ЙОГА-СПОРТ:ПРАВИЛА.ПОЛОЖЕНИЯ. ИНСТРУКЦИИ
ПРАВИЛА И ПОЛОЖЕНИЯ (ИНСТРУКЦИИ)
ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННЫЙ (АРТИСТИЧЕСКИЙ) ЙОГА-СПОРТ.
РИТМИЧНЫЙ ЙОГА-СПОРТ.
АТЛЕТИЧЕСКИЙ ЙОГА-СПОРТ.
ЙОГА-АСАНА СПОРТ.
История: Йога-спорт появился примерно 2000 лет назад. Он происходит из Индии. Вначале йога-спорт, прежде всего, являлся духовным соревнованием среди различных философских школ и монастырей в Индии. Это искусство посвящалось древнему божеству, так же, как это происходило в Греции с Олимпийскими Играми. Поскольку спорт в основном базируется на духовном образовании, то умственные и физические методы также принимались во внимание, если достигался контроль человеческого духа.
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Определение спорта:
Спорт - полностью нормативная игра, регулируемая инструкциями, которые включают соревнование между двумя или более людьми. Каждое соревнование или состязание показывает компетентность человека в его навыках, талантах, методах, стратегиях, тактиках или других направлениях соревнований, оцениваемых с физической, умственной, духовной, социальной, этологической и экологической точек зрения. Спорт – это Жизнь, само обучение, так как жизнь – ежесекундное соревнование.
Определение Игры: Йога-Спорт
Йога-Спорт - духовная дисциплина, которая оценивает духовное образование человека и его контроль над реакциями, эмоциями, бесстрастностью и чувствами. Во время прохождения игры соперник, мастер и тренер определяют человека, наделенного духовным рассудком благодаря эмоциональным и чувственным способностям...
Цель Игры: Йога-Спорт
Цель Йога-Спорта - индивидуальная духовная реализация, использование соревнований, как самосовершенствование и как духовный тренинг по отношению к препятствиям, с которыми мы ежедневно сталкиваемся на жизненном пути. Йога-Спорт способствует развитию духовных, эмоциональных и чувственных способностей человека в процессе соревнования, перед негативными ситуациями, которые способны вызвать недовольство, беспокойство и напряжение. Каждый участник соревнований, в первую очередь обучается духовно, несмотря на умственное и физическое обучение, Йога-Спорт использует йогические техники соревнования, как второстепенные, тогда как окончательной целью является духовность.
Разделы Йога-Спорта
Йога-Спорт имеет четыре раздела, Стиля или Вида:
1. Атлетический Йога-Спорт
2. Артистический (художественный) Йога-Спорт
3. Ритмичный Йога-Спорт
4. Йога-асана спорт
1) Атлетический Йога-Спорт
Атлетическая спортивная йога оценивает безупречное выполнение асаны. безукоризненное распределение силы, баланса, устойчивости и точного диапазона гибкости. Превосходное выполнение пранаямы (контроль энергии) и соответствующее дыхание или свара- йога. Достижение Пратьяхары (самонаблюдение), Дхарана (концентрация) и если возможно, медитативное состояние (Дхьяна).
Духовность: конкурсант не может быть возбужденным, страдающим, беспокойным. Демонстрируя спокойствие, гармонию, счастье или радость, конкурсант будет более высоко оценен. Эти духовные состояния более ценны, чем физические навыки, такие как гибкость, сила, устойчивость и баланс. Также оценивается позиция, правильное отношение и действия конкурсантов (карма-йога), когда человек выполняет свою дхарму (обязанность), не беспокоясь о выгоде или результате. Если конкурсант волнуется или беспокоится за результат, он проигрывает соревнование.
2) Артистический Йога-Спорт
Артистический Йога-Спорт состоит из серии асан, которые должны выполнятся в плавной последовательности. Помимо пунктов, упомянутых для Атлетического Йога-Спорта, сюда добавлена музыка, одеяние, естественные артистические качества, общая элегантность, ритм выполнения и дыхания. Последовательность асан должна выполняться в соответствии с ритмом музыки, выбранной участником по надлежащим критериям (хороший вкус). Асаны необходимо соединить друг с другом, для гармоничного выполнения. Связки должны представлять собой более короткое движение, чтобы соединить выполняемую асану со следующей за минимальное время. Участник должен продемонстрировать духовность и счастье, выполняя свою виньясу. Демонстрация участником духовность и радость движения во время исполнения имеет фундаментальное значение. Участник должен пытаться вызвать симпатию и сопереживание у публики и жюри.
3) Ритмичный Йога-спорт
Ритмичная Йога демонстрируется в парах, выполняется по принципу зеркального отражения (двое синхронно выполняют те же самые асаны, в том же самом диапазоне), также придерживаясь всех пунктов, предписанных для Артистического Йога-Спорта.
4) Йога-асана спорт
Это – вид спорта, связанный со Йога-Спортом. Йога-асана спорт базируется на создании и выполнении йогических положений тела, выполняемых с максимальной гибкостью, силой, балансом, выравниванием и устойчивостью.
РАЗДЕЛ I
ГЛАВА 1: ОБЛАСТЬ И ЭЛЕМЕНТЫ ЙОГА-СПОРТА
Правило 1: Место проведения
1.1. Место - свободная зона, без каких-либо препятствий (может быть гимнастический зал или театр). Размеры: область – квадрат, стороны которого равняются шести метрам
1.2. Поверхность:
1.2.1. Поверхность должна быть плоской, горизонтальной и однородной. (Пол может быть деревянным, резиновым или цементным),
1.2.2. Поверхность не должна наносить участникам соревнований никаких ран. Запрещается проводить мероприятия на жестких скользких поверхностях.
1.2.3. Разрешаются как внутренние, так и наружные помещения.
1.3. Освещение: место должно быть хорошо освещено, для полноценной работы жюри.
1.4. Музыка: Звуковая система, CD плеер или музыканты (живой концерт) для Артистического и Ритмичного Йога-Спорта, максимум две минуты для каждого выступления.
1.5. Стол: стол должен быть расположен вдоль одной из сторон 6 x 6 квадратных метров. Рефери располагается здесь, ему необходимо видеть конкурсанта и отметки, присуждаемые судьями.
1.6. Места: Стулья должны быть помещены в каждый угол квадрата (6x6), по одному для каждого судьи. Судьи должны видеть участника состязаний и рефери.
ГЛАВА II:
УЧАСТНИКИ СОРЕВНОВАНИЙ
Правило2: Регистр
2.1. В соревновании могут принять участие только зарегистрированные своим тренером участники.
Правило 3: Деление участников
3.1. По количеству соперников:
3.1.1. Один человек
3.1.2. Пары
3.1.3. Группы
3.1.4. Команда
3.2. По полу:
3.2.1. Женский
3.2.2. Мужской
3.2.3. Смешанный
3.3. По возрасту :
3.3.1. Категории
Международная Федерация Йоги устанавливает следующие категории для Спортивных состязаний по Йоге:
· Дети 4 - 5 лет
· Дети 6 - 7 лет
· Дети 8 - 12 лет
· Подростки 13 - 17 лет
· Юноши и девушки 18 - 25 лет
· Взрослые 26 - 35 лет
· Взрослые 36 – 40 лет
· Взрослые 41 – 60 лет
· Взрослые 61 и более
· Все категории можно подразделить в соответствии с организационными критериями и потребностям спорта.
Правило 4: Одежда конкурсантов:
4.1. Одеяние:
4.1.1. Одеяние – по собственному выбору участника.
4.1.2. Оно должно быть эластичным и плотно прилегать к телу, чтобы ясно показывать движения, положения и дыхание.
4.2. Обувь:
Участники соревнований должны быть босыми.
4.3. Запрещенные предметы:
4.3.1. Не допускаются предметы, которые могут травмировать соперника, например драгоценности, булавки, чулки (носки), и т.д.
4.3.2. Ответственность за ношение очков во время соревнований, участник несет сам.
