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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

    • 28 Jun 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • By Zoom
    Register

    The Doctor is In!  Register Here!


    ASK YOUR QUESTIONS LIVE!

    Medical Doctors, Pharmacists and Yoga Champions will answer your questions on:

    ✅ Nutrition & hydration for peak performance

    ✅ Safe supplements for flexibility & recovery

    ✅ Back pain, spine health, MRI/X-ray reviews

    ✅ Brain health, stroke, neurofunction & yoga

    ✅ Medication & yoga interactions

    ✅ Training & injury prevention

    Meet Your Expert Panel

    ⭐  Emily Avery, MD

    Five-time US National Yoga Champion, Two-time World Silver Medalist, Radiology Resident

    Topic: Imaging & brain health — stroke, neural networks, functional imaging & performance

     Jonathan Paine, MD

    Retired Neurosurgeon, Yoga Practitioner

    Topic: Back pain, spine health, brain health — bring MRI/X-ray for screen share and questions

    ⭐ Keri Palasz, PhD, MS, RN, LD

    Two-time 50+ Women’s World Yoga Champion, Professor of Nutrition

    Topic: Fueling performance and recovery with optimal nutrition and hydration

    ⭐ Jessica Beal Stahl, PhD 

    Sports Pharmacist, Division I Athlete, Olympic Weightlifter

    Topic: The impact of medications and supplements on flexibility, endurance, recovery and yoga practice

    This class is free for Members.

    $20 for non-members. 

    • 12 Jul 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • By Zoom
    Register


    USA Yoga Nationals 2025 Technical Q&A Panel


    This is your chance to get answers directly from the experts. 

    Build your best routine with clarity and confidence.

    Zoom | Free to Attend Hosted by USA Yoga Save this link!

    ‍Have questions about your 3-minute routine? Or, want to compete next year?

    Join this live Technical Q&A Panel with key USA Yoga leaders and officials as we prepare for Nationals 2025!

    This session is open to all competitors—whether you’re new or experienced—and will cover technical topics including:

    ✅ The six required posture categories:

    Backward Bending

    • Forward Compression

    • Spine Twist

    • Lift

    • Inversion

    • Traction

    ✅ The three essential characteristics:

    Balance

    • Strength

    • Flexibility

    ✅ Plus, ask questions about:

    Pose requirements & substitutions

    • Scoring, timing & deductions

    • Appeals & posture clarifications

    • Flourishes, transitions & skill levels


    ️ Your Panelists

    Erin Paulson – Head of USA Yoga Judges Committee

    Judy Lu – Head of USA Yoga Coaches Committee

    Kim Tang – USA Yoga Coach & IYSF Technical Team & Head Coach

    Cynthia Wehr – Former World Champion, Judge

    Suzanne Elliott – USA Yoga Vice President, 21-Year Coach & Judge

    This class is free.

    • 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  (2 miles from venue)

    • 15 rooms
    • $209/night

    The Graduate by Hilton (walking distance from venue)

    •  10 rooms
    • $225/night

    Residence Inn by Marriott State College (1.6 miles from venue)

    • 25 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 with athlete names will be finalized after July 5, 2025 Registration DeadlineGroups of less than 15 athletes will proceed directly to the final round.

    2025 Nationals Schedule

      Friday, August 1st

    9 – 9:30 AM           Youth Athlete Meeting

    9:30 – 10:00 AM     Break

    10 AM – 12:30 PM   Youth groups (29 Athletes)

    Post Scores – Appeals

    12:30 – 1:30 PM                Lunch

    1:30 – 2:00 PM                 Youth Awards

    2:00 – 3:15 PM                 Women 50-64 Semifinals – Group A (14 Athletes)

    3:15 – 3:30 PM                  Break

    3:30 – 4:45 PM                  Women 50-64 Semifinals – Group B (14 Athletes)

                                               Post Scores - Appeals

    Saturday, August 2nd  (Semifinals Day)

    10:00 – 11:30 AM               Men 35-49 Semifinals (19 Athletes)

                                               Post Scores - Appeals

    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM        Lunch break

    12:30 – 2:45 PM                Women 35-49 Semifinals (27 Athletes)

                                               Post Scores - Appeals

    2:45 – 3:15 PM                  Break

    3:15 – 4:45 PM                  Women 18-34 Seminfinals (14 Athletes)

                                               Post Scores - Appeals

    Sunday, August 3rd  (All Finals)

    9:30 – 10:00 AM                Men 65+          (4 Athletes)

    10:00– 10:45 AM              Women 65+     (9 Athletes)

    10:45 – 11:30 AM              Men 50-64       (8 Athletes)

                                              Post Scores - Appeals

    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM        Lunch Break

    12:30 – 1:30 PM                Women 50-64 (Top 10)

    1:30 – 2:30 PM                  Men 35-49 (Top 10)

                                              Post Scores - Appeals

    2:30 – 3:30 PM                  Women 35-49 (Top 10)

    3:30 – 4:00 PM                 Men 18-34 (5 Athletes)

    4 – 4:45 PM                      Women 18-34 (Top 10)

                                              Post Scores - Appeals

    5 – 5:30 PM                      Awards, Closing

    *Subject to actual # of athletes attending

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