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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

    • 5 Oct 2024
    • 26 Oct 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Zoom
    Register

    Become a Certified Judge or Coach This October!


    Interested in being a certified Yoga Sport coach or championship judge?  This combined coaches and judges training is also a recertification for existing judges and current coaches. This is a comprehensive training that will cover all aspects of judging and all aspects of coaching. Participants who complete the training will be invited to judge during the 2025 season.

    Your training team includes senior teachers and IYSF Technical Committee Members Kim Tang and Lynn Whitlow, Erin Paulsen, Chair, USA Yoga Judges Committee and Judy Lu, Chair, USA Yoga Coaches Committee.

    Eligibility criteria for judges: active and certified teacher for at least three years. Eligibility criteria for the coaches: active and certified teacher for at least three years or competitor for at least three years or winner of first, second, or third place in their division at the national championships. Judges and coaches who are certifying must be members of USA Yoga.

    Schedule:

    October: every Saturday

    5, 12, 19, 26: 12:30-2:30pm Pacific Time

    Training Cost:

    $400 for all 4 sessions - for new judges and coaches. Includes a one-year USA Yoga membership; current members will be extended for one additional year. Must attend 3 of the 4 sessions live and complete assessment.

    $100 for all 4 sessions - for anyone who judged in the 2024 season, or past national or international champions. May attend in person or watch video recordings and complete assessment.

    • 1 Nov 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Indiana Hot Yoga, 824 University Woods Dr, New Albany, IN 47150
    Register
    Join National Champion, studio co-owner and longtime practitioner Ayanna Brown!


    Ayanna has been a USA Yoga member for over 20 years. She has competed, hosted events, coached and judged. There are many jewels she has picked up along the way that she would love to share with you.

    From your practice and preparation, to your mental focus and emotional state and being on stage, this workshop will focus on how to stay healthy physically and emotionally as a competitor in the sport of Yoga. 

    Expect a short lecture, focusing on clarity in your Yoga Sport series and be prepared to practice your series.

    Towels and mats are available to rent. The studio is about a 10-minute drive from the qualifier venue.

    • 2 Nov 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Radisson Hotel Louisville North, 505 Marriott Drive Clarksville, IN 47129
    • 43
    Register

    Present your 3-minute routine in Clarksville, Indiana on November 2 to qualify for the 2025 National Yoga Sport Championship in August 2025 in State College, PA.

    Resources for your routine can be found at IYSF and on the rules and posture guidelines pages. If you do not have a coach, consider reaching out to one of the coaches listed in the Coaches Directory.

    Don't miss the Friday night workshop on preparing for class and the stage with Ayanna Brown, open to all!

    Competitor classes throughout the weekend, November 1-3, are at Indiana Hot Yoga. Sign up now. 

      • Friday - 7 - 8:30am and 9:30 - 11am

      • Saturday - 7:30 - 9am, 9:30 - 11am

      • Sunday - 8:30 - 10am


    2024 Nationals participants saying hello from San Diego!

    • 11 Jan 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Live Online
    • 87
    Register

    January 11th Live Qualifier for the National Championship

    Actual times and athlete order will appear here closer to the event


    This event will be live-streamed starting at 11 am EDT

    10 am Central, 9 am Mountain and 8 am Pacific

    Watch here

    9 - 10 am Facilitator Check-In 

    10:15 am Athlete Check-In / Mat & Camera Check 

    11 - 11:15 am Opening Remarks 

    Category Order 

    Boys 12-14

    Boys 15-17

    Girls 12-14

    Girls 15-17

    Men 50+

    Women 50+

    Men 18 - 49

    Women 18 - 49

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

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

    Mark your calendar now.

    Qualifiers start in November!

    Dates for Next Year!  2025 USA Yoga Season Calendar

    Qualifiers

    ·       November 2nd Hosted by Ayanna Brown, Indiana

    ·       January 11th  Online Live Virtual

    ·       March 8th Hosted by Lynn Whitlow, California 

    ·       May 10th Hosted by Tim Mizerak & Sarah Gnerre, Boston/New Hampshire 

    2025 Nationals

    ·       August 1-3, The State Theatre in State College, Pennsylvania 

    News

    Starting with the 2025 season:

    ·       New age divisions: 36 - 49, and 65+ will be official age groups both nationally and internationally. 

    ·       Missing a posture category will be a 3-point deduction.

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(801) 648-YOGA (9642)

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