Правило 5: ПРАВА И ОБЯЗАННОСТИ СОПЕРНИКОВ
5.1. Обязанности участников соревнований
5.1.1. Каждый человек, участвующий в происходящем, должен знать правила и строго соблюдать их.
5.1.2. Каждый человек, принимающий участие в происходящем, должен принимать решение рефери со спортивной позиции, без какого-либо обсуждения и не должен выражать несогласие.
5.1.3. Каждый человек, принимающий участие в происходящем, должен вести себя любезно и уважительно, в соответствии с духом справедливой игры, не только по отношению к жюри, но и другим людям, тренерам, помощникам, противникам, публике, а также к растениям, животными и насекомыми.
5.1.4. Каждый человек, должен избегать действий, которые могут вызвать задержку (прекращение) соревнования.
5.2. Обязанности тренеров
5.2.1. Тренеры должны знать правила и строго соблюдать их, они должны принимать решение рефери со спортивной позиции, без какого-либо обсуждения и не должны выражать несогласие.
5.2.2. Перед соревнованием они должны регистрировать и проверять названия, категории и подразделения, в которых будут выступать конкурсанты.
5.2.3. Тренеры должны представить всю документацию, которую требуют организаторы происходящего (идентификации, списки, медицинские свидетельства, и т.д ...)
5.2.4. Тренер может проводить инструкции участникам за пределами места проведения мероприятия, не нарушая и не задерживая соревнование.
5.2.5. Тренер должен быть преподавателем йоги, он также может принимать участие в происходящем как участник, но он не может быть одним из жюри.
5.3. Размещение соперников
5.3.1. Участники, которые не играют, должны находиться вне области игры - в месте, предоставленном организаторами происходящего.
5.3.2. Участники, которые не играют, могут разогреться и практиковать в удаленных областях, не мешая другим участникам.
ГЛАВА III
РЕЗУЛЬТАТ СОРЕВНОВАНИЙ
Правило 6:
6.1. Выигрыш в йога-спорте:
6.1.1. Заключительная оценка: десять (10) очков:
· Оценка за физическое исполнение: (1 очко).
· Оценка ментального исполнения: (1 очко).
· Оценка духовности: (4 очка).
· Оценка социальности: (1 очко).
· Оценка за экологию: (1 очко).
· Оценка за культуру: (1 очко).
· Оценка философского знания: (1 очко).
6.2. Победитель:
6.2.1. Победитель - участник, который получает лучшие отметки
6.3. Равный счет: рефери определяет победителя согласно духовной оценке
6.4. Оценка результатов Йога-Спорта:
Во всех аспектах Йога - в основном духовная дисциплина.
Существует десять очков в семи различных областях для оценки каждого участника. Очки присуждают судьи и также рефери - всегда Йогачарья с признанным происхождением и духовным образовательным мастерством.
Участник оценивается духовно, физически, ментально, социально, экологически, по уровню культуры и также знанию философии.
Существует строгий должный контроль духовного аспекта, по которому каждый соперник получает 4 очка из 10, в Атлетической Йоге, Артистической Йоге и Ритмичной Йоге.
После того как оценены физическое, умственное и духовное состояние, и таланты человека, его оценивают в социальном отношении, и затем, также, оценивается его культурное и философское знания этой дисциплины, применимо к жизни. Участники должны ответить на вопросы, относительно Йоги.
Необходимо принять во внимание, что, несмотря на то, что человек может быть необычно гибким и показывает невероятные позиции, он только получает 1 очко. Чтобы победить, соперник должен быть духовным, полон сил и знать философию Йоги. Концентрация приносит также 1 очко, но его духовность может дать целых 4 очка. Приятный и дружественный соперник может легко победить другого, очень гибкого. Жюри информируют относительно того со своим гуру или самостоятельно участник изучает йогу и практику медитации.
Социальное 1 очко присуждается, когда участник и его тренер объединены с сообществом йоги их страны. Культурное очко дается при способности приспособиться к любой культуре, несмотря на собственную. Экологически, соперник не может бросать мусор или нарушать естественный порядок.
Оцениваются люди, которые курят (даже в своей частной жизни), пьют алкоголь или принимают наркотики или воздействующие на психику вещества.
6.4.1. Духовная оценка (4 очка): Чтобы оценить и присвоить очки в этом аспекте, судья и особенно рефери должен особенно обратить внимание вначале, в течение и после соревнования на следующие моменты для каждого участника.
6.4.1.1. АХИМСА: соперник не должен выказывать в начале, в течение и после соревнования никакого вида страстного или агрессивного отношения, критики, разочарования, раздражения или признака неодобрения, ни физического, ни умственного, ни устного или духовного по отношению к другому сопернику, тренеру, жюри, аудитории, животным или растениям. Но даже к тому, что будет неаккуратно или оскорбительно совершено другим соперником в его адрес.
6.4.1.2. МАИТРИ: второе качество, которое положительно оценивается - Дружба или Маитри к каждому живому существу, присутствующему на соревновании. Должно быть дружественное чувство, сотрудничество и солидарность к членам команды, противникам и жюри. Никто не должен показывать неприязнь, отсутствие симпатии к жюри или соперникам.
Участник должен понять, что это - игра, он не может отвечать в неуважительной манере родственникам, публике, другим соперникам или жюри. Он не должен показывать жесты неприязни, неодобрения или вражды. А также не должны показывать невежливость и родственники, друзья или их болельщики .
6.4.1.3. МУДИТА: так же положительно оцениваются чувство счастья и радости. Очень важно быть счастливым, получать удовольствие от справедливой игры как участник. Соперник так же, как и тренер, не могут показывать или выражать несчастье, безразличие, депрессию, беспокойство, напряжение, страдание или любое другое негативное чувство.
6.4.1.4. ЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНЫЙ И НЕСПОКОЙНИЙ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТ:отсутствие отрицательных эмоций и способность к пониманию чувств других.
Умение быть сострадательным. Умение наслаждаться и получать удовольствие Игрой и Йогой.
ЯМА и НИЯМА: Яма и Нияма должны соблюдаться как в начале, в течение так и после соревнования (за один час до и спустя один час после него)
6.4.2. Физический Счет: (1 очко) Гибкость в выполнении асан оценивается в десяти очках, а также устойчивость в статическом балансе, силовая стойкость и правильное выравнивание для каждой йогической позиции.
Для Артистического и Ритмичного йога-спорта главными моментами являются: - координация, ритм, личное обаяние, мастерство, творческий потенциал, музыка и сценография.
Физический аспект имеет десять пунктов оценки:
6.4.2. 1) Гибкость (0,10 очков)
6.4.2. 2) Сопротивление в статическом
балансе (0,10 очков)
6.4.2. 3) силовая стойкость (0,10 очков)
6.4.2. 4) выравнивание (0,10 очков)
6.4.2. 5) Координация и ритм (0,10 очков)
6.4.2. 6) Личное обаяние (0,10 очков)
6.4.2. 7) мастерство (0,10 очков)
6.4.2. 8) Творческий потенциал (0,10
очков)
6.4.2. 9) Музыка (0,10 очков)
6.4.2. 10) Сценография (0,10 очков)
6.4.3. Умственная Оценка (1 очко)
В течение соревнования поощряются: самоанализ, внимание, концентрация, созерцание и способность к медитации соперника.
6.4.4. Социальная Оценка (1 очко)
Терпимость и интеграция с другими поощряются, так же как товарищество, объединение с группами и составом, понимание и уважение правил.
Участники не могут критиковать, требовать или противоречить жюри или решению рефери.
6.4.5. Этио-экологическая Оценка (1 очко)
Правильное экологическое поведение и экологическое уважение поощряются. Участник не должен курить, пить алкоголь, принимать наркотики или воздействующие на психику вещества, бросать бумагу или сорить в месте соревнования и ближайших областях. Он должен поддерживать все опрятным и чистым. Он не должен ничего разрушать или перемещать. Этиологически, он должен заботливо относиться к животным, даже насекомым. Он не должен убивать какое-либо живое существо или растение в течение соревнования. Человек, который помогает содержать все в чистоте и порядке, не разрушая или вредя живым существам и объектам, поощряется.
