Kathmandu, Nepal | 11 October 2025
Nepal has added another proud moment to its sporting and wellness history as Bijaya Shahi set a new record in yoga by holding the Upward Lotus Pose continuously for 27 minutes and 03 seconds in Kathmandu.
The remarkable feat was achieved on 11 October 2025 in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, where Shahi demonstrated exceptional physical endurance, mental focus, and yogic discipline. With this achievement, he broke the previous record of 20 minutes and 36 seconds, improving it by an impressive 6 minutes and 27 seconds.
Yoga experts and enthusiasts present at the event praised Shahi’s performance, highlighting the difficulty of maintaining the Upward Lotus Pose for such an extended duration, which demands extraordinary balance, breath control, flexibility, and concentration.
Bijaya Shahi’s achievement not only sets a new benchmark in yoga practice but also brings international attention to Nepal’s deep-rooted yogic tradition. His record is being celebrated as an inspiration for yoga practitioners and the youth, encouraging dedication to health, discipline, and mindfulness.
This milestone further reinforces Nepal’s identity as a global center of yoga and spiritual practice.
