RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL YOGASANA SPORTS

CHAMPIONSHIP AND FEDERATION YOGASANA SPORTS CUP

THE NATIONAL YOGASANA SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE HELD IN THE

FOLLOWING SIX CATEGORIES :
National Yogasana Sports Competition
National Artistic (Solo) Yogasana Sports Competition
National Artistic Pair Yogasana Sports Competition
National Rhythmic Yogasana Sports Competition
National Free Flow Yogasana Sports Competition
National Professional Yogasana Sports Competition

NATIONAL YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION :

Separate Yogasana Competitions for male and female competitors will be held in the following
ELEVAN AGE GROUPS.
1 SUB JUNIOR GROUP (A) 08-10 Years Boys and Girls
2 SUB JUNIOR GROUP (B) 10-12 Years Boys and Girls
3 SUB JUNIOR GROUP (C) 12-14 Years Boys and Girls
4 JUNIOR GROUP (A) 14-16 Years Boys and Girls
5 JUNIOR GROUP (B) 16-18 Years Boys and Girls
6 SENIOR GROUP (A) 18-21 Years Men and Women
7 SENIOR GROUP (B) 21-25 Years Men and Women
8 SENIOR GROUP (C) 25-30 Years Men and Women
9 SENIOR GROUP (D) 30-35 Years Men and Women
10 SENIOR GROUP (E) 35-45 Years Men and Women
11 SENIOR GROUP (F) Above 45 Years Men and Women

FEDERATION YOGASANA SPORTS CUP

Separate Yogasana Competitions for male and female competitors will be held in the following
SIX AGE GROUPS.
1. SUB JUNIOR GROUP (A) 08-10 Years -----
(Boys & Girls)
2. SUB JUNIOR GROUP (B) 10-14 Years Merging of (10-12 & 12-14 Yrs Boys
(Boys & Girls) & Girls Groups)
3. JUNIOR GROUP 14-18 Years Merging of (14-16 & 16-18 Yrs Boys
(Boys & Girls) & Girls Groups)
4. SENIOR GROUP – (A) 18-25 Years Merging of (18-21 & 21-25 Yrs Men &
(Men & Women) Women Groups)
5. SENIOR GROUP – (B) 25-35 Years Merging of (25-30 & 30-35 Yrs Men &
(Men & Women) Women Groups)
6. SENIOR GROUP – (C) Above 35 years Merging of (35-45 & Above 45 Yrs
(Men & Women) Men & Women Groups)

First 10 position holders of Sub-Junior & Junior National Yogasana Sports Championship
and Senior National Yogasana Sports Championship of the session will be selected for
Federation Yogasana Sports Cup for all the events.
 NATIONAL ARTISTIC (SOLO) YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION
NATIONAL ARTISTIC PAIR YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION
NATIONAL RHYTHMIC YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION
NATIONAL FREE FLOW YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION

AGE GROUPS:
 Junior Group - 08-18 Years
 Senior Group - 18-35 Years

NATIONAL ARTISTIC (SOLO) YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION:

 Separate competition 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 presentation of various asanas (postures)
forward bending, backward bending, hand balancing, leg balancing and twisting,
performed with music.
 It is synchronization of body movement with music (without break).
 Number of postures performed will be 8-10 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 atleast 5 seconds during the
performance.
 The transition from one posture to another posture should be slow & artistic.

NATIONAL ARTISTIC PAIR YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION:

 National Artistic Pair Yogasana 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.
 Artistic Pair Yogasana consists of 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.
 Number of postures performed will be 8-10 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 atleast 5 seconds during the
performance.
 The transition from one posture to another posture should be slow, artistic and
synchronized.

NATIONAL RHYTHMIC YOGASANA SPORTS COMPETITION:

 National Rhythmic Yogasana 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 Yogasana is also known as pair Yogasana. Rhythmic Yogasana 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 atleast 5 seconds during the
performance.
 The transition from one posture to another should be slow, rhythmic and synchronized.