6.4.6. Культурная Оценка (1 очко)
Участник должен понять и принять без критики культуру, религию, философию, традиции, привычки и обычаи страны и города, где организовано соревнование. Почтительное отношение к отличным культурам поощряется.
6.4.7. Философская Оценка (1 очко)
Джняна Йога Соревнование. Соперники должны заполнить анкетный лист, ответив на вопросы относительно философии Йоги, искусства и науки, тем самым продемонстрировав свое знание этой дисциплины.
Глава IV: ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ СОРЕВНОВАНИЙ
Правило 7:
7.1. Организация:
Соревнование может быть организовано в различных видах:
7.1.1. Объединенное соревнование. Исключительно для объединенных участников с действительной индивидуальной картой. Сторонники участвуют из участников объединения.
7.1.2. Открытое соревнование: каждый может принять участие в этом соревновании.
7.1.3.Соревнование с приглашением: организованное для распространения деятельности и развития, и улучшения навыков участников.
7.2.Официальные и неофициальные соревнования
7.2.1. Официальное соревнование МФЙ: Международная Федерация Йоги или национальные федерации дают «официальное « название объединенного соревнования и ее включают в организацию FIXTURE.
7.2.2. Неофициальное соревнование МФЙ: те соревнования, которые организованы вне федераций FIXTURE, соревнование – игра по правилам. Два или более учреждения, объединенные или нет, могут принять участие в соревновании.
7.3. Функции (обязанности):
7.3.1 Участники: люди, которые практикуют и изучают йогу. Их функция – принять участие в соревновании, представляя школу, Гуру и линию передачи йоги.
7.3.2. Тренеры: инструкторы йоги или учителя йоги. Их функция направлять участников.
7.3.3. Судьи: Йогачарьи или Мастера Йоги. Их функция – оценивать и присуждать очки участникам.
7.3.4. Рефери: Йогачарьи или Мастера Йоги. Они отвечают за организацию, порядок и духовность в Йога-Спорте.
7.3.5. Диск-жокей: его функция управлять звуковой системой.
7.3.6. Охранник: Его функция следить за безопасностью на соревновании и удалять правонарушителей.
7.3.7. Врач: Его функция оставаться в течение всего соревнования и помогать любому человеку, который будет нуждаться в медицинской помощи.
Очень важно начать соревнование с традиционного приветствия.
РАЗДЕЛ II: СУДЬИ И РЕФЕРИ
Правило 8: Жюри Йога-спорта
В Жюри входят два и более судьи, максимум десять, и их задача – оценивать и предоставлять результаты или непосредственный выбор участников.
8.1. Рефери:
8.1.1. Соревнование управляется рефери, задача которого поддерживать дисциплину, штрафуя каждую ошибку и давать окончательную оценку, для определения победителя. Чтобы дать эту окончательную оценку, рефери должен рассмотреть духовную сумму очков участника, и, таким образом, это может изменить общий счет, данный судьями. Его решение является последним словом, и оно не может быть подвергнуто сомнению, возражению, критике и должно быть принято всеми соперниками, тренерами, судьями, учреждениями и широкой публикой.
8.1.2. Рефери - хранитель дисциплины и духовности.
8.1.3. Рефери должен быть Свами или Йогачарья с традиционным происхождением и должен быть подтвержден своим гуру. Йогачарья должен обучиться 12 лет в Ашраме в гурукуле традиции его гуру.
8.1.4. Рефери решает кто - победитель и следующие положения.
8.1.5. В конце соревнования он должен сообщить результаты каждой официальной организации и всем учреждениям, федерациям и вовлеченным школам и основе организации.
8.2. Судьи:
8.2.1. Судьи должны знать, уважать и применять спортивное правосудие через глубокое знание и компетентность Правил Йога-Спорта и Инструкций.
8.2.2. Их ответственность состоит в том, чтобы оценить и дать соответствующее количество очков участникам.
8.3. Число Жюри для Спортивных состязаний Йоги:
8.3.1. Один и только один рефери.
8.3.2. Один рефери и два (или более) судьи.
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Соревнование Йога-асан играется раундами, с учетом категорий и половых различий. Рефери объявляет участников. Он размещает их на игровой площадке и называет поочередно 6 положений йоги. Каждая асана оценивается в 1 очко.
9.4.5. Финал:
После предоставления и подсчета очков для всех участников в одной и той же категории и половой принадлежности, определяется победитель раунда. Победитель от каждого раунда играет в финале.
9.4.6.Суб- подразделения соревнований:
9.4.6. "А" Соревнование женщин в Йога-асана-Спорте: Игры категорий (учитывается возраст). Победитель – кто зарабатывает большее количество очков.
9.4.6. "В" Соревнование мужчин в Йога-асана-Спорте: Игры категорий (учитывается возраст). Победитель – кто зарабатывает большее количество очков.
9.4.6. "C" Йога-асана-Спорт
Игра в командах: Каждая команда выставляет по два участника – мужчину и женщину, представляющих их школу, происхождение или страну.
Первое соревнование дает 10 очков, второе соревнование дает 5 очков, и третье дает 1 одно. Чтобы получить заключительные результаты, очки от команды суммируются. Победитель – кто зарабатывает большее количество очков.
9.4.7. Процедура Судейства:
1) Только один рефери дает очки, и может быть в качестве и судьи и рефери одновременно.
2) Один рефери и более чем два судьи: судьи дают очки для каждой асаны, стоя рядом с участником, которого он выбирает. Рефери добавляет очки.
3) Рефери должен быть Духовным Мастером Йоги с 12 годами обучения, традиционного и духовного диплома степени мастера йоги, признанного Международной Федерацией Йоги. Только Духовный Мастер Йоги может определять правила и инструкции Спортивных состязаний Йоги как Духовного Спорта, потому что он знает духовную оценку.
4) Строго запрещено для спортивных тренеров, преподавателей физкультуры, тренеров фитнесса или другой профессии, и также для преподавателей йоги учить этим правилам и инструкциям, потому что они не знают как дать духовную оценку.
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YOGA SPORT
GAME CHARACTERISTICS
Introduction
GAME CHARACTERISTICS
Introduction
Yoga Sport originated in India and has been in existence for 2500 years. Yoga is spiritual education. "Spiritual" does not refer to any particular religion; rather it refers to the spirit, which consists of feelings and emotions. The mastery of the physical techniques of yoga is valued only if the human being achieves dominion over his mind and spirit. A sport is a regulated game in which there exists competition between two or more persons. Yoga Sport establishes whether or not a certain human being is competent physically, mentally, spiritually, socially, ethologically, ecologically, and culturally. Yoga Sport is a lesson in life itself which is a competition in every instance. However, the most important thing to remember in Yoga Sport competitions is that they are games, where one must achieve control over his emotions, feelings, and passions in the face of stress. The greatest Spiritual Intelligence obtains more points than any other evaluated category in the competition, such as flexibility, strength resistance, and balance. Judges determine Spiritual Intelligence by evaluating the Affective Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence of the competitor. Affective Intelligence is one’s ability to adapt to the feelings of those around him. Emotional Intelligence is the ability to adapt to one’s own emotions. Yoga Sport develops these forms of intelligence within the context of competition where the environment could generate imbalance, dissatisfaction, and stress. Competition motivates the competitor to achieve personal transcendation and spiritual training, which ultimately serves him in conquering the obstacles life places before him on a daily basis. Ultimately, Yoga Sport uses competition of physical yoga techniques as a means to a spiritual end.
Divisions of Yoga Sport
Yoga Sport is divided into four Ramas, Styles, of Lines:
1) Athletic Yoga
2) Artistic Yoga
3) Rhythmic Yoga
4) Yoga Asanas
1) Athletic Yoga
Athletic Yoga evaluates the perfect execution of asana, the perfect alignment, and the range of flexibility, strength, balance, and resistance. It also evaluates the perfect execution of Pranayama (control of energy), and appropriate breathing techniques, or Swara Yoga.
