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Some of us know all too well the feeling when some bendy little thing twists her legs into a pretzel while you're struggling to touch your toes.

But this guy blows all of that out of the water.

Meet the man who runs through his morning yoga workout - while balanced on a speeding motorbike.

While yoga-loving Brits do their stress-busting exercises at a leisure centre or in the comfort of their own home, Gugulotu Lachiram is more at home on a high octane chopper.

Using just the bike for support, the 40-year-old takes the ancient Indian discipline to new levels as he runs through a series of complex poses - with disaster only a slip away.

Riding on the highway near his home of Khammam in the Indian state of Telangana, Lachiram is keenly aware of the dangers he faces.

The high-octane yoga guru said: “I take the risk while I perform and until today I have not had any accidents. Sometimes I get scared when I perform stunts but it makes me feel happy too.

“I can do many yoga postures. Some are performed by sitting, standing and lying down. I can stand on a bike on the tank, in the middle and in the end.”

A farmer by profession and a keen sportsman, Lachiram has combined his other great passion, biking, to create his death-defying brand of yoga.

“I saw people performing dangerous stunts on national television. I thought if they can do it why can’t I, so I started practicing yoga on my bike,” Lachiram said.

“I can stop doing my work but I can’t stop performing. I completely love doing stunts on my bike and I will continue to do so for the next 15 years.”

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Happy to stare death in the face, the bike adventure enthusiast hits speeds of 60km/hr during his act - which he can maintain over a distance of 5 km.

He said: “Many people ask me about my stunts. People who have not witnessed my performance ask me to perform stunts for them."

Fame hungry Lachiram says performing bike stunts has made him a hero in his hometown.

He said: “People who age around 45-50 years say 'Lachiram this is not good for you' but today’s youth appreciates and supports me. They want me to continue performing."

And Lachiram’s biggest fans include his son, G Govardhan.

He said: “When I first saw my father doing stunts I got afraid.

“But I am proud of my dad and I would want him to continue performing this brave act.”

Lachiram says he now intends to keep pushing the barriers of his extreme sport.

He added: “My future plan is to perform stunts on a national level. I want to perform not for myself but for my nation.”

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Katherine Medina teaches naked, co-ed yoga classes in Calgary. She says they're a great way to build self-confidence, adding that removing clothing is a symbolic way to represent removing restrictions. (credit:Katherine Medina)

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Tree Pose(22 of57)

WHY IT WORKS: The Tree Pose is great for strengthening the legs and spine while stretching the inner thighs, chest and shoulders. It improves balance, relieves sciatica and reduces flat feet.HOW TO DO IT: Begin in Mountain Pose, with big toes touching and heels slightly apart. Shift weight slightly onto the right foot, keeping your inner foot on the floor. Bend your left knee, reach down with your left hand and grab your left ankle.Raise your left foot against your leg, placing the sole of your foot flat against the inner right thigh as high as you can. Your toes should be pointing toward the floor. If you feel unsteady in this pose, you can stand with your back against a wall or stare at an object straight ahead to focus. Bring your hands together in front of your chest in prayer and open your shoulders and breathe. Hold for 30 seconds to a minute and switch sides.

Beginner One-Legged King Pigeon Pose(23 of57)

WHY IT WORKS: This pose is great for stretching the thighs, groin and abdomen. It also stimulates the abdominal organs.HOW TO DO IT: Begin on your hands and knees, with your knees directly below your hips and your hands slightly in front of your shoulders. Slide your right knee to the back of the right wrist and angle your right foot to the front of your left knee so that the outside of your right shin rests on the floor. Sllide your left leg back, straightening your knee and lowering the front of your left thigh to the floor. If it’s difficult for you to touch the floor, place a folded blanket underneath for support. Lower your right sitting bone to the floor. The left leg should come straight out of the hip and not angle to the left. Lengthen your lower back by tilting your tailbone forward.Hold for one minute. Come back up and repeat on the other side. Remember to breathe.

Advanced One-Legged King Pigeon Pose(24 of57)

WHY IT WORKS: This pose stretches the thighs, groin and abdomen. It really opens the chest and shoulders while also stimulating the abdominal organs. The full pose (in this photo) is a great hip opener.HOW TO DO IT: Get into your beginning one-legged King Pigeon Pose. Remember, the right heel should be in front of the left hip. Lower your right sitting bone to the floor and keep the left leg straight. Lengthen your lower back by tilting your tailbone forward. If you’re comfortable, reach back with your left hand for your left ankle. Bring your left ankle toward your torso and lift from your chest. Keep your right sitting bone pressed to the floor. Tilt your tailbone forward. Hold for one minute. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat on the other side. Remember to breathe.

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WHY IT WORKS: Monkey Pose is great for stretching the thighs, hamstrings and groin. It also stimulates the abdominal organs.HOW TO DO IT: Begin by kneeling on the floor. Step about one foot forward with your right foot in front of your left knee. Rotate your right thigh out by lifting the inner sole of your foot and shifting the weight onto the outer heel. Exhale and lean forward, balancing on either side of your right leg with your fingertips. You can put a bolster under you for support if you're having difficulty balancing. Take your time and slowly slide your left knee back, straightening the knee as you lower your right thigh to the floor. Stop straightening your left knee before you reach the limit of your stretch. Begin to push the right heel away from your torso and allow the center of your right knee to point toward the ceiling.Continue to go down in the stretch until the base of your pelvis rests on the floor or bolster. Make sure your left leg is extended straight out of the hip and isn't angled out to the side. The idea is to keep your legs actively engaged. Hold for 30 seconds to a minute. Gently come out of the pose by pressing your hands to the floor, turning your right leg out slightly. Bring your right heel and left knee back to the starting position. Repeat on the other side and breathe.

