by Dr. Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit
Kudos to Saurabh Bothra and the Habuild family for achieving a historic world record for the largest yoga lesson, with an astounding 9,39,041 participants practising yoga in a single day. This extraordinary achievement is not just a personal or organisational milestone but a proud moment for the global yoga community.
Bringing together such a massive number of participants from every corner of the world is a remarkable feat. It powerfully reflects the strength of collective consciousness, discipline, and the unifying spirit of yoga.
Saurabh Bothra is a yoga teacher and wellness entrepreneur who has been making waves globally. An IIT graduate with a background in mechanical engineering, he found his true calling in yoga. Today, this IIT alumnus-turned-yoga guru has built a global community of over 12.6 million students across 169 countries.
Through Habuild, the wellness platform he founded, Saurabh teaches yoga and holistic well-being to millions worldwide. The platform focuses on habit-building and sustainable wellness, offering online yoga classes with flexible timings, 21-day habit-forming yoga challenges, mudra therapy, juice fasting workshops, and mindfulness courses. Habuild also runs specialised programmes for women, senior citizens, and individuals with specific health conditions.
Saurabh’s approach is rooted in simplicity and accessibility, with a strong emphasis on making yoga a daily habit. He is a six-time world record holder, including the Guinness World Record for the largest virtual yoga session in 2024. His teaching style is flexible, friendly, and approachable, helping people seamlessly integrate yoga into everyday life.
Years of tireless hard work and unwavering dedication have earned Saurabh widespread recognition. His passion for yoga and commitment to making it accessible to all have been the driving forces behind this success. Another noteworthy initiative is the plan to build a new school dedicated to promoting yoga and wellness education, further strengthening this mission.
Despite these achievements, humility remains at the core of Saurabh and the Habuild community. He consistently credits the collective effort of his students and team for their success. His dedication, consistency, and grounded leadership have made this milestone possible. He does not merely teach yoga—he inspires by leading through action and example.
Saurabh’s visionary leadership has transformed yoga into a global movement, uniting people beyond borders. This world record stands as a testament to yoga’s power to bring humanity together while promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As Habuild continues to grow, it reinforces the values of community, compassion, and self-care. This achievement marks yet another milestone of humble, mindful, and purpose-driven leadership.
Saurabh’s yoga journey began at the age of 19, when he practised with his engineering juniors. After graduating in 2014, he immersed himself deeper into yoga, teaching and volunteering across India. His defining moment came during the 2020 lockdown, when he began offering free online yoga classes that rapidly gained popularity.
Today, Saurabh leads Habuild with a team of over 300 professionals. Together, they have achieved six world records, including one for the largest virtual yoga class with 7.5 lakh participants. His philosophy centres on habit formation, simplicity, and inclusivity—featuring beginner-friendly asanas, flexible schedules, and even free physiotherapy sessions. Notably, honest feedback from his mother played a key role in shaping his teaching style, making yoga more approachable for women over 40.
The global yoga community celebrates this landmark achievement and eagerly looks forward to Saurabh Bothra’s future endeavours in spreading the message of yoga and wellness worldwide. Congratulations once again to Saurabh Bothra and the entire Habuild family on this truly inspiring accomplishment.