Other factors that are evaluated include achievement of Pratihara (introspection), Dharma (concentration), and if possible the achievement of Dhyana (meditation). Spiritually, the competitor should not be nervous or altered; rather he should feel relaxed, harmonious, content, and happy, which causes him to gain more points in the competition. The spiritual state in which the competitors are in wins them more points than their physical qualities: flexibility, strength, balance, and resistance.
2) Artistic Yoga
Artistic Yoga is composed of kramajis, or series of yoga postures that create an uninterrupted cascade of asana. Qualities of artistic yoga include use of music, costume, good taste, natural art, rhythm of execution, and rhythm of breath work. The series should be executed to music chosen with good taste. The postures are united with the use of intercalary postures, being the ones that create a passage between the two postures with the least weight displacement and the least time possible. It is fundamental in artistic yoga to express spirituality and the joy of movement. The competitor should achieve a state of empathy and connection toward the judges and the audience.
3) Rhythmic Yoga
Rhythmic Yoga is executed in pairs and is trained with the use of a mirror to ensure the synchronization of the postures. The postures ought to be executed by each individual to the same degree and at the same time. Rhythmic yoga preserves the primary qualities of Artistic Yoga.
4) Yoga Asanas
Yoga Asanas is closely related to Athletic Yoga. It deals with the execution of athletic asanas which are to be performed at the competitor’s maximum of flexibility, balance, alignment, and resistance.
Yoga Sport is divided into four Ramas, Styles, of Lines:
1) Athletic Yoga
2) Artistic Yoga
3) Rhythmic Yoga
4) Yoga Asanas
1) Athletic Yoga
Athletic Yoga evaluates the perfect execution of asana, the perfect alignment, and the range of flexibility, strength, balance, and resistance. It also evaluates the perfect execution of Pranayama (control of energy), and appropriate breathing techniques, or Swara Yoga.
Other factors that are evaluated include achievement of Pratihara (introspection), Dharma (concentration), and if possible the achievement of Dhyana (meditation). Spiritually, the competitor should not be nervous or altered; rather he should feel relaxed, harmonious, content, and happy, which causes him to gain more points in the competition. The spiritual state in which the competitors are in wins them more points than their physical qualities: flexibility, strength, balance, and resistance.
2) Artistic Yoga
Artistic Yoga is composed of kramajis, or series of yoga postures that create an uninterrupted cascade of asana. Qualities of artistic yoga include use of music, costume, good taste, natural art, rhythm of execution, and rhythm of breath work. The series should be executed to music chosen with good taste. The postures are united with the use of intercalary postures, being the ones that create a passage between the two postures with the least weight displacement and the least time possible. It is fundamental in artistic yoga to express spirituality and the joy of movement. The competitor should achieve a state of empathy and connection toward the judges and the audience.
3) Rhythmic Yoga
Rhythmic Yoga is executed in pairs and is trained with the use of a mirror to ensure the synchronization of the postures. The postures ought to be executed by each individual to the same degree and at the same time. Rhythmic yoga preserves the primary qualities of Artistic Yoga.
4) Yoga Asanas
Yoga Asanas is closely related to Athletic Yoga. It deals with the execution of athletic asanas which are to be performed at the competitor’s maximum of flexibility, balance, alignment, and resistance.
SECTION 1 -
CHAPTER 1: YOGA SPORT GAME FIELD AND NECESSARY OBJECTS
RULE 1:
THE ARENA
1.1 Dimensions: The arena is a nine by nine meter square, an open space free from obstacles. (It could be a gym or a stage).
1.2 The Field Surface:
1.2.1. The ground needs to be flat, horizontal, and of uniform consistency. (The ground can be parquet floor, rubber or cement.)
1.2.2. The ground should not present any danger of injury for the competitors. Rough or slippery surfaces are prohibited.
1.2.3. The competition can take place in covered arenas or out door spaces.
1.3. Lighting: The space is lighted to the liking of the judges.
1.4. Music: CD player or live musicians can be used in the case of Artistic Yoga or Rhythmic Yoga with a 2 minute maximum for each presentation.
1.5. The Table: The judges? table is located at one end of the nine by nine meter square. The referee is located there as well in order that the competitors can best be seen and in order that the points the judges award to them can best be seen.
CHAPTER 1: YOGA SPORT GAME FIELD AND NECESSARY OBJECTS
RULE 1:
THE ARENA
1.1 Dimensions: The arena is a nine by nine meter square, an open space free from obstacles. (It could be a gym or a stage).
1.2 The Field Surface:
1.2.1. The ground needs to be flat, horizontal, and of uniform consistency. (The ground can be parquet floor, rubber or cement.)
1.2.2. The ground should not present any danger of injury for the competitors. Rough or slippery surfaces are prohibited.
1.2.3. The competition can take place in covered arenas or out door spaces.
1.3. Lighting: The space is lighted to the liking of the judges.
1.4. Music: CD player or live musicians can be used in the case of Artistic Yoga or Rhythmic Yoga with a 2 minute maximum for each presentation.
1.5. The Table: The judges? table is located at one end of the nine by nine meter square. The referee is located there as well in order that the competitors can best be seen and in order that the points the judges award to them can best be seen.
CHAPTER II: THE PARTICIPANTS
RULE 2:
Composition and Registration
2.1. Only registered competitors may participate in the athletic gathering.
RULE 3:
Division of the participants in athletic yoga
3.1. By number of participants:
3.1.1. Individual
3.1.2. Pairs
3.2. By Participant Gender
3.2.1. Women’s
3.2.2. Men’s
3.2.3. Co-ed mixed gender
3.3. By Participant Age
3.3.1. Categories
According to the International Yoga Federation, athletic yoga is divided into the following categories:
- Baby ages 4-5
- Baby kids ages 6-7
- Kids ages 8-12
- Juniors ages 13-17
- Youngers ages 18-25
- Younger adults ages 26-35
- Adults ages 36-40
- Veterans ages 41-60
- Seniors ages 61 and over.
*All the categories can be subdivided by the discretion of the organizers of the event, and according to the needs of the sport.
RULE 4
THE JUDGES? DRESS CODE
4.1. Dress:
4.1.1. The dress code is free, meaning each competitor may choose.
4.1.2. Clothing must be form fitting in order to best perceive movement, posture, and breathe work.
4.2. Shoes: Each competitor must compete barefoot.
4.3. Prohibited Objects:
4.3.1. Any object that could potentially cause injury to competitor is prohibited, for example, wings pins, socks, etc.
4.3.2. The competitor may wear glasses at his own risk.
RULE 5
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTICIPANTS
5.1. The Judges? Responsibilities
5.1.1. That the participants understand rules of the competition and respect them.
5.1.2. The participants accept the referee’s decisions and respect them in the spirit of sportsmanship.
5.1.3. That participants conduct themselves respectfully and in accordance with the spirit of good sportsmanship, not only toward the judges, but toward all people present: trainers, fellow competitors, adversaries, the audience, and even the plants, animals, and insects.
5.1.4. That all participants avoid any action which could cause delays in the competition.
5.2. The Trainers Responsibilities
5.2.1. The trainers ought to understand the rules of the game and maintain them strictly. They ought to accept any decisions made by the referee in the attitude of sportsmanship, and without discussion.
5.2.2. Before the competition, trainers must register their participants’ names, categories, and divisions.
5.2.3. The trainers must present all documents petitioned for by the organization, such as identification, documents, doctor consent forms, etc.
5.2.4. The trainer can give instructions to the competitors, but outside the arena and without distracting other members of the competition.
5.2.5. The trainer need be a yoga instructor, he can compete himself, but he cannot judge.
5.3. Assigned Location of the Participants
5.3.1. The participants who are not competing are to remain outside the arena, in the section assigned to the organizers of the competition.
5.3.2. The competitors who have no yet competed may warm up only in designated zones where they will not distract other participants.