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WHY IT WORKS: This pose improves focus and balance while also strengthening your core and stretching the length of your body.HOW TO DO IT: Begin in Mountain Pose, with big toes touching, heels slightly apart. Balancing on your right foot, bend your left knee and reach your left hand back for your left ankle. Ground yourself through the sole of your right foot, spreading the toes and engaging your right leg. Stabilize from the centre as you tilt forward, lifting your leg up and toward the sky. If you feel unsteady, you may use a wall for support. Try to only gently touch the wall with your right hands as your left hand keeps hold of your left foot. If you're comfortable and want to open your chest even more, reach up and back with your right hand as well, holding onto your left foot (shown in this photo). Keep your right foot grounded as you engage your spine, lifting through your chest as you continue to lift your left leg. Hold for 30 seconds to a minute and repeat.

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Shoulder Blast #1(28 of57)

Works posture, shoulders and pecs; releases tension in shoulders and upper backStand with legs shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Round your back and tilt your pelvis forward, extending arms in front of you at shoulder height. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Straighten your legs as you extend your arms directly above your head and reach towards the ceiling. Do not sink into lower back. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Release your grip, keeping your arms shoulder-width apart and palms facing inward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Shoulder Blast #4(31 of57)

Turn your palms outwards and lower your arms while slightly leaning your weight forward and opening your chest.Repeat three times. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Side Lunge with Lever Stretch #1(32 of57)

Works to free your ribcage, as well as stretch and tone your waist and musclesStand with legs apart in a side lunge position and drop the left hip. Lift your arms above your head and go into a deeper lunge as you pull your left wrist with your right hand. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Release your hands and reach arms further away — keeping them straight next to each ear. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Keeping abs tight and arms straight above your head, come up and out of your lunge.Repeat on the other side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Spine Mobility Stretch #1(35 of57)

Stand with feet apart, knees bent slightly with more weight on the back leg. Round the spine inward, bend elbows and fold arms inward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Lean into a front lunge (bend right knee and straighten left leg while opening arms at shoulder-height and extending them back.Repeat on other side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Long Adductor Stretch #1(37 of57)

Increases calf and shin mobilityWith feet wide apart, bend one knee while keeping the other leg straight. Hinge your body forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and sticking your bum out in the direction of the bent leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Long Adductor Stretch #2(38 of57)

To deepen the stretch, the foot of the straightened leg and rotate leg in the hip joint. Repeat with the other leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Hip Stretch #1(39 of57)

Works posture, shoulders and pecsPlace left leg up on chair with knee bent and keeping the spine straight. Keep supporting leg (right) slightly bent and gently press down on the left leg to open in the hips. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Holding the former position, tilt your pelvis forward while gently pressing down on the left leg to deepen stretch. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Repeat step 2, while pushing bum outward (keeping one foot firmly on the floor), arching the back and shifting weight forward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Keeping your legs in the same position, lean forward and push your bum out, keeping your back straight. Press down on left leg to deepen the hip stretch. Repeat with other leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

IT Band And Hamstring Stretch #1(43 of57)

Place left leg up on chair, keeping your spine straight. Keep supporting leg (right) slightly bent and flex your foot to stretch hamstring and calf. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Rotate flexed foot internally to stretch the long adductor. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Rotate flexed foot externally, bending your supporting leg further to stretch the IT band. Repeat with other leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Quad And Psoas #1(46 of57)

To get a deep stretch for freedom of movement in the hips; releases pain in the knees, relieves back pain; good for runners/postureGet into a wide front lunge as you place the left foot on the chair (knee bent). Keep the other leg extended with your foot on the floor. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Hold the chair and let the right knee drop towards the floor, raising the right heel and bending the right leg (not all the way). Keep pulling up in your core and press the hips close to the chair to stretch the quad. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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Lock your hips in place and keep your pelvis tilted forward as your straighten your back knee and press your heel into the ground to get a deep stretch in psoas. Repeat with the other leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

IT Band Stretch #1(49 of57)

Place left leg up on chair keeping your spine straight. Keep supporting leg (right) slightly bent and flex your foot. Rotate your torso to the left (same side as leg on chair) and extend arm outwards at shoulder height. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

IT Band Stretch #2(50 of57)

Bend the supporting leg further as you reach your extended left arm towards the ground to deepen the hamstring stretch. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

IT Band Stretch #3(51 of57)

Sweep your left arm back up to shoulder height and reach over your left foot to deepen the hamstring and back stretch. Switch sides and repeat on the other side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Hamstring And Long Adductor Stretch #1(52 of57)

Place left leg up on chair, keeping supporting leg slightly bent. With a rounded back, reach over the chair with both arms and gently pull forward to stretch hamstring. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Hamstring And Long Adductor Stretch #2(53 of57)

Reach away from the body with your left arm (same arm as leg on the chair) to deepen the stretch on the left side of the back and the hamstring. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Hamstring And Long Adductor Stretch #3(54 of57)

Rotate the supporting leg outwards, hinge at the waist and stick your bum out to stretch the long adductor. Switch sides and repeat on other side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Spine Stretch #1(55 of57)

Stand behind chair with arms extended and hands on the backrest. With feet apart and knees slightly bent, round your back, tilt your pelvis forward and drop head forward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Spine Stretch #2(56 of57)

Extend both arms diagonally to the right side of the chair while shifting your hips to the left. Repeat on opposite side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

Spine Stretch #3(57 of57)

Step away from chair with feet wide apart and knees bent. Holding on to the backrest of the chair, extend your arms and bend forward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)

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