DUBAI – Visitors to the Kazakhstan Pavilion on Monday (14 February) had the opportunity to try the old practice of Aikune – a unique set of exercises that stretch the spine without any external interference.
The practice is being revived by natural doctor Abai Baimagambetov, who presented at the Kazakhstan Pavilion, which also offered Aikune masterclasses.
Done regularly and at a slow pace, Aikune strengthens the muscles and ligaments in the paravertebral region and ligaments become more flexible, which leads to the restoration of innervation (release of nerve roots) and improves blood circulation around the spine.
Aikune exercises help individuals address muscle tightness in the thighs, arms and neck, while also helping alleviate headaches, chronic fatigue and insomnia.
Baimagambetov said: “Aikune is an old technique passed down through generations. I have travelled around the country and learned different exercises from different families. I have named each adapted exercise after the family that taught me.”