Rami's Blog

Like the Yin-Yang, Eastern Martial Arts and Western medicine are two halves of a whole. My mission is to preserve the ancient mind-body tools and pass them on to you.

 

Mind-over-Matter: Iron on the Wall & Fire Breath

Last time we showed you how to do a meditation with the technique Fire Breath. Today, we are incorporating that breathing technique into a classic exercise of mine: Iron on the Wall. I'll show you the stretching posture from a couple different angles, and you'll be able to see my back and shoulders rise and relax as I breath in and out loudly. Happy stretching!

Increase the Flexibility of your Hips

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: your hips are an incredibly important area of your body. Maintaining proper hip strength and flexibility is key to extending your life's maximum mobility and balance years. This stretch is one of my 12 Body Markers, a system I developed to set clear benchmarks for people trying to regain and maintain their body's natural flexibility and strength. Find your number (0-10) and start stretching!