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{{Short description|Indian yoga instructor}}
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'''Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar''', also known as Grand Master Akshar, is an Indian yoga guru, and author.<ref>{{cite news |title=Akshar Yoga Kendraa attempt to break seven new Guinness World Records |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/akshar-yoga-kendraa-attempt-to-break-seven-new-guinness-world-records/article68305350.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=18 June 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref> He is the founder and chairman of ''Akshar Yoga Kendraa'' (formerly Akshar Yoga Research and Development Centre),<ref>{{cite web |title=Yoga |url=https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/YCB/yoga-institution |website=gov.in}}</ref> an institution headquartered in [[Bengaluru, India]], which offers yoga training and research.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dua Lipa reveals she always travels with yoga mat: Watch singer 'master this most difficult yoga pose' and know benefits |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/yoga-for-wellness-why-more-men-are-practising-it-for-physical-mental-well-being/articleshow/92110093.cms |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=5 January 2026 |language=en}}</ref> He is known for organizing large-scale yoga events that have set multiple [[Guinness World Records]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Akshar Yoga Kendraa Scripts History on Yoga Day |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/health-and-well-being/akshar-yoga-kendraa-creates-5-guinness-world-records-on-international-yoga-day-900325 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=22 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=羽球／2020年接觸瑜伽李洋期待創世界紀錄 |url=https://udn.com/news/amp/story/7005/8598051 |work=聯合新聞網 |publisher=[[United Daily News]] |date=10 March 2025 |language=zh-TW}}</ref>

==Early life and background==
Akshar was born on August 28, 1983, in the [[Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh]], India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Siddhaa Akshar: The spiritual messenger bringing Himalayan wisdom to millions worldwide |url=https://www.globalindian.com/story/cover-story/siddhaa-akshar-the-spiritual-messenger-bringing-himalayan-wisdom-to-millions-worldwide/ |publisher=Global Indian |date=17 December 2024}}</ref> He was raised in a military family, which led to frequent travel across various parts of India during his childhood.<ref>{{cite news |title=International Yoga Day 2022: Grand Master Akshar talks about his journey from the Himalayas to Bengaluru |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/lifestyle/international-yoga-day-2022-grand-master-akshar-talks-about-his-journey-from-the-himalayas-to-bengaluru-rba-rdq0vf |work=[[Asianet News Network]] |date=19 June 2022}}</ref> He cites the [[Himalayas|Himalayan region]] and its spiritual traditions as a primary influence on his interest in yoga and spirituality.<ref>{{cite news |title=Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar on how simple yogic shifts can transform life |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/yoga-is-real-made-in-india-says-himalayan-siddha-akshar-1921364 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=3 December 2024}}</ref>

==Career==
Akshar established Akshar Yoga, an organization focused on teaching [[yoga asanas]], pranayama, and meditation. He later founded the Akshar Yoga Research and Development Centre (now Akshar Yoga Kendraa), located at the [[Padukone - Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence]] in Bengaluru.<ref>{{cite news |title=Akshar Yoga Research Centre sets Guinness World Record with 285 participants in Bow pose |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/lifestyle/akshar-yoga-research-centre-sets-guinness-world-record-with-285-participants-in-bow-pose-rba-rhdk9z |work=Asianet |date=29 August 2022}}</ref> He has trained several notable figures in sports and entertainment, including Indian cricketer [[Sunil Gavaskar]], Australian cricketer [[Matthew Hayden]], and the wrestling duo the [[Phogat sisters]] (Geeta and Babita Phogat). He has expanded his organization internationally, with affiliates and teaching programs in countries including France, the United States, and the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite news |title='Powerful and positive transformation can take place when people come together and practice Yoga' |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-powerful-and-positive-transformation-can-take-place-when-people-come-together-and-practice-yoga-2477806/ |work=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |date=21 June 2022}}</ref>

