Himachal students set record for practicing yoga

Rampur: 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 on Sunday.
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.
Rampur town is 120 km from the state capital. (IANS)