Yoga instructor Yash Mansukhbhai Moradiya created new record by holding the Scorpion Pose for almost 30 minutes. Read the steps to perform the asana and the benefits here. History was created.

Yoga is one such activity ... Inversions including, feathered peacock and hand stand are a progression towards the Scorpion pose and both enhance your elbow and shoulder strength,” says Kashyap.

A video has been posted by the Guinness World Records official handle on their Instagram, where the yoga teacher can be seen performing the scorpion pose also known as Vrschikasana.

Yash Mansukhbhai Moradiya broke the previous record of four minutes, 47 seconds for holding a vrischikasana.

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