The World Record For An Individual Conducting Free Yoga Classes For A Long Time Is Achieved By Yogacharya Vinod Shukla In India. He Has Been Offering Free Yoga Classes For 18 Years, From 2006 In Kidwai Nagar, Sanjai Van, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India And Trained Numerous Individuals And Has Set A World Record For The Worldwide Book Of Records.
Biography of Yogacharya Vinod Shukla
Early Life and Interests:*
Yogacharya Vinod Shukla, from his early childhood, showed a strong interest in sports, co-curricular activities, and especially yoga. His inclination towards sports was likely influenced by his father, the late Bihari Shyam Shukla, who was a football player. His mother was a homemaker. Vinod's passion for yoga continued to grow, shaping the trajectory of his life.
Family:
Vinod Shukla is married to Dr. Sona Shukla, and together they have two children: a son, Tushar Shukla, and a daughter, Aishwarya Shukla. He also has a brother, Vikas Shukla, who is employed with HDFC Bank.
Career Transition and Dedication to Yoga:
In 2008, Vinod Shukla made a life-changing decision to resign from his job in a pharmaceutical company to fully dedicate himself to the practice and teaching of yoga. Since then, he has been providing free yoga classes to the community, amassing over 6,000 classes at Sanjay Van in Kanpur. His commitment to yoga has extended for more than 18 years, impacting countless lives with his free services.
Achievements and Contributions:
One of Yogacharya Vinod Shukla’s most remarkable achievements was setting a *World Record for the longest yoga awareness walk*. This extraordinary feat took place from January 24 to March 24, covering a distance of 1,112 kilometers, from Kanpur (U.P.) to Shirdi (Maharashtra). The walk was aimed at spreading awareness about yoga, and it benefited lakhs of people by promoting health and wellness.
Every year, he also organizes a *Palki Yatra* from Kanpur to Bithoor, a distance of 30 kilometers. Besides this, he regularly leads tree plantation drives, yoga camps, seminars, and various other awareness programs focused on health, the environment, and community well-being.
Yogacharya Vinod Shukla's selfless devotion to the betterment of society through yoga continues to inspire many, and his work has left an indelible mark on the lives of people far and wide.
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