PATHANAMTHITTA: 12-year-old Anushka is a prodigy in her yoga practice, effortlessly mastering advanced asanas like Natarajasana, Chakrasana, Yoga Nidrasana, Kakasana, Tithibhasana, Mayurasana, Padma Mayurasana and Vrischikasana. With seven years of dedicated practice, Anushka displays exceptional skill and dedication. In addition to yoga, she also excels in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kung Fu holding a black belt in the latter.

Anushka's unconventional approach to yoga includes practicing asanas on her mother's scooter and on chairs. Currently, she is experimenting with performing yoga poses on a ladder. Hailing from Ranni Tengumkala, Anushka is the daughter of Radhakrishnan Nair and Shobhana Kumari.

Initially, Anushka's parents were apprehensive about the safety of her practice on the scooter and chairs, fearing accidents. However, under the guidance of her guru, Prashant Amrita, who holds numerous yoga records, Anushka explores various surfaces for her practice.

Anushka, a 7th-grade student at BAHS Cherukulanji, also takes on the role of a mentor, training young children in yoga in the absence of a dedicated instructor. Despite financial constraints, her parents, a driver and a private company employee, prioritize Anushka's training. Anushka's younger brother is named Rudradev.