For many years, I have been practicing Tai Chi balls and have deeply realized that this exercise not only shows the relaxation of the limbs, but also the breath and mind are carried out in harmony. It relies on holding the ball to lead the circulation of internal energy. When it rotates softly and smoothly, it can achieve the effect of strengthening the body. From the close proximity of the palm and the sphere, it can clearly sense the warm feeling of the qi and blood surging in the meridians. Such a special exercise method cleverly integrates the softness of Tai Chi and the resistance of the instrument.
How to practice Tai Chi Ball Basics
When standing naturally, the starting event of basic training such as standing stance and holding balls must be shoulder-width, and the palms must be closed and placed in front of the dantian. At the same time, you must remember to relax your shoulders and elbows and slightly close your fingertips. This kind of action seems simple and ordinary on the surface, but to truly understand that the feeling of qi has to be born, it must be maintained for more than fifteen minutes. When a magnetic feeling gradually occurs in the palm of your hand, it indicates that the "ball and man unity" situation is initially achieved. Now you can try to rotate the sphere horizontally with the waist as the axis.
When you are proficient in basic skills, you should gradually practice the eight-way dribbling method, including forward pushing the basic trajectory, back-pulling the basic trajectory, left-turning the basic trajectory, right-turning the basic trajectory. Let the sphere be kept along the central axis of the body and let it play freely. Pay special attention to the wrist part as soft and elegant as a crane. Never use brute force to control the sphere. When you are just at the beginning of adapting to this stage, it is very appropriate to choose the sandalwood ball with just the right weight. Only after the movement is natural and smooth can you gradually start practicing stone balls.
How Tai Chi Ball Improves Qi and Blood Circulation
When dribbling the ball in the cloud hand, relying on the ball to continuously stimulate the Laogong point in the palm of the palm, this will stimulate the Jueyin pericardial meridian of the hand. When the ball follows the trajectory of the Ren and Du meridians, an energy cycle like a small circle will be formed. Based on my personal experience, in the winter after practicing for three months, the coldness of hands and feet was significantly improved. This is because Tai Chi ball has a driving effect on the peripheral blood circulation.
When inhaling, pulling the anus while pulling the abdomen to rise, is used to cooperate with the reverse abdominal breathing method. In this way, the effect will be more obvious. When exhaling, you need to bulge the abdomen and let the breath sink and promote the sphere to descend. There is a situation where this breathing pattern can increase the movement amplitude of the diaphragm and expand. I will use this breathing pattern as a suggestion to use it, which is more suitable for facing the east when morning light is about to begin to appear. This particular one is carried out in a series of exercises in the specific direction of the East. Taking action like this to usher in the state of the heaven, earth, nature, and the yang energy is generated. It is more conducive to being more convenient and better driving the operation and operation of the qi and blood in the body. Many people who participated in this type of exercise have provided feedback and reflections to show that the quality of sleep can be improved after performing this exercise according to the rules.
What should I pay attention to when purchasing Tai Chi Ball
When people who are in the first stage of learning choose materials, they should use the solid wood ball with a weight within the range of 1 to 2 jin. The wood texture of the solid wood ball can enhance the tactile feedback of the palm, which is suitable for those who are just learning. For advanced groups, you can consider choosing jade balls with a weight of 3 to 5 jin. The cool texture of the jade balls has certainly helped calm the air; and you should also prevent the use of stainless steel balls, because the surface of the stainless steel balls is too smooth, and it is easy to slip off when the palms are sweating, which will lead to damage.
The diameter of the sphere should be matched with the practitioner 's palm. The test standard is that when the thumb and middle finger ring are held, the spacing between the two should be kept wide and the weight should be increased according to the principle of "change every three months". Each weight gain should not exceed 30% of the original weight. At the same time, it is necessary to focus on whether there are no burrs on the spherical surface, that is, whether there are no burrs, and check whether the connection is flat. These details have a direct impact on safety and experience during the exercise.
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