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Yoga on wheels

A motorcyclist in India has posted videos online of himself practicing yoga while riding his bike at speed. The man rides at speed of 64km/h, while leaning back on the bike practicing his yoga moves, with his hands completely away from the controls. He also stands on the seat and the fuel tank while practicing yoga and regularly covers distances of up to 5km in this fashion. When asked, he said that he is aware of the dangers of his particular brand of yoga but enjoys the thrill. His son too is said to be i
February 24, 2015 Read time: 1 min
A motorcyclist in India has posted videos online of himself practicing yoga while riding his bike at speed. The man rides at speed of 64km/h, while leaning back on the bike practicing his yoga moves, with his hands completely away from the controls. He also stands on the seat and the fuel tank while practicing yoga and regularly covers distances of up to 5km in this fashion. When asked, he said that he is aware of the dangers of his particular brand of yoga but enjoys the thrill. His son too is said to be impressed by the video footage of his father posted online.

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