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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL

YOGASANA SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP

THE NATIONAL YOGASANA SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

  • Traditional Yogasana Sports Competition
  • Artistic (Solo) Yogasana Sports Competition
  • Artistic Pair Yogasana Sports Competition
  • Rhythmic Pair Yogasana Sports Competition
  • Rhythmic Group Yogasana Sports Competition
  1. NATIONAL YOGA ASANA SPORTS COMPETITION

Yogasana Competitions for male and female competitors will be held in the following ELEVEN AGE GROUPS.

1SUB JUNIOR GROUP (A)08-10 Years Boys and Girls
2SUB JUNIOR GROUP (B)10-12 Years Boys and Girls
3SUB JUNIOR GROUP (C)12-14 Years Boys and Girls
4JUNIOR GROUP (A)14-16 Years Boys and Girls
5JUNIOR GROUP (B) 16-18 Years Boys and Girls
6SENIOR GROUP (A) 18-21 Years Men and Women
7SENIOR GROUP (B) 21-25 Years Men and Women
8SENIOR GROUP (C) 25-30 Years Men and Women
9SENIOR GROUP (D) 30-35 Years Men and Women
10SENIOR GROUP (E) 35-45 Years Men and Women
11SENIOR GROUP (F)Above 45 Years Men and Women

2. INTERNATIONAL YOGA ASANA SPORTS COMPETITION

Yogasana Competitions for male and female competitors will be held in the following SIX AGE GROUPS.

1SUB JUNIOR GROUP (A)08-10 Years (Boys & Girls)
2SUB JUNIOR GROUP (B)10-14 Years (Boys & Girls)Merging of (10-12 & 12-14 Yrs Boys & Girls Groups)
3JUNIOR GROUP14-18 Years (Boys & Girls)Merging of (14-16 & 16-18 Yrs Boys & Girls Groups)
4SENIOR GROUP – (A)18-25 Years (Men & Women)Merging of (18-21 & 21-25 Yrs Men & Women Groups)
5SENIOR GROUP – (B)25-35 Years (Men & Women)Merging of (25-30 & 30-35 Yrs Men & Women Groups)
6SENIOR GROUP – (C)Above 35 years (Men & Women)Merging of (35-45 & Above 45 Yrs Men & Women Groups)

The first 10 position holders of the Sub-Junior & Junior National Yogasana Sports Championship and Senior National Yogasana Sports Championship of the session will be selected for the International Yogasana Sports Championships for all the events.

  • ARTISTIC (SOLO) YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION
  • ARTISTIC PAIR YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION
  • RHYTHMIC PAIR YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION
  • RHYTHMIC GROUP YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION

AGE GROUPS:

  • Junior Group – 08–18 Years
  • Senior Group – 18–35 Years

ARTISTIC (SOLO) YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION:

  • The championship will be held for male and female competitors.
  • Two male and two female competitors will be allowed to participate in the competition from each State / UT.
  • Artistic (Solo) Yogasana competition consists of the presentation of various asanas (postures) forward bending, backward bending, hand balancing, leg balancing, and twisting, performed with music.
  • It is the synchronization of body movement with music (without break).
  • A number of postures performed will be 8-10 of the competitor’s choice.
  • The time duration of the presentation will be 150 to 180 seconds (2½ to 3 minutes).
  • The competitor will maintain each posture for at least 5 seconds during the performance.
  • The transition from one posture to another posture should be slow & artistic.

ARTISTIC PAIR YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION:

  • Artistic Pair Yoga Competition will be held for male and female separately.
  • One entry of a male pair and one entry of a female pair will be allowed to participate from each State / UT.
  • Artistic Pair Yoga consists of the presentation of various Asanas (postures) forward bending, backward bending, hand balancing, leg balancing and twisting including pyramid making, performed with music.
  • Both the participants will perform two different postures at a time. Performing same posture will be a disqualification.
  • Body touch is allowed in the competition as per the discretion of the competitors.
  • Making of pyramid will be given preference.
  • Synchronization of body movements with music will be given top preference.
  • A number of postures performed will be 8-10 of the competitor’s choice.
  • The time duration of the presentation will be 150 to 180 seconds (2½ to 3 minutes).
  • The competitor will maintain each posture for at least 5 seconds during the performance.
  • The transition from one posture to another posture should be slow, artistic, and synchronized.

