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Ramel Rones

In this course, Ramel (Rami) Rones will guide you through a series of stretches, movements and elements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong that will help you recover from acute back pain as well as long term chronic pain. In addition, you will learn the power of deep breathing and meditation and will become more relaxed, lowering any stress you may have.

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In this course, Ramel (Rami) Rones will guide you through a series of stretches, movements and elements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong that will help you recover from acute back pain as well as long term chronic pain. In addition, you will learn the power of deep breathing and meditation and will become more relaxed, lowering any stress you may have.

Rami has synthesized over 30 years of Tai Chi and mind-body teaching and practice to create this Relieve and End Back Pain course. You will experience the same teaching he has done with the thousands of elite athletes, adults, teenagers, “weekend warriors”, martial artists and others to live a more pain free life.

Much of his research design is also included in this course. His Fibromyalgia and Tai Chi study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and featured in the New York Times.

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Learning objectives

  • Relieve and end your lower back pain
  • Provide the tools that will allow you to live a more enjoyable and pain free life
  • Prevent future injuries to your lower back
  • Learn basic tai chi & qi gong techniques
  • Learn to relax and reduce stress
  • Learn some meditation and deep breathing techniques

Syllabus

Introduction
Getting Started, Welcome and Materials to Print
Welcome to This Course
3 How to Use This Course
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Supportive Materials Sections 2-6
Ramel (Rami) Resume
Emergency Relief Section- Dealing with Acute Conditions
Learn to Massage Your Lower Back
Practice Massaging Your Lower Back
Learn the Lower Back Emergency Posture
Practice the Lower Back Emergency Posture
Supportive Material for Lectures 6-9
Freeing the Skeleton From Being a Prisoner of the Soft Tissue
Learn the Hula Hoop
Practice the Hula Hoop
Learn the Windmill
Practice the Windmill
Learn Walk Like a Warrior
Practice Walk Like a Warrior
Learn the Hip Extension, Flamingo Stretch
Practice the Hip Extension, Flamingo Stretch
Learn the Rain Bow Stretch; on a Chair & Standing
Practice the Rain Bow Stretch; on a Chair & Standing
Learn One Leg Up- Hamstring Stretch
Practice One Leg Up- Hamstring Stretch
Learn Vitamin "L", Forward, 12 O'Clock-
Practice Vitamin "L", Forward, 12 O'Clock
Learn Vitamin "L" Forward Left, 11 O'Clock-
Practice Vitamin "L", Forward Left, 11 O'Clock
Learn Vitamin "L", Forward Right, 1 O'Clock
Practice Vitamin "L", Forward Right, 1 O'Clock
Learn the "Heron" Stretch
Practice the "Heron" Stretch
Supportive Material for Lectures 11-30
Boost Your Day-to-Day Quality of Life
Learn the Lower Energy Center Visualizations
Practice the Lower Energy Center Visualizations
Learn the Cat/Bow Stretch
Practice the Cat/Bow Stretch
Learn Vitamin "H": Advanced Hamstring
Practice Vitamin "H": Advanced Hamstring
Learn the Chair Twist
Practice the Chair Twist
Learn the Bed or Floor Twist
Practice the "Bed or Floor Twist"
Learn the Outer Hip Stretch
Practice the Outer Hip Stretch
Supportive Material for Lectures 32-43
Building Strength
Learn Empty Full Moon
Practice Empty Full Moon
Learn Sit Ups
Practice Sit Ups
Learn Up and Down From a Chair
Practice Up and Down From a Chair
Learn Sunset Cleansing Meditation
Practice Sunset/Cleansing Meditation
Supportive Material for Lectures 45-52
Go Beyond, Integrating Tai Chi for Health & Prevention
Learn the Tai Chi Techniques: Cloud Hands
Practice the Tai Chi Techniques: Cloud Hands
Learn Advanced Vitamin "L", Lateral Right, 3 O'Clock on the Floor
Practice Advanced Vitamin "L", Lateral Left, 9 O'Clock On the Floor
Learn Knees In and Out
Practice Knees In and Out
Learn Legs Up
Practice Legs Up
Learn Tai Chi Ball, or Red Brick
Practice Tai Chi Ball or Red Brick
Learn the Advanced "Heron" = "Seza" With the 3 Musketeers
Practice the Advanced "Heron" = "Seza" With the 3 Musketeers
Learn the Passive Groin Stretch & the Active Groin Stretch
Practice the Passive Groin Stretch & the Active Groin Stretch
Learn Ward Off & Diagonal Flying
Practice Ward Off & Diagonal Flying
Learn the Spine Meditation
Practice the Spine Meditation
Supportive Material for Lectures 54-71

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
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Teaches tools that may help relieve lower back pain
Guides learners through Tai Chi and Qi Gong techniques that may help with relaxation and stress reduction
Led by an instructor recognized for their work and research in Tai Chi
Emphasizes the importance of deep breathing and meditation in reducing stress
Course content is based on research and designed to provide tools for living a pain-free life
Students are expected to have access to basic household items

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  • Review textbooks or online resources on exercise science.
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Read 'Tai Chi for Beginners' by Ramel Rones
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  • Read through the chapters thoroughly.
  • Take notes and highlight key points.
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