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Ever seen a squirrel ‘doing’ yoga? Twitter now presents that too

“Kapalbhati aasana...squirrel style” Twitter user Saket Badola wrote and shared the video.

Published on: May 13, 2020, 12:00:41 IST
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A video of a squirrel ‘doing’ yoga has become the latest source of laughter for Twitter. Shared by IFS officer Saket Badola, the video shows the animal doing such a gesture which resembles one of the popularly known aasana Kapalbhati.

The image shows the squirrel on a wooden railing. (Twitter/@Saket_Badola)
The image shows the squirrel on a wooden railing. (Twitter/@Saket_Badola)

“Kapalbhati aasana...squirrel style” with this caption Badola shared the video and it has now piqued people’s attention. The video shows the animal’s abdomen moving in and out in quick successions, much like what happens while doing Kapalbhati.

Take a look at the video which has now left many in splits.

Since being shared, the video has gathered over 11,000 views and close to 1,000 comments. From trying to guess why the squirrel is ‘doing’ yoga to calling it the new master of the art, people have shared all sorts of reactions on the post.

“But their kapalbhati is melodious sounds while ours is with grunts,” wrote a Twitter user. “That is so awesome,” exclaimed another. “Maybe it’s shedding to impress,” tweeted a third.

As for another user of the micro-blogging site, she wrote that the video is not just funny but encouraging too and a few supported the notion. “Encouraging and funny at the same time,” wrote a Twitter user.

Many wrote that they “can’t stop laughing” after seeing the video as it’s “too hilarious.”

What do you think of the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More