A Young Aerial Yoga

Enthusiast

By Sanjana Bhowmick

The record for performing the maximum number of aerial yoga poses was set by Sri Prajun Varma Vegesna of Bengaluru, Karnataka. He performed eleven aerial yoga poses including, aerial Padmasana, Vrikshasana, Salabhasana yoga poses for 11 minutes. He remained in each pose for one minute.

At the age of 9 years and as a student of class 4, Prajun shows the traits of discipline and perseverance. He has been practicing Yoga for three years.

He got inspired by his brother who was appreciated by the India Book of Records for his feat. That gave him the motivation to make a record. Prajun loves to do yoga and he believes it helps him keep his mind calm and body flexible. He loves the format of aerial yoga as it is anti-gravity, and helps to improve his concentration and flexibility.

Hard work and challenges are part of every achievement. And in the case of Prajun, it was no different. “Initially, it was difficult for me to do aerial yoga, as I didn’t know the techniques. I approached my gurus and they helped me to do my best. Due to lockdown, I had no chance of going to Yoga classes. But seeing my keen interest in aerial yoga, my father bought a hammock and encouraged me to continue my practice. Since then, I started practicing every morning at home, and now finally I reached one of the milestones to make a record”, adds Prajun.

With gratitude in his heart, he talks about the immense support he received from his family, “ My parents and grandparents are my biggest strength and support. They are the one who motivates me all the time; without their support, I wouldn’t have made it this far.”

In the future, he wants to break his records and wants to become a yoga guru and help promote good health.

For future yoga enthusiasts • Practice every day • Aim high • Set a target every day to achieve faster