Rules & Regulations

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 6th Annual International Yoga Asana Championship Finals in Los Angeles, CA February, 2009.

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.

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.

Entry

Entry fee for the Regional will be $25. Entry fee for the Champion of Champions Finals will be $100. The entry fee must accompany the entry form (enclosed). Copy of of the Competitor’s ID must also be attached to the 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 in support of the candidate’s entry. Signed waiver of liability form (enclosed) must also be included. Parent or legal guardian must sign waivers and entry forms for all Youth Division contestants.

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.

Asanas

ADULT DIVISION – 18 yrs. and older

Five Compulsory Asanas (listed 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 (listed 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

Rules

Each posture will be judged on a scale of 0 to 10 points. 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. Each posture is to be performed with stability and appropriate use of the time to finish the pose. Optional postures will also be judged on the degree of difficulty and performance. Points will be deducted if there is a fall, imbalance and/or instability. Organizers and Sponsors will not be liable for any injury of Competitors sustained during or as a result of championship. All competitors must sign waiver form. Competitors are to maintain good conduct and proper discipline during the championship. Committee reserves the right to add, alter, and amend the rules and programs at its sole discretion without prior notice.

Criteria

Contestants will be judged on the following criteria:

• Walk
• Gracefulness
• Movement
• General Appearance
• Execution
• Style
• Steadiness
• Performance of Postures