Indian boy, 10, is Dubai's youngest yoga instructor - in pictures

  • Reyansh Surani completed the 200-hour yoga teacher's training course from Rishikesh-certified Anand Shekhar Yoga School in July 2021, when he was but 9.
    Reyansh Surani completed the 200-hour yoga teacher's training course from Rishikesh-certified Anand Shekhar Yoga School in July 2021, when he was but 9.
  • A student of GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai, Reyansh began his practice when he was 5.
    A student of GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai, Reyansh began his practice when he was 5.
  • Reyansh now trains people much older than him in the discipline.
    Reyansh now trains people much older than him in the discipline.
  • Reyansh has also introduced his friends and classmates to yoga.
    Reyansh has also introduced his friends and classmates to yoga.
  • 'Yoga can increase concentration and memory power in young children,' says Sindhu Shivajyothi, founder, Shivajyothi Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Centre in Dubai.
    'Yoga can increase concentration and memory power in young children,' says Sindhu Shivajyothi, founder, Shivajyothi Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Centre in Dubai.
  • Reyansh feeds cows (an auspicious practice in Hinduism) in Dharuka village, Gujarat, India, where his family is from.
    Reyansh feeds cows (an auspicious practice in Hinduism) in Dharuka village, Gujarat, India, where his family is from.
  • Reyansh is also a certified junior Padi open-water diver.
    Reyansh is also a certified junior Padi open-water diver.