Renowned Yogacharya Dr. Pawan Singhal Dies of Silent Heart Attack at 54:

Dr. Pawan Singhal, a widely respected yoga practitioner and record-holding fitness enthusiast from Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh, died suddenly of a silent heart attack at the age of 54. Known for promoting wellness through yoga, his sudden passing has prompted public concern about health practices and their limitations.

What Happened to Dr. Singhal?

Dr. Singhal, a senior veterinary surgeon by profession, followed a strict daily routine. On the day of his death, he woke at 1 a.m., bathed, prayed, and practiced yoga for over 90 minutes. After running 3 kilometers to a temple, he drove to Tulsi Sarovar Park to conduct his yoga classes. During the journey, he suffered a silent heart attack and was found unresponsive in his vehicle.

बहुत लोग जो योग करते हैं,वह एलोपैथिक मेडिसिन में विश्वास नहीं करते हैं या यू कहे कि इसे नकार देते हैं Iमैंने अपनी ओपीडी में कई लोगों को देखा है जिनकी BP और शुगर बहुत बड़ी हुई है और वे दवा छोड़कर सिर्फ योग के पीछे लगे हैं I

विचारणीय प्रश्न यह है कि क्या हम दोनों का प्रयोग कर के… pic.twitter.com/gLuoKlyjvZ
— Dr Vikaas (@drvikas1111) March 25, 2025

Fitness Records and Daily Regimen

Ran 100 kilometers in 11 hours

Completed 3,600 Surya Namaskars in 8 hours

Donated blood 17 times

Conducted daily yoga sessions and online classes attended by students nationwide

Dr. Singhal lived a disciplined lifestyle. He avoided sugar and salt for a month, fasted on lemon water during Navratri, and refrained from eating fruits and dry fruits at times. He slept only five hours and did not wear warm clothes even in winter.

Balancing Yoga with Modern Medicine: A Growing Debate

Dr. Singhal’s sudden demise has reignited discussions about whether yoga alone is sufficient for maintaining health. Many medical professionals are calling for a balanced approach.

Dr. Vikas Kumar, a neuro and spine surgeon, shared his thoughts on social media:
“Many yoga followers avoid or reject allopathic medicine. In my OPD, I’ve seen patients with severe hypertension and diabetes stop taking their medication and rely solely on yoga. Can’t we integrate both approaches instead of opposing them?”