Yoga, strength and balance came together in a distinctive achievement by S. Sahil Prusty, a B.Tech student from Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha. In 2026, Sahil was recognised by the Asia Book of Records for balancing 85 kg on his abdomen for 30 seconds while performing Chakrasana, also known as the Wheel Pose. Chakrasana is a backbend posture that requires flexibility, body control and balance. Performing the posture while supporting additional weight presents a demanding physical challenge. Prusty’s recorded achievement brings attention to the strength and control that can be developed through yoga, while also highlighting an unusual demonstration of the discipline.

The recognition is a significant milestone in Prusty’s yoga journey. It also offers an opportunity to look beyond yoga as simply a form of exercise. Practiced with appropriate guidance and care, yoga can support flexibility, balance, body awareness and overall physical well-being. Achievements such as this can encourage young people to take an interest in yoga and explore its physical and mental benefits.

Prusty is pursuing a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science and Engineering with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at VSSUT, Burla. His achievement connects his student life with an interest in yoga and physical fitness, showing how academic pursuits and personal interests can exist alongside one another.

The achievement has also received attention through regional media coverage and public references, including coverage by Kanak News and reports in Odisha publications. VSSUT has also shared a public post about the achievement.

For young people, the broader message is that progress in any discipline calls for consistency, patience and respect for the process. Yoga is not a competition for everyone; it is a practice that can be adapted to individual abilities and goals. Any advanced posture or activity involving additional weight should only be attempted with qualified supervision and appropriate safety measures.

Prusty’s Asia Book of Records recognition is therefore not only a personal milestone but also a reminder of the diverse ways in which yoga can be explored. By bringing together a traditional yoga posture and an exceptional strength-and-balance challenge, the achievement places a spotlight on yoga, discipline and the potential of young talent from Odisha.

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