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USA Yoga is a non-profit organization committed to developing and promoting Yoga Sport.

USA Yoga, an independent member of the International Yoga Sport Federation, is a membership-based organization led by a volunteer board of directors.

USA Yoga offers educational programs, training for judges and yoga sport coaches, qualifier events leading to the US National Yoga Sport Championship where medalists qualify for the International Yoga Asana Cup.  

The rules for championship competition are developed and reviewed by expert teachers and coaches from around the world who serve on the IYSF Technical Committee. The rules are designed to reward competitors for technique and presentation. Successful competitors achieve mastery of physical strength, stamina, balance, flexibility, breath and concentration. Qualifiers are open to yoga practitioners from any yoga school or lineage.  All are encouraged to participate. The paths are many, the sport is one.

Your participation as an athlete, coach, judge, audience member or donor inspires others to practice yoga. With your involvement, you show that Yoga Asana is beneficial for the physical and mental health of all practitioners - children, teens, adults and seniors. You know that Yoga Asana will encourage existing practitioners to sharpen their skills through training, dedication, and devotion to the sport, and will inspire new practitioners to begin a practice which leads to a healthier and happier life. Thank you!

Upcoming events

    • 3 May 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
    • 5
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    USA Yoga 2025 National Qualifier 

    Portsmouth, NH 

    3S Artspace


    Special Workshops with Jared McCann - Advanced Asana Saturday at 5:30 pm and Backbending on Sunday at 10 am. Register here. $50 members/$65 non-members

    Athlete Classes at Studio 108, Stratham, NH. 2025 World Champion Marcia Hetrick to teach 8 am classes Saturday and Sunday. Sign up here. 

    Schedule

     9 – 10:15   Group warm-up at 3S Artspace - Gallery (Led by Tim .      .                    Mizerak) *Informal warm-up, posture review, Q&A with       .                    Athlete Ambassador

    Qualifying Competition at 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

    11:00 – 11:15   Welcome / Opening

    11:15 – 11:45    Youth Groups

                              Boys 12-14

    Ernesto Betancourt

                              Boys 15-17

    Aadhi Vel

                              Girls 15-17 

    Guia Betancourt

    Amruta Joshi

    11:45 – 12 noon  Women 65+ 

    Elinor Bacon

    Sarah Gnerre

    Margery Haufler

    12 – 12:15           Men 50-64        

    Srini Gurrapu

    Tim Mizerak

    James Pfeffer

    12:15 – 12:50      Women 50-64

    Deirdre Carlson

    Alison Colquitt

    Clare Din

    Christine Krackow

    Daisy Oliver

    Shawna Parker

    Rino Yajima

    12:50 – 12:55 Demonstration – Marcia Hetrick, 2025 World    .                                  Champion

    12:55 – 1:45 Lunch Break

    1:45 – 2:15           Men 35-49                           

    Ernesto Betancourt

    Quincy Chang

    Sean Glover

    Ian Johnson

    Angel Sandoval

    2:15 – 2:55       Women 35-49

    Sharika Bivens

    Rebecca Frascone

    Vera Honen

    Tara Johnson

    Cristina Perez

    Courtney Schlessiger

    Monica Walsh

    Anna Zhao

    2:55 – 3:10 Break

    3:10 – 3:25        Men 18 – 34

    Steven Guthrie

    (Shariya) Nabil Rahman

    Kyle Shaughnessy

    3:25 – 3:45       Women 18-34                  

    Kristen Houston

    Samantha Johnston

    Michelle Machamer

    Chalise Saunders

    3:45 – 3:50   Demonstration – Angel Sandoval, 2025 World .                 Bronze Medalist and 2025 US National Champion

    3:50 – 4:15 Awards, Closing Ceremony

    This is the final national qualifying event of the 2025 Season. The National Championship will be held in State College, PA, August 1-3, 2025.


    2024 Nationals participants saying hello from San Diego!

    • 3 May 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • 4 May 2025
    • 7:30 PM
    • Studio 108, 72 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham, NH 03885
    Register

    Join World Champion Jared McCann

    Advanced Asana Class Saturday, May 3rd 4:30 pm

    $50 members / $65 non-members

    Back Bending Workshop Sunday, May 4th 10 am

    $50 members / $65 non-members

    Workshops include tickets to attend the National Qualifier at 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughn Street, Portsmouth NH, May 3rd 11-4 pm.

    Jared McCann is an international yoga teacher and holds an advanced E-RYT 500 designation. He is the two-time national and 2013 world asana champion.  Jared has studied yoga extensively with Dharma Mittra, Anna Forrest, and Mary Jarvis. 

    He has decades of practice in Ashtanga, Bikram, Dharma, Forrest, and Iyengar yoga combining all disciplines together in his vinyasa series. He continually studies new and old traditions and implements them to both his practice and teachings.

