86 push-ups, one breath: How a Haryana yoga teacher set a Guinness World Record

Kamal Kaloi, a yoga teacher from Haryana residing in Vietnam for over 13 years, recently set a Guinness World Record by performing 86 underwater push-ups in a single breath. This achievement marked his second record, following his earlier accomplishment of 44 underwater yoga positions and blowing 20 air rings underwater. Kaloi's journey to this record began with his love for swimming and yoga, which he started practicing at the age of eight. He combines his yoga knowledge with breath-holding techniques to achieve such feats.

The 38-year-old reached the record in Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, Vietnam, after two years of rigorous training. He achieved this goal despite the challenges of maintaining calm underwater, controlling his breath, and focusing for extended periods. Kaloi attributes his success to the breathing techniques he learned through yoga, such as the Wim Hof method. He emphasizes the importance of mental discipline, patience, and self-control, which he believes are crucial for achieving such goals.

Kaloi's diet consists of a balanced meal consisting of roti, sabzi, chole, and chawal, with no junk food. He avoids protein supplements and eats eggs daily. He follows a strict schedule, eating only twice a day at 9 am and 9 pm, and relies on coffee for energy during the day. Despite living away from his family, Kaloi remains committed to his training and shares his message of inspiration with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, urging them to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams with discipline, determination, and continuous effort.