Rampur, Himachal Pradesh: Eleven students of Himachal Pradesh have made records by practicing yoga 'asanas' for long duration to enter the Golden Book of World Records, an official claimed today.
Golden Book of World Records national head Alok Kumar told IANS that 11 students became young achievers at a yoga camp held in Rampur town on June 15.
Of these, 10 have been registered for the first time while one new record has been made, he said.
Student Kaushalya has set a record for performing 'paschimottanasana' or seated-forward bend for longer duration.
The 18-year-old girl said for the past six months she had been coming daily to Rampur town along with other students of her age to learn and practice yoga.
"Every morning at 4.30 we go to Rampur, which is four kilometers from our village, on foot to learn yoga, which helps connecting mind with body, besides ensuring perfect health," the Class XII student told IANS.
Rampur town is 120 km from the state capital. Most students like Kaushalya are from Ghanvi and nearby villages.
Anuj, 14, made a record of doing 'sirsasana' or headstand sequence with a record of two hours and 25 minutes in one go.
Likewise, Isha, 12, created a record in 'sarvangasana', popularly known as the shoulder stand, Srujal, 11, in 'padmasana' -- a cross-legged posture which helps deepen meditation -- and Aashit Chet in 'surya namaskara' or sun salutation.
"Sirsasana builds up your strength and courage if you practice it regularly. I am practicing more now to break my own record," an elated Anuj said.
Kumar said Aashit has broken the previous record of doing 'surya namaskara' 1,230 times at one stretch. "I have made a record of doing 'surya namaskara' 1,401 times in one go."
Their yoga exponent Ranjit said the students who made the record are less than 18 years of age and they have learnt the exercises in less than a month.
He said more than 200 people attended the yoga camp daily.
Golden Book of World Records national head Alok Kumar told IANS that 11 students became young achievers at a yoga camp held in Rampur town on June 15.
Of these, 10 have been registered for the first time while one new record has been made, he said.
The 18-year-old girl said for the past six months she had been coming daily to Rampur town along with other students of her age to learn and practice yoga.
Advertisement
Rampur town is 120 km from the state capital. Most students like Kaushalya are from Ghanvi and nearby villages.
Advertisement
Likewise, Isha, 12, created a record in 'sarvangasana', popularly known as the shoulder stand, Srujal, 11, in 'padmasana' -- a cross-legged posture which helps deepen meditation -- and Aashit Chet in 'surya namaskara' or sun salutation.
Advertisement
Kumar said Aashit has broken the previous record of doing 'surya namaskara' 1,230 times at one stretch. "I have made a record of doing 'surya namaskara' 1,401 times in one go."
Advertisement
He said more than 200 people attended the yoga camp daily.
COMMENTS
Advertisement
"Yoga Is Powerful Metaphor For United Nations Itself": UNGA President Watch: Andaman And Nicobar Divers Perform Yoga Underwater Celebrity Yoga Coach Gets Candid About Kareena Kapoor, The Famous "Alia Pose" And Deepika Padukone's Prenatal Fitness World's Largest Isolated Tribe Makes Rare Appearance In New Footage Barack Obama Wants Joe Biden To Pull Out Of US Presidential Race: Report 32 Dead In Bangladesh Unrest, Protesters Set Fire To State TV Headquarters Comedy Legend Bob Newhart Dead At 94: Publicist Israeli Strike Kills Field Commander In Elite Hezbollah Unit: Report Delhi-San Francisco Air India Flight Diverted To Russia After Engine Glitch Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.