Beautiful baoding balls made by hand using cloisonne art. Traditional chiming stress balls. Comes in a medium size for small to average hands and large size for larger hands or more skilled users. A non-strenuous exercise great for all ages. Includes a bamboo stand to easily grab them for a quick exercise and to display the artistic balls. Keep your hands, fingers, wrist, and arm healthy. Recommended by hand therapists, using baoding balls can strengthen your hands and keep them flexible to manage various hand conditions. Improve circulation and concentration. Fine motor movement exercises the brain keeping it sharp. In Chinese medicine, the hand is a central connection point of the meridians. The exercises clear the meridians allowing chi to flow freely easing the spirit. These Baoding Balls depict the dragon and phoenix. In Chinese history, the dragon and phoenix are complementary symbols and in the same as light and dark. The dragon is a symbol of the supreme ruler and power while the phoenix is a symbol of virtue and grace. The Chinese saying goes “When the dragon soars and the phoenix dances, the people will enjoy happiness for years, bringing peace and tranquility to all under heaven.”