RULE 2:
Composition and Registration
2.1. Only registered competitors may participate in the athletic gathering.
RULE 3:
Division of the participants in athletic yoga
3.1. By number of participants:
3.1.1. Individual
3.1.2. Pairs
3.2. By Participant Gender
3.2.1. Women’s
3.2.2. Men’s
3.2.3. Co-ed mixed gender
3.3. By Participant Age
3.3.1. Categories
According to the International Yoga Federation, athletic yoga is divided into the following categories:
- Baby ages 4-5
- Baby kids ages 6-7
- Kids ages 8-12
- Juniors ages 13-17
- Youngers ages 18-25
- Younger adults ages 26-35
- Adults ages 36-40
- Veterans ages 41-60
- Seniors ages 61 and over.
*All the categories can be subdivided by the discretion of the organizers of the event, and according to the needs of the sport.
RULE 4
THE JUDGES? DRESS CODE
4.1. Dress:
4.1.1. The dress code is free, meaning each competitor may choose.
4.1.2. Clothing must be form fitting in order to best perceive movement, posture, and breathe work.
4.2. Shoes: Each competitor must compete barefoot.
4.3. Prohibited Objects:
4.3.1. Any object that could potentially cause injury to competitor is prohibited, for example, wings pins, socks, etc.
4.3.2. The competitor may wear glasses at his own risk.
RULE 5
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTICIPANTS
5.1. The Judges? Responsibilities
5.1.1. That the participants understand rules of the competition and respect them.
5.1.2. The participants accept the referee’s decisions and respect them in the spirit of sportsmanship.
5.1.3. That participants conduct themselves respectfully and in accordance with the spirit of good sportsmanship, not only toward the judges, but toward all people present: trainers, fellow competitors, adversaries, the audience, and even the plants, animals, and insects.
5.1.4. That all participants avoid any action which could cause delays in the competition.
5.2. The Trainers Responsibilities
5.2.1. The trainers ought to understand the rules of the game and maintain them strictly. They ought to accept any decisions made by the referee in the attitude of sportsmanship, and without discussion.
5.2.2. Before the competition, trainers must register their participants’ names, categories, and divisions.
5.2.3. The trainers must present all documents petitioned for by the organization, such as identification, documents, doctor consent forms, etc.
5.2.4. The trainer can give instructions to the competitors, but outside the arena and without distracting other members of the competition.
5.2.5. The trainer need be a yoga instructor, he can compete himself, but he cannot judge.
5.3. Assigned Location of the Participants
5.3.1. The participants who are not competing are to remain outside the arena, in the section assigned to the organizers of the competition.
5.3.2. The competitors who have no yet competed may warm up only in designated zones where they will not distract other participants.
CHAPTER III
POINTS IN THE COMPETITION
RULE 6
6.1. POINTS IN YOGA SPORT
6.1.1. Final Evaluation ten (10) points:
- Physical Evaluation: (1 point)
- Mental Evaluation: (1 point)
- Spiritual Evaluation: (4 points)
- Social Evaluation: (1 point)
- Ecological Evaluation: (1 point)
- Cultural Evaluation: (1 point)
- Philosophical Evaluation: (1 point)
6.2. THE WINNER
6.2.1. THE WINNER IN ATHLETIC YOGA: the winner is he who obtains the highest overall points
6.3. IN CASE OF A TIE: the referee chooses the winner based on highest spiritual points.
6.4. Evaluation of Yoga Sport:
The judges evaluate a competitor based on a ten-point system. The referee is always a yoga master with lineage and dominion over the spiritual education of a human being. The competitor is evaluated physically, mentally, socially, ecologically, culturally, and philosophically. In all aspects of yoga as a discipline, the primary concern is the spiritual. This is precisely why the control over the spirit demonstrated by each competitor receives a total of four points out of ten possible points in athletic yoga, artistic yoga, and rhythmic yoga.
Once the physical, mental, and spiritual aptitude of the individual has been evaluated, the judges evaluate the cultural and philosophical aptitude of the competitor by way of written exam.
It is important to remember that a flexible competitor with incredible physical postures only wins one point. In order to win, one needs to understand and practice the philosophical and spiritual side of yoga. The competitor’s concentration level wins one point, and his spirituality wins four points. The most friendly and pleasant competitor could easily beat a flexible person. The judges are informed about which competitors study yoga and meditate with their masters.
The social points are awarded when a competitor and his trainer are integrated in the Yoga Community in their respective country, and cultural points are awarded based on their competitor’s ability to adapt to the home culture of the competition without concern for his own culture. Ecological points are awarded to those who do not litter or pollute the ecology. Those competitors who smoke in their private lives, or use drugs, alcohol, or pharmaceuticals, are eliminated.
6.4.1. Points for Spirituality (4 points):
During and after the competition the judge, and most of all, the referee, observe the following four points in evaluating the competitors? spirituality:
6.4.1.1. AHIMSA: The competitor may not manifest before, during, nor after, any type of violence aggression, criticism, anger, or disapproval toward fellow competitors, trainers, audience members, judges, animals, or plants--neither physically, mentally, verbally, or spiritually. They also may not destroy objects.
6.4.1.2. MAITRI: The second feeling which the judges award points for is Maitri, friendship towards all beings present at the competition. The competitor should not demonstrate mean feelings, nor lack of sympathy, towards rivals or judges. The competitor should exhibit a state of friendship, cooperation, and solidity toward rivals and judges. The competitor must understand that the competition is a game and should not respond too aggressively or maliciously to any living being present. Neither should his friends, family members, and sympathizers present at the competition. The competitor’s face should not exhibit expressions of animosity, discontentment, nor of discooperation. Each competitor obtains points for Maitri, feelings of friendship, cooperation, and solidity towards companions, rivals, and judges.
POINTS IN THE COMPETITION
RULE 6
6.1. POINTS IN YOGA SPORT
6.1.1. Final Evaluation ten (10) points:
- Physical Evaluation: (1 point)
- Mental Evaluation: (1 point)
- Spiritual Evaluation: (4 points)
- Social Evaluation: (1 point)
- Ecological Evaluation: (1 point)
- Cultural Evaluation: (1 point)
- Philosophical Evaluation: (1 point)
6.2. THE WINNER
6.2.1. THE WINNER IN ATHLETIC YOGA: the winner is he who obtains the highest overall points
6.3. IN CASE OF A TIE: the referee chooses the winner based on highest spiritual points.
6.4. Evaluation of Yoga Sport:
The judges evaluate a competitor based on a ten-point system. The referee is always a yoga master with lineage and dominion over the spiritual education of a human being. The competitor is evaluated physically, mentally, socially, ecologically, culturally, and philosophically. In all aspects of yoga as a discipline, the primary concern is the spiritual. This is precisely why the control over the spirit demonstrated by each competitor receives a total of four points out of ten possible points in athletic yoga, artistic yoga, and rhythmic yoga.
Once the physical, mental, and spiritual aptitude of the individual has been evaluated, the judges evaluate the cultural and philosophical aptitude of the competitor by way of written exam.
It is important to remember that a flexible competitor with incredible physical postures only wins one point. In order to win, one needs to understand and practice the philosophical and spiritual side of yoga. The competitor’s concentration level wins one point, and his spirituality wins four points. The most friendly and pleasant competitor could easily beat a flexible person. The judges are informed about which competitors study yoga and meditate with their masters.
The social points are awarded when a competitor and his trainer are integrated in the Yoga Community in their respective country, and cultural points are awarded based on their competitor’s ability to adapt to the home culture of the competition without concern for his own culture. Ecological points are awarded to those who do not litter or pollute the ecology. Those competitors who smoke in their private lives, or use drugs, alcohol, or pharmaceuticals, are eliminated.
6.4.1. Points for Spirituality (4 points):
During and after the competition the judge, and most of all, the referee, observe the following four points in evaluating the competitors? spirituality:
6.4.1.1. AHIMSA: The competitor may not manifest before, during, nor after, any type of violence aggression, criticism, anger, or disapproval toward fellow competitors, trainers, audience members, judges, animals, or plants--neither physically, mentally, verbally, or spiritually. They also may not destroy objects.
