11-year-old girl breaks world record for most yoga contortions in a minute

An eleven-year-old girl from north India set an incredible world record for performing most yoga contortions in a minute from a standing position. The event happened on 20 January in the village of Gaulapar, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, where girl Riya Paladia performed the ’Niralamba Poorna Chakrasana’ repeatedly for a minute before a cheering crowd. Visuals captured show Riya performing the intense yoga position for 21 times in a minute, setting a world record, which previously was 15. Reportedly the ‘Niralamba Poorna Chakrasana’ is described as one of the very hardest yoga motions.     Speaking to reporters, Riya’s trainer, Amit said: “I’m very happy about her achievement and that it was not really difficult for her as she was always fond of gymnastics and yoga.“ He also added that he will now start preparing her to participate in the Olympics for her to win the Gold medal. Tags: Entertainment, world, record, most, yoga, contortions #ent