Yoga Teacher's Astonishing Breath-Hold Feat

Kamal Kaloi, a yoga teacher living in Vietnam for over 13 years, has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the most underwater push-ups completed on a single breath. The 38-year-old performed 86 push-ups in Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, Vietnam, after two years of dedicated training.

This latest accomplishment builds on Kaloi's previous records, including the most consecutive yoga positions underwater and the most air rings blown underwater, both set in July and September 2020, respectively. His success is attributed to a unique combination of calisthenics, breath-holding endurance, and mental discipline.

Kaloi emphasizes that achieving such a feat required months of rigorous training, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. He credits his yoga practice, which he began at age eight, for instilling the mental discipline, patience, and self-control necessary for these challenges. He advocates for breathing techniques, such as those found in the Wim Hof method, to enhance performance and well-being.

Kaloi also shares insights into his simple, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, avoiding junk food and exercising daily. He aims to inspire younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha, to believe in their potential and embrace difficult challenges, underscoring the importance of respecting and caring for one's body through consistent effort and self-belief.