6.4.1.2. MAITRI: The second feeling which the judges award points for is Maitri, friendship towards all beings present at the competition. The competitor should not demonstrate mean feelings, nor lack of sympathy, towards rivals or judges. The competitor should exhibit a state of friendship, cooperation, and solidity toward rivals and judges. The competitor must understand that the competition is a game and should not respond too aggressively or maliciously to any living being present. Neither should his friends, family members, and sympathizers present at the competition. The competitor’s face should not exhibit expressions of animosity, discontentment, nor of discooperation. Each competitor obtains points for Maitri, feelings of friendship, cooperation, and solidity towards companions, rivals, and judges.
6.4.1.3. MUDITA: The judges award points for happiness. It is important to be content, to enjoy the game as a celebration. Neither the competitor nor the trainer should exhibit expressions of sadness, indifference, depression, anxiety, stress, anguish--or any other negative feeling.
6.4.1.4. EMOTIONAL AND AFFECTIVE INTELLIGENCE: the capacity to avoid feeling negative emotions in oneself and the capacity to understand what affects the feelings of others. Affective intelligence deals with capacity to generate feelings, fundamentally those of karuna, or compassion for others. Emotional intelligence deals with the capacity to have fun in the game and with Yoga.
YAMAS AND NIYAMAS: The competitors must observe the Yamas and Niyamas before, during, and after the competition. (One hour before and one hour after).
6.4.2. Points for the Physical (1 point)
The judges award points for the ten levels of flexibility, static balance, and strength resistance in each posture. The judges also award points for alignment in each posture. In the case of Artistic Yoga and Rhythmic yoga, the judges also award points for coordination, rhythm, charisma, artistic ability, creativity, choice of music, and staging.
The ten subdivisions for the evaluated aspects of physicality:
6.4.2. 1) Flexibility (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 2) Resistance in static balance (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 3) Resistance to strength (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 4) Alignment (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 5) Coordination and Rhythm (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 6) Charisma (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 7) Artistic ability (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 8) Creativity (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 9) Choice of music (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 10) Staging (0.10 points)
6.4.3. Points for Mental State (1 point)
The judges award points for the competitor’s ability to introspect, concentrate, contemplate, and mediate within the competition environment.
6.4.4. Points for Sociability (1 point)
The judges award points for toleration for and integration with others, companionship, belonging to the group, belonging to the institution, accepting the rules, and understanding them. The competitor should not criticize, protest, or interfere should a judge make a mistake.
6.4.5. Ecological Points (1 point)
The judges award points for respecting the environment. The competitor is prohibited from smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs or pharmaceuticals, or littering the competition area or surrounding area. The competitor must leave the environment the way it is without modifying absolutely anything. The competitor must respect the animal kingdom and may not kill or harm insects or plants during the competition. The judges award points to those who help in maintaining everything clean, in order, neat, and who do not destroy living beings or objects.
6.4.6. Cultural Points (1 point)
The judges award points to those who understand and accept, without criticizing, the cultures, religions, philosophies, races, and customs of the country or city where the competition takes place. The competitor ought to be respectful of the customs of every place and every country.
6.4.7. Philosophical Points (1 point)
Jnana Yoga Competition
The competitors will have to execute the asanas after they have been called out in Sanskrit. In doing so, the competitors demonstrate a certain understanding of yoga philosophy and study. In addition, the competitors may be asked to fill out a written quiz to demonstrate their understanding of yoga philosophy.
6.4.1.4. EMOTIONAL AND AFFECTIVE INTELLIGENCE: the capacity to avoid feeling negative emotions in oneself and the capacity to understand what affects the feelings of others. Affective intelligence deals with capacity to generate feelings, fundamentally those of karuna, or compassion for others. Emotional intelligence deals with the capacity to have fun in the game and with Yoga.
YAMAS AND NIYAMAS: The competitors must observe the Yamas and Niyamas before, during, and after the competition. (One hour before and one hour after).
6.4.2. Points for the Physical (1 point)
The judges award points for the ten levels of flexibility, static balance, and strength resistance in each posture. The judges also award points for alignment in each posture. In the case of Artistic Yoga and Rhythmic yoga, the judges also award points for coordination, rhythm, charisma, artistic ability, creativity, choice of music, and staging.
The ten subdivisions for the evaluated aspects of physicality:
6.4.2. 1) Flexibility (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 2) Resistance in static balance (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 3) Resistance to strength (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 4) Alignment (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 5) Coordination and Rhythm (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 6) Charisma (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 7) Artistic ability (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 8) Creativity (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 9) Choice of music (0.10 points)
6.4.2. 10) Staging (0.10 points)
6.4.3. Points for Mental State (1 point)
The judges award points for the competitor’s ability to introspect, concentrate, contemplate, and mediate within the competition environment.
6.4.4. Points for Sociability (1 point)
The judges award points for toleration for and integration with others, companionship, belonging to the group, belonging to the institution, accepting the rules, and understanding them. The competitor should not criticize, protest, or interfere should a judge make a mistake.
6.4.5. Ecological Points (1 point)
The judges award points for respecting the environment. The competitor is prohibited from smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs or pharmaceuticals, or littering the competition area or surrounding area. The competitor must leave the environment the way it is without modifying absolutely anything. The competitor must respect the animal kingdom and may not kill or harm insects or plants during the competition. The judges award points to those who help in maintaining everything clean, in order, neat, and who do not destroy living beings or objects.
6.4.6. Cultural Points (1 point)
The judges award points to those who understand and accept, without criticizing, the cultures, religions, philosophies, races, and customs of the country or city where the competition takes place. The competitor ought to be respectful of the customs of every place and every country.
6.4.7. Philosophical Points (1 point)
Jnana Yoga Competition
The competitors will have to execute the asanas after they have been called out in Sanskrit. In doing so, the competitors demonstrate a certain understanding of yoga philosophy and study. In addition, the competitors may be asked to fill out a written quiz to demonstrate their understanding of yoga philosophy.
CHAPTER IV:
REPARATION FOR THE COMPETITION
RULE 7
7.1. Organization:
All competition may be organized in the following way:
7.1.1. By Federation: competition exclusively for athletes belonging to the yoga federation with booklets and who follow the norms of the organized federation.
7.1.2. Open Competition: where all who wish may compete.
7.1.3. By Invitation: where those who wish to compete do so to develop, perfect, and prepare the athletes.
7.2. Official Competitions and Non-official Competitions
7.2.1. Official Competitions of the International Federation of Yoga Sports: The F.I.Y.S., or national federations, pass the official federated title to those who follow the FIXTURE of the institution.
7.2.2. Non-Official Competition of the F.I.Y.S.: Those competitions which are organized outside the FIXTURE of the federations. The competition is of friendly nature and are between two or more institutions--federated or non-federated.
7.3. Functions:
7.3.1. Competitors: are people who practice yoga. Their function is to compete representing their school, master, or yoga lineage.
7.3.2. Trainers: are yoga teachers or professors. Their function is to direct the competitors.
7.3.3. Judges: are yoga masters. Their function is to award points to competitors.
7.3.4. Referees: are yoga masters. They are responsible for organizing the discipline and spirituality or Yoga Sport.
7.3.5. Disk-jockey: responsible for playing music.
7.3.6. Security: responsible for the security of the competition and for expulsion of trespassers.
7.3.7. Doctor: responsible for being present during the whole competition, to assist those who require medical services.
7.4. Ceremony and Puja:
It is important to salute Nataraj the patron of Yoga Sport, or Shiva, before beginning the competition. In order to do this a Swami, Pujari, or Yogacharya must be present to chant mantras during the arati and fire ceremony.
A guru, pujari, or swami is responsible for the pre-competition puja.
