Competition
Competition Format and structure
Categories
SR. NO. | SPORT FORM | PARTICIPANT CATEGORY | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Traditional | Singles | Men |
2 | Traditional | Singles | Women |
3 | Rhythmic | Singles | Men |
4 | Rhythmic | Singles | Women |
5 | Rhythmic | Duet | Men |
6 | Rhythmic | Duet | Women |
7 | Rhythmic | Duet | Men/Women |
8 | Rhythmic | Group | Men |
9 | Rhythmic | Group | Women |
10 | Rhythmic | Group | Men/Women |
Age Groups
SR. NO. | CATEGORY | AGE | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | National School Games - Sub Junior | Under 14 | Men/Women |
2 | National School Games - Senior | Under 19 | Men/Women |
3 | Indian Universities Age Group | Under 25 | Men/Women |
4 | Combination | Under 45 | Men/Women |
5 | Combination | Above 45 | Men/Women |
7 | Artistic and Rhythmic | Under 19 | Men/Women |
9 | Artistic and Rhythmic | Above 19 | Men/Women |
Cut-off date for determination of Age
IDY 2021 Yogastar Contest
Traditional Yogasana
Sr No | Category | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Traditional Yogasana Competition will be played in two rounds | Preliminary Round | Final Round |
2 | Traditional Yogasan Competition will be played as under | Compulsory Asanas (5 Asanas) to be performed | Optional Asanas (Any 3 Asanas) to be performed (own choice) |
Sr No | Category | Age | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Traditional Team Championship | Under 14 | Male/Women |
2 | Traditional Team Championship | Under 19 | Male/Women |
3 | Traditional Team Championship | Under 25 | Male/Women |
Traditional Yogasana Sports Competition Preliminary Round
Compulsory Asanas
Optional Asanas
List of Optional Asanas
(Nipunasana)
(Urdhvakukutasana)
(For Women only)
(Dhavajasana)
(Half Hand Stand)
Compulsory Asanas
Optional Asanas
2. Competitor will maintain the final posture for 30 seconds
List of Optional Asanas (Any Three)
(Padmabakasana)
With Hand Stand
For Men only
(Nipunasana)
(For Woman only)
Compulsory Asanas
Optional Asanas
List of Optional Asanas
(Nipunasana)
1. Individual Artistic – Single Men / Single Women
2. Pair Artistic – Dual Men / Dual Women
3. Pair Artistic – Men and Women
Exercise Content, Time and Ground
To perform 12 Yogasanas with musical accompaniment.
The time limit ranges from 2Mts. to 2.30Mts. warning bell at 2Mts. and after 15 secs. till the time completes.
The exercise must start and end with a Yogic posture.
The exercise must end with end of music.
The time starts with your first movement on the ground when the music starts.
The ground measure is 6M x 6M square.
Structure and Composition of Exercise
USE OF SPACE
Moving all four quarters of the square floor arena, the perimeter diagonals and centre with minimum display of one Yogasanas using different directions with variation in pathways.
COORDINATION
The moves must be well coordinated with dancing steps lounging Indian dances (Bhartiya Natyam, Katha Kali etc.), waves, flexibility, rotations and pivots.
COMPOSITION
The composition of an exercise must exhibit continuous moves alternating Yogasanas of flexibility, twisting & balance. No repetition of postures and moves
BALANCES
Must comprise balances on various body parts in upright and horizontal positions (Supine & Prone).
TIME
All Yogasanas performed during the artistic moves: must be held in its final posture for at least 5 seconds each.
Partner Relationship
Apart & together, above & below, mirror and side by side, back to back, symmetry and asymmetry.
Variation in use of pathways: Simple & complex, direct (straight line), indirect (curved looped, zig-zag).
Parallel/ unparallel moves in the same or opposite direction. An exercise must present to the spectators and judges : the aesthetic display, originality moves offering logical partnership complemented with choreography.
Synchrony or harmonisation of music & movements in an exercise is essential.
The asanas once performed should not be repeated.
A logical flow, artistic wholeness and individual identity required.
Factors Determining Impact of Performance
The exercise must demonstrate the following aspects in one's exercise.
Creativity and artistry in forming a DUO or TRIO identity Musical cohesion and flow.
Amplitude (fullness of movement), softness, tenselessness, stability.
Ways of performance including synchrony and choreographic links put together shelf attract the attention of the spectators and judges.
Aesthetic appeal.
2. Pair Women section
Rhythmic Yogasana Championship
The Exercise content, time, ground
To perform 6 to 10 Yogasanas with musical accompaniment.
The time limit ranges from 2Mts. to 2.30Mts. warning bell at 2Mts. and after 15 secs. Till the time completes.
The exercise must start and end with a Yogic posture.
The exercise must end with end of music.
The time starts with your first movement on the ground when the music starts.
The ground measure is 6M x 6M square.
Special Requirement (Composition & Structure)
Ability to move in time with the music beat keeping harmony in movements culminating into Yogasanas.
Synchronization for Pair & Groups is the ability to execute all movements as a unit (working - relationship between the members)
Must show self confidence with genuine and pleasant, natural facial expressions.
An excellent routine demonstration of perfect postures (balance, flexibility, twist), body alignment, flexibility, tenselessnes, perfect control & balance. No repetition of postures and routines (directions and moves).
The routine must be performed in its entirety, to music.
The moves and asanas must be identical.
The moves must be well coordinated with dancing steps and Indian dances, waves, rotations and pivots.
Use of the Competition Space
Must be effectively used throughout the exercise in all the six directions of the available space.
All the movements must be well balanced showing difficulty (Article 28.02), transitions and linking moves in a variety of ways, smooth and fluent in connecting the movements.
Must show at least one posture in one direction.
Partner Relationship
Apart and together, mirror, side by side, back to back and symmetric
Must perform same movements while in any partner relationship.
Synchronization of the movements in an exercise during the partner relationship showing aesthetic postures and harmony with music is an essentially.
Impact of Performance
Creativity, symmetry (alikeness of moves and postures) and artistry
Musical cohesion & flow
Stability and calmness; softness & tenselessness
Connection, rhythm and aesthetic sense
Synchrony and choreographic links
Culmination into final postures
For Age groups under 45 years and above 45 years (Men/Women)
There will be seven section of Asanas in this competititon as above.
Competitors will have to perform (one) Asana from each section.
Competitors will maintained the final posture for 30 seconds.
Competitors will perform asanas of his own choice in above 45 years M/W section.
Combination Yogasana for age group above 45 years
Forward Bending
Backward Bending
Hand Balance
Leg Balance
Twisting
Sitting Posture
Spine Posture
“A” Grade Asanas
“B” Grade Asanas
Grades of Asanas have been decided by under mentioned
The degree of difficulty
Risk Factor
Balance Factor
Endurance Factor
Stillness Factor
Forward Bending Posture
Backward Bending Posture
(Purna Chakrasana)
Hand Balance Posture
Leg / Toe Balance Posture
Supine Posture
