Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan
and physical culture enthusiasts can benefit from using a medicine ball
when doing exercises. There are many routines developed by Taijiquan
and Qigong masters using a medicine ball, e.g., Yang Jwing Ming, Chen Qing Zhou, and Jiang Jian-ye.
Medicine Ball Training and Exercises: Bibliography, Links, Resources . Prepared by Mike Garofalo. A general introduction to the use of medicine balls in exercise programs.
I developed my own medicine ball routine called: Magic Pearl Qigong.
Magic Pearl Qigong, Part I, Movements 1-8 . Instructions, Bibliography, Links, Handouts, Resources, Mythological Associations, Lore. Prepared by Mike Garofalo.
Magic Pearl Qigong, Part II, Movements 9-16 . Instructions, Bibliography, Links, Handouts, Resources, Mythological Associations, Lore. Prepared by Mike Garofalo.
The Magic Pearl Qigong can be a very vigorous physical culture routine
if you increase the weight of the ball and the number of repetitions of
each movement.
I have been practicing your Magic Pear Qigong for about 5 years and find it to be both meditative and physically pleasing. Although anxiously awaiting the last four forms, your work on this Qigong is beautiful. Thanks, Mike.
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ReplyDeletePleased to hear that you have practiced and benefited from practicing Magic Pearl Qigong. Thanks for the positive and kind feedback.
There are many exercise routines using a medicine ball. All have benefits. My own version is gentle, relaxing, and conducive to meditative states.
Best wishes, Mike