Sinchana, a Class 7 student of BGS School, Madenadu, has added three more international yoga records to her name, taking her total to 18.
She achieved the three new records during a yoga demonstration held at the Kalamandira of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple in Devarakolli. Her performances earned her recognition in the Golden Book of World Records.
The three feats involved performing continuously for five minutes in Dimbasana, rotating while performing Dhanurasana, and performing Dimbasana rotations for one minute.
Dr. Manish Vishnoi, Asian adjudicator for the Golden Book of World Records, presented Sinchana with certificates for the three records. He praised her achievement and noted that she had so far set 18 yoga records. He said the US-based organisation recognises achievers in various fields across the world.
Speaking after felicitating Sinchana, former Legislative Assembly Speaker K.G. Bopaiah highlighted the place of yoga in Indian culture. He said International Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21 and noted that Sinchana’s achievements, despite coming from a rural area such as Madenadu, demonstrated the talent present in villages. He called for greater encouragement for rural achievers.
Rotary Club District Director Anil H.T. said school students across Kodagu should take inspiration from Sinchana’s achievements. He announced that Rotary clubs would collaborate to organise demonstrations of her yoga skills in schools. He also praised the support extended by Sinchana’s parents, Renuka, who is also her yoga guru, and Keerthikumar.
Agolikaje P. Dhananjay, president of the Madenadu Agricultural Credit Cooperative Society, said it was significant that Sinchana had given her first yoga demonstration at the Sri Chamundeshwari shrine in Devarakolli and had also set her three latest records at the same temple. He said her achievements had brought recognition to Madenadu.
Veteran writer B.R. Joyappa praised Sinchana’s yoga practice and said it had enhanced the reputation of Madenadu.
Yoga guru K.K. Mahesh Kumar said achievements of this nature require years of dedicated effort. He noted that yoga learners in the past had fewer facilities, while better facilities are available today. He also spoke about the growing demand for yoga instructors and the increasing recognition of yoga practitioners.
B.J. Yashodhara, president of the Devarakolli Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Committee, said it was a matter of pride that the temple’s new auditorium was inaugurated in conjunction with Sinchana’s record-setting achievement.Pradeep, president of the Billava Sangha, congratulated Sinchana on behalf of the community and assured her of support for her future endeavours.
Sinchana said achieving the three world records had filled her with pride and motivated her to pursue further milestones.
Her mother, Renuka Keerthi, said she began teaching Sinchana simple exercises when she was three years old and gradually introduced her to various asanas before moving on to intensive yoga training. She said plans were also under way for Sinchana to conduct yoga programmes in schools. Vithala offered prayers, Malini delivered the welcome address and Srinidhi Bantwal anchored the programme. M.S. Shivaram, retired teacher of Madenadu School and a member of the temple committee, proposed the vote of thanks.Sinchana’s father Keerthikumar and villagers from Madenadu attended the event in large numbers and cheered the young achiever.
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