If you are keen and have queries, please contact Coach Rameshon at 9100 4369 or you can email him at m.rameshon@gmail.com or swift.rameshon@gmail.com. Please refer to website http://flexifitness.com.sg (for more information on him and his programmes)
By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
Rishi (Sage) Pose - For Hip Flexibility
Benefits of Rishi (Sage) Pose
(1) Strengthens the back and spine
(2) Promotes flexibility
(3) Balances your body
(4) Streamlines the waist
Directions on how to do the Rishi Pose.
Make a jump and make your legs and feet go astride, more than shoulder-width apart. Hands are to be at the side of the body. In standing position, breathe in and at the same time bring the arms outstretched at shoulder height, palms open with fingers touching each other. The toes should be facing forward. Breathe out and go down in a relaxed manner using the left-hand fingers to touch the right foot. Do this by breathing out at the same time. While in this position, ensure that the other hand is up as like shown in the picture. The hand should be such that one should be able to see the palm of the hand that is up. The other hand should be on the toes. On the next inhalation lift the arms outwards to shoulder height with the palms facing down. Exhale and lower to torso down placing the right hand on your left ankle, shin or knee, twisting the back slightly. Raise the left arm up with the palms facing you. The eyes should be able to see the palm that is up.
Hold the posture for about 20 seconds by breathing normally. Breathing in, come out of this pose, bring the pose to the original standing pose with hands outstretched. The arms, as usual, should be outwards to shoulder height with the palms facing down. Release the pose by breathing out and the hands coming down to the side of the body. Then, jump in from legs astride position to legs and feet coming together.
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By Narayanan
Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes to do marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners to do sub-4 hours for marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’ by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).
He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.
