USA Yoga National Competition Schedule
ALL EVENTS ARE IN CENTRAL TIME
75 Athletes
Competitor Classes**: $20 Registration for all classes held at Ignite Yoga; subject to availability, https://igniteyoga.com/schedules/
Open Classes held on site are Free! No registration is required. - Bring your mat, towel and water!
Onsite Class Descriptions:
Friday
Time - 11:30am - 1pm | Teacher - Holly Raymond
Class - IYSF Yoga Sport Class. This class incorporates postures from the Ghosh lineage of Kolkata. Combining the sequence of the Original 26&2 series with more advanced postures from the Classic 84 Asanas, including those commonly seen in Yoga Asana competition. Salutations, inversions, and arm balances are among the series included to help athletes prepare for their best performances on stage.
Saturday
Time - 7:30 - 9am | Teacher - Glenn Brown
Class - Lazy Lion Yin Yoga. Designed for athletes with the Lionflow Yoga Method, using strength to release tension before long held stretches. After this class we'll have time for a 20 minute Lionflow Yoga warm up series for those who want to stick around for more.
Time - 12 - 1:30pm | Teacher - Wayne Campbell
Class - Stretch Yoga Therapy for Yoga Athletes. Created by Wayne, this class uses stretches focused on specific muscles for deep tissue and fascia type stretching. Perfect pre-yoga performance warm up class.
Sunday
Time - 7:30 - 9am | Teacher - Emily Avery
Class - Balance and Flow Hatha Yoga. This class creates a series of fluid sequences from poses of the traditional advanced 84. We will flow through several sequences to challenge balance, strength, and fluidity of movement.
Emcee(s): Libby Walunas, Glenn Brown
1:00 Friday Opening and Announcements, Review of Code of Conduct
Judges: Cynthia Wehr, Head Judge; Ky Ha, Time Judge
1:15 50+ Men 11
2:15-2:35 Break / Appeals
Judges: Cynthia Wehr, Head Judge; Ky Ha, Time Judge
2:35 50+ Women 10
3:25 - 3:40 Break
3:40 50+ Women 9
4:25 – 4:50 Break / Appeals
4:50 Finalists announced
6:00 State Games Opening Ceremonies, Parade of Athletes
Emcee(s): Jennifer Vanderhart, Emily Avery
10:30 Saturday Opening and Announcements, Review of Code of Conduct
Judges: Ky Ha, Head Judge; Cynthia Wehr, Time Judge
10:45 Women 18-49 14
12:00 – 1:30 LUNCH BREAK
1:30 Women 18-49 12
2:45 Break / Appeals
3:15 Demo – Emily Avery
3:30 Finalists announced
4:30 Workshop, $50 entry – Athlete Ambassador, Suzanne Elliott and International Champion Holly Raymond; More Details and Sign up here
Emcee(s): Kimberly Crady, Glenn Brown, Jennifer Vanderhart
10:00 Sunday Opening and Announcements
Judges: Cynthia Wehr, Head Judge; Ky Ha, Time Judge
10:15 Youth Divisions 14
Boys 9-11:
Boys 12-14:
Boys 15-17:
Girls 9-11:
Girls 12-14:
Girls 15-17:
11:00 – 11:30 Break / Appeals
Judges: Ky Ha, Head Judge; Cynthia Wehr, Time Judge
11:30 Male 50+ Finalists 8 (40 min.)
12:15 – 12:35 Break / Appeals
12:30– 1:30 LUNCH BREAK
12:00 Demos – Youth
1:30 Female 50+ Finalists 10 (50 min.)
2:20 – 2:40 Break / Appeals
2:40 Men 18-49 Finalists 6 (30 min.)
3:10 – 3:30 Break / Appeals
3:30 Demos – Tim Mizerak, Jennifer Vanderhart
3:40 Women 18-49 Finalists 10 (50 min.)
4:30 - 4:50 Break / Appeals
4:50 Demos – Holly Raymond, Spencer Larson
5:00 Closing Ceremony and Awards
Awards provided by the Lilia and Thomas Forbang Trust