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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 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

 



 
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