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

NATIONAL FREE FLOW 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 Yogasana 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 atleast 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 Yogasana 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 Yogasana Competitions plus Free Flow Yogasana Sports competition.
 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 join 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 atleast 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 deemed 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) Yogasana Sports
Competition, Artistic Pair Yogasana Sports Competition, Rhythmic Yogasana Sports
Competition and Free Flow Yogasana Sports Competition.
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL YOGASANA COMPETITION (MEN & WOMEN):
AGE GROUP : Separate Professional Yogasana Competition will be held in following two age
groups for Men & Women.
 21-30 years – (Men & Women)
 Above 30 years – (Men & Women)

FEDERATION YOGASANA SPORTS CUP

Professional Yogasana 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: Only National Yoga Referees of Yoga Federation of India are eligible to participate in the
Professional Yogasana Competition as per the syllabus of the competition of their respective age
group. Competitor will maintain in each asana for 15 Seconds during the competition.
The National Yoga Referees participating in Professional Yogasana Competition must render
their duties given by Yoga Federation of India during National Yogasana Sports Competition /
Federation Yogasana Sports Cup.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. 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 /Federation Cup/ Zonal /
State / District Yogasana Sports Championship.

2. DRESS

 DRESS FOR COMPETITORS

Male Competitor: The male competitors will wear skin tight sports shirt and short in the
Yogasana Competition and attractive costume in the Artistic, Artistic Pair, Rhythmic and Free
Flow Yogasana Sport Competition during National Yogasana Sports Championship /
Federation Yogasana Sports Cup.

Female Competitor: The female competitors will wear skin tight sports shirt and Shorts /
Gymnastics Costume in Yogasana Competition and attractive costume (skirts / frills not
allowed) in the Artistic Yogasana, Artistic Pair Yogasana, Rhythmic Yogasana and Free
Flow Yogasana Sports Competition however the female competitors in the age groups of
25-30 years, 30-35 years, 35-45 years, above 45 years (in National Yogasana Competition)
and 25-35 years & above 35 years age group in Federation Yogasana Sport Cup 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 Federation of
India, during National Yogasana Sports Championship / Federation Yogasana Sports Cup.
However, ladies referees may wear sky blue saree & blouse, if they want.

3. ENTRY / AFFILIATION / ANNUAL AFFILIATION FEE:-

Affiliation Fee : Rs. 5,000/- (for new unit only once)

Annual Affiliation Fee : Rs. 5,000/- (to be paid every year)
Entry Fee : Rs. 300/- (per event, per competitor)
Late Entry Fee : Rs. 200/- (per competitor extra)
Player Registration Fee : Rs. 100/- (each)
 Annual affiliation fee, entry fee and player registration fee has to be sent through
NEFT/RTGS/UPI in the account of Yoga Federation of India. Cheque / Bank Draft will be
drawn in favour of Yoga Federation of India. No cash will be accepted.

4. SOUVENIR CERTIFICATE:
The souvenir certificate will be awarded to all the players participating in the
Sub-Junior, Junior & Senior National Yogasana Sports Championship / Federation Yogasana
Sports Cup 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.

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

6. MEDALS:
The first three position holders of Sub-Junior & Junior National Yogasana Sports
Championship /Senior National Yogasana Sports Championship / Federation Yogasana
Sports Cup will be awarded Gold, Silver & Bronze medals to 1st, 2nd & 3rd position holders
respectively.

7. TROPHY
 Trophies will be awarded to overall General Champion, 1st Runner’s up & 2st Runner’s up
team of Sub-Junior & Junior National Yogasana Sports Championship /Senior National
Yogasana Sports Championship / Federation Yogasana Sports Cup.
 To calculate the overall position the Gold medal winner will be awarded 5 marks, Silver
medal winner 3 marks and Bronze medal winner 1 mark.
 Only one medal will be counted for the team event, for example: in Free Flow Yogasana
Sports Competition the team consisting of 5 members winning 1st position will be
awarded Gold medal to each member of the team but for position only 5 marks i.e.
1 Gold medal will be calculated.

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