    Jared believes that yoga is a powerful tool which assists human progress, allowing each individual to peel off layers of their "identities" in order to uncover their own true nature. He believes that through yoga, practitioners feel part of something larger than themselves, and are better able to see their own divine place in the universe.

    Jared founded Lighthouse Yoga School in Brooklyn, New York.  He loves his students and leads teacher trainings year-round.  You can find Jared teaching classes at home and abroad.

    Sponsored by Studio 108

    Towels and mats are available to rent. The studio is a 15-minute drive from the qualifier venue.

    • 14 Jun 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • By Zoom
    Register

    The Classical and Complete 84

    with Jordan Lydia, 2025 International Bronze Medalist


    What is the 84? 

    Straight from the Bishnu Ghosh lineage, The 84 is the original advanced series that inspired the 26&2 sequence (popularized by Bikram). Sometimes referred to as the “Complete Series,” this class explores a powerful range of movement, expression, and breath-based discipline — all while maintaining deep roots in therapeutic technique and alignment.

    This class includes:

    • Salutes and standing balances
    • Deep twists, splits, and leg-over-head postures
    • Arm balances, lotus party, and nauli (yogic abdominal work)
    • Inversions: headstands, shoulderstands and handstands
    • Dialogue-driven cues and modern therapeutic structure
    • A blend of tradition, alignment, strength, and flow

    Meet Your Teacher: Jordan Lydia

    Jordan Lydia is a devoted Ghosh lineage teacher and a USA Yoga athlete since 2013. She has taught the 84 since 2017. Her practice has helped her heal scoliosis, navigate depression and anxiety, and unlock full-body mobility through disciplined, therapeutic movement. This April, she won a Bronze Medal at the International Yogasana Championships in Malaysia and in 2024 won a Silver Medal at the US National Championship. She has studied under Kim Tang, Esak Garcia and Whitney McCormick and mentored teachers nationwide in the art of leading the 84. She has trained in yin yoga, yoga nidra and energetic healing. Jordan's classes blend precision, presence, and purpose--inviting every student to practice with heart and curiosity.

    Stay Connected! Follow Jordan Lydia @jordanlydia_yogini and USA Yoga @usayogafederation

    Who Should Attend? 

    • Teachers seeking deeper roots in the Ghosh tradition
    • Students curious about the full advanced series
    • Anyone looking to explore the power of precision, form, and flow
    • All levels welcome — this class is both accessible and inspiring. 


    This class is free for Members.

    $25 for non-members. 

    • 1 Aug 2025
    • 3 Aug 2025
    • State College, PA
    Register

    Nationals 2025 are in beautiful downtown State College, PA at the State Theater

    Blocks of rooms are reserved at a discounted rates for USA Yoga athletes, families, friends, and coaches.

    Country Inn and Suites 

    • 15 rooms
    • $209/night

    The Graduate by Hilton

    •  25 rooms
    • $225/night

    Residence Inn by Marriott State College 

    • 10 rooms
    • $179/night 

    These rates are available up to July 4th only!

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
    Times are subject to change, based on actual registrations. Schedule will be finalized after July 5, 2025 Registration DeadlineGroups of less than 15 athletes will proceed directly to the final round.

    Friday 

    • Potential Youth and 50-64 or 65+ Semi-Finals (depending on number of registrants)
    • Late afternoon workshop TBD
    • Open stage time, afternoon
    • Mandatory athlete meeting

    Saturday

    • 10 am Opening Ceremony 
    • 10:15 am 65+ Men
    • 10:30 am 65+ Women
    • 11:15 am 50-64 Men
    • 11:30 am 50-64 Women
    • 12:10 pm break / lunch / appeals
    • 12:40 pm 35-49 Men
    • 12:55 pm 35-49 Women
    • 1:30 - 1:40 pm 18-34 Men
    • 1:40 - 2:15 pm 18-34 Women

    • 2:15 - 3 pm - Break
    • 3 - 3:45 pm 18-34 Men
      • 3:45 - 5 pm 18-34 Women
    • 5 - 5:15 pm Past Champion Demos 
    • 5:15 - 5:30 pm Appeals & Closing 
    • Athlete mixer TBD

    Sunday

    • 9 - 9:30 am Opening 
    • 9:30 - 11 am Youth 
    • 11 - 11:15  break / demos / appeals
    • 11:15 am - 11:30 am 65+ Men
    • 11:30 am - 12 pm 65+ Women
    • 12:15 am - 12:30 am 50-64 Men
    • 12:30 pm - 1 pm 50-64 Women
    • 1 - 1:45 pm break / demos / appeals
    • 1:45 - 2:15 pm 35 - 49 Men
    • 2:15 - 3 pm 35 - 49 Women
    • 3 - 3:15 pm 18 - 34 Men
      • 3:15 - 4 pm 18 - 34 Women

    • 4 - 4:20pm break / demos / appeals
    • 4:20 - 4:45 pm Closing Ceremony & Awards


Contact Us

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(801) 648-YOGA (9642)

Address: 487 State Street #2, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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