International Yoga Day 2026 witnessed a major milestone in the wellness space as Akshar Yoga Kendraa, led by Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, achieved 21 Guinness World Records in yogasanas on June 21. The Bengaluru-based institution marked the occasion with a large-scale global yoga event that brought together participants from India and more than 80 countries.
Actor Rakul Preet Singh extended her support to the initiative and also trained under Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar ahead of the event. The celebrations aligned with this year’s International Yoga Day theme, ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing,’ which focuses on physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing through yoga practices.
Akshar Yoga Kendraa Sets Historic Guinness World Records Milestone
The International Day of Yoga is observed annually on June 21, and the 2026 edition focused on promoting healthier living through yoga across different age groups. In line with the theme, Akshar Yoga Kendraa organised a record-breaking yoga gathering under the guidance of Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar.
According to the organisation’s official release, the institution achieved 21 Guinness World Records in yogasanas in a single day. The release further stated that Akshar Yoga Kendraa has become the only organisation globally to hold 21 Guinness World Records in yogasanas, creating what it described as a “historic global benchmark.”
Thousands of individuals participated in the event, including yoga practitioners, students, wellness enthusiasts, professionals, and senior citizens. Participants joined from across India as well as over 80 countries, reflecting the international reach of the initiative.
Rakul Preet Singh Extends Support to the Yoga Initiative
Among the celebrities supporting the event was actor Rakul Preet Singh. She conveyed her wishes for the success of the attempt through a video posted on Instagram.
In her message, she said, “Organising a community event of this scale requires dedication, discipline and teamwork. The effort by Akshar Yoga Kendra to attempt 21 Guinness World Records is truly commendable. My best wishes for the entire team and to Himalayan Siddha Akshar for great success.”
Rakul Preet Singh was also personally trained by Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar before the event. The yoga expert led the sessions connected to the record-breaking celebrations.
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Rakul Preet Shares Yoga Training Glimpses
On International Yoga Day, the actor shared visuals from her yoga practice sessions on social media. The images and clips showed her performing multiple yogasanas while training under Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar.
One of the pictures featured the actor practising Vrikshasana, also known as the tree pose, alongside the yoga expert. The asana is recognised for improving flexibility, balance, and core strength. Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar was also seen helping her correct posture to achieve the required form for the pose.
Guinness World Records and Akshar Yoga’s Ongoing Journey
According to the official Guinness World Records website, Akshar Yoga Kendraa has been organising large-scale yoga events focused on record attempts for four consecutive years during International Yoga Day celebrations.
In 2025, the organisation achieved 12 Guinness World Records within a single day. In 2026, the institution expanded that number to 21 records, making it their biggest attempt so far.
Ahead of the event, Guinness World Records referred to the initiative as its “most ambitious project to date” and wished the organisation success for the attempt.
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Records Achieved by Akshar Yoga Kendraa
Previous Guinness World Records Milestones
Among the earlier records achieved by the institution were:
- The most people performing the downward facing dog pose simultaneously with 864 participants
- The most people performing the bridge pose simultaneously with 1,692 participants
- The most people performing the mermaid pose simultaneously with 863 participants
- The most people performing the locust pose simultaneously with 539 participants
- The most people performing the eagle pose simultaneously with 552 participants
- The most people performing a shoulder stand simultaneously with 1,633 participants
- The most people performing the butterfly/gracious/Bhadrasana pose simultaneously with 550 participants
- The most people performing the double toe hold pose simultaneously with 461 participants
- The most people performing the pistol squat pose simultaneously with 514 participants
- The most people performing the chair pose simultaneously with 1,695 participants
- The most people performing a Warrior II pose simultaneously with 1,634 participants
- The most people performing a Warrior III pose simultaneously with 529 participants
New Records Highlighted in 2026
Akshar Yoga Kendraa’s official website also detailed several new records created during the 2026 celebration. These included:
- Bhadrasana or Gracious Pose: 550 participants held the pose for one minute
- Adho Mukha Shvanasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose: 864 participants held the pose for one minute
- Salabhasana or Locust Pose: 539 participants held the pose for one minute
- Garudasana or Eagle Pose: 522 participants held the pose for one minute
- Ubhaya Padangustasana or Double Toe Hold Pose: 461 participants held the pose for one minute
- Eka Pada Padangustasana or Pistol Squat Pose: 514 participants held the pose for one minute
Conclusion
Akshar Yoga Kendra’s International Yoga Day 2026 celebrations marked a major achievement in the global yoga community with 21 Guinness World Records completed under the leadership of Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar. Supported by personalities including Rakul Preet Singh, the Bengaluru-based organisation drew participation from thousands across more than 80 countries, reinforcing yoga’s growing international appeal and its role in promoting collective wellbeing.
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