--- title: "Learn Yoga from World Record-Holding Mentors in Navi Mumbai" description: "Train with Dr. Sandeep Dongre, a world record-holding yoga expert. Our yoga teacher training programs combine traditional techniques with professional discipline." canonical: https://mytribe.in/theashtangainstitute/professional-training-certification-courses/achievements-world-records-media-features last_updated: 2025-08-20 --- # Learn Yoga from World Record-Holding Mentors Tribe Verified · 9 World Records in Yoga Excellence By [The Ashtanga Institute](https://mytribe.in/theashtangainstitute) · Online across India, at the institute in Navi Mumbai, and residential batches in Rishikesh · ₹6,500 per course (estimate) Part of [Professional Training & Certification Courses](https://mytribe.in/theashtangainstitute/professional-training-certification-courses). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/theashtangainstitute/professional-training-certification-courses/gallery) We do not chase records just for the headlines. Every world record set by The Ashtanga Institute reflects our dedication to pushing limits, demonstrating discipline, and mastering techniques. Learn from a mentor who leads by example. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A TV1 India news report on my 6th world record, performing 155 asanas in 18 minutes and 33 seconds on a slab of ice. This was done to inspire more people to take up yoga.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8577e30-e635-4dd1-9356-c25fa81a9bd2) - [Video: Our students share their feelings about the world record attempt on ice. Their words of encouragement and pride are our greatest motivation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e34f1ddd-1f8a-4155-8b23-3997afc5136f) - ![Media coverage in Vashi Samachar for our 6th world record. We are grateful for the recognition of our efforts to spread awareness about yoga.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ded1e5c-3e7e-461d-b2eb-45f69493d2bc) - ![Another news clipping from Janateva Navi Mumbai Varta celebrating the 6th world record, highlighting our commitment to pushing the boundaries of yogic practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ebfe043e-7554-4baf-b0cd-c576d1c6424e) - [Video: A news clip covering our 8th world record in yoga. This achievement is a proud moment for the entire Ashtanga Institute community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43cda40b-3651-4a6b-bad1-f1d14cf58bd9) - ![A photo from our 8th world record event, where over 1600 students performed Virabhadrasana I for one minute. Success is the courage to continue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4753f4e1-2c7f-4c17-be5f-910fe171fd9b) - [Video: A group photo with students and dignitaries at our 8th world record event. This was a massive collective effort to promote yoga on Republic Day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a705baa-98bc-4651-96b8-732a4e0af27c) - [Video: Receiving the official certificate for our 8th world record. This achievement was made possible by the participation of over 1600 students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6227b1da-a1ee-401b-b57e-0031700da265) - [Video: A close-up of the World Records Book of India certificate for our 8th world record: Maximum Students Performing Virabhadrasana I for a Minute.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78111646-d0aa-4866-9678-a5824788c9b4) - ![The full team of students and organizers who made our 8th world record possible. A true testament to community and shared passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9b4c832-73cc-4ccb-8da8-e6711b2badc0) - [Video: An aerial view of the 1600+ students performing Virabhadrasana I during our 8th world record attempt. A truly spectacular sight of unity and discipline.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6f0da3a-517a-4bba-a0b5-609be99f64a5) - [Video: Media coverage of our 9th world record, where 111 participants held Utkatasana for a minute. We are dedicated to creating yoga awareness through these events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2295a51-3a91-4ab8-b19f-23cd33820d15) - [Video: Celebrating our 9th world record on the same day as our 8th. A great achievement for Team Ashtanga, with participants joining both in-person and online.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68f7f371-5949-4273-86a4-cad7db995f05) - [Video: A proud moment holding the India Book of Records 2024 and the medal for one of my achievements. Patience, persistence, and perspiration are the keys to success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/499b0078-a515-472f-b928-94864f2f832e) ## About Achievements: World Records & Media Features Records like performing 155 asanas on ice for over 18 minutes are not just for show. They prove that with the right technique—what we call Antarik Shuddhi or internal purification—you can overcome significant physical limitations. When you train with me, you are not just learning a syllabus; you are learning how to develop that same focus and mental fortitude, which is exactly what you need to stand out as a professional yoga teacher. It is one thing to teach yoga; it is quite another to live the discipline required to break barriers. Our world records—from performing non-stop asanas on blocks of ice to leading over 1,600 students in Virabhadrasana I—serve a specific purpose. They are visual proof that consistent practice, combined with a deep understanding of anatomy and mind-body control, yields results. When you enroll in our programs, you are not just getting a certificate. You are gaining access to the same systems, the same science of discipline that allowed us to break these records. We teach you how to manage a career, handle client expectations, and run a studio, precisely because we have faced these challenges ourselves. Whether you are looking at our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training or our Diploma in Naturopathy, you will find that our curriculum is grounded in these same principles. We do not hide behind theory. We show you the practical reality of professional yoga instruction—the good days, the physical challenges, and the business strategies that actually work. ## About The Ashtanga Institute I am Dr. Sandeep Dongre. I do not believe in teaching yoga from a dusty book; I believe in living it. By setting these records, I show my students that yoga is not just about flexibility—it is about the grit to push through boundaries and lead others. 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