Akshar also serves as the President of the World Yoga Organisation and the International Siddha Foundation, organizations he established to promote yoga and [[Siddha]] globally.<ref>{{cite news |title=3 new Guinness World Records set by Akshar Yoga Institutions |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/bengaluru/3-new-guinness-world-records-set-by-akshar-yoga-institutions-783488 |work=[[The Hans India]] |date=17 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

Akshar and his organization have set multiple Guinness World Records for mass participation in yoga. A record was set in August 2022 for the most people performing the [[Dhanurasana]] simultaneously.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most people performing the bow pose simultaneously (yoga) |url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/707717-most-people-performing-the-bow-pose-simultaneousy-yoga |publisher=[[Guinness World Records]] |date=27 August 2022}}</ref> In February 2023, the organization set three separate records for the most people holding [[Utthita Vasisthasana|Vashishtasana]] (Side Plank), [[Ustrasana|Ushtrasana]] (Camel Pose), and [[Halasana]] during the Mandala Yoga Festival in Bengaluru. In June 2024, during [[International Day of Yoga|International Yoga Day]] celebrations, the organization set five new records, including those for [[Naukasana]], [[Koundinyasana]], [[Chakrasana]], [[Natarajasana]], and [[Surya Namaskar]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Akshar Yoga Kendraa successfully sets 5 New Guinness World Records |url=https://uaenews247.com/2024/06/22/akshar-yoga-kendraa-successfully-sets-5-new-guinness-world-records/ |work=UAE News 24/7 |date=22 June 2024}}</ref><ref name="DeccanHerald2024">{{cite news |title=Bend it like Bengaluru: Yoga strikes a chord with fitness enthusiasts |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/bend-it-like-bengaluru-yoga-strikes-a-chord-with-fitness-enthusiasts-3076429 |work=Deccan Herald |date=21 June 2024}}</ref>

In March 2025, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar was mentioned in Taiwanese media coverage relating to a public yoga session and promotional appearance involving Olympic badminton gold medalist [[Lee Yang]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sports.ltn.com.tw/amp/news/breakingnews/4975237 |title=相關報導 |publisher=[[Liberty Times]] |date=2025}}</ref> Reports described Akshar leading or participating in yoga activities connected to the event, which drew attention due to Lee’s post-Olympic public engagements and interest in wellness practices.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tw.sports.yahoo.com/news/瑜伽體位擺pose拍照微抖-奧運羽球雙金李洋差點hold不住-081259035.html |title=瑜伽體位擺pose拍照微抖奧運羽球雙金李洋差點hold不住 |publisher=Yahoo Sports Taiwan |date=2025}}</ref> Taiwanese news outlets covered the interaction as part of broader reporting on Lee’s media appearances and activities following his Olympic success, noting the inclusion of yoga instruction and wellness-focused programming.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tsna.com/article/102819 |title=學瑜珈真的有用！李洋：後期比賽都不用飛撲 |publisher=TSNA |date=2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://udn.com/news/amp/story/7005/8598113 |title=羽球／爛英文是效果？李洋自封反面代言人 |publisher=[[United Daily News]] |date=2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202503100022 |title=相關報導 |publisher=[[Focus Taiwan]] |date=2025}}</ref>

==Selected works==
* ''The Science of Mudras'' (2022) {{ISBN|978-9393229663}}<ref>{{cite book |last=Akshar |first=Himalayan Siddha |title=The Science of Mudras |publisher=Clever Fox Publishing |year=2022 |isbn=978-9393229663}}</ref>
* ''Yoga Namaskar'' (2019) {{ISBN|978-0241356999}}<ref>{{cite book |last=Akshar |first=Grandmaster |title=Yoga Namaskar: The Divine Yogic Salutations |publisher=Dorling Kindersley |year=2019 |isbn=978-0241356999}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Modern Indian yoga gurus]]
[[Category:Indian spiritual teachers]]
[[Category:Indian religious leaders]]
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[[Category:People from Himachal Pradesh]]
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