Taiji Ball Qigong
Taiji Ball Qigong was once a common practice for both internal and external martial arts in China. Today, this little-know practice brings benefits to practitioners of all backgrounds. Beginners usually learn the patterns with a rubber ball, intermediate students utilize wooden spheres of varying weights, and advanced practitioners perform the patterns empty-handed.
Health: A primary function of Taiji Ball Qigong is the rejuvenation of the spine. It is a wonderful “wake up” exercise, gently easing the spinal compression that can occur during the night. Upper and lower back pain or discomfort is, through correct practice, relieved due to the gentle opening and closing movements. These movements, though simple in appearance, can have a powerful effect on the nervous system. All movements should be done without tension, and introduced a few minutes a day and gradually increasing the time.
Internal: In Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), Taiji Ball Qigong training was once a major training tool to enhance Pushing Hands ability. Today many are rediscovering this wonderful solo pushing hands training method. Practitioners of all internal arts use Taiji Ball training to enhance their sensitivity, sense of relaxation, root, and ability to coil.
External: Taiji Ball Qigong can enhance ones ability to issue power, develop root, strengthen grip and train the muscles used to wield weapons. Some external styles progressively increase the weight of the sphere used, often moving on to stone balls after having mastered the wooden ones.
Regardless of your goals, Taiji Ball Qigong has something for you!
Taiji Ball Qigong
DVD Volume 1
Course 1
- Five Taiji Ball Breathing Patterns
- Vertical Circling
- Horizontal Circling
Course 2
- Vertical Rotating
- Horizontal Rotating
Taiji Ball Qigong
DVD Volume 2
Course 3
- Vertical Wrap Coiling
- Horizontal Wrap Coiling
Course 4
- Solo Practice Drills
- Partner Practice Drills
DVD Special Features: Over 100 Scene Selections • Narration: English, French • Multi-Language Menus and Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish • Over 1 hour of additional DVD-only content • Hidden DVD-Outtakes Segment • Interactive YMAA Product catalog with Previews of All Other YMAA Video Titles.
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