REPARATION FOR THE COMPETITION
RULE 7
7.1. Organization:
All competition may be organized in the following way:
7.1.1. By Federation: competition exclusively for athletes belonging to the yoga federation with booklets and who follow the norms of the organized federation.
7.1.2. Open Competition: where all who wish may compete.
7.1.3. By Invitation: where those who wish to compete do so to develop, perfect, and prepare the athletes.
7.2. Official Competitions and Non-official Competitions
7.2.1. Official Competitions of the International Federation of Yoga Sports: The F.I.Y.S., or national federations, pass the official federated title to those who follow the FIXTURE of the institution.
7.2.2. Non-Official Competition of the F.I.Y.S.: Those competitions which are organized outside the FIXTURE of the federations. The competition is of friendly nature and are between two or more institutions--federated or non-federated.
7.3. Functions:
7.3.1. Competitors: are people who practice yoga. Their function is to compete representing their school, master, or yoga lineage.
7.3.2. Trainers: are yoga teachers or professors. Their function is to direct the competitors.
7.3.3. Judges: are yoga masters. Their function is to award points to competitors.
7.3.4. Referees: are yoga masters. They are responsible for organizing the discipline and spirituality or Yoga Sport.
7.3.5. Disk-jockey: responsible for playing music.
7.3.6. Security: responsible for the security of the competition and for expulsion of trespassers.
7.3.7. Doctor: responsible for being present during the whole competition, to assist those who require medical services.
7.4. Ceremony and Puja:
It is important to salute Nataraj the patron of Yoga Sport, or Shiva, before beginning the competition. In order to do this a Swami, Pujari, or Yogacharya must be present to chant mantras during the arati and fire ceremony.
A guru, pujari, or swami is responsible for the pre-competition puja.
SECTION II:
JUDGES AND REFEREES
RULE 8
THE JUDGES OF ATHLETIC YOGA
The panel of judges are composed of two or more judges, maximum ten judges, whose mission is to qualify competitors and award appropriate points to each one.
8.1. THE REFEREE
8.1.1. The competition is directed by the referee. His mission is maintaining discipline, penalizing errors, and awarding final points in order to declare a winner. In order to do this the referee must always keep the spiritual points in mind, as with those he may change the general points awarded by the judges. The referee does this by perceiving the extent to which the competitor follows the game rules, even after having performed. The competitor’s failing to abide by the rules is unappealing, unquestionable and unchangeable. This is accepted by all competitors, trainers, techs, judges, institutions and audience members as a priority in determining the winner. There can be no critique or appeal made on the referee’s verdict.
8.1.2. The referee is the chancellor of discipline and spirituality.
8.1.3. The referee must be a Swami or a Yogacharya (yoga master) from a traditional lineage and certified by his guru. Every Yogacharya must have studied for 12 years in an Ashram from the gurukula tradition with his guru.
8.1.4. The referee is he who names a winner and determines the rankings.
8.1.5. At the end of the competition all officials, participants, and organizers must communicate the results of the game to one another.
8.2. Judges
8.2.1. The judges must be Yogacharyas, Masters or Yoga Formatters in order to qualify competitors on the spiritual level, and in order to understand, respect, and impart athletic justice through the understanding and application of the rules.
8.2.2. Their responsibility is to qualify competitors.
8.3. Quantity of Judges in Yoga Sport
8.3.1. One referee
8.3.2. One referee and two more judges
SECTION III:
THE WINNER
RULE 9:
9.1. The Winner in ARTISTIC YOGA
9.1.1. Points: 10 final points
9.1.2. SUB CATEGORIES in the Artistic Yoga COMPETITION:
9.1.2. A- Individual Artistic Yoga (by gender: women’s and men’s). One competitor competes at a time. He with the highest final points wins.
9.1.2. B- Doubles Artistic Yoga (independent of gender). Competitors compete in twos. The couple which obtains the highest final points wins.
9.1.3. The Judge Panel’s Proceedings:
9.1.3. 1) Only one referee awards points, playing the role of judge and referee at the same time.
9.1.3. 2) One referee and two judges: two judges award the points raising signs that show the points 1 through 9, representing the point that coincides with the competitor’s jnana yoga point. Each judge raises the sign at the referee’s command. The referee adds the points together, deciding a winner.
JUDGES AND REFEREES
RULE 8
THE JUDGES OF ATHLETIC YOGA
The panel of judges are composed of two or more judges, maximum ten judges, whose mission is to qualify competitors and award appropriate points to each one.
8.1. THE REFEREE
8.1.1. The competition is directed by the referee. His mission is maintaining discipline, penalizing errors, and awarding final points in order to declare a winner. In order to do this the referee must always keep the spiritual points in mind, as with those he may change the general points awarded by the judges. The referee does this by perceiving the extent to which the competitor follows the game rules, even after having performed. The competitor’s failing to abide by the rules is unappealing, unquestionable and unchangeable. This is accepted by all competitors, trainers, techs, judges, institutions and audience members as a priority in determining the winner. There can be no critique or appeal made on the referee’s verdict.
8.1.2. The referee is the chancellor of discipline and spirituality.
8.1.3. The referee must be a Swami or a Yogacharya (yoga master) from a traditional lineage and certified by his guru. Every Yogacharya must have studied for 12 years in an Ashram from the gurukula tradition with his guru.
8.1.4. The referee is he who names a winner and determines the rankings.
8.1.5. At the end of the competition all officials, participants, and organizers must communicate the results of the game to one another.
8.2. Judges
8.2.1. The judges must be Yogacharyas, Masters or Yoga Formatters in order to qualify competitors on the spiritual level, and in order to understand, respect, and impart athletic justice through the understanding and application of the rules.
8.2.2. Their responsibility is to qualify competitors.
8.3. Quantity of Judges in Yoga Sport
8.3.1. One referee
8.3.2. One referee and two more judges
SECTION III:
THE WINNER
RULE 9:
9.1. The Winner in ARTISTIC YOGA
9.1.1. Points: 10 final points
9.1.2. SUB CATEGORIES in the Artistic Yoga COMPETITION:
9.1.2. A- Individual Artistic Yoga (by gender: women’s and men’s). One competitor competes at a time. He with the highest final points wins.
9.1.2. B- Doubles Artistic Yoga (independent of gender). Competitors compete in twos. The couple which obtains the highest final points wins.
9.1.3. The Judge Panel’s Proceedings:
9.1.3. 1) Only one referee awards points, playing the role of judge and referee at the same time.
9.1.3. 2) One referee and two judges: two judges award the points raising signs that show the points 1 through 9, representing the point that coincides with the competitor’s jnana yoga point. Each judge raises the sign at the referee’s command. The referee adds the points together, deciding a winner.
9.2. The Winner in RHYTHMIC YOGA
9.2.1. The points: 10 final points. They are evaluated in the same manner as in Artistic Yoga and Athletic Yoga.
9.2.2. Sub-categories of Rhythmic Yoga
9.2.2. Rhythmic Yoga in Pairs (independent of gender)
The pairs execute the same posture to the same degree, at the same time. The pair with the highest final points wins.
9.2.3. The judge panel’s proceedings:
9.2.3. 1) One referee awards the points, filling the role of judge and referee at the same time.
9.2.3. 2) One referee plus two judges: the judges award the points by raising signs showing the points 1 through 9. The raised point corresponds to the competitor’s jnana yoga point. Each judge need raise the point at the command of the referee. The referee is the one who sums the points together and designates a winner.
9.3. The Winner in ATHLETIC YOGA
9.3.1. Final Points: 10 points
9.3.2. System of Elimination: by rounds
In Athletic Yoga, the competition consists of rounds, divided by category and gender. The referee calls out the competitors. He places them on the game field and calls out six yoga poses at a time. Each pose is worth one out of one point.
9.3.3. FINAL: After awarding points to all the competitors of the same gender and category, he designates a winner in each round. The winners of each round compete in the finals.
9.3.4. Sub-categories:
9.3.4. A- WOMEN?S ATHLETIC YOGA: compete in age categories. The winner is she who wins the highest point in her category.
