You are bidding on two 40mm sets of chrome Baoding Balls in a handmade cloth-covered wooden box! These balls are constructed of steel with a chime inside and finished with chrome. They are great for therapy, exercise, or as decoration. As a special bonus, if you BUY IT NOW, I will upgrade the shipping to Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation and ship the next business day!
For you seasoned Ebayers, you will notice that my shipping is free!!!!
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The Brown Panda Store was created after its founder, Pedro Romero, traveled throughout Asia on a quest for knowledge. Throught his trek to find the elusive Brown Panda, he fell from a durian tree and broke both of his hands. During his rehabilitation, a Jakun shaman handed him a pair of Baoding Balls to help in the rehabilitation of his injured hands. It is the Baoding Balls that Mr. Romero credits with helping him to regain use of both hands.
Claimed effects from using Baoding Balls include the obvious, like the calming effect of the soft bell sounds and increasing finger speed and control if you practice often enough. But it is the less obvious effects that make the Baoding balls really interesting.
Mostly, it is emphasized that repetitive use of the Baoding balls will help protect against all chronic diseases. The Jingluo healing beliefs are that the body is composed out of energy channels through which a life force runs. The ten fingers are all linked to the heart, and therefore also connected to every organ and nerve in the entire body. This is pretty much the same as modern reflexology claims, and of course it is similar to the shiatsu meridians and acupressure/puncture.
Spinning the balls will energize the flow of life energy and apparently the blood flow as well. It will balance out all the acupressure points in your body. So when used, the muscles and bones will become stronger and the mind faster. They also promote sleep, loosen the joints, relieve fatigue, drown worries, strengthen the immune system, prolong life, etc. The memory will be beneficially influenced as well. At least, that is what the claims are.
The Brown Panda Store aims to offer Baoding Balls, not just for rehabilitation, but for decoration and for individuals who wish to bring a small taste of Asia into their home. Roll a pair of Baoding Balls in your hand and see if you do not become addicted.
How do you use these darned things?
Once you have a set of Baoding Balls, you will probably want to know how to use them. You can throw them and break a lamp in your living room, but where is the fun in that? I prefer to use my Baoding Balls as they were designed to be used. Watch the videos below to fully understand the addictive quality of the Baoding Ball.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyuIu7jEnsY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSVl2kkzJpw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKAgNWocsts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkKMpBKtVkg&feature=related