I. ELIGIBILITY: The Adult Division championship is open to all individuals 18 years and older.

The Youth Division is open to all individuals 11 to 17 years old.

There are two groups divided by gender for the regional and final championship.

First and Second place winners in the statewide/regional championships are eligible to compete at the 7th Annual International Yoga Asana Championship Finals in Los Angeles, CA on February 12, 2010.
 

II. PROOF OF AGE: Applicants must furnish a copy of a birth certificate or other picture identification (drivers license or valid passport) with proof of age.
 

III. RESIDENCY: Applicants must furnish proof of residency. For example, a copy of a current utility bill with the address on it or any form of proof as long as it is current (must have a date) and has the full address on it-including name. Youth participants may use parent's information as proof.
 

IV. PROHIBITION: Any stimulating drug or alcoholic beverage must not be used before or during the championship by any competitor and will be treated as violation of the rules. Contestant will immediately be disqualified.

Female contestants must not be pregnant.

No contestant can participate as a judge at any regional championship.

The Committee reserves the full right to suspend a competitor at any time.
 

V. ENTRY FEE: Entry fee for the Regional will be $25. Entry fee for the Champion of Champions Finals will be $100.

1. The entry fee must accompany the entry form.

2. Photo ID of the Competitor must be attached to this form.

3. For the finals: Copy of the certificate of the Regional Yoga Championship which you have participated in must be attached to the entry form. Competitors name and age must be noted on the office stationary of the participating organization or any other institution with its seal and signature of the director of the Institution in support of the candidate's entry.

4. Signed Waiver of liability form must also be enclosed. Parent or legal guardian must sign waivers and entry forms for all Youth Division contestants.
 

VI. ATTIRE: Female: One or two-piece costume with open arms and legs (no bikinis), or exercise top with half tights or cycle shorts.

Male: Swim suit or cycle shorts.
 

VII. ASANAS: ADULT DIVISION - 18 yrs. and older

Five Compulsory Asana (postures) as stated below and two additional asanas at the competitor's option from the 84 asanas as derived from Patanjali all to be completed in 3 minutes.

1) Dandayamana Janusirasana (Standing-Head-to-Knee) (4 parts)
2) Dandayamana Dhanurasana (Standing Bow Pulling Pose)
3) Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
4) Sasangasana (Rabbit Pose)
5) Pashcimottanasana (Stretching Pose)
6) Optional Choice Asana
7) Optional Choice Asana
 

YOUTH DIVISION - 11 TO 17 yrs. Four Compulsory Asanas (postures) as stated below and two additional asanas at the competitor's option from the 84 asanas as derived from Patanjali all to be completed in 3 minutes. 1) Ardha-Chandrasana with Pada-Hastasana (Half Moon Pose with Hands to Feet Pose (3 parts) 2) Matsyasana (Fish Pose) 3) Pashcimottanasana (Stretching Pose) 4) Ardha-Matsyendrasana (Spine Twisting Pose) 5) Optional Choice Asana 6) Optional Choice Asana

NOTES FOR JUDGES & COMPETITORS

1. Each posture will be judged on a scale of 0 to 10 points.

2. The compulsory postures plus the two optional postures performed in the sequence within 3 minutes. If the performance is longer than 3 minutes the posture will be considered incomplete and disqualified.

3. Each posture is to be performed with stability and appropriate use of the time to finish the pose.

4. Contestants will be judged on the following criteria:

• Walk
• Movement
• General appearance
• Gracefulness
• Performance of postures

**Optional postures will be judged on the degree of difficulty and performance. Points will be deducted if there is a fall, unbalance and/or instability.

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

Asanas will be assigned at judge's discretion.
 

VIII. RULES: 1. Foundation will not be liable for any injury of Competitors sustained during or as a result of championship. Waiver must be signed by all competitors. 2. Competitors are to maintain good conduct and proper discipline during the championship. 3. The Committee reserves the right to add, alter, and amend the rules and programs at its sole discretion without prior notice.

IX. JUDGING: The World Yoga Foundation Judging Committee will appoint Regional & International Judges

The Judges will consider:

a) Performance regarding steadiness of the posture and execution of the pose.
b) Dress, style, and grace in asana execution.

USA Yoga Official Rules