Chinese健身 球, Pinyin jianshenqiu, balls for strengthening the health '), German also called sound ball, exercise ball or relaxation sphere are essentially enamelled metal balls. They produce a pleasant sound with vibration. The name of Qigong is in this case composed of the word Qi, the life energy, the circulation in the body is to be equated with health and the word Gong, which refers to a technique for the cultivation of this personal life energy.

A set, usually with a casket for storage, consisting of two spheres with different sound. Two inner spheres produce a high tone, which the feminine (yin ), and a deep tone that symbolize the masculine ( yang). Initially, these sounds were also referred to as phoenix or dragon call.

The Qigong balls are then called Baoding balls, if they have been manufactured in the city of Baoding in Hebei province.

Construction

The outer layer consists mostly of colored enamel. The diameter is usually from 40 to 45 mm. The smallest, which can be applied within the meaning of QiGong useful, 30 mm in size, the largest up to 80 mm. Most designs are hollow and have incorporated elements of the sound inside. Under the E- layer is a hollow sphere made ​​of steel, in which the sound mechanism is incorporated. Usually, the sound-producing element is a spring made ​​of wire or sheet metal, which is excited by a small glass ball inside the hollow sphere.

History

The use of Qigong balls goes back to the Ming Dynasty ( China). Initially, the balls were just simple walnuts, chestnuts and the like, with which the dexterity should be encouraged. Over the centuries it were stone, clay or metal balls ( since the 14th century ) to small works of art with elaborate, sounding inner life. Since the 18th century, and artistic embellishments found on the surfaces of the small balls.

Application and Uses

According to Chinese tradition, the balls are to restore the balance of yin and yang in your own body. In addition, the reflex zones of the hand to be stimulated.

There are various exercises that can vary according to the number of balls and skill of the practitioner. In these exercises, among other things, between the turning ( movement of the balls without touching each other ), Push ( with rubbing movement of the balls ), and roles can be distinguished (moving only one ball on the hand).

Traditionally, various acupuncture points by hand to be activated. Blockages in the flow of qi of the body are to be solved and thus acted supportive also to the improvement of chronic diseases. According to Chinese tradition is achieved by learning the ball turning a harmonization of the body. This is intended to simultaneously expand the opportunities for spiritual development of the individual.

By deliberately moving the balls in hand coordination skills can be trained. Also they seek to acupuncture points are stimulated in their hands. Along with the pleasant sound, this can lead to stress reduction and relaxation. Klangkugeln also found in auditory training hörgestörter toddlers application.

Klangkugeln are popular souvenirs in Asia travel and are also ideal as a children's toy or as an adjunct for Cat Collars.