A 33-year-old IIT graduate, Saurabh Bothra, has set a remarkable world record by completing 2,000 consecutive days of daily yoga practice, a feat that has inspired a global community of millions. This achievement, officiated by the World Record Union, solidifies his place as a leader in the world of wellness and digital habit-building.
A co-founder and yoga teacher at his platform, Habuild, Saurabh Bothra has transformed his personal discipline into a global movement. For over 5.5 years, through sickness, travel, and personal commitments, he has not missed a single day of practice.
While Bothra’s individual dedication is noteworthy, his journey has been a collective one. His online yoga sessions have attracted a massive following, with over 10 million people from across the globe joining him to make yoga a consistent part of their daily routine.
The platform has also set multiple world records:
- Guinness World Record (January 2024): Most viewers for a yoga live stream on YouTube, with 246,252 participants.
- World Record Union Title (2024): Most live viewership in a single day for a yoga lesson, with 599,162 viewers.
- Official World Record (International Yoga Day 2025): The largest synchronized virtual yoga session, with 752,074 participants from 169 countries.
“2,000 days of yoga is not just my milestone, it belongs to the entire Habuild community,” said Saurabh Bothra. “Every single day, millions of people chose to practice alongside me, and together we created this journey of consistency. This is no longer just my story, it is our collective story.”
Bothra’s journey from a student of mechanical engineering at IIT-BHU to a global yoga icon is a testament to the power of consistency and a belief that small, daily habits can lead to profound life changes. His mission to make wellness accessible and simple has resonated deeply, proving that with the right guidance and a supportive community, anyone can transform their life, one habit at a time.
