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RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA ASANA CATEGORY

On the stage and under the spotlight, the success of a yoga athlete's performance depends on their ability to "master the moment."
Working in harmony with the mind, body, breath, balance, strength, and postural alignment is essential for the skillful execution of Asanas.
One athlete must be at the presentation.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
Posture Order:
 
The athlete is free how to perform the posture order.
The posture order must be submitted by the athlete at the time of registration.
Posture List:
The Organizing Committee must review the posture list within 2 days of submission and inform the athlete of the results accordingly.
 
Posture Groups:
 
The Posture List consists of 6 postures selected from each mandatory posture group. It is suggested to choose 1 posture from each group.
 
  1. Backbends
  2. Forward Bends
  3. Traction
  4. Twists
  5. Lifts
  6. Inversions
 
Posture Characteristics:
 
The athlete must demonstrate each of the characteristics at least twice during the performance.
Balance Flexibility Strength
If the posture list is not approved, the athlete has two days to submit a new posture list.
 
To adjust the posture:
 
After the Posture List is submitted, the athlete has the right to change the posture with another posture from the Posture List until 1 hour before the yoga games by accepting the score adjustment.
The athlete must announce the name of the posture on the stage before performing it.
Posture Timing:
Each posture must be held for at least 3 seconds.
Each performance or routine must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
JUDGING
 
Referees must use the IYF Posture List for judging.
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Balance, Flexibility, Strength
  • Stillness in the Posture
  • Comfortable breathing in the postures and transitions
  • Timing
  • Performance of the postures in the correct order
  • Performance of the postures in the correct manner is explained in the IYF Posture List.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's identification number during the event: Individual (only 1 athlete)
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids 4- 17 Ages
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men

 



RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA RHYTHMIC CATEGORY

Yoga Rhythmic performance is presented in a group. The athletes must perform the postures at the same time and in the same way to the rhythm of the music in the background. In order to synchronize the postures, the athletes can do them in the same direction or as a reflection of each other in a mirror. The postures should be done by each person to the same extent and at the same time.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Comfortable breathing in the postures and during transitions
  • Timing
  • Synchronization of Music
  • Choreography
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's identification number during the event: 2 or more athletes
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
  3. Mix
 
The score calculation is consistent across all divisions.




RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA FLOW CATEGORY

On the stage and under the spotlight, the success of a yoga athlete's performance depends on their ability to transition smoothly and seamlessly. Fluid transitions without strain or haste are key to mastering flow. Yoga Flow assesses the proper execution of asanas, including alignment, flexibility, strength, and balance.
There is an uninterrupted flow between the postures. There is no transitioning jumping from one posture to another.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Comfortable breathing in the postures and during transitions
  • Timing
  • Flow
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's number during the performance: Individual (only 1 athlete)
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
 
The score calculation is consistent across all divisions.


  


RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA DANCE CATEGORY

Yoga Dance is a fusion of yoga postures and dance movements. The body, yoga postures, dance movements, costumes, and music rhythm must be in harmony. A couple can participate in the yoga dance category. Pairs can consist of women, men, or a mix.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Execution Difficulty
  • Comfort in postures and transitions
  • Timing
  • Dancing Skills
  • Harmony with music
  • Harmony between partners
 
DURATION
 
The execution must take 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's number during the performance: 2 or more athletes
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
  3. Mixture
 
The score calculation is consistent across all divisions.






RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA ATHLETIC CATEGORY

The three basic components of Yoga Athletic performance are power, balance, and flexibility. These components are expected to be fully functional and in sync. The postures must be executed correctly and clearly. Durability and stability are considered during transitions between postures. One or more athletes can attend the presentation.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Comfortable breathing in the poses and during transitions,
  • Timing
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's execution number: 1 or more athletes
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4 to 17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
  3. Mixture




 

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA CHOREOGRAPHY CATEGORY

The yoga choreography execution must have a theme and a name. The theme should have a clear narrative that takes the viewer on an imaginative journey with a beginning, middle, and end. Choreography should be based on ideas and creativity, complemented by a concept, appealing costumes, makeup that reflects the concept, and strong presentation and expression. Live singing or music is permitted in this field. The participants' ability to use their artistic vision to depict the theme and develop a strong concept is more important than technique. All submissions are assessed based on artistic value, creativity, and interpretation of the theme. In yoga choreography, the message about the theme (audio, visual) can be presented upon request.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Theme
  • Interpretation of the theme
  • Harmony between the theme, postures, costumes, make-up, transition figures, and music, as well as harmony between the athletes.
  • Comfort in the postures and transitions.
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Timing
 
DURATION
 
Execution must take between 7 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's execution number: 3 or more
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender
 
There are no gender divisions
 
The score calculation is consistent across all divisions.







RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA ARTISTIC CATEGORY

Artistic Yoga consists of a series of yoga postures that create an uninterrupted cascade of asanas. Artistic yoga incorporates the use of music, costumes, good taste, natural art, rhythm of execution, and breath work. The routine should be performed to tastefully selected music. The postures are connected through the use of intercalary postures, which create a smooth transition between two postures with minimal weight displacement and time. In artistic yoga, it is essential to express the joy of movement. The athlete should strive to achieve a state of empathy and connection with the referees and the audience. The success of a yoga athlete's performance depends on their ability to gracefully execute asanas with creative expression. Creativity and individual expression combined with beautiful asanas are key to practicing Artistic Yoga.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
  • Artistic
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Comfortable breathing in the poses and transitions
  • Timing
  • Choreography
  • Music
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The number of the athlete in the execution: Individual (only 1 athlete performs artistic yoga).
 
Divisions by Age:
 
Kids aged 4-17
Adults aged 18-49
Seniors aged 50+
 
The score calculation is the same for all divisions.
 
Divisions by Gender:
  1. Women
  2. Men

 

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA ACROBATIC (ACROYOGA) CATEGORY

Yoga Acrobatic combines yoga postures and acrobatics. Yoga Acrobatic includes many types of poses and movements. Partner and group acrobatics involve lifting at least one person. The success of this partnered yoga technique depends on the team's ability to communicate effectively with each other. Properly giving cues to move as one unit in synchronized flow to perform Yoga Acrobatic.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Harmony among athletes
  • Comfort in the postures and transitions
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Timing
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's execution number: 2 or more
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
  3. Mixture
 
The score calculation is the same for all divisions.
 



RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA ASANA CATEGORY

On the stage and under the spotlight, the success of a yoga athlete's performance depends on their ability to "master the moment."
Working in harmony with the mind, body, breath, balance, strength, and postural alignment is essential for the skillful execution of Asanas.
One athlete must be at the presentation.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
Posture Order:
 
The athlete is free how to perform the posture order.
The posture order must be submitted by the athlete at the time of registration.
Posture List:
The Organizing Committee must review the posture list within 2 days of submission and inform the athlete of the results accordingly.
 
Posture Groups:
 
The Posture List consists of 6 postures selected from each mandatory posture group. It is suggested to choose 1 posture from each group.
 
  1. Backbends
  2. Forward Bends
  3. Traction
  4. Twists
  5. Lifts
  6. Inversions
 
Posture Characteristics:
 
The athlete must demonstrate each of the characteristics at least twice during the performance.
Balance Flexibility Strength
If the posture list is not approved, the athlete has two days to submit a new posture list.
 
To adjust the posture:
 
After the Posture List is submitted, the athlete has the right to change the posture with another posture from the Posture List until 1 hour before the yoga games by accepting the score adjustment.
The athlete must announce the name of the posture on the stage before performing it.
Posture Timing:
Each posture must be held for at least 3 seconds.
Each performance or routine must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
JUDGING
 
Referees must use the IYF Posture List for judging.
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Balance, Flexibility, Strength
  • Stillness in the Posture
  • Comfortable breathing in the postures and transitions
  • Timing
  • Performance of the postures in the correct order
  • Performance of the postures in the correct manner is explained in the IYF Posture List.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's identification number during the event: Individual (only 1 athlete)
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids 4- 17 Ages
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men

 



RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA RHYTHMIC CATEGORY

Yoga Rhythmic performance is presented in a group. The athletes must perform the postures at the same time and in the same way to the rhythm of the music in the background. In order to synchronize the postures, the athletes can do them in the same direction or as a reflection of each other in a mirror. The postures should be done by each person to the same extent and at the same time.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Comfortable breathing in the postures and during transitions
  • Timing
  • Synchronization of Music
  • Choreography
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's identification number during the event: 2 or more athletes
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
  3. Mix
 
The score calculation is consistent across all divisions.




RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA FLOW CATEGORY

On the stage and under the spotlight, the success of a yoga athlete's performance depends on their ability to transition smoothly and seamlessly. Fluid transitions without strain or haste are key to mastering flow. Yoga Flow assesses the proper execution of asanas, including alignment, flexibility, strength, and balance.
There is an uninterrupted flow between the postures. There is no transitioning jumping from one posture to another.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Comfortable breathing in the postures and during transitions
  • Timing
  • Flow
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's number during the performance: Individual (only 1 athlete)
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
 
The score calculation is consistent across all divisions.


  


RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA DANCE CATEGORY

Yoga Dance is a fusion of yoga postures and dance movements. The body, yoga postures, dance movements, costumes, and music rhythm must be in harmony. A couple can participate in the yoga dance category. Pairs can consist of women, men, or a mix.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Execution Difficulty
  • Comfort in postures and transitions
  • Timing
  • Dancing Skills
  • Harmony with music
  • Harmony between partners
 
DURATION
 
The execution must take 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's number during the performance: 2 or more athletes
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
  3. Mixture
 
The score calculation is consistent across all divisions.






RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA ATHLETIC CATEGORY

The three basic components of Yoga Athletic performance are power, balance, and flexibility. These components are expected to be fully functional and in sync. The postures must be executed correctly and clearly. Durability and stability are considered during transitions between postures. One or more athletes can attend the presentation.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Comfortable breathing in the poses and during transitions,
  • Timing
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's execution number: 1 or more athletes
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4 to 17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
  3. Mixture




 

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA CHOREOGRAPHY CATEGORY

The yoga choreography execution must have a theme and a name. The theme should have a clear narrative that takes the viewer on an imaginative journey with a beginning, middle, and end. Choreography should be based on ideas and creativity, complemented by a concept, appealing costumes, makeup that reflects the concept, and strong presentation and expression. Live singing or music is permitted in this field. The participants' ability to use their artistic vision to depict the theme and develop a strong concept is more important than technique. All submissions are assessed based on artistic value, creativity, and interpretation of the theme. In yoga choreography, the message about the theme (audio, visual) can be presented upon request.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Theme
  • Interpretation of the theme
  • Harmony between the theme, postures, costumes, make-up, transition figures, and music, as well as harmony between the athletes.
  • Comfort in the postures and transitions.
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Timing
 
DURATION
 
Execution must take between 7 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's execution number: 3 or more
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender
 
There are no gender divisions
 
The score calculation is consistent across all divisions.







RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA ARTISTIC CATEGORY

Artistic Yoga consists of a series of yoga postures that create an uninterrupted cascade of asanas. Artistic yoga incorporates the use of music, costumes, good taste, natural art, rhythm of execution, and breath work. The routine should be performed to tastefully selected music. The postures are connected through the use of intercalary postures, which create a smooth transition between two postures with minimal weight displacement and time. In artistic yoga, it is essential to express the joy of movement. The athlete should strive to achieve a state of empathy and connection with the referees and the audience. The success of a yoga athlete's performance depends on their ability to gracefully execute asanas with creative expression. Creativity and individual expression combined with beautiful asanas are key to practicing Artistic Yoga.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
  • Artistic
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Comfortable breathing in the poses and transitions
  • Timing
  • Choreography
  • Music
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The number of the athlete in the execution: Individual (only 1 athlete performs artistic yoga).
 
Divisions by Age:
 
Kids aged 4-17
Adults aged 18-49
Seniors aged 50+
 
The score calculation is the same for all divisions.
 
Divisions by Gender:
  1. Women
  2. Men

 

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR YOGA ACROBATIC (ACROYOGA) CATEGORY

Yoga Acrobatic combines yoga postures and acrobatics. Yoga Acrobatic includes many types of poses and movements. Partner and group acrobatics involve lifting at least one person. The success of this partnered yoga technique depends on the team's ability to communicate effectively with each other. Properly giving cues to move as one unit in synchronized flow to perform Yoga Acrobatic.
 
POSTURES
 
The athletes should select at least 6 poses from IYF’s Posture List.
 
JUDGING
 
The judging criteria are as follows:
 
  • Artistic
  • Harmony among athletes
  • Comfort in the postures and transitions
  • Execution
  • Difficulty
  • Timing
 
DURATION
 
The execution must be completed within 3 minutes.
 
DIVISIONS
 
The athlete's execution number: 2 or more
 
Divisions by Age:
 
  1. Kids aged 4-17
  2. Adults aged 18-49
  3. Seniors aged 50+
 
Divisions by Gender:
 
  1. Women
  2. Men
  3. Mixture
 
The score calculation is the same for all divisions.
 



 
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