RHYTHMIC PAIR YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION:

  • Rhythmic Yoga Competition will be held for male and female separately.
  • One entry of male pair and one entry of female pair will be allowed to participate from each State / UT.
  • Rhythmic Yoga is also known as pair Yoga. Rhythmic Yoga Sports is the presentation of various asanas (postures) i.e. forward bending, backward bending, hand balancing, leg balancing and twisting performed with music.
  • The same posture will be performed by the pair together.
  • There should not be any body touch between the two competitors.
  • There should be perfect synchronization of body movements with the music.
  • Number of postures performed should be 08-10 of competitor’s choice.
  • Time duration for the presentation will be 150 to 180 seconds (2½ to 3 minutes).
  • The competitor will maintain each posture for at-least 5 seconds during the performance.
  • The transition from one posture to another should be slow, rhythmic and synchronized.

In International Yogasana Sports Championship combined competition of male & female group of Artistic Pair & Rhythmic Yogasana Competition can be held keeping in view the number of entries.

RHYTHMIC GROUP YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION:

Number of Entries: Only One team from each State / Union Territory / Unit will be allowed to participate in the National Free Flow Yoga Sports Competition in junior age group (08-18 years) and senior age group (18-35 Years).

  • The team will consist of 5 players either all boys or all girls or boys and girls mixed.
  • It is the presentation of various asanas (postures) including forward bending, backward bending, hand balancing, leg balancing and twisting postures etc. performed in dancing movements with music, preferably with some theme.
  • The team can perform same postures / different postures / pyramids / free flow movements.
  • There should be perfect synchronization of body movements with the music.
  • Number of postures performed will be 08-10 combination of asana of competitor’s choice.
  • Time duration for the presentation will be 210-240 seconds (3½ to 4 Minutes).
  • The competitor will maintain each posture for at-least 5 seconds during the performance.
  • The transition from one posture to another should be slow, rhythmic, synchronized and in dancing movement.
  • The performance in the Free Flow Yoga Sports Competition should be preferably with some theme.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • A competitor can participate in two out of three events i.e. Artistic (Solo), Artistic Pair, Rhythmic Yoga Competitions.
  • Time: For starting performer should wait in standing pose but not in posture. Music will start then performer will start movement or posture. Counting of timing will starts when the music starts. For ending counting of time will stop when the performer first joins palms together for a bao or bend down for a bao, returning should not be counted.
  • Preference will be given to the melodious, devotional and classical music.
  • Competitor will strict their performance within the marked arena. Half mark will be deducted every time (from the marks of transition) if the competitor/s cross or touch the arena line during their performance.
  • The competitor/(s) have to stay at-least for 5 Seconds in each Posture / Pyramid / Formation. Therefore, if the competitor/(s) do not abide by the said rule for particular Posture / Pyramid / Formation, in that case that Posture / Pyramid / Formation will deem to be cancelled and accordingly the number of postures & difficulty level will be counted by the panel of judges.
  • No Prop will be allowed during the performance of Artistic (solo) Yoga Sports Competition,
  • Artistic Pair Yoga Sports Competition, Rhythmic Yoga Sports Competition

NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL YOGA COMPETITION (MEN & WOMEN):

AGE GROUP:

Yogasana Competition will be held in following two age groups for Men & Women.

  • 21-30 years – (Men & Women)
  • Above 30 years – (Men & Women)

INTERNATIONAL YOGASANA SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP

Professional Yoga Competition will be held in only one age group for Men & Women.

  • Above 21 Years (Men & Women): Merging of (21-30 Years and above 30 Years Professional Groups)

Note:

National Yoga Referees of Yoga Association of USA and Professional Yoga Instructors are eligible to participate in the Professional Yoga Competition as per the syllabus of the competition of their respective age group. The competitor will maintain in each asana for 15 Seconds during the competition.


