USA Yoga 2024 National Qualifier 

Open to Competitors from any state

International athletes welcome* 

Bikram Yoga San Jose, San Jose, California 

Hosts: Michele Vennard, Cynthia Wehr

SAMPLE COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Workshop (open to all) - Friday, February 23, 1:45p - 3:45p - $50

• Yoga Athlete Practice led by Cynthia Wehr, assisted by Michele Vennard
• Cynthia Wehr and Michele Vennard will host this workshop on yoga athlete drills, open to athletes and the public. Cynthia will show you how to open up your shoulders, hips, and spine with deliberate movements that enhance the quality of your stretches for any of the postures chosen for competition. Michele will assist individuals, ensuring that everyone can experience it. This workshop is capped at 24 students.

Saturday Event Schedule

6:00am and 8:00am - Bikram 26+2 Classes

11:30am - 1:00pm - Vendor Setup and Athlete Registration

1:00pm - Opening Ceremony and lineup / photo

1:30 to 4:30pm - Athletes + Demonstrations

4:30pm - Awards Ceremony

Want to take a class before the qualifier event?

On Saturday, March 4, BYSJ will have a 6 am and 8 am classes with guest teachers. The yoga room holds 48 people, and these classes will likely fill up as soon as registration opens, ten days in advance. To ensure a spot, please do the following:

Create an account with us at bikramyogasanjose.com/account and add your payment information.

Book your class ten days in advance, to the hour. Therefore the 6 am class registration will open at 6:00 am on February 22, and the 8 am class at 8 am.

To book your class, go to bikramyogasanjose.com/schedule and click the drop-in option. Enter the promo code "USA Yoga" to get 50% off the drop-in rate ($15.) This discount is good for one class, and we kindly ask that you not book two, given the high demand.

If the class is full, you can try getting on the waitlist and stand by in the studio up to five minutes before class time. You can also book the livestream to join in with the class. You'll want to have a Zoom account and book it at least an hour beforehand to ensure you get the link.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Aloft

Larkspur Landing

San Jose Marriott

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

*International athletes may compete to qualify for the USA Nationals to in turn qualify for the IYSF international championships. Internationals athletes' placement will be reported separately from US athletes.