9.3.4. B- MEN?S ATHLETIC YOGA: compete in age categories. The winner is he who obtains the highest point in his category.
9.3.5. The judge panel’s proceedings:
9.3.5. 1) One referee awards the points, filling the role of judge and referee at the same time.
9.3.5. 2) One referee and more than two judges: the judges award the points by standing by the competitor whom they chose to win the point. The referee determines a final winner. In the case of a tie, the referee chooses a winner based on spirituality.
9.4. The Winner in Yogasanas
9.4.1. Finals Points: 6 points
- Back bend flexibility (1 point)
- Forward fold flexibility (1 point)
- Strength pose (1 point)
- Balance (1 point)
- Inversion pose (1 point)
- Pose chosen randomly from the pose-lottery (1 point)
9.4.2. THE WINNER IN YOGASANAS SPORT the winner is he who obtains the highest points in the execution and technique of the yoga asanas.
9.4.3. IN THE CASE OF A TIE the sum of the points awarded for the execution technique of the poses designates the winner. In this case the spiritual points are not considered to break the tie.
9.4.4. System of Elimination: by rounds
Yogasanas is competed in rounds, by gender and age category. The referee calls to the competitors. He places them in the gaming arena and names six yoga poses one at a time. Each pose is worth one point.
9.4.5. FINAL
After awarding points to all the competitors of each gender and age category, the referee designates a winner in each round. The winners of each round compete in the final.
9.4.6. Sub-categories:
9.4.6. WOMEN?S YOGASANAS SPORT: the competitors compete by age categories. The winner is she who obtains the highest point in her category.
9.4.6. MEN?S YOGASANAS SPORT: the competitors compete by age categories. The winner is he who obtains the highest point in his category.
9.4.7. The judge panel’s proceedings:
9.4.7. 1) Only one referee awards points, serving as referee and judge the same time.
9.4.7. 2) One referee and two judges: the judges award the points by standing beside the competitor they chose to win the point. The referee sums the points together at the end.
9.4.7. 3) The referee must be a spiritual yoga Master with 12 years of formation and lineage, and with a Yogacharya diploma certifying his recognition by the International Yoga Federation. Only a spiritual master can teach the rules of regulations of Yoga Sport as a spiritual sport. This is because only a spiritual yoga master can evaluate spirituality in Yoga Sport.
9.4.7. 4) Teaching these rules and regulations to athletic trainers, physical educators, fitness trainers or any other professionals including yoga instructors, is prohibited. This is because such professionals are incapable of realizing spiritual evaluations because they have no understanding of them.
9.2.1. The points: 10 final points. They are evaluated in the same manner as in Artistic Yoga and Athletic Yoga.
9.2.2. Sub-categories of Rhythmic Yoga
9.2.2. Rhythmic Yoga in Pairs (independent of gender)
The pairs execute the same posture to the same degree, at the same time. The pair with the highest final points wins.
9.2.3. The judge panel’s proceedings:
9.2.3. 1) One referee awards the points, filling the role of judge and referee at the same time.
9.2.3. 2) One referee plus two judges: the judges award the points by raising signs showing the points 1 through 9. The raised point corresponds to the competitor’s jnana yoga point. Each judge need raise the point at the command of the referee. The referee is the one who sums the points together and designates a winner.
9.3. The Winner in ATHLETIC YOGA
9.3.1. Final Points: 10 points
9.3.2. System of Elimination: by rounds
In Athletic Yoga, the competition consists of rounds, divided by category and gender. The referee calls out the competitors. He places them on the game field and calls out six yoga poses at a time. Each pose is worth one out of one point.
9.3.3. FINAL: After awarding points to all the competitors of the same gender and category, he designates a winner in each round. The winners of each round compete in the finals.
9.3.4. Sub-categories:
9.3.4. A- WOMEN?S ATHLETIC YOGA: compete in age categories. The winner is she who wins the highest point in her category.
9.3.4. B- MEN?S ATHLETIC YOGA: compete in age categories. The winner is he who obtains the highest point in his category.
9.3.5. The judge panel’s proceedings:
9.3.5. 1) One referee awards the points, filling the role of judge and referee at the same time.
9.3.5. 2) One referee and more than two judges: the judges award the points by standing by the competitor whom they chose to win the point. The referee determines a final winner. In the case of a tie, the referee chooses a winner based on spirituality.
9.4. The Winner in Yogasanas
9.4.1. Finals Points: 6 points
- Back bend flexibility (1 point)
- Forward fold flexibility (1 point)
- Strength pose (1 point)
- Balance (1 point)
- Inversion pose (1 point)
- Pose chosen randomly from the pose-lottery (1 point)
9.4.2. THE WINNER IN YOGASANAS SPORT the winner is he who obtains the highest points in the execution and technique of the yoga asanas.
9.4.3. IN THE CASE OF A TIE the sum of the points awarded for the execution technique of the poses designates the winner. In this case the spiritual points are not considered to break the tie.
9.4.4. System of Elimination: by rounds
Yogasanas is competed in rounds, by gender and age category. The referee calls to the competitors. He places them in the gaming arena and names six yoga poses one at a time. Each pose is worth one point.
9.4.5. FINAL
After awarding points to all the competitors of each gender and age category, the referee designates a winner in each round. The winners of each round compete in the final.
9.4.6. Sub-categories:
9.4.6. WOMEN?S YOGASANAS SPORT: the competitors compete by age categories. The winner is she who obtains the highest point in her category.
9.4.6. MEN?S YOGASANAS SPORT: the competitors compete by age categories. The winner is he who obtains the highest point in his category.
9.4.7. The judge panel’s proceedings:
9.4.7. 1) Only one referee awards points, serving as referee and judge the same time.
9.4.7. 2) One referee and two judges: the judges award the points by standing beside the competitor they chose to win the point. The referee sums the points together at the end.
9.4.7. 3) The referee must be a spiritual yoga Master with 12 years of formation and lineage, and with a Yogacharya diploma certifying his recognition by the International Yoga Federation. Only a spiritual master can teach the rules of regulations of Yoga Sport as a spiritual sport. This is because only a spiritual yoga master can evaluate spirituality in Yoga Sport.
9.4.7. 4) Teaching these rules and regulations to athletic trainers, physical educators, fitness trainers or any other professionals including yoga instructors, is prohibited. This is because such professionals are incapable of realizing spiritual evaluations because they have no understanding of them.
The Asana Series
10. Asana Series for Athletic Yoga and Yoga Asanas
10.1. First Asana Seires (six poses)
Ardha Trikonasana
Raja Bhujangasana
Padahasthasana
Dandapada Kakasana
Thirivikramasana
Padma Kukutasana
10.2. Second Asana Series (six poses)
Trikonasana
Sarvangasana
Yoganidrasana
Dhanurasana
Salabhasana
Shirsasana
10.3. Third Asana Series (ten poses)
Paschimottanasa
Chakrasana
Ardha Chandrasana
Visaktna Paschimottanasa
Eka Pada Kapotasana
Padma Mayurasana
Garbasana
Vrajasana
Natarajana
Vrischikasana
10.4 In the case of a tie (Yoga Asanas and Athletic Yoga)
Padam Kakasana
Raja Yoganidrasana
10. Asana Series for Athletic Yoga and Yoga Asanas
10.1. First Asana Seires (six poses)
Ardha Trikonasana
Raja Bhujangasana
Padahasthasana
Dandapada Kakasana
Thirivikramasana
Padma Kukutasana
10.2. Second Asana Series (six poses)
Trikonasana
Sarvangasana
Yoganidrasana
Dhanurasana
Salabhasana
Shirsasana
10.3. Third Asana Series (ten poses)
Paschimottanasa
Chakrasana
Ardha Chandrasana
Visaktna Paschimottanasa
Eka Pada Kapotasana
Padma Mayurasana
Garbasana
Vrajasana
Natarajana
Vrischikasana
10.4 In the case of a tie (Yoga Asanas and Athletic Yoga)
Padam Kakasana
Raja Yoganidrasana