The National Yoga Referees participating in Professional Yoga Competition must render their duties given by the Yoga Association of USA during the National Yogasana Sports Competition / International Yogasana Sports Championships.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • DATE OF BIRTH: The cut-out date for the age group of the player will be as stands on 31st December of the session of the championship for National /International/ Zonal / State / District Yogasana Sports Championship.
  • DRESS:
    • Male Competitor: The male competitors will wear skintight sports shirt and short in the Yoga Competition and attractive costumes in the Artistic, Artistic Pair, Rhythmic during National Yoga Sports Championship / International Yoga Sports Championship.
    • Female Competitor: The female competitors will wear skin tight sports shirt and Shorts / Gymnastics Costume in Yoga Competition and attractive costume (skirts / frills not allowed) in the Artistic Yoga, Artistic Pair Yoga, Rhythmic Yoga however the female competitors in the age groups of 25-30 years, 30-35 years, 35-45 years, above 45 years (in National Yoga Competition) and 25-35 years & above 35 years age group in International Yogasana Sport Championships and Professional Yogasana Sports Competition may wear tight track bottom and tight sport shirt.
  • DRESS FOR NATIONAL YOGA REFEREES: All the National Yoga Referees (Male/Female) will be in the proper dress code i.e. sky-blue shirt & black pant with tie, preferably blazer with pocket having logo of Yoga Association of USA, during National Yogasana Sports Championship / International Yoga Sports Championship. However, lady’s referees may wear sky blue saree & blouse, if they want.

ENTRY / AFFILIATION / ANNUAL AFFILIATION FEE: –

Affiliation Fee: $. 500/- (for new unit only once)
Annual Affiliation Fee: $. 250/- (to be paid every year)
Entry Fee: $. 100/- (per event, per competitor)
Late Entry Fee: $. 100/- (per competitor extra)
Player Registration Fee: $. 100/- (each)

The annual affiliation fee, entry fee and player registration fee have to be sent through Bank account of Yoga Association of the USA. Cheque / Bank Draft will be drawn in favor of Yoga Association USA. No cash will be accepted.

SOUVENIR CERTIFICATE:

The souvenir certificate will be awarded to all the players participating in the Sub-Junior, Junior & Senior National Yoga Sports Championship / International Yoga Sports Championship obtaining 35% or above marks. Absentees will be marked absent whereas players scoring less than 35% marks will be declared disqualified and will not be awarded any souvenir certificate.

MERIT CERTIFICATE: The merit certificate will be awarded to the first Four position holders of all age groups/competitions in Sub-Junior, Junior & Senior National Yogasana Sports Championship / International Yoga Sports Championship.


MEDALS: The first Four position holders of Sub-Junior & Junior National Yogasana Sports Championship/Senior National Yoga Sports Championship / International Yoga Sports Championship will be awarded Gold, Silver & Bronze medals (Not Original) to 1st, 2nd & 3rd position holders respectively.


MERIT CERTIFICATE:
The merit certificate will be awarded to the first Four position holders of all age groups / competitions in Sub-Junior, Junior & Senior National Yogasana Sports Championship / International Yoga Sports Championship.

MEDALS:
The first Four position holders of Sub-Junior & Junior National Yogasana Sports Championship/Senior National Yoga Sports Championship / International Yoga Sports Championship will be awarded Gold, Silver & Bronze medals (Not Original) to 1st, 2nd & 3rd position holders respectively.

TROPHY:

  • Trophies will be awarded to the overall General Champion; 1st Runner’s up & 2nd Runner’s up team of Sub-Junior & Junior National Yoga Sports Championship /Senior National Yoga Sports Championship / International Yogasana Sports Championships.
  • To calculate the overall position the gold medal winner will be awarded 5 marks, the silver medal winner 3 marks and the bronze medal winner 1 mark.
  • Only one medal will be counted for the team event, for example: in Yogasana Sports Competition the team consisting of 5 members winning 1st position will be awarded a gold medal to each member of the team but for position only 5 marks i.e. 1 Gold medal will be calculated.